Holiday prompt book · 30 looks
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The looks taking over feeds this season.
Glossy studio holiday portrait of me on a bright red-and-white candy cane set: giant striped candy canes, oversized glossy red ornaments and white faux snow on a seamless red backdrop, me in a long-sleeved red velvet turtleneck dress, posed like a magazine shoot, crisp beauty lighting, ultra clean and high-end.
1990s mall glamour shot of me for the holidays: heavy soft-focus haze, big teased hair, a sequined gown with a white faux-fur stole, chin resting on my hand, sparkly Christmas tree bokeh behind, over-the-top and completely sincere.
A tiny hand-painted glass figurine ornament of me hanging from a branch of a real Christmas tree, glossy and detailed with a gold loop on top, warm fairy lights glowing out of focus behind, macro photo.
Studio portrait of me with my hair styled tall into a Christmas tree, decorated with tiny ornaments, tinsel and a little gold star on top, wearing a cozy cream knit sweater, playful expression, soft studio light on a deep green backdrop.
The department-store portrait studio, minus the waiting room.
A 1990s department store portrait studio Christmas photo of us: mottled blue laser backdrop, everyone in matching red Christmas sweaters, stacked awkwardly in a pyramid pose with hands on shoulders, a fake wrapped present and a small tree prop, soft-focus studio flash, printed photo look.
A mall Santa photo of me as a full-grown adult sitting on Santa’s lap, Santa looking mildly concerned, fake snow and a candy cane fence behind, bright mall flash, the official souvenir photo look.
A family Christmas card photo of us in matching ugly Christmas sweaters with reindeer and pom-poms, posed on a white seamless backdrop, everyone grinning a little too hard, bright even studio lighting.
A holiday studio portrait of me and my dog in matching red plaid Christmas outfits, the dog in a tiny Santa hat sitting on my lap, a warm brown backdrop with soft bokeh lights, classic portrait studio lighting.
Flash, film and tape: the camera is the filter.
Shot on a disposable camera at a Christmas house party: harsh direct flash, grainy, a slightly tilted frame, us laughing in Santa hats and festive Christmas sweaters holding drinks, tinsel and string lights behind.
An instant film photo of me sitting by the Christmas tree in a cozy knit sweater, the classic white instant-film border, slightly washed-out colours, soft flash, warm tree lights glowing behind.
A 2003 point-and-shoot digital camera photo of us on Christmas morning in matching flannel Christmas pyjamas, surrounded by torn wrapping paper, on-camera flash, slight blur, an orange date stamp "12 25 2003" in the corner.
A candid 35mm film photo of us walking down a snowy street lined with Christmas lights at dusk, soft grain, warm skin tones, snowflakes catching the light, a natural laughing moment.
A 1960s Kodachrome slide photo of us on Christmas morning in a mid-century living room with a silver tinsel tree, rich saturated colours, period clothes and hair, a slightly faded edge.
A paused frame from a 1994 family camcorder VHS tape: me on the living room floor on Christmas morning, laughing as I lift a boxed toy out of torn wrapping paper, the tree and presents beside me, shot slightly wide and handheld from across the room. Real VHS look: low resolution and soft, smeared colour bleed, a little noise, a wobbly tracking line along the bottom, washed-out reds, dim warm lamp light, a white blocky "PLAY ▶" top left and "DEC 25 1994" bottom right in camcorder text.
A black-and-white film photo of us slow dancing by a window on Christmas Eve, snow falling outside, soft grain, deep shadows and a single warm lamp, timeless and romantic.
A night photo of me outside in a puffer jacket and beanie with a hard direct flash, snowflakes lit up bright white all around me, the dark street behind, candid and fun.
Put yourself somewhere magical.
A cozy holiday portrait of us as North Pole elves in Santa’s toy workshop, green velvet tunics with red collars and little gold bells, floppy elf hats, warm fairy lights, snow falling past a frosted window.
A warm Christmas morning photo of us in matching red buffalo-plaid pyjamas sitting on the floor by a glowing Christmas tree, mugs of cocoa, presents everywhere, soft morning window light.
Me in a cozy red knit sweater and scarf, standing inside a glass snow globe on a wooden mantel, tiny snowy village and pine trees around me, snow swirling, the curved glass reflecting warm room lights.
Us ice skating hand in hand at an outdoor rink at night under a giant lit Christmas tree, scarves and mittens, snow falling, candid laughing, bokeh lights.
Us at a European Christmas market at night holding mugs of mulled wine, wooden stalls with glowing lights, light snow, cozy coats, candid street-photo feel.
Me seated in a wood-panelled compartment of a vintage night train on Christmas Eve, the big train window beside me filling half the frame, snowy pine forests and falling snow rushing past outside in the dark, a steaming cup of cocoa on the little table, warm brass compartment lamps, cinematic.
A candid Christmas morning photo of me buried in a mountain of torn wrapping paper with my dog leaping into the pile, bows stuck to my hair, tree lights behind, pure chaos and joy.
Me in a cozy knit Christmas sweater and a festive apron in a kitchen, dusted in flour, decorating gingerbread cookies, a tray of iced cookies on the counter, warm window light and fairy lights.
Clay, paint, print, and a little chaos.
Me turned into a handmade plasticine clay figure in a 1960s-style stop-motion Christmas special: my whole body, face and clothes sculpted from smooth clay with visible fingerprints and tool marks, chunky simplified features but recognisably me, on a miniature snowy village set with felt pine trees and cotton-wool snow. Not a photo of a real person: everything is clay and miniature, lit by warm studio lights.
A 1950s illustrated Christmas card of us in a horse-drawn sleigh through snowy pines, gouache painting style, warm reds and greens, a cream border and "Season’s Greetings" in vintage lettering.
A Victorian oil painting portrait of me in a velvet gown by a candle-lit Christmas tree, visible brushstrokes, an ornate gold frame, rich dark background.
A glossy holiday magazine cover of me in an elegant high-necked, long-sleeved red velvet dress with a modest neckline, against snowy white, bold masthead "THE HOLIDAY ISSUE", cover lines "Gifts They’ll Actually Love" and "Hosting Made Easy", a barcode in the corner.
A cozy portrait of my dog in a Santa hat lying on a knit blanket by a crackling fireplace, stockings on the mantel, warm firelight, shallow depth of field.
Me on a snowy roof at dusk completely tangled in a giant knot of Christmas lights, half of them lit, a look of total defeat, the house glowing below, comedic and photoreal.
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