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Travel Tips for the Holidays: Take Memorable Family Photographs
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It’s the most wonderful time of year, and that means there are lots of opportunities to take memorable family photographs. While taking pictures of landscapes or individuals seems easy, bringing together lots of people on a festive, fun-filled day can be a bit more challenging.
Be sure to capture behind-the-scenes shots of decorating spaces, wrapping gifts, and preparing meals. But also don’t disregard those big event shots! Get pics of eating dinners, opening gifts, and conversing. And make sure to use a tripod and camera timer to get group shots that include you, the photographer.
When framing shots, GiftWorksPlus suggests focusing on eyes and faces. Zoom in to cut out the background clutter of empty dishes and cardboard boxes. There is a time and place for shots that include backgrounds – especially when there are beautifully trimmed trees and holiday decorations – but most times the background is rather blasé. Put your subjects in the spotlight by filling the frame with smiling faces.
Speaking of spotlight, consider the lighting in the room. Turn on lights so you can avoid having to use a flash. Flashes often wash out faces, create unflattering shadows, and minimize vibrancy of colors. If a flash is needed, try to bounce it off the ceiling to soften it instead of directing the flash at your subjects.
Of course, once you have all your great holiday photographs, it is time to celebrate the memories and display good times with custom designed frames from GiftWorksPlus. Stop by www.GiftWorksPlus.com to view our full line of engraved wooden photo frames. Pick out a few to frame your photos at home as well as to offer as customized gifts.
GiftWorksPlus makes it easy to frame photos with customizable picture frames. Simply choose the style, size, orientation, and add a special message. Free personalization is standard for GiftWorksPlus, and shipping is free for custom picture frame orders totaling more than $50.
[/caption]It’s the most wonderful time of year, and that means there are lots of opportunities to take memorable family photographs. While taking pictures of landscapes or individuals seems easy, bringing together lots of people on a festive, fun-filled day can be a bit more challenging.
Be sure to capture behind-the-scenes shots of decorating spaces, wrapping gifts, and preparing meals. But also don’t disregard those big event shots! Get pics of eating dinners, opening gifts, and conversing. And make sure to use a tripod and camera timer to get group shots that include you, the photographer.
When framing shots, GiftWorksPlus suggests focusing on eyes and faces. Zoom in to cut out the background clutter of empty dishes and cardboard boxes. There is a time and place for shots that include backgrounds – especially when there are beautifully trimmed trees and holiday decorations – but most times the background is rather blasé. Put your subjects in the spotlight by filling the frame with smiling faces.
Speaking of spotlight, consider the lighting in the room. Turn on lights so you can avoid having to use a flash. Flashes often wash out faces, create unflattering shadows, and minimize vibrancy of colors. If a flash is needed, try to bounce it off the ceiling to soften it instead of directing the flash at your subjects.
Of course, once you have all your great holiday photographs, it is time to celebrate the memories and display good times with custom designed frames from GiftWorksPlus. Stop by www.GiftWorksPlus.com to view our full line of engraved wooden photo frames. Pick out a few to frame your photos at home as well as to offer as customized gifts.
GiftWorksPlus makes it easy to frame photos with customizable picture frames. Simply choose the style, size, orientation, and add a special message. Free personalization is standard for GiftWorksPlus, and shipping is free for custom picture frame orders totaling more than $50.