Well, here we are… the week of Christmas, and the holiday celebrations are in full gear! While it’s a very busy time of year, be sure to savor the simple pleasures of the season – the beauty of snowfall, the innocence of children, and the warm greetings that we share with everyone we meet!
Holiday gatherings are the perfect time to take photos of family and friends, so be sure to bring your camera everywhere you go. Here are a few tips to help make the most of this special time of year:
1. Be Candid. Some of the best images are those captured when no one is looking, like that surprised face when opening a present or a group singing and dancing. Digital cameras make it easy to edit later, so snap away!
2. Get Down On Their Level. If you’re shooting snapshots of children or pets, move to their eye level, so you capture the real energy and feelings of the moment.
3. Use Plain Backgrounds. Reducing the distractions will make your subjects stand out more.
4. Move In Close. Get as close to your subjects as you can. But sometimes, people don’t like to be photographed, so that’s when your zoom feature comes in handy!
5. Take Vertical Photos. Often, people forget to turn their camera, but vertical shots can be more appropriate (and more interesting) with certain subjects.
Today’s photos will become tomorrow’s keepsakes, especially with the great collection of photo gifts that we offer… one of our most popular photo gifts is our Photo Sentiments Personalized Ornament, with any 2-line message appearing under your favorite snapshot. From photo mugs to photo golf balls, we have something for everyone! And photo gifts always bring the brightest smiles!
Happy Holidays & Happy Photo Shooting!
Before you know it, you’ll be making your holiday list, wondering what to give Mom, Dad, Grandpa Joe, and everyone else this year! Here’s my helpful hint for a gift that’s easy to create and sure to please – personalized photo gifts, starring your favorite faces! A gift personalized with a special snapshot means so much more than another sweater… and it will bring lasting memories for years to come. They make fun gifts for family and friends of all ages!
Here are the Top 10 Photo Gifts that we offer. We make each one easy to order, and you even get to see a preview of your photo gift before you buy it! Get out your camera, start snapping, and let the shopping begin!
As a mom of three young kids, I bring my camera everywhere with me. I love snapping photos – both posed and spontaneous – and my walls are covered with all of my favorites.
But my photo snapping doesn’t stop with my kids. At parties with family or friends, I enjoy walking around, shooting group photos. Afterwards, it’s fun to put them together in an album or frame to use as gifts, too. For those priceless photographs, however, I love to create a personalized photo canvas.
Truly a work of art, a photo canvas is produced on actual artist canvas with rich archival inks to enhance the details and beauty of your photo. Any color or black and white photo can be transformed into a masterpiece – big or small. The finished canvas is stretched on wood frame bars, then gallery wrapped, ready to hang.
I created one from my niece’s engagement photo, and it is now the centerpiece of her entryway. Instead of paintings and photographs from unknown artists, decorate your walls with the faces you know and love!
This summer, capture all the fun – from the beach to the backyard – with photographs. Then turn your favorites into photo gifts, including photo canvas and watch the smile on their faces!