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The trick to making all the decorative lights look like sparkling diamonds is actually quite simple—increase the f-number setting. If you use an aperture that is narrow enough, the image captured will have obvious rays of light extend out from each light source, making them appear like stars.Dec 28, 2017

If you don't have one you could try using a steady surface. Think about a table or the arm of a chair, to rest your camera on. Using a tripod with a slow shutter speed will help you achieve sharper shots in low light conditions. Allowing the camera to pick up the sparkle and shine of the fairy lights.

The goal when positioning a picture light over an artwork is an even spread of light over the whole of the picture, avoiding as far as possible a 'hot spot' on the top half. You can achieve this by placing the picture light centrally above the picture, and at a 30 to 35 degree angle to minimise glare.Oct 9, 2019

Use a small aperture to create the starburst effect

As you stop down your lens and select smaller aperture, the blades of the diaphragm come together to form a polygon shape, which is what creates the star-shaped streaks radiating from the light source. The smaller the aperture you use, the more pronounced the effect.May 16, 2016

Lights as the main subject

You want to use a wide aperture of f/4 or wider. Lenses that offer a wide aperture of f/2.8, f/1.8 or f/1.4 are ideal to use. With the aperture set wide open, if the camera is in aperture priority mode, it will always adjust the fastest shutter speed—no matter what the lighting condition is.

• Fairy lights photography has become a growing trend amongst content creators. The string fairy lights are a great object for photography because it actually enhances the quality of photos by providing extra light while giving off a cool and creative effect.

• You can start by focusing the camera on an object such as a Lensball , stained light bulb or any items used for creative photography ideas. Once you have the item in focus, you can wrap the fairy string lights around the object to illuminate item.

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• Fairy lights are an ultra versatile and ultra portable accessory that can be anyone’s camera bag staple, available at the ready when you need to give your photos a literal glowup.