13 Creative Outdoor Christmas Photoshoot Ideas

Looking for some fun and creative outdoor Christmas photoshoot ideas? At Peerspace, we get it! This Christmas, you might want to take photos as an opportunity to get outside and enjoy the crisp winter air. Or, perhaps you live in a place where Christmas is a warm day, and it’s comfortable to spend extended periods outside.

Either way, here are our favorite outdoor Christmas photoshoot ideas to get you started as you plan your next holiday photoshoot. You’ll notice that we mention photoshoot locations that you can rent through Peerspace, the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals. With the perfect Peerspace location and these unique outdoor Christmas photoshoot ideas, you’ll create photos to treasure forever. Let’s get started!

1. Take photos while creating snow angels

If you’re lucky enough to be in a place with snow on the ground, take advantage of this and make some snow angels with your loved ones. Be sure to take photos of everyone making snow angels and of the snow angels themselves.

Like to find a scenic area that you and your family can have all to yourselves while you’re taking photos? Then rent a private outdoor photoshoot location is a great Christmas photoshoot idea. We’d recommend somewhere like this rustic modern A-frame cabin on a meadow in Shaver Lake, CA. Here, you can take snowy photos in the winter and take some equally adorable family photos inside the beautifully decorated cabin itself.

2. Cozy up for a Christmas group selfie

An especially of-the-moment outdoor Christmas photoshoot idea, this one involves finding a beautiful outdoor spot to act as a backdrop for your group selfie, then standing in a group as one of you takes the photo yourself. In addition to creating a unique perspective for something like a Christmas card photo, this Christmas photoshoot idea is also highly practical and affordable.

You won’t need to hire a photographer or book a studio (although you can if you want a more neutral backdrop). The only purchase you might choose to make is a selfie stick, which will give the person taking the selfie a little more reach and a better angle for a photo of a larger group of family members.

If you prefer a setting that gives instant winter vibes, then check out Peerspaces like this charming tin roof cabin in Tiger, GA. It’s beautiful inside and out and when your outdoor shoot wraps, you can head inside for some cocoa and snacks!

3. Focus on the season and create some wintry photos

This outdoor Christmas photoshoot idea comes to us from The Pioneer Woman. Not every Christmas photoshoot has to be all about the holiday!

They can be a more general celebration of the beauty of wintertime, especially if they’re taken outdoors. “For photos that dial back the holiday vibes ever so slightly, think about creating a wintry feel for your pictures. With snow on the ground, wear your warmest sweaters, get a fire going, and choose a red barn as the backdrop for a pop of color”. Get creative, but either way, the resulting photos are bound to be adorable.

This outdoor cabin rental in Mississauga, Ontario is the perfect setting for outdoor Christmas photoshoot ideas. It’s rustic and adorable, and there’s bound to be snow on the ground in The Great White North come wintertime!

4. Take photos while wearing matching pajamas

Bundle up your whole family in matching Christmas-y PJs (the pattern is your choice, but something suitably festive) and head out to a scenic area for a photoshoot. Be sure to bundle up in plenty of outerwear when you’re not having photos taken. You don’t want to have to leave early because someone catches a chill!

Planning this shoot with your SO? Then you also need to check out our merry couples Christmas photoshoot ideas!

5. Be sure to use seasonal props that tie in with the theme

You might want to bring some cute props along for your Christmas photoshoot! Marcie in Mommyland’s outdoor Christmas photoshoot prop ideas include “strings of lights, cute ornaments, Christmas books, Santa hats, a Christmas wreath, lanterns, garland, mistletoe, holly, [and] poinsettias.” And when it comes to plants as photoshoot props, fake plants are totally acceptable and it’s unlikely anyone can tell the difference in photos.

6. Get festive and don matching Santa hats

Wherever you do your photoshoot, our favorite accessory for a Christmas photoshoot is Santa hats for the whole family. After all, it’s a classic for a reason! We think a baby wearing a Santa hat is one of the cutest combos around, and when you see the photos you’re sure to agree.

7. Ramp up the competition and play outdoor winter sports

You might want to hire a photographer for this one, or else assign one of your family members to be the photographer for the day. If your family are fans of skiing, this is a great choice for a photoshoot. In fact, it will result in plenty of exciting and dynamic photos.

8. Take photos in front of your decorated home

This is an especially great idea for families that go all-out decorating their homes with Christmas decorations. Why not show off your incredible decorating skills with a photoshoot of your family posing in front of your home? It’s easy to get everyone in the photo by using your phone or camera’s self-timer function.

9. Get in on the action with a classic snowball fight

Another snow-related photoshoot idea, though one that is less peaceful than making snow angels. Yet some of your goofier family members might say it’s more fun: take photos of everyone having a snowball fight!

For our friends in Saylorsburg, PA, consider booking this classic Colonial country cabin for outdoor Christmas photoshoot ideas like this. Its huge lawn and pine trees are the ideal backdrop for this fun photo sesh.

10. Make it adorable and wear matching Christmas sweaters

If you couldn’t tell, we’re big fans of matching family outfits. But instead of PJs, this one is all about the cozy Christmas sweaters. You can wear the exact same sweaters in different sizes or, for a slightly more subtle result, sweaters in the same color or a similar shade but in a different style.

11. Go on a nature walk to explore the beautiful outdoors

Head out to your nearest nature trail and take some photos as you walk through the winter forest or other natural landscape near you. The beauty of nature is all you need for a backdrop!

12. Head indoors for a Christmas baking photoshoot

Here’s another fabulous suggestion courtesy of The Pioneer Woman: candid photos of you and your kids having a blast in the kitchen while baking together, ideally something like Christmas sugar cookies. Relatives are sure to love the photos, and you and your kids will look back on the happy memories fondly in the years to come!

And eating the delicious baked goods is a great bonus, too. You can always head outside to enjoy your Christmas cookies and cocoa for the outdoor component of this photoshoot idea.

Make the most of the season with our wintry snow photoshoot ideas!

13. Take your photos at a Christmas tree farm

Get your family together and take them to your nearest Christmas tree farm for a photoshoot. Be sure to get the owner’s approval first, so you don’t get in any trouble!

You might be able to rent access to a Christmas tree farm by the hour that invites you to take pictures on its property. For instance, this Christmas tree farm in San Juan Capistrano, CA boasts a rustic barn covered with lights and has a stunning view.

Outdoor Christmas photoshoot ideas: conclusion

It’s easy to come up with and create winning outdoor Christmas photoshoot ideas when you have a resource like Peerspace at your fingertips! Besides photoshoot ideas, we also connect you to countless outdoor photoshoot locations that take your project to the next level.

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