Christmas lights are usually in use at this time of the year. They typically reside in a box in the attic for the rest of the year, and that might be a waste. Nevertheless, making use of Christmas lights throughout the year for portraits could be on your list. Whether as the primary light source for a portrait or just as a sparkly background. Plenty of uses besides hanging off a tree. It is possible to generate any shape you wish for the catchlight in the subject’s eyes with Christmas light chains. When these flexible strips come out, things can get very creative. There are a few things you’ll want to watch out for, primarily LED ones. Individual lights can cause flickering when seen through the camera. Photos may not flicker like video, but it does imply that your exposure could be different from image to image.