3 Ways to Get the Perfect Christmas Tree Family Photo
Christmas is a time for family, friends, and fun. It’s also a great time to take some memorable photos! If you’re looking to get the perfect Christmas tree family photo, we’ve got three tips that will help. Read on to learn more!
Christmas Tree family photoshoot
Take the stress out of nailing the photo by getting a professional photographer to do it for you. A professional will be able to make sure everyone is posed right, the lighting is just right, and that your tree and decorations look their best. Plus, you won’t have to worry about setting up a tripod or taking the photos yourself.
Tip 1: Pick the perfect spot
Finding the perfect spot for your Christmas tree family photo can be tough. Look for a spot with plenty of natural light, like near a window or outside in the afternoon sun. If you’re taking the photo indoors, try to find an area that’s relatively clutter-free so it looks nice and neat. Carefully consider the size of your family when selecting a Christmas tree. It should fit them comfortably and not be too big or too small for everyone to gather around for the photo.
Indoor Christmas Tree Family Photo
Outdoor Christmas Tree Family Photo
Tip 2: Wear festive clothing
Adding some festive clothing to your Christmas tree family photo is a great way to make it memorable. You can go all out with Christmas sweaters and hats or simply wear reds and greens to give it that holiday feel. Try to coordinate the colours so everyone looks great together. It’s also a good idea to keep the clothing casual so you don’t look too formal in the photo.
Tip 3: Have fun!
The best way to get the perfect Christmas tree family photo is to have fun with it. Smile, laugh, and enjoy the moment. Try out some silly poses or quirky props – like a Santa hat or candy cane – to make your photo even more unique. And don’t forget to take plenty of photos so you can choose the best one!
Tip 4: Create Christmas cards and gifts
Finally, don’t forget to make use of your perfect Christmas tree family photo. Create personalised Christmas cards or holiday gifts with the photo on them so you can share the memory with friends and family. It’s a great way to show off how special your family is this holiday season!
DIY Christmas Tree Family Photos
You’ve been wracking your brain about how to get the glowly Christmas tree family photo, but you have no idea where to start. This is one of my favourite tutorials. This isn’t just another Christmas family photo. There’s so much more magic involved. The innocence of childhood, how much they’re grown physically and maturity.
Technical Stuff:
Firstly, if you want a low light glowy Christmas tree photo then you’ll need to shoot in manual mode and learn how to create blurry backgrounds. (Don’t worry you can still do this on your mobile.)
Camera settings for the perfect Christmas Tree Family Photo:
ISO: crank that baby as high as it will go, without too much noise (probably around 1200). Yes, you’ll get some noise but it’ll be worth it, and some of that can be fixed in post editing.
AP: Your aperture will depend on how many people are in your photo. If there’s only one person, they you can go as low as 2.2-3, however the more people you have the bigger depth of field you’ll need to make sure everyone is in focus. This might mean going as high as 8. Just remember the lower your aperture the smaller depth of field and the fewer people you want in the scene.
SS: If you want to hand hold this one, don’t go below 1/160 shutter speed and keep those elbows in to give yourself more stability. You can lower if you’ve got a tripod, but keep it above 1/80 because you’re kids don’t stay still.
WB: Set your white balance to Auto, if you have warm tree lights and you can then adjust in edit.
Exposure: Setting your exposure is what makes the real difference on this type of photo. You’ll want to meter of the main subjects face and not off the scene as a whole, so set your metering
If you don’t know Manual Mode, then check out my training on it, here.
Top Tips for the perfect Christmas Tree Family Photo:
- Don’t use your flash, if you really need more light. Add more Christmas lights. I use at least two/three sets of white lights.
- Turn off every other source of light there is, except if you’re tree is by an open fire.
- Presents make the tree look complete – Yes, I’ve used fake presents for this in the past.
- Looking for that sparkle in the tree lights.
If it’s just the tree, then move your aperture to around f/16+ and you’ll get the starbursts you’re looking for. However, if you’re kids are in the shot, use a special filter.
- Don’t forget to take a close up shot of those favourite Christmas decorations.
- Have fun. Experimenting with your settings and fine tuning them is suppose to me fun. Once you have the shot, start playing around, who knows you might just out do yourself.
With these tips, you’ll be able to get the perfect Christmas tree family photo. Have fun and enjoy the moment! And don’t forget to share your photos with us on social media so we can see how special your family is this holiday season. Merry Christmas everyone!
