A photo on a holiday card doesn't need to be formal — or feature matching reindeer sweaters. These tips from photographers and readers will help you create picture-perfect season's greetings.
By Helen Coupe
Photo Credit: Wojciech Gajda/iStock
Special Offer Find the right light. Early morning or late afternoon creates a warm glow (rather than the unflattering glare of midday), says C. Taylor Crothers, a New York City-based photographer. If you're indoors, stand between your subjects and a window for a soft effect
Hold the plaid. "Imagine you're dressing for a nice dinner," suggests Elizabeth Messina, a California-based photographer. Patterns are distracting; aim for solids or simple prints to allow faces to take center stage.
Capture the moment. "The longer you go, the more cranky people will get," says Crothers. Instead of a formal shoot, try taking pictures in several locations. And just because you're behind the camera doesn't mean you can't crack a grin. The more fun the experience is for you, the more it will translate into photos that look fun and spontaneous, not staged.
Focus on fidgeting. It's the expressiveness of kids that makes them great photo subjects, reminds Messina. Instead of forcing your kids to smile, give them an activity — like playing with the family pet or working together on a puzzle — to make laughs come naturally.
Keep clicking. "Some of my best images happen between poses," says Messina. Keep things fresh by enlisting someone else to take pictures at the same time. The result? Twice the chance of getting a great shot.
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