In the past, malls were usually packed with people during the holidays. There's usually a long line for little children to take picture with jolly 'ole Santa Claus. However, I noticed that there aren't as many Santas around this year and therefore less opportunites for everyone to take their yearly Christmas photos. Times may be hard these days, but that shouldn't stop us from enjoying the holiday spirit. Everyone seems to own digital cameras nowadays and why not take advantage of your photo taking skills and snap a few hoiday family photos. You can use them for your Christmas photo cards. While taking professional portraits can be expensive, you can easily find an appropriate background in your own home. Take the photo in front of your Christmas tree, or by a decorated snowman. The important thing is to be fun and creative. Make sure you remember to fill the frame with your subject. One common mistake I see is that people end up with shots of the subject too far in the distant and too much unused space on the sides. With children as the main subject, dressing them up in their adorable Christmas outfits can make all the difference. Check out our Pink Princess Gallery too see how others have taken their children's Christmas dress outfits and made them into memories to last a life time.