A photographer has given tips for good New Year's Eve shots

On New Year's Eve one should not take photos on the run, and the main attention should be paid to people's faces. This was pointed out on December 28 by Alexander Zemlyanichenko, head of the photo service of the Moscow bureau of the Associated Press agency and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, in a conversation with Gazeta.Ru.

"Everything is very simple. You don't need to fidget and take pictures on the run. Even in textbooks, when I was a kid, and maybe even earlier, there were recommendations - stop for at least a second, press the button, and then continue moving," - said Zemlyanichenko.

He added that you just need to concentrate while taking pictures, and it will help to get a good result. At the same time, those who use modern smartphones to take pictures do not need to hold their breath to get a clear image.

A professional photographer advised to shoot fireworks at a slow shutter speed, noting that it is not difficult - this technique is familiar even to amateurs who do not have much experience. In addition, it is important to choose the right background and background for the photo and to focus on people's faces, because that is the most important thing. It is important to take photos with love for the holiday.

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Earlier, on December 25, experts of "Leman PRO" in a conversation with "Izvestia" gave advice on how to celebrate the New Year in an environmentally friendly way. Experts suggest giving not souvenirs, but necessary things, not to wrap gifts in shiny paper and ribbons, which will be immediately thrown away. In addition, you can try to make decor and toys with your own hands, and then exchange them with colleagues, neighbors and friends. It is worth abandoning fireworks and clappers in favor of entertainment that is not dangerous, does not create so much noise and garbage. Garlands should be chosen energy-saving to spend less electricity. Moreover, you should turn them off when you leave the house and at night.