Holiday photos only come around once a year, so of course, you want them to be special. But who needs to hire a professional when you can take great card-worthy pictures yourself?
圣诞节、跨年夜，一年才拍这么一次假期照，你当然想让它们特别一点。但是如果你自己就能拍出能印上贺卡的照片，你还用得着找专业摄影师吗？
Have a read, then get snapping; you'll want everyone to see the results.
看了这五点之后再拍照，你会忍不住和别人分享你的美照哦！
1. Plan Ahead
提前计划
Before you start snapping, iron out all the details about the kind of picture you want.
在你拍照之前，请想好你想拍的照片的所有细节。
Will you use props? Will you have a list of poses ready to try out?
你打算用一些小道具吗？你已经想好了准备尝试的所有拍照姿势？
2. Pay Close Attention to the Background
密切留心拍照背景
Don't let something like a branch sticking out of someone's head or a trash can ruin the perfect photo opportunity.
别让一根伸出来的树枝挡住某人的头；别让一个垃圾桶破坏了照片的整体美感。
Before you snap, pay attention to all the distractions behind your subjects.
拍照之前，请留心拍照对象后面的干扰物。
3. Overshoot
多按几次快门
It's always better to have too many photos to choose from than too little.
对于拍照来说，有的选总比没的选要好。
Try close-ups or step back for wider shots. Experiment with various angles (get low, climb high) and use different lenses, if you have them.
你可以尝试着拍特写或者退后几步试试广角镜头。此外，你还可以多角度拍摄（低下身子或者爬到高处）；如果你有不同的镜头的话，你也可以试试多种镜头拍摄。
4. Get in It
怎么让自己进入镜头
If you want to hop in the photo, take time to plan this, too. Invest in a tripod so you can prop up your camera.
如果你自己也想加入到镜头中，那你也需要时间来好好计划。你可以买一个三脚架来放照相机。
5. Get Technical
一些技术性的问题
Whether you're using your phone's camera or a DSLR, pay attention to the settings.
不管你是用手机拍照还是用单反，你都要对相机的设置留个心。
If you have a large group of people in the shot, you'll want to adjust your focus so everyone comes out clear. Plus, remember to steer clear of using flash: it only makes photos look less authentic!
如果你拍的是群体照，你得调整焦距让每个人的脸都是清楚的。除此之外，记住不要用闪光灯：那只会让照片失真！