Tips for Better Birthday Party Photos

Before the Party Photo Tips

Learn and adjust your white balance to the setting.
Check your camera for a party pre-set
Plan the “must have” shots and stage them. These may include:
1. Opening gifts
2. Blowing out candles
3. Games
4. Groups

Take pictures of the details such as:
1. Icing or cake decorations
2. Dew drops on the bottles
3. Balloons
4. Gifts

During the Party Photo Tips

Get down on the level where the action is happening
Use both your zoom and wide angle lens to create variety
Shoot candid interaction shots
Shoot from the edge of the party and use your zoom capability
"Bounce" your flash off of ceilings or walls to reduce shadow and warm up colors

After the Party Photo Tips

Take pictures of the aftermath. This helps complete the story your pictures will tell
Backup your pictures right away
Build a birthday memory book through an online/in-store photo lab to commemorate the occasion.