Prepping Pets for the Holiday Photo Shoot

In a previous post I suggested Photoshopping an uncooperative pet in your family’s annual holiday card, but I realize that there are some stalwart shooters out there who refuse to take the easy way out. If you are determined to snap as many of your pet’s precious moments as possible to feature as part of your holiday greeting, then consider employing these photo tips: 1. Experiment with different angles: Instead of taking a shot of your pet looking directly into the camera, position yourself slightly to the left or right of him in order to spice up the shot. In … Continue reading

Adding Color Your Holiday Photos

Trying to snap the perfect photo for your holiday greeting card is not without challenges, especially if you are trying to coordinate multiple family members, including Fido and Fifi. In addition to the setting and composition, color is a huge factor when shooting group shots. I’m not big on having each member of the family don matchy-matchy outfits. However, it is a good idea to employ some semblance of color coordination when shooting a family photo. This is especially true if your group contains five or more subjects. After all, you don’t want one part of the clan to be … Continue reading