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WHY THIS WORKS: the only 'real' Christmas connection is the branch of the pine tree in front of the child, yet the image is undeniably Christmasy. The combination of colours, clothes, the story we get from the image plus that tiny bit of pine is all we need for our brain to build the connection.
- Get Ready in Advance
- Carefully Set Your White Balance
- Set Up A Diy Photo Booth
- Capture The Christmas Preparations
- Take Some Before and After Shots
- Try A Time-Lapse Christmas Series
- Photograph The Christmas Lights
- Include A Focal Point in Your Photos
- Take Group Photos at The Beginning
- Shoot in Burst Mode as Needed
Preparing to capture the Christmas festivities is key to a successful shoot. You should get yourself ready by making sure that: 1. You pack the camera (one year, I forgot mine in the rush to get the car ready to go) 2. Your batteries are charged and you have either backups or a recharger 3. You have extra memory cards (and all of the cards are empt...
Here in Australia, we often celebrate Christmas outdoors, but many people around the world do it inside under artificial lighting. If you’ll be working with artificial light, pay attention to the type of light you encounter and set your white balanceaccordingly. If you’re really serious, you can even set a custom white balance using a gray card! (T...
While most of us probably can’t afford to hire a photo booth for our Christmas parties, you can always set up a “portrait zone” of your own so you can take photos of guests. I did this a few years ago; I set up a little place, and I asked everyone who came to the festivities to sit for me so that I could take a nice shot of them. I photographed eve...
The actual Christmas meal or party is the best part of the day, but there are other photos worth taking, especially during those essential preparation stages. For instance, you can capture gorgeous shots of: 1. Food being made 2. Decorations being hung 3. Gifts being wrapped 4. Kids throwing tantrums as they’re dressed in Christmas outfits 5. Table...
Here’s another quick Christmas photography idea: Arrive early to the location of the festivities, set up in advance, and capture some shots just before people walk in the door. And then, once the party is over, take shots once again. For the best results, make sure you take the shots from the same position. That way, you can compare them side by si...
I have a friend who set up his computer with a webcam in the corner of the room. The camera looked down on the Christmas table, and it was set to go off every five minutes over the course of the day. He ended up with one of the most wonderful series of shots that I’ve seen in a long time! So why not try to do the same? You don’t need to use a webca...
Good Christmas light shots look incredible – but photographing Christmas lights isn’t the easiest. A few quick recommendations: 1. Use a wide aperture for a shallow depth-of-field effect 2. Make sure that the lights are well exposed (even if it means letting the background fall into darkness) 3. Experiment with different points of focus (try using ...
The problem with Christmas events is that there is so much color, lighting, and people that all the different subjects compete for attention. If you include too many elements, the viewer will be confused and the image just won’t work. On the other hand, if you identify a single focal point and exclude any potential distractions, the final image wil...
Group photos are a Christmas photography classic! However, these shots are usually taken at the end of the day or late in the evening when everyone is at their worst. Instead, for a fresher shot, take the group photos as soon as everyone arrives. Also, think beforehand about how you might pose everyone and where you might take the shot.
There are certain moments during a Christmas gathering that are filled with photographic opportunities. When people are opening gifts, for instance, you’re generally faced with an array of emotions and facial expressions (especially if kids are involved). So instead of trying to time your shots just right, switch your camera to Burst mode(also know...
Dec 1, 2020 · Here we’ve created fun and easy Christmas photo ideas that you can do with very little equipment. Grab your Christmas lights, grab a willing model, grab your camera and get ready for some fun Christmas photography ideas!
Nov 13, 2021 · To get her headed in the right direction, Gaby’s editor (Dina Meyer) sends her to a Christmas photography retreat up in the tiny town of Pine Falls.
Dec 8, 2022 · Taking any sort of photo in dark settings is difficult, and doubly so if your subject is thousands of tiny Christmas lights. Thankfully, there are a few steps you can take to help capture their beautiful glow and the scene around them.
Dec 1, 2021 · Make sure that you’ve got your camera ready when wrapping presents, putting up decorations, decorating cookies, enjoying hot chocolate by the fire, laying the table, decorating the tree and most importantly placing the star on the top. Here are 7 Christmas photography tips for you to put into practise during the festive season.
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20 Festive Christmas Photography Tips & Ideas. If you are wondering where to take photos for Christmas and want to step away from the classic Christmas tree as a background, or you’re looking to learn how to set up a Christmas Photo Shoot, then keep on reading.
