What to Watch out for in Your Christmas Photos
Not everything works out every time, and as a photographer you can sometimes run into problems. But some problems can be avoided if you’re prepared for the pitfalls of holiday photography. That goes for Christmas too.
There are typical Christmas subjects, and they bring typical traps. So watch out for…
Impatience
…when you’re preparing Christmas decorations. Over the years they’ve become self-aware and ready to strike.
Canon 5D Mark IV, Sigma 50/1.4 Art, 1/100 s, f/2.8, ISO 800
Clumsiness
…if you’re working with things that are infamous for their fragility.
Canon 5D Mark IV, Canon EF 70-200/2.8 IS II, 1/200 s, f/16, ISO 6400, focal length 125 mm
Panic
…when you’re “juggling” fire, which sometimes brings a sudden need for firefighting.
Canon 5D Mark IV, Canon EF 100/2.8 MACRO IS, 1/100 s, f/11, ISO 6400
Absent-mindedness
…when in your drive to decorate you forget everything to your right and left.
Canon 5D Mark IV, Canon EF 24-70/2.8, 1/200 s, f/8, ISO 400, focal length 70 mm
Slowness
…which is a problem when everything’s ready for the shot and the wind suddenly blows in.
Canon 5D Mark IV, Canon EF 70-200/2.8 IS II, 1/200 s, f/8, ISO 1600, focal length 110 mm
Now for a Breather
Even when everything goes wrong, you can always calm down by photographing the gifts you’ve gotten from your relatives.
Canon 5D Mark IV, Sigma 50/1.4 Art, 1/200 s, f/2.5, ISO 800, focal length 50 mm
What Else?
This is definitely not an exhaustive list. I’ll be glad if you too share your advice with the rest of us photographers regarding things to watch out for at Christmas.