1. Take Your Camera! Ok, this is a given, but I have to include it because I forget mine sometimes! :)
2. Be sure to get pictures of the unnoticable things such as, present wrapping, dinner being cooked, close up of the food and tree. kids fighting with each other - you get the idea. This is what makes memories last.
3. Decide before hand on a family portrait. ( standing-sitting?)
4. Be sure to get candid photos of family members. Look for opportunities of expressions- excitement, eagerness, closeness etc...
5. Shoot in continuous mode while the presents are being opened.
6. Fill your frame with your subject.
7. Play around with your Aperture mode. For example when taking shots of a Christmas decoration on the tree, try a large aperture (a small number like f/2.8) to make the background out of focus.
Taking pictures of outdoor Christmas lights
The best time to take outdoor pictures of Christmas lights is between sunset and full dark. You will have about a 10-15 minute window of opportunity. Practice with and without a flash. using a tripod would be a great idea but if not, keep your camera as still as possible. When possible and for best effect, use the sky as your backdrop.
Those Candid shots!
1. Don't use your flash!! The quickest way to kill a moment is the sudden burst of light from a camera. Immediate results will be poise and smile. UGh!
2. Think about where you need to be to get the best shots. This can be tricky. Especially shen everyone turns and all you see is the back of everyone's head. Time to move!
3. Get pic's of people doing things. (2)
4. Try to catch people interacting with one another. Conversations with an unawareness of you.
5. Change your point of view.
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