The most beautiful time of the year, Christmas season has arrived! One of the many traditions that continue to stay close to our heart is that of exchanging Christmas cards with family and friends. In the age where everything seems to have gone digital, it undoubtedly feels extremely surreal to receive a card with lovely festive wishes. What better than sending lots of love in the letterbox with the perfect photo Christmas card? These photo cards not only make for great cards but also pose to be great photos that can be cherished in the years to come.

Here are some essential steps to follow when picking the perfect photo Christmas cards:

Choose the best photograph
A great way to begin is by selecting the best photo from the holiday season that you want your loved one to have. A happy and bright picture with all the members of the family makes for the best Christmas cards. If you think you do not have the right one, it isn’t too late to go do a photoshoot in the pleasant outdoors.

Look through photo card companies
There are several photo card companies on the block and it can be overwhelming to pick from the lot. Evaluate the quality, available card designs, and the price before selecting the best one to go with.

Save the preferred design
There are numerous alluring designs that one can choose from. A good way to go by is to save on at least eight to ten designs before finally narrowing the choice down to about three. The design must be selected based on the layout of the photograph and its elements. Remember, the design must complement the photograph well.

Customize the card
After completing the above steps, it is time to do the fun part, customize your photo Christmas card. A variety of websites allow for a slew of different ways to personalize your card. You can convert the format into a postcard and play around with the shape and colors; however, ensure that the colors and shapes should be changed to coordinate with the photo. The possibilities are endless when it comes to customizing your card, get creative and artsy, before slipping your photo Christmas cards into envelopes and mailing them out.