{"id":3932,"date":"2017-12-20T05:18:03","date_gmt":"2017-12-19T23:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/?p=3932"},"modified":"2021-04-06T16:32:29","modified_gmt":"2021-04-06T11:02:29","slug":"christmas-photography-checklist-and-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/christmas-photography-checklist-and-tips","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Photography: What to Capture and Tips to Getting the Perfect Shots"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Christmas-Photography-Tips-and-Checklist\">Christmas Photography Tips and Checklist<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Christmas-Photography-Ideas-and-Tips\">Christmas Photography Ideas and Tips<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Christmas-lights\">Christmas lights<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Christmas-decorations-inside-and-outside-the-house\">Christmas decorations, inside and outside the house<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Kids-with-Santa\">Kids with Santa<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Family-traditions\">Family traditions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Kids-Christmas-craft\">Kids\u2019 Christmas craft<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#The-presents-before-during-and-after-the-unwrapping\">The presents: before, during, and after the unwrapping<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Christmas-dinner\">Christmas dinner<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Family-interaction\">Family interaction<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Family-portraits\">Family portraits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Camera-tips\">Camera tips:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Set-your-White-Balance\">Set your White Balance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Using-high-ISO-when-necessary-is-okay\">Using high ISO when necessary is okay<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Use-a-tripod\">Use a tripod<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Christmas-Photography-Tips-and-Checklist\"><strong>Christmas Photography Tips and Checklist<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Christmas is almost here!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With beautiful decorations, stunning lights, and happy family, the holidays provide us with many photo opportunities. There are many beautiful memories for us to capture, but things c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">an get busy, so we thought we&#8217;d help you\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">with a list of essential things to capture to make sure you don\u2019t miss anything important. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We\u2019ve compiled some ideas for great shots you should make, and some tips on how to ace these shots.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Christmas-Photography-Ideas-and-Tips\"><b>Christmas Photography Ideas and Tips<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Christmas-lights\"><b>Christmas lights<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3940\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-16.jpg\" alt=\"christmas photography - photojaanic-16\" width=\"5760\" height=\"3840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-16.jpg 5760w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-16-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-16-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5760px) 100vw, 5760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This one is obvious, but also very challenging to photograph. We shared <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/16-practical-tips-to-improve-your-low-light-photography\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">low light photography tips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> a while ago, but for a quick summary, here are a few tips to capture stunning Christmas lights:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Go for a wide aperture<\/strong> &#8211; the bigger, the better! f\/1.8 or f\/2.0 would be ideal, but if your lens can\u2019t accommodate it, then choose the biggest aperture setting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Find the optimum shutter speed<\/strong> &#8211; Getting the right shutter speed is a difficult balance to strike. Too fast and you\u2019ll get a dark image, too slow and you\u2019ll get an overexposed image. Every condition is different, so experiment with the shutter speed to get the perfect one.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Low ISO<\/strong> &#8211; keep it low (under 400) for high-quality photos<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Use a tripod<\/strong> &#8211; due to the low shutter speed, any photo taken without a tripod will just be blurry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Consider using a timer or remote control<\/strong> to avoid shaking when pressing the shutter button, especially if the speed is really low<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Choose the right white balance setting<\/strong> &#8211; depending on your lights, your whole image can be affected by them. Choose the right white balance setting to see which one works best. Yellow fairy lights normally will create images that are too warm, so choose \u2018tungsten\u2019 for your white balance setting to balance out the color.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stay away from the flash &#8211; flash will only overpower the Christmas lights, and your photos will turn out dull and flat. If it\u2019s too dark and you need more light, place an additional lamp outside the frame to help with the ambient light.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can follow these <a href=\"https:\/\/clickitupanotch.com\/christmas-tree-lights-photos\/\">easy steps to shoot Christmas tree lights<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Christmas-decorations-inside-and-outside-the-house\"><b>Christmas decorations, inside and outside the house<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3894\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/photo-challenge-photojaanic-2.jpg\" alt=\"photo-challenge-photojaanic-2\" width=\"4896\" height=\"3264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/photo-challenge-photojaanic-2.jpg 4896w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/photo-challenge-photojaanic-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/photo-challenge-photojaanic-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/photo-challenge-photojaanic-2-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4896px) 100vw, 4896px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Christmas decorations are what really set the scene. After all your effort in sprucing up the house, make sure you document it! Christmas ornaments, the Christmas tree, and all the trinkets will be amazing to set the scene in your Christmas photos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tip: alternate between the wide and close-up shots, to capture the overall look and also the intricate details of the decoration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Remember: the more creative your decoration is, the better <a href=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-photo-album\">photo album you&#8217;ll make<\/a> after.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Kids-with-Santa\"><b>Kids with Santa<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3934\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-15.jpg\" alt=\"christmas photography - photojaanic-15\" width=\"4929\" height=\"3286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-15.jpg 4929w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-15-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-15-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4929px) 100vw, 4929px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Don\u2019t leave your camera at home when you bring your kids to meet Santa! Every kid reacts differently upon meeting Father Christmas; some squeal in delight while others might cry at the sight of this stranger. Capture your kids\u2019 expressions and their interactions with Santa, and when they grow up, this could be something fun to talk about.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tip: For this moment, increase your shutter speed to avoid blurry pictures, and focus on your kids\u2019 expressions during their encounter with Santa.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Family-traditions\"><b>Family traditions<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3938\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-9.jpg\" alt=\"christmas photography - photojaanic-9\" width=\"3840\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-9.jpg 3840w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-9-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3840px) 100vw, 3840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the best things about Christmas is the family traditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When your kids grow up, it\u2019s the Christmas traditions at home that they will miss and look back on with such fondness. Make sure you document these traditions each year. Whether it\u2019s baking cookies at home, writing letters to Santa, or watching Christmas movies, everything is worth capturing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your kids will grow up, and traditions might evolve over the years, but the photos will be there to keep the memories alive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Kids-Christmas-craft\"><b>Kids\u2019 Christmas craft<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3937\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-1.jpg\" alt=\"christmas photography - photojaanic-1\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-1-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Christmas art projects for kids are such a good way to keep them entertained during the holiday, and also to get precious Christmas keepsakes from what they make. Make sure you capture the fun, chaos, and laughter during these activities, and also their artwork. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tip: Don\u2019t let your kids\u2019 artwork get scattered or lost. Collect their artwork for this year and document it in a beautiful <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/photo-books\" target=\"_blank\">photo book maker<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0that you can keep for years to come!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"The-presents-before-during-and-after-the-unwrapping\"><b>The presents: before, during, and after the unwrapping<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3936\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-4.jpg\" alt=\"christmas photography - photojaanic-4\" width=\"5878\" height=\"3923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-4.jpg 5878w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-4-1080x721.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5878px) 100vw, 5878px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Before<\/strong> &#8211; Get some good shots of the presents under the tree, when they\u2019re still neatly wrapped and arranged. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>During the unwrapping<\/strong> &#8211; This is the most-awaited activity for kids, and perhaps for the adults as well. With the excitement and big smiles, you know this is something you can\u2019t miss for your family photobook. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The pure happiness in your family\u2019s faces as they open their presents will be such good memories to keep<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>After<\/strong> &#8211; don\u2019t put your camera away once all the presents are unwrapped. Shoot the aftermath, the chaos, and all the remnants of the wrapping paper. You don\u2019t need too many closeup shots for this one, just the wide-angle ones to capture the scene. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bear in mind that with the excitement of opening presents, things can go pretty quickly. Keep your finger on the shutter button, your camera set in Burst mode, and be ready to capture at any moment!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here are a few things to look for when taking photos of your family unwrapping the presents:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Closeups of facial expressions. Use a wide aperture to capture all the joy and smiles Ideally, f\/2.8 or f\/1.8 would be the perfect choice for this, but you could still get good images with an aperture up to f\/4. One thing to note when capturing a face: keep the focus on the eye.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wide-angle shots to capture the scene, and to show the presents that induce such reactions. The most important part will always be the expressions when unwrapping the presents, but getting shots of the presents will also help to add details to the story. When capturing the scene, narrow the aperture to get sharp details in your images.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Christmas-dinner\"><b>Christmas dinner<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3941\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-17.jpg\" alt=\"christmas photography - photojaanic-17\" width=\"4592\" height=\"3064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-17.jpg 4592w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-17-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-17-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-17-1080x721.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4592px) 100vw, 4592px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Christmas dinner is your perfect opportunity to practice your food photography skills. Bring out your macro lens to get the details of the scrumptious dishes. Start by capturing the whole table, then move around quickly to get the closeup shots of the dishes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A few tips for capturing Christmas dinner:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Start early<\/strong>. Get ready when the meal is still being prepared, so you can spring into action once the dishes are all laid out<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Capture the preparation<\/strong>. Sneak some shots for any meal that\u2019s ready to be served before they\u2019re brought to the table to save time. But not only the food, capture the work and process as well. The host will be grateful to have everything documented<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Move fast<\/strong>. Nobody is that patient when it comes to food, and they won\u2019t be happy if they have to wait too long to start dinner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Once you\u2019ve got the shots, put your camera away and enjoy dinner!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you need a few more detailed tips, out our <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/12-common-mistakes-to-avoid-in-food-photography\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">food photography tips for beginners<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> article can help you get started.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Family-interaction\"><b>Family interaction<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3935\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-11.jpg\" alt=\"christmas photography - photojaanic-11\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-11.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-11-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/12\/christmas-photography-photojaanic-11-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Christmas is the time of year when you get to spend time with family and relatives you might not see often throughout the year due to your busy schedules. On the rare occasion that you\u2019re together, savor the moment and get the camera ready to capture these precious moments. Watch as your parents play with your kids, how the kids\u2019 faces light up when they see their favorite aunts and uncles and sneak a few snapshots you know you\u2019ll cherish in a few year&#8217;s time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Family-portraits\"><b>Family portraits<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In years to come, it will be fun to see how the kids grow up each year. Start a tradition of taking family portraits during Christmas. Make it more fun by coordinating the outfit (whether it\u2019s the formal Sunday outfit or Christmas sweater\/PJs, all will be fun!).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you need a few tips on capturing good family photos (candid or not), check out our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/ultimate-guide-to-capture-family-photos\/\">family photography tips<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/family-photo-ideas\">family photo ideas<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Camera-tips\"><strong>Camera tips:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Set-your-White-Balance\"><b>Set your White Balance<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shooting indoors can be tricky for your white balance, especially with the yellow lights. When shooting indoors, set your white balance to \u2018tungsten\u2019 or \u2018indoor\u2019 to avoid getting your images too yellow.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Using-high-ISO-when-necessary-is-okay\"><b>Using high ISO when necessary is okay<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ideally, you\u2019d want to set the ISO as low as possible. But when capturing things indoors, you\u2019re at risk of getting blurry photos if you choose to stick to low ISO. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For important and candid moments when you can\u2019t afford to get blurry images (think of the kids unwrapping presents or Christmas dinner), it\u2019s okay to sacrifice the ISO for a faster shutter speed. Start with ISO 400, and gradually increase it as necessary. Try not to exceed ISO 1600 if possible, but if you don\u2019t mind a little bit of grain, you can stretch it to 3200 or 6400.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Use-a-tripod\"><b>Use a tripod<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As you\u2019ll be shooting a lot indoor, a tripod will be a huge help for you. Either for taking photos of the Christmas tree when you want your camera to be as stable as possible, or when you don\u2019t want to be left out in the group shots, a tripod will be your new best friend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Another fun idea that you can try with a tripod is a time-lapse video. Place it at a spot where it can frame most of the activity, and leave it there while you chat and have fun with the family. The result might amuse you!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After all your hard work capturing these stunning Christmas images, don\u2019t let them stay on your camera or laptop. Create a beautiful <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/photo-books\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">photobook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to document your family\u2019s Christmas!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"fcbk_share\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of ContentsChristmas Photography Tips and ChecklistChristmas Photography Ideas and TipsChristmas lightsChristmas decorations, inside and outside the houseKids with SantaFamily traditionsKids\u2019 Christmas craftThe presents: before, during, and after the unwrappingChristmas dinnerFamily interactionFamily portraitsCamera tips:Set your White BalanceUsing high ISO when necessary is okayUse a tripod Christmas Photography Tips and Checklist Christmas is almost here! With beautiful decorations, stunning lights, and happy family, the holidays provide us with many photo opportunities. There are many beautiful memories for us to capture, but things can get busy, so we thought we&#8217;d help you\u00a0with a list of essential things to capture to make sure you don\u2019t miss anything important. We\u2019ve compiled some ideas for great shots you should make, and some tips on how to ace these shots. Christmas Photography Ideas and Tips Christmas lights This one is obvious, but also very challenging to photograph. We shared low light photography tips a while ago, but for a quick summary, here are a few tips to capture stunning Christmas lights: Go for a wide aperture &#8211; the bigger, the better! f\/1.8 or f\/2.0 would be ideal, but if your lens can\u2019t accommodate it, then choose the biggest aperture setting. 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