Christmas Tree Lighting Photo: CC Please

[infinitex]

Looking to improve the Shot(lighting), this was done hand held, could find the tripod attachment - The left are is out of focus on the little one. I also have some shot Portrait mode. Thought this one was cute because he looked back.

Thanks

 

[Mully]

Looks flat ...boost the contrast and color a little.

 

[Pallycow]

quick edit, applied S curve and vibrance....then played a bit.

 

[infinitex]

hmm, Maybe its time to calibrate my monitor - Just looking at this on my laptop and it looks totally different. Thanks for the suggestions

 

[infinitex]

on my iMac 27 the edit looks Orange, but my Dell Laptop it looks ok - Pallycow is you monitor calibrated?

 

[Pallycow]

nope, acer laptop. I did warm it up a bit, but on my screen it's not orange.

 

[ManualMode]

I would have turned down the ambient (naturally or through shutter speed) and increased the off camera.. would have made for a darker room, with well-light subjects and nice glowing christmas lights.
I'd also lose the table.

 

[infinitex]

I would have turned down the ambient (naturally or through shutter speed) and increased the off camera.. would have made for a darker room, with well-light subjects and nice glowing christmas lights.
I'd also lose the table.

Thanks for the suggestions - Not sure I understand "increased the off camera" - got everything else

 

[joshua_]

I apologize that I have no critique to add.

I only wanted to say that these sorts of threads are helping me, as a new guy, tremendously.

 

[ManualMode]

I would have turned down the ambient (naturally or through shutter speed) and increased the off camera.. would have made for a darker room, with well-light subjects and nice glowing christmas lights.
I'd also lose the table.

Thanks for the suggestions - Not sure I understand "increased the off camera" - got everything else

Off camera = flash/reflector/etc.

If you dim the lights, take a photo of the tree - shoot at a shutter speed that results in a dark room with glowing Christmas lights (careful this isn't so slow that your subjects are blurred).
You will notice your subject (the kiddies) are completely in the dark.

Using a strobe in a softbox or shoot-thru umbrella to light your subjects appropriately will result in some nice depth .