I love Christmas, the hustle and bustle, the decorations and lights, family togetherness. It also makes for some great photo ops too. In the rush of the season here are some things to remember to help you get your shot:
1. If you are going out of town, don't forget to pack your camera.
2. Make sure you battery is charged and it is always a good idea to have a back up.
3. Consider the light in the room. A flash might be needed, or tripod(if there is time to set up) or I like using my 50mm because it is good in low light situations with f1.4. Aperture priority is also helpful because one minute you may be shooting a group where you want everyone in focus or the next minute you may be shooting the Christmas tree where you want the tree but the background out of focus.
4.Take photos of the preparation stages, cooking, gift wrapping, setting the table and so on. These are great story telling images that are not so posed.
5. Take pictures of family interactions, great memories recorded. Fill the frame, it gives more of an impact when your subjects are not in the distance. Take photos of everyone present.
6. Explore your neighborhood or town. Wonderful lights and sometimes interesting decorations.
7. Have someone include you in a photo or two. If you are like me, it is sometimes like I wasn't even at the event because I am always behind the camera.
8. After Christmas, I take pictures of my decorations. Makes things easier the next year.
9. And lastly, enjoy the holidays, take a breath and count your blessings.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Happy shooting!
1. If you are going out of town, don't forget to pack your camera.
2. Make sure you battery is charged and it is always a good idea to have a back up.
3. Consider the light in the room. A flash might be needed, or tripod(if there is time to set up) or I like using my 50mm because it is good in low light situations with f1.4. Aperture priority is also helpful because one minute you may be shooting a group where you want everyone in focus or the next minute you may be shooting the Christmas tree where you want the tree but the background out of focus.
4.Take photos of the preparation stages, cooking, gift wrapping, setting the table and so on. These are great story telling images that are not so posed.
5. Take pictures of family interactions, great memories recorded. Fill the frame, it gives more of an impact when your subjects are not in the distance. Take photos of everyone present.
6. Explore your neighborhood or town. Wonderful lights and sometimes interesting decorations.
8. After Christmas, I take pictures of my decorations. Makes things easier the next year.
9. And lastly, enjoy the holidays, take a breath and count your blessings.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Happy shooting!
