Greeting cards are among the classic signs that the holiday season has arrived. Many of these greetings feature family photos, so holiday well-wishers may want to brush up on their photography skills.

Throughout the year, people can be on the lookout for greeting card-worthy photos. While the Norman Rockwell-esque family tableau or a wintry Christmas scene is a go-to holiday card, any photo-worthy moment throughout the year can suffice. Photos taken while vacationing or enjoying time together as a family may work.

Busy prints should be avoided, as they may create an unpleasant visual effect for the viewers. Solid colors may be a better choice. Photo subjects should coordinate, but wardrobes that completely match may seem contrived.

The photo sessions should be planned around nap times. If photos involve young children, adults should schedule the photo shoot to occur when children are well-rested and fed. They may also consider offering kids treats they do not normally get as a reward for patience and happy smiles.

Proper lighting can help avoid the occurrence of red eye in photographs, which happens when the flash bounces off a wide pupil. Asking subjects to look into bright light before the photo or utilizing a camera that snaps a small burst of flash before the actual flash can help alleviate this problem.

Families may consider using candid shots or flukes, as some of the funniest and most memorable photos may be taken when things do not go according to plan.

Photographers are advised to zoom in tight and crop their pictures. Card recipients want to look at the people in the photo rather than their surroundings, so photographers should be sure to focus on the subjects' faces.

The camera should be angled correctly for flattering photos, and subjects should adjust their body posture to look their best. Turning the lower half of one's body to the side and then adjusting the upper half to move slightly toward the camera may make a person appear more svelte. The photographer may position the camera lens at eye level or above to avoid the appearance of a double chin.

Families may show off their sense of humor in their holiday cards. They may pose in funny ways, mimic pop culture references or re-create photos from album covers or movie posters. They may also consider re-creating childhood photos.

There are many ways to ensure a photo for a family holiday card is one to remember.