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4. Get close to your subject, fill up the frame. But be careful not to cut off heads or hands.

5. Use 400 ASA speed film for most inside shots with flash. It will capture some of the Christmas lights in the background.

6. If you own a manual camera, which gives you control of shutter speeds and Fstops, try experimenting with slower shutter speeds without a flash on your Christmas tree lights. You may be surprised at the results you get. Be sure to use a tripod for this experiment.

7. To get a different take on Christmas from a child’s point of view, invest in a throw away Bash camera. These cameras come with a roll of film, and all you do is turn the camera back in to your photofinisher for your prints. The added bonus is that the cameras are recyclable. Give this to your child as present in their stocking so they can take photos of you opening presents.

8. If taking photos of one or two people, try shooting vertically. For group shots of three or more, horizontally works best.

9. To avoid “red eye," turn the lights on if you are in a dark room before taking photos, even if you are using a flash.

10. Cut down on blurry photos by taking your time to focus and concentrating on keeping still while snapping the photo.

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