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The Perfect Christmas Card
Get a Great Photo of Baby for Your Holiday Greeting
By David and Laurie Hayball
This will include mood and setting and may dictate the color scheme and props you might use. You can do something fun outside with bright reds or a simple portrait of your child in the park surrounded by green and trees. You may just want a traditional portrait of your child with Christmas lights and a tree in the background. If it is too early for a tree, surround your child with shimmering gold and silver to formalize the look.
Choose a Location and Light Source
Natural light is usually more appealing and less harsh than using the camera's flash. Find an area of open shade outdoors. Or inside, choose a room with large windows and set up near the window, but don't include it in your picture, as the window is simply the light source. On the Day of the Shoot
Set up the scene before you bring in the kids. You can hang a backdrop (bedspread, sheet, tablecloth) of an appropriate color and then add any other props or decorations you want to include. If you only have a wide lens (28 to 50mm), theWant to see more?
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