Forget presents, turkey and travel—the holidays are all about family, festive cheer, and making new memories. One sweet way to savor this holiday season is the annual family holiday portrait. Our favorite local photographers gave us the inside scoop on their favorite spots in Los Angeles to take photos for your holiday cards, as well as tips on taking pictures you’ll treasure forever.

What are your favorite holiday photo spots in Los Angeles? Leave us a comment below telling us where your family is taking holiday photos this year.