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Easy Enhancements for Digital Photos

Posted on by Lisa Berton
There are plenty of reasons as to why photographers do post-production work on digital images. For instance, a shadow may have been so dark that detail was lost or someone’s arm crept into the frame and needed to be cropped out. Simple adjustments like these were made in the darkroom by dodging the print or … Continue reading "Easy Enhancements for Digital Photos"
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Stop, Look, Focus, and then Take the Photo

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The plane took me to New Orleans, Louisiana where my friend Terri picked me up and went on to play tour guide for several days. That’s right, kids, I’m going to expose you to non-Disney images. Don’t freak out on me. All lessons can be applied to Disney Parks or Disney Cruise Line and even … Continue reading "Stop, Look, Focus, and then Take the Photo"
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Morning Light over New Fantasyland

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It’s a rare occasion that we Disney geeks are given the chance to enter a park before 8 am. Unless there’s a special event or you’ve scored an 8:05 am reservation at Cinderella’s Royal Table (or another restaurant serving breakfast), you’ll just have to live with making rope drop. I made it into Magic Kingdom … Continue reading "Morning Light over New Fantasyland"
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Photo Album – Princess Tiana & Prince Naveen

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Travel back in time to October, 2009 at one of the Children’s Hospital of Orange County’s Walk in the Park at Disneyland. Along the route, fundraisers could stop and take photos of many beloved characters. Cast Members wanted people to keep moving so you could not obtain autographs or pose with characters until the park … Continue reading "Photo Album – Princess Tiana & Prince Naveen"
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Future Disney Vacations

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Tough days at the office and difficult times in personal lives are among the moments that we wish ourselves back at The Happiest Place on Earth or The Most Magical Place on Earth. In between flashbacks we plan actual vacations or at least daydream about the things we yearn to experience for the first time … Continue reading "Future Disney Vacations"
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My Laugh Affair with Billy Hill and the Hillbillies

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I fell in love with Disneyland during my 4 year residence in Ocean County. Each time I walked through the tunnel I discovered something new and wonderful. At some point, a friend took me to the Golden Horseshoe to see a show starring a magician, Dana Daniels, and his parrot, Luigi. I loved it and … Continue reading "My Laugh Affair with Billy Hill and the Hillbillies"
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Cropping Photos, Again

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Editing photos is common, especially cropping out excess space. Rather than re-write the lesson, I’m re-posting it for anyone who missed it the first time. I lied, I’m just posting the link. Cropping Photos with Character: Starring Glo Ignore the meet and greet info at the bottom, it’s from two years ago. Come on over … Continue reading "Cropping Photos, Again"
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Gift Ideas for Disney Fans

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If you or a loved one are a Disney enthusiast (aka geek) and are stumped at what to buy for a birthday or holiday present, then continue reading. I have a whole gamut of gift solutions for you (and me). For the Disney Parks Repeater (someone who visits Walt Disney World or Disneyland over and … Continue reading "Gift Ideas for Disney Fans"
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A Little Time Off

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Dear Readers, I am taking some time off from writing my weekly blog, Light Meter. Presently, I am juggling working full-time, going to school part-time, conducting regular online auctions, and organizing some family projects. I plan to return in November with my weekly entries. In the meantime, I will continue to provide my half of … Continue reading "A Little Time Off"
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Ordering Prints Online

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We meet again in this third installment in a non-intended series on photos labs. I started two weeks ago by re-posting an entry on the differences between printing at home and at mini labs. The great response I received pushed me to write again, only this time about where and how to locate mini labs … Continue reading "Ordering Prints Online"
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