{"id":40279,"date":"2020-11-23T09:52:34","date_gmt":"2020-11-23T17:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/?p=40279"},"modified":"2020-11-23T09:55:21","modified_gmt":"2020-11-23T17:55:21","slug":"christmas-photography-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/christmas-photography-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Photography: How to Take and Edit Christmas Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s the most wonderful photo time of the year! Christmas is often recognized for the festive gifts in colorful wrapping paper, warm cookies, fireside hot cocoa, and wholesome family time. But, it\u2019s also an important time of the year for photographers! Christmas is the time of the year when photographers, designers, and photo editors all come together to show off their holiday spirit, whether it be in brand marketing creative, family Christmas cards mailed to relatives worldwide, or for fun social media edits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas photography<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has its own tricks and secrets, and in order to capture the perfect amount of festive spirit, we\u2019ve decided to share all these Christmas photograph hacks with you. By the time you\u2019re done with this article, you\u2019ll become a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas photography<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> guru. So without further ado, we present to you our top <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas photography tips <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and tricks!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_Take_Christmas_Photos\">How to Take Christmas Photos?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/11\/christmas-photography_header1.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-40284\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/11\/christmas-photography_header1.jpg\" alt=\"White Christmas\" width=\"770\" height=\"515\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you like taking photos or are more of a behind the scenes editor, you\u2019ll need to have a high-resolution photo to work with. No worries if you\u2019re not very good at photography, as there are a myriad of photography techniques that can make anyone look like a professional photographer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, you\u2019ll need to figure out what type of camera you\u2019re planning to use. While your phone camera can take great Christmas photos, a professional camera has a lot of advantages when it comes to capturing the Christmas spirit through lights and lenses. In order to achieve the festive aesthetic with a professional camera, you\u2019ll need to follow these important techniques:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Keep Your Aperture Number Low<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changing the aperture number alters the overall amount of light that your camera captures. Lowering the aperture ensures that less light enters the lens of your camera which is great for the usual low-light environment of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas photography<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A lower aperture will blur out the background, making your photos look more dynamic.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Lower Your ISO<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After adjusting your aperture, you\u2019ll also need to lower your ISO. Modifying the ISO helps brighten or darken your image. As you\u2019ll likely be taking your Christmas photos in a low-light scenario, lowering your ISO will help keep your photo from looking grainy. Unless you\u2019re going for a grainy look, in which case check out this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-edit-photos-for-a-vintage-look-using-film-grain\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">film grain guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get a vintage effect on your Christmas photos.!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Slow Your Shutter Speed<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last setting you\u2019ll need to adjust on your camera is the shutter speed. The slower your shutter speed, the longer your camera sensor is exposed to light. Slower shutter speeds help capture a sense of movement and is perfect for capturing the twinkling Christmas lights and achieving that sought-after bokeh effect in your photos. If you want to focus on shooting and layer on a bokeh effect in post-production, you can always add it in with PicsArt using this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-blur-the-background-of-a-photo\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bokeh effect tutorial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_Create_Your_Christmas_Photo_Backdrop\">How to Create Your Christmas Photo Backdrop?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we\u2019ve started to hint at, if you don\u2019t have a professional camera, then you can always give your photos a more professional feel in post-production editing using photo software like PicsArt. If you\u2019re shooting on your phone and can\u2019t meticulously adjust the settings of your camera, then you should focus on creating the perfect background setting for your photo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have the opportunity, you should definitely create your own <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas photography backdrops<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can either gather props and scout out festive wintery locations for real-life <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas photography backdrops<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0or simply edit them in using Stickers and\/or by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/how-to-change-background-colors-a-quick-and-easy-tutorial\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">changing the background of your photos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in PicsArt. There\u2019s nothing more fun than decorating your own house (or at minimum, your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/how-do-you-make-your-own-phone-wallpaper\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phone background<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) to look like a Holiday special straight out of a movie set. The perfect backdrop consists of a few things:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>A fireplace<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/11\/christmas-photography_body1_v2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-40281\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/11\/christmas-photography_body1_v2.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas photography with fireplace and tree and lights\" width=\"770\" height=\"515\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fireplace decorated in a winter garland or with stockings hung with care is a warm staple of the perfect Christmas fantasy. Many houses nowadays don\u2019t have fireplaces though, so don\u2019t worry if you don\u2019t have one. You can still create a beautiful backdrop for your photos without it! You can use PicsArt to add in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/search\/images?q=fireplace\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fireplace background<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ask a friend or family member to take photos are their place, or rent a cozy cabin for a big photoshoot full of tangible wintery props.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Christmas decorations<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can choose to go modern or traditional with your Christmas decorations and your backdrop will turn out fantastic either way. Figure out the vibe you want to go with (modern and minimalist or rustic and traditional) and decorate the setting accordingly. Keep in mind that you should focus all your decorations in one spot, so no reason to balance out the decorations all throughout your house. Simply set your camera in one place and move your Christmas ornaments to the area of focus.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>A Christmas tree<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/11\/christmas-photography_body1_v1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-40283\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/11\/christmas-photography_body1_v1.jpg\" alt=\"Minimalist Christmas decorations\" width=\"770\" height=\"515\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you close your eyes and think about Christmas, the Christmas tree is one of the first things that comes to mind. It\u2019s what helps put all the elements of your backdrop together and create a cozy, yet festive atmosphere. No Christmas family photo is complete without a Christmas tree in the backdrop!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_Props_Should_You_Use_for_Christmas_Photos\">What Props Should You\u00a0 Use for Christmas Photos?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t want to spend a lot of time working on your backdrop or prefer a more minimalist background for your photos, then you can add the festive spirit through <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas photography props<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Whether you\u2019re going modern or traditional, keep these Christmas photography props in mind to make your images memorable!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Fake Chimney Top<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If Santa can squeeze through one of those then why not pretend you can too? If you\u2019re feeling a little artsy,\u00a0 then you can make a festive chimney entrance with a cardboard box and some paint as a prop for your photo shoot and then keep for the full month as a fun household Christmas decoration. You can create very fun photos especially if you involve friends and family members.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Decorative sleighs<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not everyone lives in regions where it actually snows during Christmas, so a lot of people don\u2019t get to experience the joyful feeling of sleigh riding. However, we\u2019ve all vicariously experienced this joy while watching Christmas movies and cartoons. Big red wooden sleighs are almost universally associated with Christmas and can make a fun prop for your photos, especially if you\u2019re looking to take a family photo outside.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Fake snow<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/11\/christmas-photography_body2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-40282\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/11\/christmas-photography_body2.jpg\" alt=\"Fake snow Christmas photo\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While snow looks absolutely stunning in photos, spending hours outside for the perfect shot is a one-way ticket to catching the flu during the Christmas season, which will definitely put you on the naughty list with your family.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So to avoid literally freezing outside, you can easily bring this cool winter wonderland vibe into your house by purchasing some fake snow. The fun thing is that you can add it on top of other decorations to give them extra sparkle and when you look through the lens of your camera, you won\u2019t be able to tell it apart from the real deal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also add snow effects in your post-production when you add on the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snowy Days Mask<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in PicsArt. Simply open your wintery family photo in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/editing-tools\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PicsArt Editor <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and scroll across the bottom toolbar to tap on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Masks<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and then <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snowy Days<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Play with a variety of snow effects, then tap <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to share with your friends and family!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_to_Wear_in_Your_Christmas_Photos\">What to Wear in Your Christmas Photos?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last thing to keep in mind when taking your Christmas photo is deciding what to wear. The best clothing tip when it comes to Christmas photography is that you need to be in strong contrast with the background of your photo. Take a look at your decorations and pick the colors of your outfit accordingly. You can figure this out quickly by squinting at your photo set, this way you can get an overall idea on which color is dominant in the background. If the color is red, then consider selecting a white outfit and vice versa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The three main colors for both your outfit and your decorations are likely going to be the typical Christmas colors of white, red, and green; however, there\u2019s no reason not to experiment with other colors! You can play around with bluish tones for an icy vibe or gold and silver to add a little magical sparkle. No reason to limit yourself. You could even make your own ugly Christmas sweater greeting card with this tutorial:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gCu2dqYtslg?autoplay=1&#038;mute=1&#038;loop=1&#038;playlist=gCu2dqYtslg&#038;playsinline=1\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_Take_Christmas_Lights_Photography\">How to Take Christmas Lights Photography?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas light photography is in its own league when it comes to festive photos. The thing with capturing the Christmas lights in all their beauty is that your camera flash can often ruin even the most beautiful shots. That\u2019s why we have prepared the below step-by-step instructions to help you get the perfect shot, every time!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Pick Your Setting Beforehand<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s good to be familiar with the place you\u2019ll be photographing beforehand. This will allow you to understand your angles and overall the best time of day to capture your photos. It\u2019s hard to figure out the camera settings and the timing quickly when you\u2019re shooting in a completely unfamiliar location. The more comfortable you are while taking the photos, the better they\u2019ll come out.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Pick Between a Professional Camera and Your Phone Camera<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While your phone camera can capture great pictures during the daytime, when it comes to taking photos of Christmas lights in the dark, it can often produce very grainy photos. In order to avoid this, we recommend using a professional camera, but if you don\u2019t have access to one, you can always make up for it when editing your photos in PicsArt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Adjust Your Camera Settings<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This step only applies if you\u2019re using a professional camera. You\u2019ll need to lower your ISO and aperture numbers in order to make your photos look more dynamic and less grainy. Additionally, you should also slow down your shutter speed in order to capture all the twinkling lights in motion, especially if the lights are set on a timer as part of a larger light show. As we mentioned earlier, the bokeh effect you get from this is incredibly worth it.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Wait for Twilight<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The timing of your Christmas photoshoot is very important, especially if you don\u2019t have a professional camera. Twilight is the perfect time to take your Christmas lights photos, as the golden hour light will create a beautiful ambient effect for your photos. If you have prepared your camera settings and planned your scene beforehand, you\u2019ll be able to act quickly and take the perfect photos during these fleeting moments of daylight.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Add Finishing Touches While Editing<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your photos still don\u2019t look the way you intended them to, then it\u2019s time to let you in on a little secret. In reality, all the beautiful Christmas light photos you see online are completely retouched using editing software. Editing allows us to make up for all the details our cameras miss out on but our eyes witness in the moment. You can add more glow to your Christmas lights or highlight some of the details that were lost in the dark with the use of filters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With so many different editing apps and online software available, it can be a bit confusing finding the right one for you. We recommend using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/explore\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PicsArt<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your Christmas photo edits as both the app and online software are beginner-friendly and carry all the tools to satisfy even a professional photo editor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_Edit_Christmas_Photos_With_PicsArt\">How to Edit Christmas Photos With PicsArt?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the many amazing things about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PicsArt <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is that the app and online tools are just filled to the brim with editing tools for any occasion \u2013and Christmas is no different! You have so many options at your fingertips that it\u2019s almost impossible to write a simple step-by-step tutorial that covers everything Christmassy available to you. We\u2019re talking professional templates for everything from holiday sales to Instagram stories, stickers, brushes, masks, a video editor, and everything from icy winter to warm and cozy filters!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how about instead we check out some of our favorite Christmas tools and editing assets. Using any or a combination of these will surely result in some of your best looking Christmas photos ever! Here\u2019s how to edit on the desktop experience:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/create\/editor?o=1&amp;category=stickers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PicsArt Editor online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and upload the photo you want to edit or select from our gallery of #FreeToEdit photos.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s play with festive Christmas Stickers in this example! Click on Stickers on the left panel and use the search bar to search for anything you\u2019d like to add (Christmas tree, wreath, garland, ornaments, Santa hat, snowman, reindeer or antlers, etc). Add as many Stickers as you\u2019d like! You can also click on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Templates<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to search for winter wonderland Christmas templates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re done with your edit, click on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the upper right corner to share your final edited Christmas photo with your friends, family, and\/or coworkers! <\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re editing on the go, here\u2019s how to edit your Christmas photos in the PicsArt mobile app:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1)<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.app.link\/4pv7HdD7S9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the PicsArt app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and tap the + icon at the bottom of the screen to upload a photo from your camera roll. You can also search for festive photos in our #FreeToEdit photo library in the search bar at the top.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can go to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/photo-effects\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and apply either the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COZY1<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COZY2<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> filter. Both these filters apply a very subtle ambient light giving off that wooden cabin with a sweet fireplace vibe. Then add a little zest with a couple of stickers, by tapping on \u00a0 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sticker i<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">n the bottom toolbar. Type in Christmas and you\u2019ll get literally thousands of options to choose from. Now add your final Christmas stroke using one of our handcrafted Christmas brushes and a snow day effect with our <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snowy Days <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">masks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re done editing, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tap <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and then <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and\/or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the upper right corner to save and share your finished edit!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important thing is for you to check back in once the Christmas season is fully underway! uring the Christmas holidays, the PicsArt community is truly a sight to behold and a great source of Christmas photography inspiration. The app gets tons of new Christmas themed assets for you to edit with, as well as some truly amazing content that\u2019s only available during the holiday season. So make sure to pop around during Christmas to make use of the best Christmas templates, backgrounds, brushes, and stickers PicsArt has to offer!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Christmas_Photography_Editing_With_PicsArt\">Christmas Photography Editing With PicsArt\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know all about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas photography<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can start editing your amazing Holiday images! If you\u2019re still not sure where to start, check out these amazing Christmas photos edited by our talented users using PicsArt!<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span id=\"Make_Awesome\">Make Awesome<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><em><strong>PicsArt all-in-one Photo and Video Editor, Collage, and Sticker Maker is the world\u2019s largest creative platform with over 150 million monthly active creators and influencers. PicsArt has collaborated with major artists and brands like Taylor Swift, The Jonas Brothers, Gwen Stefani, Maroon 5, Lizzo, Meghan Trainor, One Direction, MONSTA X, Warner Bros. Entertainment, iHeartMedia, Cond\u00e9 Nast, and more. Download the app today to level-up your photos and videos with thousands of quick &amp; easy editing tools, trendy filters, fun stickers, and brilliant backgrounds. 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