Disney themeparks worldwide are home to beautiful and unique architectural structures. For the next three weeks, I am going to explore how best to photograph some of them.
To photograph architecture specific types of gear and techniques are needed. Whether you are using a digital SLR, compact or even a phone camera, a wide angle lens or setting will help you gather in large structures and landscapes. Using a Nikon D750 full-frame camera and a Nikon 16-35mm f/4 lens, I photographed Sprinkles in Disney Springs. The wide angle allowed me to take in the springs flowing past Sprinkles, the building and outside seating area and the clouds in the sky.

Wide Angle view of Sprinkles Cupcake Bakery at Disney Springs.
Nikon D750/16-35VR,1/500s, f/8, ISO 100, EV 0, 23mm Focal Length, Circular Polarizing Filter.
Another useful piece of equipment to have is a Circular Polarizing Filter which removes reflections and deepens colors in the scene.
Even if you do not have a wide angle lens, you can simulate one by creating panoramic images using software to stitch together multiple images to make one. This is what I did during Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival.

Panoramic image of Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival.
Nikon D750/16-35VR, 1/125s, f/16, ISO 160, EV 0, 35mm Focal Length, Panorama.
Today you can create panoramic images using Adobe’s Lightroom or Photoshop as well as many other editors and stand alone programs. Smartphone photos apps often have a Panoramic setting.
Zoom and telephoto lens are used to pull in architectural details. A zoomed in photo of the giant Stitch above one of the World of Disney store entrances in Disney Springs is an example.

Stitch above one of the entrances to the World of Disney store.
Nikon D750/28-300VR, 1/60s, f/5.6, ISO 6400, EV 0, 160mm Focal Length.
Disney themeparks are an architectural photography paradise full of unique and interesting buildings, attractions and iconic places.
Trending Now
Get over to BoxLunch NOW!
Let's have a chat about an Oura Ring that Disney Adults just can’t seem to...
Going to Disney World alone isn't as scary as you'd think...
We know, we know — it’s still summertime, but it’s always a good time to...
Have you seen Disney Visa's newest Disneyland 70th card design?
This MagicBand+ hack can make a world of difference during your next Disney World trip!
There are a couple of defunct Disney World terms that we absolutely refuse to stop...
Here are the park bag mistakes you might make when going to Disney World and...
Amazon Pride Day deals are starting, and now's your chance to get Disney essentials on...
We tried a new Oreo Tiramisu that we're obsessed with in Disney World!
There are plenty of airports to choose from when flying to Disneyland!
July is here! Can you believe we’re now onto the back half of the year?!...
The story behind Disney's Fantasmic, and how the show has evolved over the last two-plus...
There's a special $100 merchandise deal happening in Animal Kingdom that's the FIRST of its...
Disneyland quietly made this changes, but we definitely noticed.
As a Disney Pro, I'm always on the lookout for Disney essentials, and these are...
You might want to AVOID buying Disney World Lightning Lanes on these days in July.
We cannot get enough of this new Loungefly collection -- is has something we've never...
Extended Evening Hours are BACK in Hollywood Studios!
Let's have dinner at Cape May Cafe at Disney's Beach Club Resort to see if...