One thing I love capturing on film at Christmas time are the beautiful lights. In contrast, one thing I hate about my digital camera is that anytime I remove the flash to give the picture a soft glow it usually comes out blurry and out of focus. To lessen the shake when you aren’t using a flash, set the timer button and hold your camera very still. By setting the timer button, it reduces the movement your hand has to make to click the shutter. I know that many of you have probably already taken down your Christmas lights, but this tip can be used throughout the year. For more camera tips, check out photojojo.com and sign up for their free newsletter.

I liked the results I got by using this technique and created a layout using Michelle Coleman’s Frosted digital kit that you can download here FREE. Since this was my first year of living alone in an apartment, I decided not to hassle with putting up a Christmas tree. I’m so thankful that when I went home my Mom set up not one, but two trees for us to enjoy this Christmas. It wouldn’t have felt like Christmas without sitting by the light of a Christmas tree and spending time with my family. Hope your holidays were filled with wonderful memories!

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GinaMarie