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Welcome to the 43^rd edition of Curated Clicks.

Here are my favorite finds of the week!

Holidays Are Coming

It’s that magical time of year when festive decorations transform the ordinary into something extraordinary. Sometimes, the best photo opportunities are right around the corner—holiday lights and decor can make even the simplest scenes sparkle.

This photo is a perfect example of that dazzling charm.

Explore more inspiring Christmas lights images here: 35 Festive Christmas Lights Images

Challenging Lights

Photographing holiday scenes or events, especially at night, can be challenging. The bright lights and deep shadows create a tricky contrast that often leads to overexposed highlights or underexposed details.

Mastering this balance is a skill worth developing. As this article explains, “Your task is to balance out all the light sources with the surroundings. This is a great time to hone that skill as it will benefit you in all your photographic endeavors.”

Read the rest of the article here: How to Photograph Christmas Lights

Free Winter Photography Guides

For those gearing up for a White Christmas, we’ve got a special treat—free winter photography guides to help you capture the magic of the season.

Download them here: 4 Free Guides To Capturing The Magic of Winter

And if you’re looking for more creative inspiration, check out these Landscape Photography Creativity Prompts for fresh ideas while exploring wintery scenes.

That’s all for this week!

- The Editor