Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Portrait Tips

Finding good Christmas portrait ideas is only part of the creative process. Whether you're planning to photograph the entire family or just the children, it's crucial to plan ahead. Follow the checklist below to ensure your Christmas portraits come out looking like professional photographs:
  1. Gather materials like backgrounds, apparel, accessories, decorations and camera equipment.
  2. Set a date that works for everyone. If you plan to shoot outdoors, create a backup plan should the weather take a turn for the worse.
  3. Plan to take lots of extra photographs in case some of them turn out poorly.
  4. Keep your photographic subjects happy with snacks and warm cider between takes. Smiling faces mean fantastic portraits.
For more information about holiday portraits, check out the following resources:
  • 16 Christmas Photography Tips
  • Perfect Christmas Portraits
  • Christmas Photo Card Ideas
  • Three Holiday Portrait Tips

No comments:

Post a Comment