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Creative White Balance

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Most digital photographers I know try to get the white balance correct in all their photos. I know I fight with it for stage shows at Walt Disney World. If you need a refresher on white balance for digital cameras, visit Lisa’s excellent post, Understanding White Balance. It’s easy to forget you can use white … Continue reading "Creative White Balance"
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Illuminating the Yeti Shrine

Posted on by Scott Thomas
After I found out I was going to be attending Extra Magic Hours at night in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. I had this photo idea in my head. The Yeti Shrine at night with Expedition Everest beautifully lighted in the background. I knew I would need a tripod, remote shutter release and a lens that could … Continue reading "Illuminating the Yeti Shrine"
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How to Photograph a Pirate

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Rim Light is a strong light that hits the edge of the main subject of a photo. In a studio, photographers will use lights behind their subject which is brighter by one or two stops to create the rim light effect. Outdoors, the best way to create rim lighting is putting the Sun behind or … Continue reading "How to Photograph a Pirate"
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Magic Hour

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Being Disney fans, we consider every hour at a Disney park or resort magical. In photography, each day has two Magic Hours. These are the half hour before and after sunrise and sunset. When the sun is low or just below the horizon, it creates amazing colors in the sky and on the objects around … Continue reading "Magic Hour"
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Flash Exposure Compensation

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Good morning. Good afternoon and good evening. Did you know that many a point and shoot camera allows you, the user, to adjust how much power the flash gives off? That’s right. You’ve got the power in your hands. When you learn to control that power you will be a force to be reckoned with. … Continue reading "Flash Exposure Compensation"
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Light and Shadow

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Photography is all about capturing the light. Shadows in a photo help to create depth. Together, light and shadow can create a three dimensional look. In the photo below, the light entering from the upper left is an example of sidelighting. The shadows frame and mold Leota’s face especially her eyes. Did you notice those … Continue reading "Light and Shadow"
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Metering Modes Revisited

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Last year I went in-depth and explained the three different metering modes found on our digital SLR and advanced point and shoot cameras. These are Matrix, Center-weighted and Spot. At the time, I used some un-Disney like photos to show the difference between each mode. I thought a side by side comparison would be helpful … Continue reading "Metering Modes Revisited"
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Photographing the American Idol Experience

Posted on by Scott Thomas
There are lots of concerts held at Walt Disney World each day so knowing how to photograph one is a good skill to have. To show you how I do it, I selected the new American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. While concerts, unlike shows, are more spontaneous, the American Idol Experience does follow … Continue reading "Photographing the American Idol Experience"
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Zoom Zoom!

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Do you have a zoom lens for your digital SLR? Most people do as they tend to be purchased as a kit and the lens in the kit is usually a zoom lens either in the 18-55mm or 55-200mm range. Maybe you got both or have one with a different range. Besides the advantage of … Continue reading "Zoom Zoom!"
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Auto White Balance Adjustment

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I have my camera set up to enhance colors. Most of the time it captures what I want and gives me bright, vibrant colors. Then there are those times the photos have a color cast to them I don’t like. Take for instance the photo I took at Beaches and Cream of Cast Member Kristen … Continue reading "Auto White Balance Adjustment"
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