Holiday Photo Tips

It is that time of the year again....photo opportunities abound, families are together and kids are on their best behavior (yeah right!). Listed below are some tips for taking better holiday photos for your scrapbooks.

The Rule of Thirds: Imagine a grid placed on your photo, such as this one below:

According to the Rule of Thirds you would try to place your subject at ONE of the intersecting points shown with a red cross. This creates a well balanced picture that allows the eye to "flow" across the picture.





Backgrounds: Try to keep them uncluttered and plain so they do not distract from the subject.

Try different angles: If you have kids or pets.....get down on their level to take the picture. Try getting the family together then take the picture from a higher position (maybe from the stairs) or vice versa-have them on the stairs.

Candid shots: Take candid shots. You have to be sneaky...but you can get some really good photos when people don't realize you are taking a picture!

Natural Light: Whenever possible use natural light, but not harsh direct light. Some examples of good natural light are diffused light that exists on hazy or cloudy days and indirect light from a window.