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8 Tips for Taking Amazing Holiday Card Photos

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Remember your last holiday photo? A screaming toddler, rigid Fido morphed into a hellhound with vermilion eyes, and what looked like a tree growing out of Grandpa’s head. Even if it wasn’t  quite  that bad, chances are you could improve a little bit from last year. These tips from professional photographers should help. 1 Keep Your Outfits Simple You may be tempted to break out the flannel and holiday prints, but the most beautiful holiday card pictures lean on neutrals to create a sense of timeless sophistication. “I typically advise my clients to avoid heavy patterns. Also, too matchy-matchy is  definitely  a thing. I mean we have all seen those memes of an entire family dressed in tartan or denim. Don't let that be you,” says  Ilene Squires , a portrait photographer based in Los Angeles. “Instead, simply try to stay in the same color family. If you want to wear earth tones, then deep greens, creams, and browns are the way to go. If you're more of a color l

5 tips to take the best photos of Dubai

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One of Dany Eid's shots of the Burj Al Arab Image Credit: Instagram.com/danyeidphotography Tip #1 – Get your permit Dubai is one of the best cities for photography, especially because of its skylines, cultural diversity, and architecture. The city is dynamic, with lot of movement whether be it cars or boats. But before you start city-snapping, always make sure you have your permits in place to take pictures – whether that is permission from people or from certain locations like rooftops. Do not do illegal photography! Tip #2 – Use the ‘Blue Hour’: Whether you are phone user or a professional photographer, choose the right time to take photos. I personally recommend taking photos during the ‘Blue Hour’ which is essentially after sunset – in Dubai, the Blue Hour lasts for only 10 minutes but the hues and the colours that you get in these few minutes are just beautiful and can make for great compositions. Tip #3 – Invest in good equipment