Thursday, December 22, 2011

this or that thursday: family portrait

Merry Christmas to everyone! It's so close! I am really on the ball this year... we actually took a family photo for our Christmas card in time for the cards to be mailed before Christmas.

We went to the park near our home with the tripod and remote clicker. It's so much easier than pressing the shutter and running to get in place. I used my 50mm at f/2.5.  I clicked the remote lots of times and this was my favorite. And yes, I am the shortest member of my family which feels kind of strange!


I chose this design for the front of the card.

And I used a photo of the boys for the back of the card.

Becky Higgins has several free card templates to choose from on her site. It was quick and easy to drop in a photo and add some text.

And while you're there check out her project life system if you haven't already. Now is a great time to figure out what you're going to do with all the photos you take in 2012. I'll be sharing my project life pages throughout the year. I hope you will join me. You won't regret it! If you missed my post about it last month you can find it here. Let me know if you decide to do it!



It's time to link up again! There are just a few rules.
  • submit the url of your blog post, not your home page
  • link up a photo that was taken by you
  • include a link back to my blog in your post (you can use the button or a text link if you prefer)
  • visit a few other blogs and leave some comment love 
Okay, now let's see what you've been shooting!

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58 comments:

  1. Dina @ 4 Lettre WordsDecember 22, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    So beautiful, Deb!

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  2. JeanneDecember 22, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Deb good morning! Love the picture of you with your family. Hope your Christmas is simply wonderful and creates many wonderful memories! Best to you! Jeanne

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  3. Serendipity is SweetDecember 22, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Beautiful card Deb! You have such a handsome family and your pics turned out just lovely.

    A very Merry Christmas to you!!

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  4. Betty Manousos@ Cut and DryDecember 22, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    simply gorgeous card, dear deb.

    glad to see this!

    here's wising you all the joys of the season!
    wish you and your family a very Merry Xmas!!

    xx

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  5. MihaelaDecember 22, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    what a wonderful idea (and card).. too late for me to try now, I have already sent traditional cards, but next year for sure I will make some cards like that as well.. just beautiful! MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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  6. Kia BishopDecember 22, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    You have such a beautiful family! Have a Merry Christmas!

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  7. LaurenDecember 22, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Beautiful family! Merry Christmas!

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  8. minorDecember 22, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Your family looks like very happy.
    Have a nice Christmas season.

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  9. OneDecember 22, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    That's a lovely card that you have created. Beautiful captures, beautiful family. Merry Christmas!

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  10. EllieDecember 22, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    That is a lovely card of a lovely card.
    Have a wonderful time. :))

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  11. Kristy LifenReflectionDecember 22, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Great shots Deb and I luv the simplicity!

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  12. TexWisGirlDecember 22, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    your family is beautiful! your cards turned out great. :) thanks for hosting This and That!

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  13. Tamar SBDecember 22, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Love your card this year!! I blogged my card today too!!

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  14. Elaine A.December 22, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    First of all Deb, you look great!! :) What wonderful photos and I love the colors on your card! Merry Christmas to you all too!

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  15. Mommyof2girlz/StephDDecember 22, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Beautiful family portraits and thanks for the link to the freebies!

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  16. KathyDecember 22, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    What a beautiful family you have! I'm glad SOME ONE is on the ball around here, as I feel as if I've dropped mine! Merry Christmas to you and yours!

    Kathy

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  17. AmarieDecember 22, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Beautiful family! Love your card!

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  18. Ellie A.December 22, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    What HANDSOME young men & Love your family picture! I also used one of Becky's Templates this year for my Christmas card made life so much easier! :)

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  19. Rachel BDecember 22, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Oops...somehow there are two links to my post - sorry!
    I love your Christmas card - what a lovely family!

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  20. Gina KleinworthDecember 22, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    You are such a beautiful family Deb! Love the card- we worked ours sort of the same way :) Thank goodness for the remote that's for sure. Have a very Merry Christmas!

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  21. tiarastantrumsDecember 22, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    such a beautiful family! Happy Holidays!

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  22. TaraDecember 22, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Merry Christmas Deb! Love your card, you have a gorgeous family :)

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  23. DebCDecember 22, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Great photos for a great card!
    We haven't even attempted a family photo for the Christmas card since the kids were young.
    I just select photos from though-out the year; it works for us.
    Thanks for hosting This or That Thursday; it's been a source of enjoyment for me.
    Merry Christmas.

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  24. simonaDecember 22, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    What a beautiful family! At least your husband still looks taller than the boys - for now :) Although I can understand that it's strange when your babies get taller than you, I always am happy for boys to grow up to be tall men.

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  25. BrookeDecember 22, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    LOOOOVE your holiday card. I used my remote too for our picture! Why pay a photographer?!?! :D hee

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  26. JeskaDecember 22, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    great photo and Christmas card!

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  27. SusanDecember 22, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    What a beautiful family! Merry Christmas :)

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  28. DebDecember 22, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    good looking family...Merry christmas...

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  29. shirleyDecember 22, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Such a great looking family!! Merry Christmas to you and yours.

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  30. SusanDecember 22, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Loved your beautiful card! And we sure love your wonderful family too!

    Looking forward. To sharing the new year with you!

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  31. SusanDecember 22, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Loved your beautiful card! And we sure love your wonderful family too!

    Looking forward. To sharing the new year with you!

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  32. SarahinSCDecember 22, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Beautiful card and beautiful family!
    I just got a remote and need to figure out how to work it. Finally realized I need to be in a shot or two too!

    Sarah:)

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  33. LeoviDecember 22, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    A beautiful portraits, I like their faces so naturally. Greetings.

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  34. KatDecember 22, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    I love that photo! And the one of the boys. The design of the card is so simple yet gorgeous and elegant. Happy Thursday!

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  35. DaenelTDecember 22, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Great photos. Have a very merry Christmas.

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  36. RuthDecember 22, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Merry Christmas Deb :) thank you for hosting, wonderful post as always

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  37. MelanieDecember 22, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Wishing you & your lovely family a very Merry Christmas! LOVE the card!

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  38. CameraCruiseDecember 22, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Beautiful!
    Wishing you and your family A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year.

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  39. BarbDecember 22, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    You have a beautiful family and your photography always does them justice! it's quite amazing, really . . .

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  40. Run DMTDecember 22, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Visiting here for the first time from 4 Lettre Words and I linked up too.

    You have such a beautiful family! Your boys are so handsome!

    I love that template. It's so simple and such a clean, classic look. Great job!

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  41. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Oh I love your card!! It is awesome.

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  42. GillianDecember 22, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    These pictures are amazing! I can't believe you did them with a remote. Why oh why was that not on my christmas list?!?!

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  43. AndreaDecember 22, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    I love it! Merry Christmas Deb!

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  44. KimberlyDecember 22, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Beautiful photo! And the card is wonderful! I will someday be the shortest one in my house too. But not yet. :)

    I'm going to look into the Project Life system. I'm anxious to get scrapping again!

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  45. KimDecember 22, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Oh Deb, your family shot is so wonderful. I love how it turned out.
    As always the photo of your boys is superb. They are just such handsome young men. I know you are so proud of them.

    Merry Christmas friend!

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  46. HeleneDecember 22, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Well done! Excellent photo! May you have a peaceful Christmas filled with lots of goodness!

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  47. Nadege,December 22, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Wonderful Christmas card. Gorgeous family.
    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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  48. MargaretDecember 22, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Deb - I just had to stop by quickly to tell you that I LOVE your family picture! It is fantastic of all of you. That is one you will treasure.

    Have a wonderful Christmas weekend! - All the best...

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  49. TiffanyDecember 23, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Merry Christmas Deb...Hope you and your family have a fabulous one!

    Tiffany

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  50. T.J.December 23, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Merry Merry Christmas Deb! I love being able to see all members of your beautiful family side by side :)

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  51. LizDecember 23, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    What a gorgeous family shot Deb!!
    Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas.

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  52. LisaDecember 23, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Stopping by to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas.

    xoxo, Lisa

    Beautiful Family!

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  53. Cindy PDecember 23, 2011 at 10:34 AM

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  54. Cindy PDecember 23, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Great card! Your family is beautiful!

    If it makes you feel any better, I'm the shortest one in my family, too! Parents, siblings, cousins, everyone is taller than me! And I bet even once Collin and I have kids they will grow up to be taller than me since their dad is so tall! =)

    Merry Christmas Deb!

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  55. Marvett SmithDecember 23, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I love your card! The light is gorgeous and you did a wonderful job. Mine would never look this way if I did it with a tripod. You have a beautiful family! Have a wonderful holiday!

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  56. BransonDecember 23, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    I love your card! It totally brightened my day! :)

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  57. Kim StevensDecember 23, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Such a great card, a lovely family and those boys sure are handsome!!

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  58. Stephanie @ La Dolce VitaDecember 28, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    great photos and card Deb! Beautiful family!

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