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Epcot Night Portrait

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Ever wonder how the Disney PhotoPass Cast Members get those night photos of people in front of Walt Disney World icons? It is not very hard IF you use the right equipment. You will need a flash, a tripod or an Image Stablized Lens and patient subjects. For the night portrait below, I did not … Continue reading "Epcot Night Portrait"
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Disney Parks Unveils New Annie Leibovitz Disney Dream Portraits

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Last week, Disney shared two new images by photographer Annie Leibovitz from the ongoing Disney Dream Portrait series. All the portraits feature well-known celebrities transformed into the roles of famous Disney characters, and now, in a first for the series, feature characters who originated in the parks. British comedian Russell Brand stars as Peter Pan’s … Continue reading "Disney Parks Unveils New Annie Leibovitz Disney Dream Portraits"
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Outdoor Portrait Lighting Jedi Style

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Making girls soon on the mean Streets of America was Anakin Skywalker, of Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The brooding soon-to-turn bad guy, stood out in the hot sun (ours not his), greeting fans, posing for photos, and signing autographs. Let’s find out if he used Jedi mind tricks on me. My Canon … Continue reading "Outdoor Portrait Lighting Jedi Style"
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UPlifting Family Portrait

Posted on by Lisa Berton
It’s family picture time! Here are some quick tips to capturing an adorable photo. 1. Create multiple levels. 2. Have the taller people kneel down in front. This creates a tighter shot. 3. Make sure everyone’s face is completely visible. 4. Use the flash outdoors to alleviate intense shadows and indoors to diffuse tungsten bulbs. … Continue reading "UPlifting Family Portrait"
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Avoid Wasted Space in Portraits

Posted on by Lisa Berton
This is your captain, Captain Hook and I instruct you to take better photos or you’ll walk the plank. Ha! Now pay attention. Mr. Smee, kindly pose for a photograph. Notice that Mr. Smee is centered, perfectly focused with sunlight coming in from the right giving separation between him and the background as well as … Continue reading "Avoid Wasted Space in Portraits"
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Portrait Definitions

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Ouch! What happened to your feet? They got lobbed off in that photo. It’s a petty crime that happens without intent all the time, bad composition and/or cropping of people pictures. These are three easy-to-follow guidelines for taking portraits. Never again shall Uncle Fester’s likeness cry out in pain from missing the top half of … Continue reading "Portrait Definitions"
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Animal Portraits

Posted on by Scott Thomas
In the past I have shown you a portrait of a Wood Stork but I never went into details as to how to make a good animal portrait. The principles are the same as a good human portrait. Good lighting, good background, sharp focus, fill the frame (or crop after) and good exposure. In most … Continue reading "Animal Portraits"
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Self Portrait

Posted on by Scott Thomas
/> Self Portrait in front of Goofy’s Candy Company in Downtown Disney.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 8s, f/16, ISO 200, +1.0 EV, 18mm Focal length, Tripod Still vacationing (not at Walt Disney World this time) and will return soon!
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White Stork Portrait

Posted on by Scott Thomas
White Stork portrait on Discovery Island.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/80s, f/5.6, 200 ISO, +0.3 EV, 200mm Focal Length Discovery Island Trails are one of those Over-Looked Attractions you hear about. With a 200mm lens, you can get beautiful portraits of the animals and birds along them. This White Stork was a willing model and is my Disney … Continue reading "White Stork Portrait"
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More on Portraits

Posted on by Scott Thomas
This is a follow up to Lisa’s excellent Quick Tips for Quick Portraits article where she showed how to create a portrait of AllEars.net founder, Deb Wills. The only thing I wish to add is many times we are taking these photos in bright Florida sun or in the shade where our favorite Disney characters … Continue reading "More on Portraits"
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