Forget getting everyone together at Christmas for a photo opp and having them all say, "Cheese!" Instead, use words that end in ‑ah. These sounds put the muscles around the mouth to work, creating a genuine smile. Try "yoga," "mocha" or "banana."
Now, I've got more great tips you can use for your perfect Christmas pics!
Focus on capturing candid moments. Take a few selfies, and use your phone's timer to take a group shot or two.
Give your photo some depth and dimension by having some people standing and others sitting. If someone else can take the photo, have them use Burst mode by holding down the shutter button.
Switching to Burst mode allows you to capture multiple photos in quick succession, increasing your odds of a really great shot. If everyone needs to be in the photo, use your phone's timer to make sure no one is left out.
Lighting is the most critical factor in whether your pics turn out great, so-so or downright terrible. Here are a few tips:
Tired of the same old, posed Christmas shots? Here are some fun ideas to add flair and capture the true spirit of the season:
We all get in a rut and just edit the brightness or crop a photo. Apple has some great tutorials online to help you take your skills to the next level. Use this one for help editing your photos and check out this one to remove people or objects from photos.
Google Photos also has a built-in photo-editing tool called Magic Eraser. Here's how to use it.
You'll get better photos if you relax and let moments happen naturally instead of trying to wrangle every child (and adult) into smiling the "right" way. I love the candid shots where people are actually enjoying themselves. These pics often turn out to be the most memorable.
🎅 Speaking of ... Why is Santa always smiling? Because he knows where all the naughty girls are. (Oh, I know you're going to use this one!)