Photo gallery - Christmas decorations

Isn't Christmas truly amazing? The holiday season brings with it a unique blend of joy, warmth, and a sense of togetherness that is unparalleled throughout the rest of the year. From the twinkling lights adorning the houses and streets to the festive decorations that fill our homes, every element of Christmas seems to radiate a special kind of magic.

Here I tried to capture the enchanting Christmas spirit through some good old-fashioned still life photography, focusing on an array of festive decorations that embody the warmth and joy of the holiday season. My aim was to evoke the essence of the holiday season through this collection of photographs. Each element within the frame serves as a reminder of the magic that this season brings, inviting viewers to reflect on their own holiday traditions and the cherished moments that make this time of year so special.

Some image were items found out and about, others were set up. Through this photographic exploration, I hope to share the warmth and joy that Christmas inspires, encouraging others to embrace the spirit of the season in their own lives.

Scroll down to view this fabulous photo gallery of Christmas decorations

Tealight candle with bokeh lights

Image created with:

• A wooden table

• Fairy lights

• Tealight candle

Candy cane love heart with a Christmas tree in the background

Image created with:

• Two candy canes handheld into a shape of a heart

• A Christmas tree

Ice skates on a frosty surface

Image created with:

• Ice skating decoration

• Blue fairy lights

• Spray fog

• A sheet of glass with white paper underneath to create the reflective surface

Christmas tree design drawn in the snow

Image created with:

• A fresh coating of snow

• A stick to draw the tree

• Red baubles

• Gold star decoration

Red bauble covered in snow

Image created with:

• Red bauble

• Real snow

• Christmas lights

Red bauble in a Christmas tree

Image created with:

• A red bauble

• Fairy lights

• Christmas tree

Gold ribbon

Image created with:

• Gold ribbon

• Christmas tree

Lantern in the snow

Image created with:

• Metal garden lantern

• Tealight candle

• Real snow

Mini bronze and silver baubles

Image created with:

• Two miniature baubles

• Canned powdered snow made to look like the real thing

• Macro rings

Three wooden stars in the snow

Image created with:

• Three wooden star shapes

• Real snow

Frozen pine branches covered in snow

Image created with:

• Real pine tree

• Real snow

Elf mail

Image created with:

• Glass bottle

• Colourful beads places inside

• Candy canes

• Rolled up letter to Santa

• Real village and winter setting in the background

Gold Christmas present decoration

Image created with:

• Gold present decoration

• Christmas tree

• Colourful baubles and festive lights in the background

Candle in the darkness

Image created with:

• Candle

• Other candles in the background out of focus creating the bokeh effect

Wooden Christmas forest

Image created with:

• Five wooden white pine tree decorations of varying sizes

• Wooden background

Pine cone in the snow

Image created with:

• Pine cone

• Fake snow

• Gold backdrop

Pile of mini Christmas presents

Image created with:

• Mini presents decoration

• Gold backdrop

Lens ball on a frozen surface

Image created with:

• Lens / glass ball

• Curved surface

• Real frost

Pine cone and Christmas garland on a piano

Image created with:

• Piano keys

• Pine cone / Christmas garland decoration

Christmas bauble in the snow

Image created with:

• Glass bauble decoration

• Real snow in a forest

• Fake snow overlay in post production

Christmas is not just a single day on the calendar; it is a season filled with activities, emotions, and reflections that bring people together. The blend of joy, love, and community spirit makes it an extraordinary time of year, reminding us of the importance of connection and the beauty of giving. Hopefully I have captured this essence through these still life photographs.

More still life photos

If you’re into these pics, you’re gonna love what’s next. I’ve spent some time crafting more photos, but with depth. Unlike the ones here, I’ve got another series that’s all about capturing characters. Check out my other photo gallery featuring Christmas decorations toys and action figures, all designed to give you that warm festive feeling:

• View more still life images - A merry miniature Christmas

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