Tips for Amazing Holiday Photos
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At the risk of breaking into song, it’s truly the most wonderful time of the year, isn’t it? There are so many natural, candid moments for capturing photos of the ones you love, with plenty of posed photo opps sprinkled in where (most) kids will usually smile– on Santa’s lap, opening gifts, hanging that special ornament on the perfect lighted tree. However since the days are short and the nights are dark, plus there’s different types of lighting EVERY.WHERE., holiday photography can get tricky!
No worries, my friends. I’ve rounded up 21 tips for amazing holiday photos so no matter what your level of photographic expertise you’ll be able to capture those special moments to last a lifetime. From Christmas card ideas to how to photograph your glowing tree to family photo ideas to creative props for photos and even how to look better in photos, these photography tips will have you feeling like a pro in no time. Are you ready? Say CHEEESE! (just kidding. don’t do that. follow these tips below instead!)
How to Photograph Your Christmas Tree from Unskinny Boppy
12 Tips for Taking Family Holiday Photos via Babble
Capturing Memorable Holiday Photos with Kids at Night from Nest of Posies
101 Creative Christmas Card Ideas via The Dating Divas
14 DIY Holiday Photo Ideas For Baby from Babble
{holiday photo booth} via simply + kierste
Must-Get Christmas Pictures Before the Tree Comes Down! from Kevin and Amanda
Capturing December Photo a Day Challenge
Christmas Bokeh from House of Hawthornes
Indoor Holiday Photo Tips from Simple as That
10 Tips for What to Wear in Family Photos via Extraordinary Mommy
8 Tips to help you get a fun family photo this year via Kids Activities Blog
Christmas Chalk Art from Dating Divas
Capture Christmas Details via Simple as That
Capture Your Christmas Photography Series from Click It Up a Notch
Christmas Tree Photo Tutorial via The Crafty Woman
Amazing Valentine Creations by Baby Center Moms from Baby Center
Tips for Photographing Holiday Candlelight via I Heart Faces
How to Take Gorgeous Pictures of Christmas Lights from Babble
10 Ways To Look Better In Photos viaListotic
21 FUN THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR HOLIDAY PHOTOS! One Good Thing