Christmas light photography

Christmas light photography doesn't have to be tricky. We're sharing our best tips for ideal camera settings, when to photograph Christmas lights, and our best photo effects for editing low light photography.

Thank you to Julie McCullough for these great tips on taking snapshots of kids in front of the light of the Christmas Tree this holiday season. Tips for Photographing Christmas Lights To me the beauty of the Christmas Tree shines through in pictures when the tree’s lights are on and that requires some dim or…

While a lot of portraiture tends to use shallow depth of field to isolate the subject in the frame, achieving bokeh in the background tends to be a byproduct rather than intentional effect for many. These images below emphasise the bokeh and show some of the creative effects that are achievable if you put a little thought into it. Now, the great thing about creating similar bokeh in your portraits is that you don’t need fancy equipment. Even kit lenses will do. Keep your background at a…

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Camera settings and tips for taking photos of your Christmas tree - from twinkling starbursts to blurry background bokeh with soft light circles.