Christmas trees and lights

Can anyone help me figure out how to take a good photo of the Christmas tree with the lights on? Plus DH and I are doing a carriage ride through HP and I want to take some photos of the houses with their decorations. Any hints on how to get them to come out?

Here is a link that might help:
http://www.nyip.com/tips/current/holidaylights.php

That was a good article! Thanks!

OT~You'll have to come by and say hello. I'm two doors down from the carriage house:)

Great article Nicole - thanks for sharing the link. I might have to do a little experimenting with my camera this weekend :) Cara, the carriage ride sounds like a blast ~ please share your pics with us !!!

Thanks for the article, Nicole...I will read it tonight when I have a minute.

Amy-You work at Kiehl's, right? I live just a few blocks from HP Village...you are practically in my backyard everyday! I will have to stop by and say hi. I frequent the Williams Sonoma there.

Thanks for the article, Nicole...I will read it tonight when I have a minute.

Amy-You work at Kiehl's, right? I live just a few blocks from HP Village...you are practically in my backyard everyday! I will have to stop by and say hi. I frequent the Williams Sonoma there.
I'd love to meet you:wave

thanks for the great article!

Nicole...that was a great article! Thanks so much!