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Freezing the Action at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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I do a lot of sports photography which is the home of fast shutter speeds. The faster the better to freeze the action and allow people to see the sports action in a whole new way. The same can be done at Walt Disney World. One of my favorite’s to use a fast shutter is … Continue reading "Freezing the Action at Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
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Fireworks Primer for Walt Disney World

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As the calendar heads towards summer, can Fireworks Season be far behind? Wishes fireworks show over Cinderella Castle.Nikon D700/24-120VR, 15s, f/11, ISO 280, EV 0, 35mm focal length, tripod. At Walt Disney World, every day is in Fireworks Season with shows in three parks almost nightly: Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular, debuting in 2016, at … Continue reading "Fireworks Primer for Walt Disney World"
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Port of Call: Castaway Cay

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Disney Dream cruise ship docked at Castaway Cay.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/125s, f/29, ISO 720, EV -0.3, 45mm focal length. Scott is on vacation this week cruising on the Disney Cruise Line with a stop at Castaway Cay. We are sure there will be many Konk Koolers consumed in his travels. Scott will be back next week … Continue reading "Port of Call: Castaway Cay"
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Photographing the American Adventure in Epcot

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Photographing the American Adventure audio-animatronics show in Epcot’s World Showcase is just like photographing one with live performers. Disney lights their shows the same regardless of the kind of performers. Very moody with bright areas used to focus the audience’s attention where the show’s producers want them to. I set my camera up to use … Continue reading "Photographing the American Adventure in Epcot"
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Blue Storm at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Tower of Terror as a storm closes in on Disney’s Hollywood Studios.Nikon D750/28-300VR, 4.5s, f/22, ISO 100, EV 0, 28mm Focal Length, Tripod. I bet you can guess by this photo I took last Saturday from the location of the Photo Meet outside of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the weather was not too good. In fact, … Continue reading "Blue Storm at Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
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Tinker Bell on Parade in the Magic Kingdom

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Tinker Bell in the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade on Main Street USA.Nikon D700/24-120VR, 1/320s, f/9, ISO 400, EV +0.3, 120mm Focal Length. I have not gotten any really good photos of Tinker Bell until last year when I photographed her in the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade at the Magic Kingdom. I used a … Continue reading "Tinker Bell on Parade in the Magic Kingdom"
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Disney Food Photography

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Have a question for you…do you photograph the food at Walt Disney World restaurants? You do! Then you are going to like this week’s topic. Below is a set of photos from various Disney restaurants and how I took them. Sometimes you just need spaghetti and meatballs and Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano in Disney’s Hollywood … Continue reading "Disney Food Photography"
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Shopping Around Walt Disney World

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Next to dining, my guess would be shopping as the next most popular thing to do at Walt Disney World. This being one week away from Black Friday, America’s day to spend freely for the holiday season, I thought I would share with you a few photos from the shops around the resort. Remember, to … Continue reading "Shopping Around Walt Disney World"
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Sunset at Downtown Disney

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Sunset at Downtown Disney.Nikon D700/50mm, 1/125s, f/5.6, ISO 4500, EV 0. Characters in Flight Balloon rises over Downtown Disney at sunset back in 2013. These days Downtown Disney is being transformed with lots of construction happening and new entertainment, shopping and dining experiences being announced. Sunset photos are tricky. It is best to meter the … Continue reading "Sunset at Downtown Disney"
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Birds of Flights of Wonder at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The Flights of Wonder show in Disney’s Animal Kingdom features many species of birds found throughout the world. Many are shown flying around the stage and audience. The best way to photograph this show is with a fast shutter speed. I set my camera to Shutter Priority mode with the shutter at 1/1000th of a … Continue reading "Birds of Flights of Wonder at Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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