Meet the Mayor

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Good morning Disney fans. I’ve recently returned from a fantastic week of playing with friends at Walt Disney World and believe me, I needed it. During one such morning stroll down Main Street, U.S.A. we came across several performers who sang and another group playing music. Joining them was Mayor Weaver, a white-haired gentleman who … Continue reading "Meet the Mayor"
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This is What We Call the Muppet Store

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The Stage 1 Company Store celebrates our friends friends from the movies, television shows, records, and print ads. No, I’m not talking about Mickey. This shop is all about Jim Henson’s Muppets. You know, Big Bird, Kermit the Frog, Gonzo, Oscar the Grouch and my all-time favorite comedian, Fozzie Bear. Within the store you’ll find … Continue reading "This is What We Call the Muppet Store"
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When to Wait

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You’ve made your way to The Happiest Place on Earth or The Most Magical Place on Earth and you are bursting at the seams with anticipation and excitement. All of that bottled up energy is ricocheting inside of you and ready to explode and that can translate into your photos both for good and bad. … Continue reading "When to Wait"
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Canon Expo 2010 New York – Day Two

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If you missed last week’s blog, start here. I arrived at the Javits Center around 9:40am for a 10:00 session and happily plopped down into a chair awaiting Douglas Kirkland’s arrival. Mr. Kirkland is well-known celebrity photographer with a long history of exclusive access and fabulous images. He’s one of my all-time faves. For those … Continue reading "Canon Expo 2010 New York – Day Two"
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Canon Expo 2010 New York – Day One

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Eye exams, street sign replicas, 3D animation, ice skating, and Lady Liberty weren’t anything I expected to find inside the Javits Center in New York City but there they were, awaiting a slew of by-invitation-only* Canon guests. From late morning until early evening on Thursday, September 2nd and again on Friday, September 3rd, ending mid-afternoon, … Continue reading "Canon Expo 2010 New York – Day One"
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Summer Reading

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Welcome back. I trust you all had a fantastic Summer filled with Disney goodness in one form or another. If you visited Disneyland or Walt Disney World I hope you put some of what you’ve learned here on the Picture This! blogs into practice and came home with countless awesome photos. This week I’m just … Continue reading "Summer Reading"
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Not All Stabilizers Are Equal

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As digital camera technology evolves, more and more features on point and shoot cameras have become standard. One such mark is stabilization. Originally, nearly every stabilizer was digital. The camera raises the ISO setting, enabling the camera to shoot faster and requires less light to take the photo. When it does this, it increases what’s … Continue reading "Not All Stabilizers Are Equal"
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Photography Contests

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My new favorite sentence is, “Congratulations, you are a winner.” Wouldn’t you love to hear someone say that to you? Well, it could happen and all you have to do is start entering. It’s a great way to stay on top of your artistic game. Photography equipment manufacturers, art communities, shopping centers, travel agencies, food … Continue reading "Photography Contests"
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Photo Album – Star Wars Weekends

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While I hadn’t seen every “Star Wars” movie when my vacation overlapped Stars Wars Weekends at then-named Disney-MGM Studios in 2006, I knew enough to appreciate all that I saw. By researching the schedule of events online before I left home, I was able to determine which sections of the park to avoid at certain … Continue reading "Photo Album – Star Wars Weekends"
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