Cookies. Hot chocolate. Peppermint mochas. Candy canes. Boots. Cold weather. Christmas.
That's right folks! Christmas is almost here, and with Christmas, comes photos of the glorious joy.
Year after year we take thousands of photos of red and green. Photos of the tree, and ornaments all around. Outside lights, and stockings that are hung. Candy canes, and cookies in abundance.
We love this season for it's photographic opportunities, but one thing is missing. Creativity.We all (including myself) have taken the same photo each year. The photo of the tree, our favorite ornament, candy canes in our favorite jar, and don't forget the dreaded photo of the annual fruit cake making. Even though we love to take photos during this Christmas season, creativity is something that is definitely lacking. Today, I have decided to share with you all 5 different fun tips and ideas that will help you get out of the same old holiday photo rut, and guaranties your photos will look better and keep your creative mind working. Hope this helps you take better photos this Christmas season!
~Clarissa~
1. Shoot an ornament at an unique angle
2. Go crazy with the bokeh.
Bokeh has always been a favorite for me when taking christmas photos. Bokeh is the blurred circles or octagons in the background of a photo that has really shallow depth of field. When taking photos of the tree, look at how the lights, pine needles, and other ornaments create bokeh in the background. You can get some really cool effects so experiment and have fun!
3. Find an interesting subject to use in the foreground.
Using a unique subject in the foreground of your photo can give you so many excellent photos. For instance, pick an item that is eye catching and shoot with a shallow depth of field to pull all the attention to the subject.
4. Don't forget the outdoor decor.
A lot of people think that the only way to get good Christmas photos is to take photos of the inside decorations, but outside decorations are equally fun to photograph. Take photos of the lights and the outdoor garland. It’s so much fun to show everyone you outdoor skills in decorating ;)
5. Last but not least, take a photo of the tree through a window.
I cannot tell you how many people have told me that my photos look like something from a hallmark card. Alas, tis true. You can get some super cool shots of the tree when taken at the right time, preferably at night. The inside glow of the overhead lights, along with the shining of the tree lights, could possibly be my most favorite photo to take. It’s super fun!
