May your sweaters be merry and bright!!

bokeh lights

Settings...

Set aperture priority
F stop less than or equal to 2.8
Long focal length
Use depth of field and make sure there is distance between the subject and the light sources in the background
ISO.. high


For more interest make a lens cover with a small heart, star, mickey or skull.

With point and shoot..use portrait mode

Indoor Christmas Light/Camera Settings

ISO 1250
ss 1/125
ap 1.8

Camera and the Bean Bag

Several sources I have read recently recommend using a bean bag when taking photos with a slower shutter speed.

The camera nestles into the bean bag. The purpose is to protect the camera from scratches when setting the camera on a brick fence or side of building. It also helps secure the camera and reduces camera shake.

Indoor Christmas Lights

for even lighting with subject
ISO 1600
aperture 2.9
shutter speed 1/50


for blurry light background effect
ISO 1000
aperture 1.8
shutter speed 1/40

Photographing Christmas Lights at Night

There are several suggestions for night photography.


ISO 100-400
shutter speed priority ...10 seconds
WB tungsten

tips: tripod, focus in the distance



ISO 400
shutter speed 1/25
low aperture
WB tungsten
meter the lights
manual focus on something dark


For flicker fun ZOOM while shooting

common elements
tripod
shutter adapter or remote
bean bag


Disney Parade at Night
ISO 400-1600
WB tungsten
aperture 4 - 6.7
meter the lights