Lisa Berton

Disney Pic of the Week – Characters in Various Outfits

May 3, 2011 by Lisa Berton

I’ve said it many times before and I’ll continue to say it. I’m obsessed with photographing characters in different outfits. Not sure why my addiction is but it’s cheap and doesn’t harm anyone. Yeah, this week’s theme is my idea. Where can you find Mickey and pals showing off their vast wardrobe? I’m glad you … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Characters in Various Outfits"

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The Lion Sleeps at Kidani Village

April 28, 2011 by Lisa Berton

During a visit to Saratoga Springs to learn about DVC, Disney Vacation Club, I was shown model rooms for Kidani Village before it opened. Alas, I did not buy in due to a lack of cash flow. Nonetheless, I was rather impressed with what I saw. Perhaps someday when my prince shows up. Kidani Village, … Continue reading "The Lion Sleeps at Kidani Village"

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Tower of Terror Glows at Night

April 27, 2011 by Lisa Berton

You can take something that is slightly unsettling and make it even moreso just by changing the angle and waiting for the right moment. Disney’s Hollywood Studios plays home to Tower of Terror, an elevator ride you will never forget and I will never attempt again. Anyhoo, there’s a creepy glowing sign outside on your … Continue reading "Tower of Terror Glows at Night"

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Animal like Water

April 23, 2011 by Lisa Berton

Need a little something to calm your sunburned nerves? Plop down on a chair by a water fountain and watch the H2O flow. Looking at water fall, waves lap or nearly motionless bodies of water is very soothing. My favorite fountain can be found at Disney’s Hollywood Studios across from Muppet Vision 3D. Disney Pic … Continue reading "Animal like Water"

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Shutterspeed Variations

April 13, 2011 by Lisa Berton

Changing only the shutterspeed makes a difference in how your photos look. They don’t need to be action shots either to see the variation. These four examples demonstrate enormous changes in the feel of an image. Using my Canon PowerShot SX100 IS, I found a nice table to lean on during Epcot’s Food and Wine … Continue reading "Shutterspeed Variations"

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Disney Pic of the Week – Sports

April 12, 2011 by Lisa Berton

Sports, it’s the title of my favorite Huey Lewis & The News record. Yet somehow Barrie and Scott won’t let me post the cover as my Pic of the Week entry. They are walking on a thin line. For the athletic types whose heart and soul live for sports, you can still get your kicks … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Sports"

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UPlifting Family Portrait

April 7, 2011 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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Taking Minnie’s Advice

April 6, 2011 by Lisa Berton

I have some good news to share. After being laid off nearly 2 years ago, I have finally found full-time employment. The funny thing is I began the morning after I was offered the job and just a few days before enjoying a trip I won in a writing contest. With everything going on at … Continue reading "Taking Minnie’s Advice"

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Diffusion Filters Soften the Scene

April 2, 2011 by Lisa Berton

Call me old school if you’d like but as I lean more towards traditional photography, this week’s theme was my idea. While nowadays you can use computer software to easily manipulate images there’s nothing quite like creating a specific look and feel to an image the moment you hit the shutter button. One way to … Continue reading "Diffusion Filters Soften the Scene"

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