The Holiday Season has arrived, and you may want to take some Christmas family photos, especially if it’s your first Christmas with a baby. But for whatever reason, hiring a professional photographer this year seems out of reach. While I believe in the value of a professional photographer, let me reassure you that you can take your own Christmas family photos and get your baby looking at the camera as well.

As a parent of a four-month-old, I recently took our own Christmas photos this past weekend, and I’m thrilled to share some tips I learned with you.