Capturing Thanksgiving

by Christi Spadoni

The photos in this layout were taken with my point & shoot camera using the macro function.

I want to share a few tips on how to get up close and personal with the inanimate objects around your holiday table or around the house.

First, put your camera on the macro setting. It will look like a little flower. 

Refer to your manual to see if your camera has a super macro or digital macro function to help you get even closer to the subject.

Zoom in to get close up to the subject.

If you can, put the object in a well-lit area. 
Turn off your flash because it can wash out the subject or cause big white spots in reflective surfaces.

You can also diffuse the flash by taping a bit of vellum or tissue paper over it. 

Another trick I use is to put the camera on the table and use the self timer to make sure I don't wiggle the camera at all.

Finally take a moment to look at your composition and readjust if needed. Those extra few seconds in preparing can make a photo really great.
Remember food won't complain that you are taking too long to take its picture!!