For many families, it’s an annual ritual: Dress up, line up, and hold still for the annual Christmas card photo shoot.

This year, go beyond stiffly posed shots and create a portrait that captures your family’s unique spirit. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn the secrets of setting up a pro-level photo session. You’ll see what makes a great family portrait and understand the pitfalls to avoid.

But a great portrait isn’t finished when you click the shutter button. Learn a range of photo editing techniques to polish your photos to their frame-worthy best. Master artistic looks that take just minutes to apply. Finally, discover the fun of sharing your family portrait with a finished, ready-to-print holiday card.

When you’re ready to get started, click the purchase button above, and begin the first video lesson.

Questions? Send them to Molly at molly@reneepearson.com

Make It Now Tutorials are a collection of short video lessons that focus on a single project or short subject. When you purchase a Make It Now tutorial, you have immediate access to the content.
Unlike our multi-week interactive classes, Make It Now tutorials are designed for you to work on your own. Because of this, there are no live instructor chats or class forums. Should you need help, you're always welcome to contact the instructor with specific questions.

As a self-paced student, you will receive immediate access to all of the lessons as soon as you register. Class content is presented via video recordings, which you can access and watch at your leisure. You will also receive a PDF reference guide.

Topics

Lesson 1: Staging the Session
Lesson 2: Getting the Shot
Lesson 3: Essential Photo Edits
Lesson 4: Artistic Photo Edits
Lesson 5: Creating a Card

Requirements:
Digital Camera
Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Photoshop Elements

Class supplies include

PDF Reference Guide
Greeting card template