As families gather together over the coming months to celebrate the holidays, photo opportunities abound. Thanks to the growing popularity of digital cameras, it's a snap to capture and share dazzling holiday photos, from family meals to building your first snowman.
Get up close and personal Don't stand so far away. When you think you are close enough, get closer. Filling the entire frame with the people you love creates the best holiday photos.
Seize the moment Just when you think you have taken enough photos, take some more. Digital cameras offer immediate results and no hard film costs, so you can afford to snap as many photos as you want, especially during the holidays.
Light up your life naturally Turn off the flash. A flash can destroy the mood and induce a "deer in the headlights" expression. Take advantage of natural light and holiday candlelight to add a new dimension to your photos.
Have album, will travel Find an easy way to share. Sharing digital photos with family and friends used to be a hassle, until Microsoft introduced the compact and easy-to-use Microsoft® TV Photo Viewer. Now you can make albums, save them to a floppy disk, and bring them to anyone's house to watch your favorite photos come to life on TV. The TV Photo Viewer makes a great gift for family across the miles.
Go with the flow Candid shots are treasures. If there is one thing to expect during the holidays, it's the unexpected. So when the turkey ends up burned, a snowstorm cancels a dinner party, or trimming the tree turns into a minor fiasco, take a picture.
Get a step up Avoid shooting from unflattering angles. Whether you are using a digital camera or a standard camera, a stepladder is great for getting above the subjects, especially for large group or family photos. You can easily see everyone from the higher angle, and the higher angle is complimentary to almost everybody.
Deck the halls with photos Don't hide your photos away in a box or an album. Show them off. During your next holiday gathering, take advantage of the latest digital photography products, like the TV Photo Viewer, and display your favorite photos of family and friends on your TV screen!
Capture the emotions It's not uncommon to shed a few tears during the holidays. Crying is almost always a good thing to photograph. It's often better than smiling. When you see a child crying about something minor or old friends relishing a memory, push the button. You will be amazed at what you get.
Share for the season Get creative with your photos. Build online photo albums and share them online. It's easy to organize and categorize your digital photos into themed photo albums. Your friends and family can view the photos on their computer.
Focus on festive faces People's faces make especially great holiday photos. Remember, the best photos show what people look like on a special day, not what the turkey looked like.