Best Places To Make a Family Christmas Card In The Bay Area
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With the Christmas holiday fast approaching, many families choose to send out cards to family and friends as a way to connect with each other and celebrate the season. The Bay Area abounds with options for spots to take a family portrait. Choices include independent photographers, seasonal displays and professional studios. Whichever option you choose, you are sure to have an adorable and appealing card to send off to all your family and friends for the holidays, and without any of the extra hassle that nobody needs with this season. Here are five of the Bay's best places to make a family Christmas card.
2480 Sleepy Hollow Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 676-8284
urbanshutterbug.com
Urban Shutterbug Photography's face behind the camera is Michelle Logan. Logan specializes in family and wedding photography, and has over 15 years professional experience under her belt. Adept at working with families and pulling smiles from small children, Logan offers several different take-home options. For families looking to print their own Christmas cards, look into purchasing a CD of images from the entire shoot.
Christmas In The Park
Cesar Chavez Plaza
S Market St.
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 313-9410
www.theflyingportrait.com
A long-standing fixture at San Jose's Christmas in the Park, Sleigh Ride Portraits offers families an affordable and fun Christmas card picture option. Groups will pose in and around a sleigh and then select final photos from a variety of different backgrounds. The photo booth is open every day through Jan. 1, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. It is best to come prepared with several possible poses in mind. Groups of more than seven will be charged more than the base package price of $40.00.
(479) 790-2894
rachelblackwellphotography.com
Bay Area photographer Rachel Blackwell has a passion for photographing weddings and families. With an eye for capturing intimate moments between family members, Blackwell can help families create the perfect image for a Christmas card. Family portrait packages include an online gallery of downloadable images. Clients can look forward to quick turn-around time between portrait sessions and photo availability.
(510) 326-9018
www.angelalang.com
East Bay-based photographer Angela Lang has extensive experience working with families and children since having opened her studio 15 years ago. Clients have the option of doing photo shoots in the studio, an outdoor location or in the comfort of their own homes. Sessions usually run from one to two hours, and clients will come away with numerous quality shots to pick from when searching for the perfect Christmas card picture. Printed holiday cards can be ordered through the photographer.
1002 Grayson Road
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 988-9876
www.protege.tv
Protégé Photography is a professional studio providing photography for everything from family and maternity shoots to headshots and pet portraits. The Pleasant Hill studio has multiple themed rooms and outdoor areas to stage the perfect family Christmas picture. Studio photographers are experienced and adept with pulling smiles from small children. Turn-around time for delivery on images is very fast and late-season sessions can be frequently accommodated.
