When I was in photography school, I used to argue with my Photojournalism teacher. I was 100% certain that I only wanted to shoot in color and at the time it was because I was completely entranced by the crystal blue oceans, bright green grass, and constant sunshine of California. No, I wasn’t living in … Continue reading "Black and White – Follow the Lantern"
The American Film Institute Showcase
Posted onWhile the Backlot Tour at Disney’s Hollywood Studios isn’t nearly as exciting (in my opinion) as it used to be, one cool factor is the American Film Institute (AFI) Showcase. The tram drops you off here at the end of the tour. You can also access it via the AFI Showcase Shop. Here you’ll discover … Continue reading "The American Film Institute Showcase"
Friends of Nemo
Posted onAs I was looking over my photos from previous trips and trying to decide what to write about, I started laughing at some photos I took at the New England Aquarium and the Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. Why? It seems that since “Finding Nemo” was released into theaters and later on DVD, you … Continue reading "Friends of Nemo"
Disney Pic of the Week: Mountains
Posted onShe’ll be coming ’round Space Mountain when she comes. She’ll be coming ’round Thunder Mountain when she comes. She’ll be coming ’round Splash Mountain, she’ll be coming ’round Mt. Everest. she’ll be coming ’round Matterhorrrrnnnn when she comes. Yeaaaah. (jazz hands) In case that was too subtle, this week’s theme is mountains and I’m not … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Mountains"
Signs: Shave and a Haircut
Posted onThis week’s entry was extra difficult for me because I have a large sum of photographs of signs at Disneyland. Oy, the stress. Do I use this one? Is it not as funny as I think it is? How about this one? Maybe the readers haven’t been to Disneyland and don’t recognize it. What to … Continue reading "Signs: Shave and a Haircut"
Photography Vocabulary 102
Posted onThere are accessories that help to complete a photographer’s outfit and by outfit, I mean gear, and by gear I mean equipment. Get your wallets out because you’ll want to go shopping after you finish reading this. Filters – Predominantly used on SLRs both film and digital, filters can create an amazing range of effects. … Continue reading "Photography Vocabulary 102"
Indoors: Heigh Ho Cherry Tomato
Posted onA quick story to share first. Way, waaaay, way back in October of 2004, I finally got my grandparents to go to Walt Disney World with me. One of the attractions we enjoyed was Living with the Land. Now, you and I know this is a slow moving boat ride that explains how produce, plants, … Continue reading "Indoors: Heigh Ho Cherry Tomato"
First Day of School
Posted onHiya kids! Is everyone ready to head back to school? Do you have your High School Musical backpack and Hanna Montana lunchbox? Oh, I see you don’t but your children do. That makes sense. The idea behind today’s blog is to get you, the parent, ready for your child’s first day of school photo extravaganza! … Continue reading "First Day of School"
Meet the Memory Cards
Posted onIn an ever changing world of technology, even memory cards are affected. Some of them stop being birthed all together like the SmartMedia card, while others improve in capacity such as the SDHC. I will now rundown the list of current memory cards and which camera brands they work with. Olympus and Fufifilm cameras record … Continue reading "Meet the Memory Cards"
Disney Pic of the Week – Main Street
Posted onHiya kids! This week Barrie, Scott, and I will share some of our favorite photos of Main Street with you. Just the thought of walking down Main Street is sure to put a smile on your face. Right now I can smell the English toffee coming from the Candy Kitchen in Disneyland. I see the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Main Street"
