Take your holiday gifting to the next level with beautiful, professional-looking photos, all created from home!
In Day 23 of 30 Days of Holiday Gift Making, photographer Rose Nene walks you through how to shoot festive food and product images using simple props, inexpensive backdrops, and everyday lighting sources.
Whether you’re photographing handmade gifts, small business products, or holiday treats for social media, this tutorial shows you how to style, light, compose, and capture scroll-stopping shots that sparkle with Christmas magic.
What you’ll learn in today’s lesson:
📸 How to create a cozy holiday lighting setup (natural or artificial)
🎄 Styling tips using household props for a wintery “snow” theme
✨ The importance of layering, composition, and color harmony
📱 How to shoot with an iPhone or mirrorless camera
🍫 Photo demos with chocolate “bombs” + a tall winter cake
💡 How to troubleshoot melting food, distracting elements, and balance issues
🎁 How to create photos th...
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