BetterPhoto Q&A: Holidays & Special Event Photography

Wondering what type of special event photography equipment you might need? Or how about the best way to capture those memorable holiday moments? Check out this Q&A.

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  Backdrop for Different Dance Costumes?
I will soon be photographing dancers - children of all ages in their recital costumes. All of the costumes are different colors and textures, depending on the number and I'm lost as to what gen...
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May 01, 2008
 
  Airports and Your Camera
This isn't a problem (yet), but I was wondering about airport screening and your gear. I will be taking my camera as a carry-on and, of course, it will have to go through the X-ray scanner. I...
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March 07, 2008
 
  Lenses and Concert Photography
I'm shooting for a local concert and was wondering what lens would be better. It's in a smaller venue, and I'll be able to get in the front. I'm using a Canon Rebel XT body. I have ...
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January 27, 2007
 
  Background for Family Photo Shoot?
I was asked to do a family photo shoot with 6 or 7 people and a baby. The problem is, though, they want it taken at their house, and I don't have much to work with in the way of a background. ...
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November 15, 2006
 
  Car Show Pictures
Does anyone have suggestions for taking pictures at car shows? All the cars are highly polished, and everyone of my pictures show the refelection of people, other cars or trees on the sides or fend...
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July 20, 2006
 
  Christmas Tree Pictures
I would like to know if there would be a problem taking a subject in front of a christmas tree with lights. Will this cause any affect to your pictures? What advice could you give me concerning ta...
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December 03, 2005
 
  Good Ideas for Cool Autumn Photos?
Have any good ideas for cool fall photos, or harvest? Anything ... just let me know. Thanks!...
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October 16, 2005
 
  Shooting Fireworks
OK, I am a newbie to this site. I have a silly question ... I was reading some of the articles on here about shooting fireworks. I gues...
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July 05, 2005
 
  Shooting Christmas Lights
I have a Canon Digital Rebel. Christmas lights bloom without definition. What settings should I shoot at to get crisp, clear photos?Moore...
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December 19, 2004
 
  Photographing Trees with Holiday Lights
At night when shooting photos of trees decorated with lights (all white), how should one accomplish this? F/22 with slow shutter speed? Wider aperture, say f/5.6 with faster shutter speed?Where do ...
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December 09, 2004
 
  Christmas Lights as Backdrop
I have been trying to shoot some portrait stuff for Christmas with a Christmas tree in the background with lights. And when I take the photo, the lights appear off, even though they are on. Can an...
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October 15, 2004
 
  How to Shoot Christmas Lights at Dusk?
I want to shoot outside Christmas lights of a couple of homes I know and I want to shoot at dusk to get the blue sky in my photograph. Should I spot meter a middle tone color thats not in direct li...
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December 26, 2003
 
  Settings For Night Shots of Christmas Lights
I'm trying to take night shots of my home decorated with Christmas lights. I'd like as little blur as possible. I have a Canon D60... can you help?...
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December 23, 2003
 
  Taking Digital Photographs of Lit Christmas Tree
I am using an Olympus C-4000 zoom digital camera. I would like to take photos of my christmas tree lit up, but can't seem to get it quite right. Any suggestions? I'm also interested in t...
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December 06, 2003
 
  How to Take Christmas Photos and Show Twinkling
I can't figure out how to take a good photo in front of the Christmas tree and show the twinkling lights behind the object. I have tried no lights, dim lighting and so on. I still have not got ...
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June 15, 2005
 
  Pumpkin/Night Shots/Halloween Photos
Hello all! I just purchased my first SLR camera (a Nikon N65 ) and I am having a pumpkin carving party this weekend. My question is, what th...
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October 26, 2001