The most enjoyable holiday parties I’ve attended are the ones that include my digital camera. If you’re asking yourself why I would drag a camera to a party and then start take pictures, let me give you a few good reasons.

1. Effective dieting technique – taking photos keeps me from the food table and all those high calorie snacks

2. Excellent ice breaker – starting a conversation is easy when you’ve got a camera in hand. All you have to say is “cheese”

3. Smiling faces – when people see a camera pointing their way, they always smile – and what could be better than an evening of smiling faces?

4. Big thank yous – your host will appreciate the extra snaps because they help round out the party memories.  If you’re the host, I don’t even have to tell you that taking pictures is a must. All your hard work deserves visual recognition.

Cameras aren’t my only holiday friend. I am also going to create a Shutterfly Share Site devoted to my holiday experiences. Setting up a Share Site takes just a few minutes, and once it’s up I can invite fellow holiday party goers to view and purchase their favorite shots, plus upload their own.

Shutterfly photo books are another great way to make holiday party memories. I can inspire friends and family by posting the book on my Share Site, or inspire Shutterfly visitors by posting it to our Public Gallery.

Still need a little more Holiday inspiration? Check out these festive photo books.

Halloween 2007 by DianaI1
Cutts and Lee 2008 Christmas Party by Cutts
Spooktacular Halloween Party by Raina C
Ali and Charlotte’s 80s Party by AliJ13

Now let’s party. And don’t forget your digital best friend.