Don't waste this year's holiday opportunity! When your family is together, take lots of photos, but make sure they are good ones - photos that you might want to actually print, instead of just hanging out on social media or in your cloud!
So how do you take gorgeous photos you'll want to look at again? Read on for 5 tips that will make you a family photo star. Plus, enter for the chance to win a $100 gift card to Shutterfly so you can frame those photos or make them into the perfect gift for Grandma.
Capture people in their natural state - while the kids are playing, the adults are cooking or everyone is making memories. Remember that your subjects don't need to be looking at the camera.
Pay attention not just to the people you are shooting, but also, what else is in your camera lens. Look at all four corners and walls. Try to get a background that is simple and without clutter.
Avoid spots that are too bright or too dark. Flourescent lighting is the worst. Outside is best, especially on a cloudy day.
This is especially true when using most camera phones, since the zoom is really just a way to crop photos. Fine details are harder to see. At the same time, a tight focus can make the subject blurry.
When your family is relaxed and enjoying themselves, you'll really see personality shine through.
For even more tips, watch SheSpeaks blogger Tabitha Blue of Fresh Mommy Blog show you how to prepare for a professional photo shoot:
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my littlest is just over a year and this christmas will be extra fun! looking forward to getting all three of my boys enjoying this season.
I am looking forward to taking pictures of family, and my dogs this holiday season.
taking a christmas pic. This year we have an extra addition to the family
I'm looking forward to capturing beautiful moments and memories of my cat and family as we enjoy this festive holiday season together.
I can't wait to take pictures of my family for the holidays :)
I like to photos of the various Christmas Tree ornaments to capture the sparkles in various lighting situations.
The granddaughters, aged 18 to 46 and every age in between, are gathering for a cooking day with Grandma. This will make for fantastic photos and memories for a lifetime.
I love getting a good picture with my kids by the tree.
Thanks for the tips, and the chance to win. I will be taking annual photos of our two furkids/cats. We send them out every year in Christmas cards!
Thanks for the tips, and the chance to win. I will be taking annual photos of our two furkids/cats. We send them out every year in Christmas cards!
i love the family christmas tree photo!
holiday photos of my girls
Family Portraits! Both formal and informal!
i love photos of the first snow fall
I love taking photos. The best ones are usually unplanned.