Hello Disney fans! How is everyone? Are you ready for another installment of Picture of the Week?! My super friends Barrie, Scott, and I will show you how to fill the frame. Now this doesn’t mean you need to visit your local frame shop and put in a magnificent photo one of us took, although … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Fill the Frame"
In the Jungle
Posted onLittle by little I’m learning to enjoy Animal Kingdom more and more especially all of the details and art that goes into something as enormous as the Tree of Life. This was a tricky shot because shooting up into the sky gives you a completely different reading than metering off the under part of the … Continue reading "In the Jungle"
Shapes and Lines
Posted onLining up your subject in a way that’s pleasing to the eye is simple if you just give yourself a moment to think about the photo you’re taking rather than shooting something off quickly. When you are working with a collection of shapes and lines you’ll find that by changing how much of the subject … Continue reading "Shapes and Lines"
Where’s Romeo?
Posted onA few friends and I stayed at Animal Kingdom Lodge several years ago for 2 nights. It was one of those hazy and humid Summers with enough rain to demand ponchos. We were thrilled for the complimentary upgrade from a view of the parking lot to one of the savannah. We didn’t see many animals … Continue reading "Where’s Romeo?"
Swiss Family Treehouse Gets Artsy
Posted onIn my quest to show, explain, and offer tips on how to make the most of your camera, I make use of the modes, settings, and options on whatever camera I can get ahold of. However, this time, I have stumped myself. These photos of Swiss Family Treehouse were taken last December as I ran … Continue reading "Swiss Family Treehouse Gets Artsy"
35mm Cameras and Film
Posted onHello friends. I thought it would be important to talk about our good, reliable pal, the 35mm camera. Some folks fear that film is no longer being made. Put your fear to rest. All of the major maufacturers are indeed producing rolls of negatives as well as slide film. It’s true that film might be … Continue reading "35mm Cameras and Film"
Disney Pic of the Week – Mèxico
Posted onCuando ustedes estan en EPCOT y quieren sentir algo rico en colores, comida con sabor, y el deseo de escapar el caluroso sol, vaya a Mèxico donde siempre es de noche. Hay tantas cosas para comprar, mucho mas que un sombrero o un poncho como joyerìa, dulces, arte y por supuesto, las maracas. Pueden tomar … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Mèxico"
Stuck on You
Posted onOver at Innoventions West located in EPCOT you’ll find a game show of sorts called, What’s Your Problem? The answer is Velcro and how it’ll help improve your life. Seen here we have the classic case of packing for a family vacation. Draped in a poncho-style piece of velcro, Greg’s (I name people I don’t … Continue reading "Stuck on You"
Rizzo Was Here
Posted onWhen you visit a place so vast as Walt Disney World it’s very easy to bypass the little touches of things like color and humor that are sprinkled throughout the parks. If you’re lucky enough to enjoy your favorite vacation spot often, slow down and try to look at what’s around you, in detail. You … Continue reading "Rizzo Was Here"
Tower of Steps
Posted onThe biggest challenge when doing group photos is to make sure everyone can be seen clearly. It’s best to stagger people and create various levels. If you’re working on one level, such as the ground or floor, put the taller people in the front and have them kneel down. Yes, the taller people because with … Continue reading "Tower of Steps"
