12 Creative Grinch Photoshoot Ideas

Looking for Grinch photoshoot ideas for your next project? At Peerspace, we get it! The Grinch is a classic character from the 1950s children’s book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”

You’re probably already acquainted with this iconic Christmas-hating figure. If you’d like to incorporate his aesthetic into a Grinch-themed photoshoot, here are 12 creative Grinch photoshoot ideas!

1. Put up a Grinch photo booth frame at your next holiday party

This is one of our favorite Grinch photoshoot ideas and an easy way to get tons of great photos of your friends and family at your next holiday gathering. Not to mention that it costs less than $20. Simply put up this Grinch instaframe photo booth cutout and start snapping pics!

If you’re looking for a venue for your next party where you’ll put this cutout up, what about renting one from Peerspace? For example, how about this SoCo house in Austin, Texas? As an added bonus, you’ll be “steps away from Austin’s legendary Continental Club and the very best restaurants, arts, entertainment and shopping culture you can find in Austin and all of Texas and some might argue the World.”

2. Grinch hiding behind the Christmas tree

If you’re searching for Grinch photoshoot ideas, it’s probably near Christmastime, and you might have a Christmas tree up. If so, dress up as the Grinch (here’s a good option for a Grinch costume from HalloweenCostumes.com) and creep around the tree like the character does in the book. You’ll get some dynamic action shots and probably have a super fun time, too.

3. Grinch and his dog Max photoshoot

This one is for all the readers who have their own beloved dogs, or perhaps a friend with a dog who would be willing to let you borrow them for the day. The Grinch’s dog is named Max, and he wears a headband with a single antler on it when the Grinch tries to pass him off as a reindeer.

You can buy similar attire for your dog if you think they’ll tolerate it (buy it here from HalloweenCostumes.com). Meanwhile, you can wear this Grinch-dressed-as-Santa costume, and the portrait will be complete! What a great Grinch photoshoot idea for a holiday card or social media post.

Doing a holiday shoot with your SO? Then check out our merry couples Christmas photoshoot ideas here!

4. Baby grinch and dog Max

This grinch photoshoot idea is like #3, but a little bit different – it features a dog AND a baby for double the cuteness! This time, instead of you dressing up as the Grinch, you’re buying your baby a grinch costume of their own and having them pose with your dog. You can buy a baby grinch costume from Walmart.

5. The Grinch + Whos from Whoville

Another way to incorporate the story of the Grinch into your photoshoot is to get your family and friends together, pick one person to dress as the Grinch himself, and then have everyone else dress up as Whos from Whoville.

Here’s a guide to putting together your own Whoville costume, for those who plan to dress up as Whos. You can also buy these kinds of costumes on the internet.

6. Grinch maternity photoshoot

Are you pregnant? A maternity photoshoot dressed as the Grinch would be a truly unique idea! This one comes to us from this mom who did a full maternity photoshoot in a Grinch costume. “The expectant mom showed up to her maternity shoot fully resembling the Dr. Seuss character, and the photos are a sight to behold.”

We think this is hilarious, and when your kids see these photos in the future, they’ll be amazed at your commitment to the bit.

7. Give your child Grinch face paint

Lots of kids love having their faces painted with lots of bright colors and looking like different characters, including the Grinch. Follow this guide to Grinch face paint on YouTube, and then take plenty of photos of your child in their hilarious green garb.

8. Outdoor Grinch photoshoot

If there’s snow on the ground, find a snowy and scenic outdoor area in nature. You can do so in your backyard, the woods, an open field, or at a local park. Then, have “the Grinch” explore this area dramatically, all while snapping lots of photos of his antics.

9. Dress your cat as the Grinch

Maybe instead of a dog, you have a cat – that doesn’t mean you can’t involve them in the fun of a photoshoot! Buy a Grinch costume for a cat or small dog, and you’ll instantly have an adorable subject for a photoshoot. (Just be aware that many cats won’t tolerate wearing a costume!)

Use our festive Christmas dinner party ideas to treat your loved ones post photoshoot!

10. Use props for your photoshoot

There are all kinds of Grinch-themed props you might want to incorporate into your photoshoot. For instance, this Grinch party decorating kit would make excellent party decor and also perfect props and backdrops for a Grinch-themed photoshoot!

11. Movie-watching photoshoot

Watch the movie version of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” by having a viewing party and inviting over friends/loved ones. Then, have your photographer take candid photos of everyone watching the movie, especially kids’ reactions to the exciting parts! Combining a photoshoot and a party is a great way to accomplish two worthwhile things simultaneously, which is especially valuable during busy holidays.

12. Reading the book together

Maybe these ideas are too dramatic for your taste, and you don’t want to go out and buy or make Grinch-themed costumes. If so, here’s another style of Grinch photoshoot idea. Get a copy of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and take photos of you and your family reading the book together, ideally in the coziest place and situation possible. If you’d like to rent a professional photo studio/space for this photoshoot, somewhere like this cozy home in Atlanta, Georgia, would be the perfect choice.

One pleased reviewer wrote, “Great space and great host, very communicative and responsive. Cool art and things to do in the space. Would definitely book again for future rental space needs.”

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