5 #PhotoTips for Family Pictures You'll Actually Print! Plus, a $100 Shutterfly Gift Card Giveaway

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Don't waste this year's holiday opportunity! When your family is together, take lots of photos, but make sure they are good ones - photos that you might want to actually print, instead of just hanging out on social media or in your cloud!

So how do you take gorgeous photos you'll want to look at again? Read on for 5 tips that will make you a family photo star. Plus, enter for the chance to win a $100 gift card to Shutterfly so you can frame those photos or make them into the perfect gift for Grandma.

Tip #1: Capture Candid Moments

Capture people in their natural state - while the kids are playing, the adults are cooking or everyone is making memories. Remember that your subjects don't need to be looking at the camera.

Tip #2: Look All Around Your Frame

Pay attention not just to the people you are shooting, but also, what else is in your camera lens. Look at all four corners and walls. Try to get a background that is simple and without clutter.

Tip #3: Be Sensitive to Lighting

Avoid spots that are too bright or too dark. Flourescent lighting is the worst. Outside is best, especially on a cloudy day.

Tip #4: Get in close. But not too close

This is especially true when using most camera phones, since the zoom is really just a way to crop photos. Fine details are harder to see. At the same time, a tight focus can make the subject blurry.

Tip #5: Have Fun

When your family is relaxed and enjoying themselves, you'll really see personality shine through.

For even more tips, watch SheSpeaks blogger Tabitha Blue of Fresh Mommy Blog show you how to prepare for a professional photo shoot:

What upcoming pictures will you be snapping? Tell us and you'll be entered for the chance to win a $100 gift card to Shutterfly.com.

There are two ways to enter:

Simply comment below and tell us what photos you're looking forward to taking this holiday season.

AND/OR

Tweet about the giveaway!

Click here to Tweet: "Ready 4 family photos, thx to @SheSpeaksUp #PhotoTips! + I entered a Shutterfly gift card giveaway bit.ly/2eUGq5v"

*One lucky commenter or Tweeter will be chosen at random to receive a $100 gift card from Shutterfly.com. Giveaway is open through November 21st, 2016 to U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. Entrants must be a member of SheSpeaks. If you are not a member, click here to join. Winner will be notified by email.

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by pjwenmar | FLORENCE, SC
Nov 16, 2016

Photos with Santa and other holiday chatacters.

by granny16 | CANVAS, WV
Nov 16, 2016

Taking pictures of all my family together!

by emmaleneann | Parkersburg, WV
Nov 16, 2016

I can't wait to take pictures of my 1 yr old with family and compare to pictures from last year!

by ymaynard | OMAHA, NE
Nov 16, 2016

You can really get some loving pictures at xmas time. Just seems as though there is never a scrooge amongst us.

by babygirl24jg | Thomasville, AL
Nov 16, 2016

I'm looking forward to taking family photos.

by Kchildres13 | Valdese, NC
Nov 16, 2016

I'm looking forward to giving my mom the best family photos she's ever had!

by cbandy | Birmingham, AL
Nov 16, 2016

Candid and group pictures of family members laughing, eating and enjoying each other. Sending to distance family members.

by diannem1962 | HENRICO, VA
Nov 16, 2016

Taking family photos in my brother's new home.

by Nydrom1984 | S EL MONTE, CA
Nov 16, 2016

I'm looking forward to taking a lot of candid photos!

by skittles4203 | GLENDALE, AZ
Nov 16, 2016

Close up, candid family moments, with sensitive lighting of course! I want to try to combine all 5 for the best possible pics!

by michelemj | HILLIARD, OH
Nov 16, 2016

I love getting family photos outside with Fall leaves and beautiful trees!

by KatarinaT | CLEVELAND, OH
Nov 16, 2016

I look forward to capturing my 5 children having fun on Christmas morning :)

by cybersherri1 | Aliso Viejo, CA
Nov 16, 2016

I like to takes phots of the family and pets

by kayliejadezmom99 | MECHANICSVLLE, VA
Nov 16, 2016

I will be taking pics of my animals and.my daughter.

by jillmarie | stanhope, NJ
Nov 16, 2016

looking forward to taking a Christmas card family photo- preferably on Thanksgiving.

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