Christmas has rolled around again – just like it did last year.  Around our house that means decorations, cookies and an family photo Christmas card.  Well, more like an akward family photo…

This year the theme is Griswald.

Things got underway by acquiring an RV.  That right there is a recreational vehicle!

Then it was time to light it up.  This is a quick test with Carter to make sure the main light didn’t spill back on to the Recreational Vehicle.  In this case, that light is a AB800 with the basic 7″ or whatever it is reflector on it.

With that looking good, it was time to add the green glow of a recently emptied chemical toilet.  Just a Sigma 500 Super laying in the grass with a green gel on it.  I also put a Canon 580 EXII off the camera left, but didn’t trigger it for this shot.  It will light up the side of the recreational vehicle in the final shot.

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Out of camera you end up with this shot of Cousin Eddie and the family.  I wanted to go with bathrobes, but got vetoed.  Trust me, you are probably better off!

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And a little Lightroom adjustments to give it that cool winter night look.

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Photoshop in some snow flurries, add some text and Ho, Ho, Ho…it’s a Christmas card!

If you’re really glutton for punishment you can watch this all that not too informative behind the scenes video.

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