In the quiet days following Christmas, you look through your pictures and smile. As you look through the pictures again, you might think about the shots you didn’t capture. The best way to avoid missing those pictures you want is to make a list and check it twice. Today I am going to offer a list of 15 pictures you might want to catch this Christmas Day.
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- Ornaments and Decorations–think inside and out (for tips on taking pictures of lights, see this article)
- wrapping presents
- Christmas baking (cookies, breads, etc)
- Gifts under the tree
- Packing the Car for the Christmas trip
- food preparation
- Setting the table
- Christmas candles
- Family groups
- pictures with grandparents
- kids dressed up in holiday clothes
- that funky holiday sweater or earrings
- opening presents
- wrapping paper spread across the floor and kids playing with new toys
- sunrise, or sunset Christmas day
- kid sleeping with new toys
As I have said before, if you want to make sure you get great photos, take lots of pictures. Keep your camera with you wherever you go. My guide is that if I will regret not having the photo, then I need to take the picture no matter how silly I feel.
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Nice list…and a baby playing with a box amidst all the stuff is always a favorite around here!
I confess that I am not an expert on the most wanted Christmas photos with kids in the house, as I don’t have any of my own yet. But I do remember how much fun a box is…especially a refrigerator box.