1 When Desperate, Get a Third Party App
Third Party apps allow you to control shutter speed and specific ISO settings, which can be particularly beneficial when trying to snap tough light pictures in darker conditions. A slower shutter speed can help capture more detail if it’s too dark for regular pictures (around 1/8th of a second works well at night), while a faster speed can make twilight look even darker. ISO settings can help you control noise and distortion that so often plagues Christmas light photos. Try an ISO setting under 400 to see if this helps. There are many apps to choose from, but Slow Shutter Cam is an effective $2 app that’s well worth a try even for high-resolution images.