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Greetings from Gainesville Florida

Welcome to the studio blog of Laurel Housden Photography. I am a professional lifestyle photographer based in Gainesville, Florida. I specialize in Maternity, Newborn, Family & Children, Senior Portraiture, Head Shots, Boudoir, Relationships, School Portraits, and of course, Weddings and Events. I am available for both On Location and Studio Sessions. Subscribe to my blog by clicking the subscribe button on the upper left or right side of the menu bar above. My blog is the first place I announce  Limited Edition Sessions, Mini Sessions, Coupons, Contests, Model and Casting Calls, and of course your Sneak Peak from your session.

I am a board member of the Professional Photographers of North Central Florida (www. ppncf.com) and  a Member of the Professional Photographers of America (www.ppa.com)

The Ultimate Guide to taking Holiday Pictures

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(Nikon D70s, ISO 1000, Nikkor 18-70mm lens shot at 18mm, f/3.5, 1/10s)

Above is a picture I took last weekend at The Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida. It was taken in the hustle and bustle of leaving the park with 1 husband and 3 children…we all made it!

Here are some fantastic links I have collected that show you how to take the best Christmas and Holiday Pictures. 

  • Photojojo is one of my favorite places to visit all year round – they have the best collection of holiday picture resources including a link to a video on how to photography lights on houses. Here is the Link
  • Strobist.com has a great tutorial on taking Holiday Lights. Check it out here
  • The Digital Photography School is another of my favorite resources for Digital Photography help and inspiration. Check out their 16 Digital Photography Tips for Christmas  here
  • From BetterPhoto.com “How to Photograph Christmas Lights and Other Holiday Events” . Here is their link

I also think that Black and White Pictures can be effective too. It is so nostalgic – reminds me of my favorite holiday movie – It’s a Wonderful Life. What do you think? (Nikon D70s, ISO 640, 50mm 1.8 lens shot at 50mm, 1/30sec)

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Daniel - It IS a wonderful life – and that's a gorgeous, gorgeous photo too! Thanks for linking to Photojojo... we love to spread the photo cheer! Daniel Photojojo.comDecember 23, 2007 - 2:31 pm

Peter - Laurel , I'm drawn to the color rendering. I think it is what I expect, a cheerful holiday image. I also like the vignetting to draw focus to the bear. If you hand held the camera, you did a great job of keeping steady. Enjoy and Happy ChristmasDecember 21, 2007 - 10:42 pm

Stacie C Morris - Scott is right - you do get really creamy black and white photos. I almost like it better in black and white. Bob likes It's a Wonderful Life too - Hopefully we'll be able to relax and watch it over the Holidays!December 21, 2007 - 2:39 pm

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