Permalink13 December 2007 at 17:10 by Alexandra Bortkiewicz
Posted under Picture needs, Advice and tips
© MIXA Co. LtdThis month’s issue covers situations related to the Christmas season and coinciding with availability of props and seasonal considerations. We recommend contributors to look at current home and décor magazines like Country Homes, Ideal Homes and Fashion magazines to see the contemporary styles that are de rigueur but enduring and latest interpretations of Christmas.
There is far more diversity in styles and trend for more individual celebrations of Christmas though the traditional look continues to be in demand. The vast majority of Christmas requests come from gift card, calendar and poster companies so composition is paramount when photographing these scenes. Cut-outs continue to be very popular with customers and particular gaps include contemporary lifestyle images of model releaed families or friends celebrating Christmas. Many Christmas themed images are usually sourced by buyers during the late Summer and early Autumn months so look to expect to see the fruits of your Christmas themed labour around this time!
There is more advice on shooting different subject matter in Photographer tips.
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House and home
- Lifestyle: family, together, indoor-outdoor, interacting, culture.
- Food & drink: seasonal, celebration, cooking, dining, sweets and treats.
- Decorations: traditional, classical, contemporary and kitsch.
- Presents: giving, receiving, discarded wrapping paper and gifts.
- Traditional: christmas tree, fireplace, centre piece, table setting, wreaths and garland.
- Example images of Christmas around the house and home.
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Outdoors
- Rural: landscape, villages, community, homes and churches.
- Urban: buildings, architecture, snow covered objects and ice sculptures.
- Weather: snow, frost, magic hour, people and warm clothing.
- Wildlife: woodland, gardens, parks, flowers, animals and pets.
- People: playing, walking, socializing and communicating.
- Example images of Christmas outdoors.
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Commercial
- Retail: shops, displays, shopping malls, markets, and lighting.
- Events: ice skating, rides, santa’s grotto, christmas lights and switch on.
- Humour: groups, individuals, parties, fancy dress, animals and environment.
- Location: villages, streets, cities, society, consumers and culture.
- Travel: holiday season, destinations, tours, rides, couples and family.
- Example Christmas themed commercial images.
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