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The holidays are a time for festivities and bright, brilliant colors and lights. They're moments you'll want to capture on film and share with others for years to come. Most people want to use both cameras and camcorders for still photographs and live action footage. So what's the best way to catch those special moments in time? You don't need to be a professional. We offer some simple tips to get you started. Remember to stock up on color film long before the holidays so you can snap pictures spontaneously and remember fun and humorous times you wouldn't have otherwise. CamerasFor amateurs, traditional 35mm cameras with color film are the most popular, some even opting for disposable ones. Today's digital cameras are more expensive but they're coming down in price. The benefits are outstanding. They have many more options for picture-taking and you can review your shots in a window. These cameras help you see the final picture, allowing you to delete and re-shoot the image. What's great about digital cameras is that you can plug them right into your computer and edit the pictures with software if you wish. Then, you can send them to family and friends via email attachments. If you have a color printer, you can print them off on special paper. Newer TV's have a jack you can use for plugging in the camera and viewing slide shows. Another alternative is to upload directly to your website or a photo storage service such as photobucket.com. Then, all you have to do is send the URL and people can view the photographs at their leisure. Keep in mind that by doing this, your pictures are there for the world to see. Taking Christmas PicturesDon't wait until Christmas day to begin photographing. Prepare for the holidays in advance by taking practice shots of tree lights, outdoor lights, decorations and candles so you can determine when you need a flash, the flash range of the camera, and what shutter speed to use. Be creative and decorate areas specifically for the family to pose. Backgrounds are very important. Avoid direct sunlight, busy surroundings, and too-dark backgrounds. Be sure to get some shots of the children playing outdoors. It's unfortunate how often this is neglected. Imagine looking through your photo album years from now and you have the weather conditions for Christmas and New Year's Day of every year documented -- right there in the pictures. It will jog memories and tell you if it was sunny or cloudy, or whether there was snow on the ground. For group photos, don't be reluctant to nitpick. Most people are not aware of where you want them to stand, the angle, and poses. Consider adding humor to your shots with props. This will be sure to get some smiles and laughs when revisiting the past. When you tell them exactly what you want, you'll end up with better photos. DevelopingWhen you take your negatives in to get developed, get double prints to send out to friends and family. If this is your first time with a digital camera, read the directions for removing the card. If you're still not sure, take the camera in to the photo shop and they can show you how to remove it. Save the negatives for those who want more copies and enlargements. Many places have Kodak do-it-yourself stands where you can make copies without assistance. Just take your time and read the directions carefully. Once you get the hang of it, you'll be the guru photographer for all holiday celebrations! |
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