Put better pictures on your Christmas Wish List

Very nice article on the how, whys and wherefores for getting great holiday photos whether you are using a digital camera or real film.

From my own experience, there are several hints I can offer:

• Keep your camera with you AT ALL TIMES!
  
• Use a tripod
  
• Shoot, shoot and shoot some more
  
• Get close
  
• Take your time

With that in mind, go read this article and then shoot some great pictures!

HOW TO - Take great photos of holiday lights

Goood tips for taking photos during the holidays, although I prefer photo by laser light... "There are some photographic subjects where it makes little difference whether you use a digital camera or a film-based model to capture the image. The colors and warm glow of holiday lights is not one of them. If you're not careful, you can run into trouble with a digital camera. All photographers interested in getting great holiday photos should read this article."
Link.

(Via MAKE: Blog.)