I'm looking for a good idea to use for a Christmas background for a family photo of my girlfriend and I that we could include our cat in. I would like something other than the traditional Christmas tree or fire place. Also I would like to do it with out using editing software like Photoshop.
2007-12-01 09:17:42 · 4 answers · asked by J. G. 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
Our town has a beautifully decorated fountain that makes a great backdrop. Your town may have a decorated area that you like. If you want the Christmas lights to stand out, plan for the photo op a bit before sunset, while there is still some light in the sky. You can also go to the park or the woods and use evergreens or bare winter branches in the background.
Of course, it may be difficult to include the cat in location shots. Some ideas for around the house: If you have stairs, decorate with a garland or greenery and pose on them. Or go ahead and use the tree or fireplace if you have one. Just because it is cliche' doesn't make it a bad idea.
You could use a floral arrangement instead of a tree, and pose at the dining room table instead of the living room. You could pile lots of ornaments in glass bowls for decor. If you have a collection of holiday items use them. (I have nutcrackers that I have used for props, but anything could work as an accessory.) Maybe all of you (including the cat) could wear a Santa or elf hat? Coordinate your apparel so you don't clash, you can wear Christmas sweaters or not. Take lots of shots, if you have a friend to do the shooting might be better than the self timer. If your camera has a remote, that would be great, no running back and forth! Have fun.
2007-12-01 14:19:12 · answer #1 · answered by Ara57 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they are wearing Christmas clothes, and you've got a Christmas tree, then you'd be set. It is quite obvious. Of if the subject and background does not scream "Christmas." then you could always add a christmas'ey border to the picture!
But i would recommend them wearing Christmas colors, not necessarily Christmas sweaters or something like that. The colors themselves would work great!
2007-12-01 12:43:34 · answer #2 · answered by Will Foster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-13 04:27:47 · answer #3 · answered by prottsman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, any plain background would work well. If it's a nice enough day, you could take it outside. Or just in the livingroom on a comfy sofa. Just try to keep the background uncluttered.
2007-12-01 11:04:02 · answer #4 · answered by Terisu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋