It is the holiday season, and with many of us stuck at home, you might be looking for a creative project to keep the juices flowing. So, why not combine the season with your creativity and shoot some fantastic holiday photos? This excellent video tutorial will give you 11 ideas for fun and creative shots.
Coming to you from Mango Street, this fantastic video will show you 11 fun ideas for holiday-themed images. The holidays are great because the abundance of decorations and the like make for natural props that are just begging for a shoot. You can have particular fun with strings of lights and a wide-aperture lens, as by varying the aperture and the distance of the lights from the focal plane, you can create a variety of fun effects ranging from elaborate bokeh to washes of color across the foreground. They also make for nice, warm lighting that creates an elegant glow on the face. Try grabbing your tripod and an intervalometer (or just use the self-timer or a remote shutter release), and grab your family and pets. Even if you do not plan to use the results professionally, they will make for great memories and might give you a few creative ideas to keep in your back pocket. Check out the video above for the full rundown.
