1-Dec: Portraits- We’ll discuss the best ways to take fantastic portrait shots, from lighting to composition and how your subject should sit. I’ll get you to practice taking a few portrait shots today, so you’ll know exactly what to do when your family arrives for Christmas.

2-Dec: Christmas Lights- On 2nd December, I’ll show you how to add Christmas magic in your photos. From capturing your children (or grandchildren) putting up decorations, to the Christmas tree and those wonderful in-store holiday themes.

5-Dec: Detail Shots- Today, we’ll learn how to take magical shots at night. You’ll learn the camera settings to take superb Christmas light photos – either with your own decorations, or those around your area.

9-Dec: Groups- One of the biggest problems with taking family photos is the group dynamic - getting more than two people to look at the camera and smile at the same time can be a huge hassle. Today, I'll give you plenty of techniques to overcome that... as well as some time-tested group placement tips.

12-Dec: Bokeh Lights- Bokeh is where the background lights are blurred and look like soft orbs of light. Today, I'll show you how to create this wonderful effect in your camera... as well as some special tricks like changing the orbs to a custom shape (like hearts!)

16-Dec: Capture Preparations- Sometimes photos taken while making preparations convey more than those taken on the 'big day'. I'll show you what to look for, for the biggest impact.

19-Dec: Christmas Magic- The anticipation is building! Today, I'll help you inject some Christmas Magic into your photos.

23-Dec: Checklist / Holiday Cards- We're almost there! Today, I'll give you some checklists you can follow to make sure you get all the shots you want on Christmas Day. And we'll look at creating interesting 'holiday cards' of your family.