Capture true bliss!

Snapping a candid moment on Christmas morning ensures you’ll never forget it, says photographer Peter West Carey (Peterwestcarey. com). And you don’t need a fancy camera to get fantastic pics: “I like to use a phone because it lets me keep the camera away from my face,” he says. Why does that matter? You’ll get a sincere reaction, especially if you’re capturing a child’s reaction to a gift. “When they look up, they want to see you.” Also smart: Get down on the ground (for perspective) and turn off the flash to make yourself less intrusive.