 Laura Kalcheff |
Christmas Tree Lights How do I bring out the Christmas tree lights and keep people in the photograph from being one big blur? I know using a flash is out of the question and keeping the camera rock steady doesn't seem to help either.
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- Gregory LaGrange Contact Gregory LaGrange Gregory LaGrange's Gallery |
A flash for the people, and slow down the shutter speed so the lights will show. Tell the people to hold steady.
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James ODonoghue |
Depending on the camera you are shooting with, you might think about setting your flash to go off on the second curtain, or when the shutter is closing. That way the long exposure captures the lights and the flash at the end helps to freeze the people. That typically works for me.
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- Usman M. Bajwa Contact Usman M. Bajwa Usman M. Bajwa's Gallery |
Just read a fantastic article with images to show the comparisons. http://mansurovs.com/indoor-portraits-with-a-christmas-tree-in-the-background#more-13771 UB.
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