So many pictures get taken during the holidays
– holiday parties, exchanging gifts, visits with
relatives, and so many more. If you’re looking to take your best shots, here
are some simple tips to help you make your holiday pictures even more
memorable.
– holiday parties, exchanging gifts, visits with
relatives, and so many more. If you’re looking to take your best shots, here
are some simple tips to help you make your holiday pictures even more
memorable.
– Use the “rule of thirds”. Instead of
centering the subject in the photo, think about dividing the frame into thirds
and having the subject about a third of the way off to one side or the other.
centering the subject in the photo, think about dividing the frame into thirds
and having the subject about a third of the way off to one side or the other.
– Take photos of kids at their level. Get down
so you are looking up or even with them instead of aiming down.
so you are looking up or even with them instead of aiming down.
– Morning and evening lights are more
flattering and create less harsh shadows. If taking portraits at mid-day, use
shade to reduce shadows or use the fill flash.
flattering and create less harsh shadows. If taking portraits at mid-day, use
shade to reduce shadows or use the fill flash.
– Use the fill flash to light faces when taking
a photograph against a bright background, like into a sunset or in front of a
window.
a photograph against a bright background, like into a sunset or in front of a
window.
– Take LOTS of pictures – and keep shooting
even after you think the moment has passed. You never know what magic lies in
the moments that follow.
– Use the red-eye reduction feature on your
camera.
camera.
– Take pictures from different angles. Use
these different angles to tell a story.
these different angles to tell a story.
– Step back and zoom in. Don’t stand too close.
– And most importantly, always have an extra
CHARGED battery and an extra memory card so that you don’t ever have to worry
about missing that perfect shot.
CHARGED battery and an extra memory card so that you don’t ever have to worry
about missing that perfect shot.
Once you have all of your holiday photos taken,
don’t let them gather virtual dust on your computer. Download the free 30-daytrial of My Digital Studio to start creating your photo books and sharing your
memories. Head to my online store to download the trial today!
don’t let them gather virtual dust on your computer. Download the free 30-daytrial of My Digital Studio to start creating your photo books and sharing your
memories. Head to my online store to download the trial today!
Thanks for stopping by today!
Sherry
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