Taking Holiday Photos
Follow these simple tips for capturing every magical moment this holiday season.
Be prepared. Charge the camera's battery, and have a spare. Make sure you have enough memory to support lots of picture-taking.
Forget the flash. Use natural indoor lighting whenever possible. Experiment with the ISO setting of your camera to compensate for low lighting.
Safety in numbers. Take multiple shots of the same poses, especially if you're taking group shots.
Capture the moment. Don't be afraid to take lots of candid shots. Experiment with angles and get as close as possible to your subject.
Reduce red-eye. Have the subjects look just above the camera or at the nearest light source before looking at the camera to reduce red-eye.
Clear and steady. Use a tripod or flat surface to steady the camera when taking pictures of holiday lights. A shaky hand means a blurred photo.
Holiday Reflections. Look for reflections of light on water, in windows, or mirrors to add an interesting twist to photos.
Background Check. Avoid busy backgrounds that take away from your subject.
Have fun. And don't forget to get in some of the photos.