The holidays are here and that means the obligatory family christmas cards are coming! Now I know that dragging your entire family out in matching sweaters to take some cheesy pictures to slap on a card sounds like a jolly old time, but taking family photos really can be fun! So here's 5 tips to make sure that your portraits are everything you imagine them to be! 1. Make sure you pick a great photographer!  Now yes this one seems like a no brainer, but making sure you love your photographer is crucial to making sure your pictures turn out! You want to feel comfortable with them, so you can act natural in your photos. You also want to make sure that their style fits your vision. So look through their portfolio and get a feel for their overall vibe. We go back to th…