Christmas parties - how best to photograph family and friends? - tips for good Photography

Candid party shots can look brilliant with the participants not aware of the camera. It was a privilege to photograph a Company's employee children's party last Saturday.

The children are mesmerised by the entartainer and throw themselves into games- I caught them off guard and it made for some excellent portrait shots. Remember the previous posts about getting the eyes sharp and getting up close. Thanks to the parents that gave me permission to use the following pictures.

Take plenty of photos and choose the best to make into special Christmas cards, etc.

Add a bit of text to give your picture context and to ensure a a photograph to remember, especially if Father Christmas is about!