Taking better pictures of your family |
Before all the holiday partying begins be sure that you're well supplied. Stock up on all the necessary photography supplies. Have film, batteries, photo cards, etc. on hand and ready to shoot.
Click and shoot
Always have your camera loaded and ready to go before you leave to join in festive fun. Keep your camera close by at parties and family gatherings, awaiting the opportune moments you wish to capture on film.
Snap up opportunities
When it comes to Christmas photos, the more the merrier. Take as many photos as you can. It may take a number of shots to get one good picture. By snapping away, chances are you'll get at least one or two good shots of the family.
Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa
Instead of trying to get photographs of large crowds, focus in on one or two people. Rather than cramming everyone into a photo and inadvertently cutting someone out, take more intimate shots.
Focus on your subject
If you're taking a picture of a particular person or object, focus in on the subject. Don't lose sight of what your shot should be centered on. If you're focusing on a person, along with an item, such as a gift, use the person as your focal point.
Light up your photos
Be sure that your subject has ample lighting before you shoot. A well-lit picture makes all the difference. Use as much natural light as possible, by opening up drapes and blinds.
Face to face
Don't take your photos from across the room, unless you want a great shot of the room, with someone standing off in the distance. If you want a picture of a person move closer to her or zoom in so she fill your camera frame.
Shoot in the moment
Take photo opportunities as they happen. Don't wait for the perfect moment to arise, take pictures throughout your events and you'll be pleasantly surprised at the great shots you get.
Strike a pose
If you want to set a staged photo, try a simple family setup. Have key family members such as grandparents or parents seated and gather younger family members, to stand around them.
Timing is everything
Pick the right time during your celebration to take your photos. Get the kids before they're too worn out from the day's excitement.
Double your pleasure
When developing your photos, order double prints of your holiday events. Someone will always appreciate a copy of your handy work. .
Kelly | December 8, 2007 at 7:15 am - §
burning copies of your pics to a CD is a great idea also. i have all our special memories on labeled cds so if i need a copy of a pic, i know where it is.