Reed Photography – Funny Christmas Cards

Ok, so many people have requested these over the years… and without further ado – here they are!  We stopped making these crazy Christmas cards several years ago but who knows, you just may see them make a comeback and resurface again. With a little creativity, Photoshop magic, a few arguments, some bad attitudes (mostly from the kids), and oftentimes a giant mess, the cards were generally a blast to make.

I wish we had taken behind-the-scenes shots for some of the earlier cards. It was truly laughable. Being wedding photographers we lacked proper studio lights, so Shane used whatever was around the house: from flashes to lamps and phones to flashlights – absolutely no lighting apparatus was off limits.

The first two years were just us and Gavin and by year three we had a couple of buns in the oven. (;  That’s right, twins! Our first card featured Gavin playing Guitar Hero on our coffee table as a toddler and the next year we did “Little People” because Gavin was obsessed with his Little People barn play set.

This next one was epic. Below is what people thought our life looked like with twins and although exaggerated, it didn’t feel too far off some days. Perhaps it was never this messy but as you can see we had a Mount Everest of gear and diapers kicking around. The following year yours truly (Shane) may have been watching a little too much Duck Dynasty. Ya gotta love that luscious flowing beard and yes the girls are playing with squirrels! I now sport a beard full time.

Lastly, below we have a food fight which the girls were not very happy with me (Shane) about, and a simple less-is-more pajama styled shoot. See, we were doing the minimal thing before it was a thing. The last one is our “Pièce de résistance” and adorns the wall of our dining room.  It’s an ode to the 80s. You’ve probably been in a home where one of these puppies is still going strong on the living room wall. Jenny’s cobra-like hairdo and our coordinating thrift store attire still make us laugh.

Anywho, we hope you enjoyed our funny Christmas cards. Let us know which is your personal favourite!

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