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Group Photos at Disneyland

August 12, 2009 by Lisa Berton

This time last week I offered tips on where to pose groups of Guests and who would be willing to take the photo so you can be in it as well, at Walt Disney World. Now it’s Disneyland visitors’ turn to learn and hopefully they won’t get burned by…the sun. Ahem. Yeah so, there are … Continue reading "Group Photos at Disneyland"

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Group Photos at Walt Disney World

August 5, 2009 by Lisa Berton

It’s very exciting when people comment on our photography blogs and ask questions because it means that you are not only reading us but you take the time to contact us and we’re truly grateful. Recently we received a letter from Kathy Bonutti. She wrote: We are visiting WDW in late August – all 11 … Continue reading "Group Photos at Walt Disney World"

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Follow-up to Where Have All the Camera Stores Gone?

July 29, 2009 by Lisa Berton

I previously posted a blog regarding Ritz Camera stores imprending auction. Reuters reported on July 21st that the auction of remaining Ritz Camera stores lasted roughly 24 hours beginning on July 20th. In the end, David Ritz, CEO of Ritz Camera Centers, Inc along with financial backers collectively set up as RCI Acquisition LLC won … Continue reading "Follow-up to Where Have All the Camera Stores Gone?"

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Icons and Settings: The New Breed

July 22, 2009 by Lisa Berton

Last week I went over the most commonly found species of camera settings and their accompaning icons. This time I’ll navigate you through those found in the deep dark jungles of digital point and shoots and in alphabetical order no less!. Get your penlights ready. Backlighting – When your subject is standing in front of … Continue reading "Icons and Settings: The New Breed"

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Commom Icons and Settings

July 15, 2009 by Lisa Berton

Regardless of whether you shoot film or digitaly, point and shoot cameras have simplified features. In an effort to help you take better pictures and to stear folks away from only using the Auto mode, settings such as Portrait, Sports, and Landscape can be selected with the touch of a button or spin of the … Continue reading "Commom Icons and Settings"

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Where Have All the Camera Stores Gone?

July 11, 2009 by Lisa Berton

The latest news to come down the photography and retail pikes is that Ritz Camera Centers, Inc which consists of Ritz Camera, Wolf Camera, Inkley’s, Kits Camera, Dean’s Photo, Cameras West, and Camera World may close their doors forever in as little as two weeks. What happened? This past February the privately owned company filed … Continue reading "Where Have All the Camera Stores Gone?"

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Face Detection

July 8, 2009 by Lisa Berton

This (or something similiar) is the icon for face detection that you’ll find on cameras. Digital cameras have changed quite a bit in the past few years. One major advancement in digital photography is face detection. Simply put, the software in the camera enables it to scan what the lens is pointed at and look … Continue reading "Face Detection"

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Vacation as You Wish

July 1, 2009 by Lisa Berton

Everyone needs an escape from their own reality. If we didn’t then Disney parks would be empty and movie theatres would never sell tickets. I was ready for an escape myself and when I found out that Disney was bringing some Pixie Dust to Boston I asked if any of my fellow Disney fans were … Continue reading "Vacation as You Wish"

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Shapes and Lines

June 24, 2009 by Lisa Berton

Lining up your subject in a way that’s pleasing to the eye is simple if you just give yourself a moment to think about the photo you’re taking rather than shooting something off quickly. When you are working with a collection of shapes and lines you’ll find that by changing how much of the subject … Continue reading "Shapes and Lines"

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Swiss Family Treehouse Gets Artsy

June 17, 2009 by Lisa Berton

In my quest to show, explain, and offer tips on how to make the most of your camera, I make use of the modes, settings, and options on whatever camera I can get ahold of. However, this time, I have stumped myself. These photos of Swiss Family Treehouse were taken last December as I ran … Continue reading "Swiss Family Treehouse Gets Artsy"

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