Whether you love it or hate it, the holidays are one of the most-photographed times of the year, and for good reason: The month is full of parties and dinners that bring together your favorite people (or at least the ones you’re supposed to like), and everyone wants it on CD-ROM, for posterity – and Facebook’s – sake. Unfortunately, not all of us are naturals behind or in front of the camera, so we consulted with Tamara Lackey, North Carolina-based photographer and co-creator of Tamara Lackey’s Capturing Life Through Better Photography book, DVD and quick reference guide, for her advice on taking photos that your friends won’t ask you to burn in a yuletide fire.
Tamara has been shooting professionally for years, but even she admits that it can be hard to juggle photography during the holidays: “I always find myself in situations where I’m thinking, Do I want to photograph this, or do I want to be here?” she says. That’s why she came up with the following tips: Whether you have a fancy digital SLR or you’re shooting with your camera phone, she can help you take photos that you’ll actually want to frame, without feeling like a hired photographer at your own party. Here are her top ten easy ways to make this year’s holiday photos better: More »
