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Including Guests in Walt Disney World Photography

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Continuing our tips for photographing in busy tourist attractions using Walt Disney World examples. When the parks are full of people, and it is a rare day when they are not these days, I just include them in the composition. People help to tell the story and add scale to whatever surrounds them. Watching the … Continue reading "Including Guests in Walt Disney World Photography"
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Main Street Station Leading Lines

Posted on by Lisa Berton
It sits high above the Mickey Mouse floral display at the entrance to Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Characters welcome guests upon park opening while singers and dancers perform. The place? Walt Disney World Railroad Main Street Station. As you enter and exit Magic Kingdom through archway tunnels, you are literally underneath the … Continue reading "Main Street Station Leading Lines"
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It’s Over My Head – Part One – Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Jack Spence
Last year, I wrote an article called “Pounding the Pavement“ in which I looked at the ground we walk on in the four WDW theme parks. Today I will be discussing the areas found above our heads: the ceilings of the many shops, restaurants, and attractions found in the parks. As I mentioned in “Pounding … Continue reading "It’s Over My Head – Part One – Magic Kingdom"
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Wishes Christmas Card from the Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Wishes Christmas Card from the Magic Kingdom. A scanned image of my family’s Christmas card for this year. My friend and Disney contract photographer, Bob Desmond, who was kind enough to take on the challenge when I first proposed a photo of my family during the production of Wishes, the nightly fireworks show in the … Continue reading "Wishes Christmas Card from the Magic Kingdom"
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Mirrors, Water, and Shiny Surfaces

Posted on by Lisa Berton
It’s time to break out of your comfort zone again and get creative with your travel photography. We’ll look at images having to do with reflections on different surfaces. Are you ready for some fun? Yippy! The Evil Queen said, “Mirror, mirror on the wall, how do I get a nice clear photo without my … Continue reading "Mirrors, Water, and Shiny Surfaces"
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Color Composition at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
There are many rules of composition in photography, like the Rule of Thirds, symmetry, golden triangle and others. One thing that is often overlooked is using color in composition. Color can be used to lead the viewer’s eye to the subject, create a response in the viewer or even frame an image. When studying this … Continue reading "Color Composition at Walt Disney World"
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La Fountaine de Cindrillon – Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
La Fountaine de Cindrillon or Cinderella Fountain is found behind Cinderella Castle near the path to Libery Square. I have taken many photos of this fountain and never noticed the plaque inbedded in the wall behind it. I saw it from another photographer’s photo shared on flickr. A great place to get photographic ideas and … Continue reading "La Fountaine de Cindrillon – Magic Kingdom"
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Disney Land and Sea

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Disney Land and Sea. Scott is on vacation this week. This time he is doing a Land and Sea trip to Walt Disney World which will include a 4-night cruise on the Disney Dream followed by a stay at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. He’ll be back next week with more Disney photography information and tips. … Continue reading "Disney Land and Sea"
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10 Must Take Photos: Magic Kingdom eBook Review

Posted on by Scott Thomas
My friends over on the Disney Photography Blog have come out with a new ebook series based on the many requests they have gotten about where and how to take the photos they post. The series called 10 Must Take Photos will cover each park in Walt Disney World and Disneyland. They have released two … Continue reading "10 Must Take Photos: Magic Kingdom eBook Review"
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Disney through a Crystal Ball

Posted on by Scott Thomas
A crystal ball is believed by some people to aid in the performance of clairvoyance like witches and wizards. At Walt Disney World, the most famous crystal ball is found in the Haunted Mansion where the ghost of Madame Leota is calling spirits from the world beyond. Crystal balls are a fun prop to create … Continue reading "Disney through a Crystal Ball"
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