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Cropping People from Walt Disney World Photos

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Last week I discussed using guests, tourists if you will, as part of photos in a crowded Disney park. I know, many do not like to see other people in their vacation photos. You can take some of those photos and crop out distracting subjects, like people. You could do this while you are photographing … Continue reading "Cropping People from Walt Disney World Photos"
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Including Guests in Walt Disney World Photography

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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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Shopping in Epcot

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Do you like to shop? Even when on vacation at Walt Disney World? When traveling with my wife and two daughters, shopping is a part of the trip. I do like to shop though not as much as they do. Luckily, I have a camera with me and find my own kind of shopping…capturing details … Continue reading "Shopping in Epcot"
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Dreaming of a Disney Cruise

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With the release of the 2014 sailings by the Disney Cruise Line, I have been dreaming about my past cruises. Last year, my wife and I enjoyed a 4-night cruise where we found Disney cruises can be romantic and fun. Remember, the golden hour (the hour before sunset) is a great time to photograph even … Continue reading "Dreaming of a Disney Cruise"
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Vacation Photography at Walt Disney World

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Last week we talked about what makes a good Travel Photograph. This week, I am talking about what makes a good Vacation Photograph. It will not surprise you to hear they both are very much a like. You want them to tell a story and to give a sense of place or where you were … Continue reading "Vacation Photography at Walt Disney World"
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Travel Photography at Walt Disney World

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Really, Scott? Isn’t the title redundant? We all take travel photos at Walt Disney World, don’t we? Well, yes and no. While photos taken at any Disney property can be considered travel photographs, do they tell a story? Do they give someone looking at the photo a sense of place? Travel photography should do both. … Continue reading "Travel Photography at Walt Disney World"
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LIberty Bell at Night in the Magic Kingdom

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A replica of the famous Liberty Bell was specially cast from the original mold for Walt Disney World and placed in Liberty Square in 1989. Surrounding the Liberty Bell are the flags of the original thirteen colonies. For more fascinating information, visit Jack Spence’s Liberty Square Odds & Ends article Liberty Bell location in Liberty … Continue reading "LIberty Bell at Night in the Magic Kingdom"
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Photographing Disney’s Polynesian Resort Lobby

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I have yet to stay at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. I have found many reasons to visit as the lobby is one of the best places to hang out while waiting for a dining reservation at either ‘Ohana or Kona Cafe restaurants. In the case of the next two photos, I was enjoying the tropical atmosphere … Continue reading "Photographing Disney’s Polynesian Resort Lobby"
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Color Composition at Walt Disney World

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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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Cast Member Magic at Walt Disney World

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Disney parks are wonderful.The attractions and rides are second to none in the world. As Lisa would remind us, without the Cast Members, the MAGIC we all associate with a Disney vacation would not exist. On my last trip, I meet three such Cast Members which created magic for my family and other guests. While … Continue reading "Cast Member Magic at Walt Disney World"
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