Photo Christmas Cards for Plus-Size Families: Flattering, Comfortable, Real

The best photos honor real bodies and real connection. Keep it comfortable, use smart angles/light, and fix the background with AI if you need to—never your bodies.

Light and angles

• Face window light; overheads off. Add a lamp opposite the window if needed.
• Camera slightly above eye level for standing; eye level for seated.
• Avoid wide-angle distortion up close—step back and crop.
• Turn bodies 10–20° off straight-on; shoulders relaxed.

Poses that flatter and feel good

• Seated triangles: one person seated, others staggered; hands visible.
• Small lean-in: weight on back leg, front knee soft; gentle lean toward partner.
• Hug-with-space: arms around but keep chins up and faces clear.
• Hands busy: mugs, ornaments, holding hands—no dangling hands.

Styling

• 2–3 colors; one pattern max.
• Structured layers (blazers/cardigans) add shape without constriction.
• Avoid clingy thin fabrics; choose drape with weight.
• Shoes: clean, comfortable; avoid bright bulky sneakers unless intentional.

If the room is messy

• Pull 3–4 ft from a plain wall; crop tight.
• Upload and generate 18 polished scenes in 60 seconds—export 5x7, 300 DPI; keep your natural selves, change only the backdrop.

Safety and comfort

• No standing on chairs/unstable props; sit/kneel instead.
• Keep sessions short (10–15 minutes); take breath/water breaks.
• Avoid heavy, hot layers under lights; keep room comfortable.

Quick prompts

• “Tell them your favorite memory this year.”
• “Look at each other, then at me on three.”
• “Point to your favorite ornament.”
• Burst 12–20 frames; stop at the first real smile.

Print/digital checklist

• sRGB, 300 DPI, 5x7; faces/text 0.25" inside edges.
• Matte/satin 130–150 lb paper for a premium feel.
• If going digital, export 1080–2048 px for phones.

Your bodies aren’t the problem. Good light, kind prompts, and a clean scene (or AI to fix it) are all you need for a card you’re proud to send.