Photo Tips for Amazing Holiday Pictures

The holiday season is here, and most of us will take photos to capture our holiday memories. If you want to get great results (and who doesn't?), here are some tips from Nikon for taking amazing holiday photos this winter season. Whether you are taking photos with a point-and-shoot or D-SLR camera, these tips are sure to deliver beautiful pictures.

Holiday Photo Tips

1. Keep your eyes on the camera and look at the lens, not the flash, to avoid red eye and blinking
2. Find a simple background; it's about the people not the holiday props (so lose the elf ears)!
3. Focus on what's important; faces! It's called a background for a reason. Nikon cameras also offer a great face detection feature to help you
4. Don't get too close when using a flash, because too much light overexposes faces
5. Lighten up on the flash! If you're shooting holiday lights try turning off your flash and holding your camera very steady for a more stunning photo
6. Try new angles for posing; once you have your family and background set, take pictures from different angles to add some creative variety
7. Take lots of pictures: The more pictures you snap, the greater chance you will capture a special holiday moment

With these tips, you'll be sure to get great results! For information on Nikon cameras, visit www.nikonusa.com.