Before The Family Arrives And Pictures Are Taken….

H ere is a great article I found to help with your  holiday photography. Enjoy!

Tips for Perfect Holiday Pictures
By Ron Nichols, author of Picture-Taking for Moms and Dads, and How to Take Great Pet Pictures

The holidays are a magical time of year. A time of year when families and friends gather together to give thanks for their blessings and to share in the joy of the season. Ron Nichols, author of Picture-Taking for Moms and Dads, and How to Take Great Pet Pictures, encourages families to make the most of the occasion by capturing some of that joy on film. Here are a few ways Ron suggests to turn average holiday photos into “visual treasures.”
Chronicle your children’s holiday school projects on film. Thanksgiving and Christmas art projects made by the hands of our children are among the greatest gifts a parent will ever receive. Take the time to photograph your child with the project (use natural light if you can). It’s a great way to always remember that special gift. Make your own holiday photo cards.
Commercial greeting cards are fine, but a holiday card that features a photo of your family is a much more personal and meaningful gesture. You can feature the entire family or just the children. Give yourself plenty of time to have the photos processed and the cards made, so you can get them in the mail and to your friends in time for the holidays.
Add some holiday cheer with your pets. Pets are such an important part of our families, so why not feature them in your holiday photos, especially if they’re donned in holiday attire!
While the entire family’s together, take a family portrait. It can sometimes be difficult to get the entire family together, so when you do, be sure to take the time to make a group photo. It’s likely to be a cherished keepsake.
Christmas morning is an exciting time for everyone. Parents are likely to be rousted from their sleep fairly early. Be certain you have your camera loaded with film and in a readily-accessible place, so you can capture the excitement. AND make sure you have fresh batteries in the camera. Get close. It’s the number one rule for better photos any time of year, and the same is true during the holidays.
So whether your photographing spontaneous moments, or you’re taking the time to shoot a portrait, closer is almost always better. Give yourself the gift of making great photos all year long. Children will be grown and gone before you know it, so take the time to make beautiful pictures… whether it’s a holiday, a birthday or just a play day. And don’t forget the same is true of our fabulous pet friends. They give us the gift of unconditional love everyday. Give yourself the gift of taking some great pictures to always remember that love.

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