FEATURE | Tips & Tricks
Thanksgiving is coming up, and families everywhere are gathering together to stuff
both a turkey and themselves full of festive treats. This holiday provides all sorts of
opportunities to tell the stories of harvest season - love, bounty, and the rich explosion
of colour that marks winter's approach. Whether you're outside among the leaves or
hogging the carrots and peas, you can use these tips to get great shots of your autumn
feast.
The Spirit of the Season
Thanksgiving pictures are a way of immortalizing the excitement and blessedness we
feel when we are surrounded by family, friends, and food (or as some might say, the
only things that matter). Our job as photographers is to illustrate the tastes, smells, and
feelings in a visual image. When you're shooting, think about what the holiday means
to you, what you're thankful for, and portray these things in your photography. For
inspiration, look to the weather, to the changing plants and trees, and to the people in
your life that influence you for the better.