Lisa Berton

Miniature Effect

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My new Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and I set out to test out its many cool features, one of those being the Miniature Effect. You’ve probably seen commercials using this trendy style of filming over the past few years. It’s intrigued me and driven me crazy at the same time but having it available on … Continue reading "Miniature Effect"
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Disney Vacations: Color vs Black and White Challenge

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I was (and still am) a brat while studying photography. My photojournalism teacher and I used to go head to head over her assignments and what I wanted to do. One such item was my determination to only shoot in black and white. To me, photojournailm means documenting history as it occurs and for some … Continue reading "Disney Vacations: Color vs Black and White Challenge"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Downtown Disney

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Walt Disney World’s main shopping and dining district is comprised of three sections that make up Downtown Disney. West Side is the home of Cirque du Soleil’s La Nouba show, video and virtual game destination DisneyQuest, hot air balloon ride Characters in Flight, and celebrity-owned restaurants. In the center sits Pleasure Island which is currently … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Downtown Disney"
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Hammock Time by Lago Dorado

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When you’re too pooped to party and still want to feel the warm sun and cool breeze, head on over to Coronado Springs and plop down in a hammock. Lago Dorado sits in the center of the resort and is surrounded by 3 themed “residential” areas; Ranchos, Casitas, and Cabanas. Ahhh, I can hear the … Continue reading "Hammock Time by Lago Dorado"
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Photographing Hogwarts Through Trees

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Witches and wizards, grab your cameras and take aim. Put down the wands. No magic is required for this assignment, only creativity. I want you to choose a large subject and look at it from a distance. Are there trees between you and what you’re aiming at? Good. I want you to use the branches … Continue reading "Photographing Hogwarts Through Trees"
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Saratoga Springs Leading Lines

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There are a variety of factors that go into a well-composed photograph. Today we’ll look at leading lines in the form of a walkway. A leading line takes the person viewing the photograph from one point to another even if one point is the edge of the frame. As usual, I have some examples for … Continue reading "Saratoga Springs Leading Lines"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Morocco

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Morocco, located on the northwest coast of Africa, is an exotic land that incompasses mountains, valleys, and part of the Sahara. Here they grow citrus fruit, create hand painted tiles, and fish. A Cliff Notes version, if you will, of Morocco can be found at Epcot within Walt Disney World. The pavillion features replicas of … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Morocco"
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Not Your Average Maple Leaf

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Once upon a time, a young and witty auburn-haired girl lived near The Happiest Place on Earth for over four years. She spent hundreds of hours strolling and playing in the park, enjoying the California weather. One day during a visit to Snow White’s Scary Adventure she stood in line and looked at the railing … Continue reading "Not Your Average Maple Leaf"
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