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Fort Campbell Families-Winter 9 Thepicture-perfectformulaforcapturingadorableholidaymomentsofyourfamily Getting cards in the mail from loved ones is a special delight that comes with every holiday season. And we all love document- ing the the joy we experience while gather- ing with our loved ones. Whether you want to have a hand at cap- turing a great family photo for your own cards or candid photos for the Christmas scrapbook here are some pointers to help you get the best results from your camera and the kind of pictures you want to show the world. Lights camera action 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Self-timer Set up your camera with the self- timer or use a remote control to snap the photo. If you dont have a tripod or self-timer get together with a friend and snap the shots for each other. Tis the season to help others right Props Candy canes shatter-proof orna- ments holiday-themed stuffed ani- mals decked-out Christmas trees holiday storybooks. The options are limited only to what you can imagine. Festive backgrounds A Christmas tree lot downtown after Christmas lights are hung in a park or recreational area with lots of trees in the backyard after a snow- fall. Whatever you do make sure the area in the background is free of any- thing distracting. This could include cars play equipment or toys tele- phone poles other people brightly colored or painted items. As long as you find a clear and pretty back- ground you will have a great shot. Lighting Good lighting makes for glorious shots. The best time to photograph without using artifi- cial lighting is right after dawn or an hour be- fore dusk. These are known as the golden hours and will make photos have that beauti- ful golden glow that is popular among con- temporary professional photographers. If this cannot be done avoid high noon time when the sun is at its highest point in the sky generally 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Additionally if you are in a shady area make sure the shade isnt casting unflattering shad- ows on anyones face. If you opt to take the photos inside open the windows and let in all the light you can get. The time of day will be less important as windows act as natural light diffusers and you wont get harsh shadows. But be sure to get that light in because if its too dark your photos will be dark grainy or blurry and no one wants that. Groups or individual shots Many places that offer templates for Christ- mas cards also offer multi-image options. This gives the customer options too so take a few shots of the group some of the parents some of the kids together and each kid alone. Then when it comes time to craft your card you will for sure create something you love. Candid or posed Sometimes people focus on getting perfectly posed pictures. However catching the little ones having fun and enjoying the holi- day is just as important if not more so. Capture smiles and hugs the joys of opening gifts cookies getting gobbled and fam- ily spending time together. Sure set up a few posed and smiley photos but dont forget about grabbing shots of what makes the season special. Details So much time goes into deco- rating it would be a shame not to snap a few shots of the work that was done special ornaments on the tree crafts the kiddos made the stack of pretty wrapped gifts the stockings hung with care. Getting detail shots only adds to the memories that can be shared with absent family members or to fill photo al- bums or scrapbooks. CLARKSVILLES NEWEST INDOOR FAMILY FUN CENTER WE OFFER FULL SERVICE BIRTHDAY PARTIES EVENT PACKAGES - GROUP RATES AVAILABLE 10 MILITARY VETERANS DISCOUNT TEAR ME OUT BUY ONE ROUND- GET ONE HALF OFF Expires 2-28-16 FCF www.dndminigolftn.com 211 Holiday Drive Clarksville Mon.-Thurs 12-9p Fri 12-10p Sat 11a-10p Sun 11a-8p Open Early During School Breaks Call for Times 931-378-5149 BY DAWNYE APPEL