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

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Nov 02, 2016

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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 505ginger505 | Grants, NM

Nov 10, 2016

I'd love to win this perfect for my holiday scrape booking and to end the year 2016 memory scrapbook Fingers crossed and cameras snapping

by 505ginger505 | Grants, NM

Nov 10, 2016

I'd love to win this perfect for my holiday scrape booking and to end the year 2016 memory scrapbook Fingers crossed and cameras snapping

by SandraMM | PORTLAND, OR

Nov 10, 2016

I'm looking forward to taking family photos. This may be the last Christmas with both of our kids still living at home. We also have a new kitten who will love the lights and ornamentation.

by IsisDreamer18 | JACKSON, MI

Nov 10, 2016

I definitely want photos of my family at Thanksgiving, as well as my boyfriend and I together, as we've never had our photo taken together before.

by Yeah75 | PEVELY, MO

Nov 10, 2016

I can't wait to take pictures of my family and holiday decorations.

by STAZZYLYNN | Marlinton, WV

Nov 09, 2016

I am really looking forward to using these tips to capture the perfect moments of my sweet girl playing in the snow, giggiling and laughing, and spreading cheer wherever she may go! You will never see me without a camera or my phone out taking pictures during the holiday season! Never want to miss a precious moment. Pictures are a portal to the past, and a key to happiness!

by ZombieEdge | Bulverde, TX

Nov 09, 2016

Family opening Christmas gifts around the tree!

by Lorri1103 | Plainfield, IN

Nov 09, 2016

Our family fall photos will be next week!!

by brigarn2010 | DALLAS, TX

Nov 09, 2016

I think our next pics will be family photos of the upcoming holidays. For fun I like to take pics of my pets.

by CTown10 | Peru, IL

Nov 09, 2016

Pictures of my kids...lots and lots of them =)

by jamielee1120 | LONDON, KY

Nov 09, 2016

i love photography! pretty great tips! thanks!

by mnicholls90 | RENO, NV

Nov 09, 2016

I'm excited to take a family photo with our animals and my husband's car all in one photo! 😝

by wordslinger420 | LAKE WALES, FL

Nov 09, 2016

Very informative.

by Jaiden84 | Marshall, VA

Nov 09, 2016

Would love this opportunity to capture some memories with my new baby boy!

by AngelaAK | YOUNGSTOWN, OH

Nov 09, 2016

I'm looking forward to taking picture's and capturing amazing memories of my son Zander. He was born two and a half month's early and we are very blessed to have him home with us in time for the holidays. He has been a true fighter and an amazing gift. I can't wait to make and capture a lifetime of memories.