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Tips for Taking Better Photos During the Holidays

18.05.12

We tend to take more photos over the holiday season than at any other time of year. Thanksgiving feasts, Christmas trees, glowing menorahs, and family gatherings all make for compelling photo opportunities. This year, as you dust off the digital camera and charge up your battery pack, take some time to do your homework. Brush up on some photographic basics by reviewing my composition tips , then try using the tips collected in this article to turn your holiday photos into works of art. Happy holiday shooting!

Write Up a Shot List

It's a great idea to draft a list of the photos you'd like to capture before an event begins. In the ensuing hustle and bustles, there's a good chance you'll simply forget to take some pictures. Make a list of the important scenes that you want to capture. For example, I like to shoot the fully dressed table before the guests invade. I also like to get a few different perspectives, such as from directly overhead and from the side. If there are any groups or combinations of guests you want to capture, make a list of those as well. Tack the list somewhere you'll see it--like on the fridge--and cross off the shots as you go.

Source: PCWorld