Special Photos From Disney PhotoPass Day 2018 at Disneyland

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Sunday, August 19, was World Photography Day. Disney theme parks around the world celebrated with Disney PhotoPass Day, featuring special character encounters, props, and Magic Shots at select PhotoPass locations. I made a visit to Disneyland to check out the PhotoPass Day offerings there. First stop was the Partners statue, with a special prop – … Continue reading "Special Photos From Disney PhotoPass Day 2018 at Disneyland"
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August 19: PhotoPass Day at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts

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Mark your calendars for August 19! That’s the day that Disney PhotoPass Day is returning to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts! What IS PhotoPass Day? Well, August 19 is actually World Photo Day, so PhotoPass Day is Disney’s way of celebrating that “holiday.” (Yes, we know, there’s a “day” for everything these days!) During … Continue reading "August 19: PhotoPass Day at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts"
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PhotoPass Back at Water Parks for Summer; Adds Special Shots for Independence Day

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Now through September 3, Disney PhotoPass photographers will be available at Walt Disney World's Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach water parks, both in the water and out. They will also be stationed at the water park Character Experience locations, some of which have special props. Disney PhotoPass has also added special photo opportunities celebrating Independence Day around the theme parks. -- At the Magic Kingdom's The Muppets Present Great Moments in American History a Disney PhotoPass photographer will be located near Sleepy Hollow in Liberty Square at certain times on July 3 and 4, and will feature a Magic Shot featuring the stars of the show. There will also be a PhotoPass photographer near the replica of the Liberty Bell on July 4th. Cinderella's Coach will be in Fantasyland all day on July 3 and 4, and a Disney PhotoPass photographer will be there, while in the evenings, Ariel's Grotto will have its own PhotoPass photographer with a special photo op. -- The Disney PhotoPass Studio in the Disney Springs Marketplace is featuring special red, white and blue virtual backdrops now through July 7. -- At all four theme parks on the Fourth of July, select photographers will have a festive Stars and Stripes prop that you can include in your photos.
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Three Favorite Photos of 2012

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In reflecting back on my two trips to Walt Disney World and a Disney Dream cruise, I found these three photos illustrated my favorite times from each of the three different Disney adventures. The first trip was broken up by the cruise in the middle and featured two Star Wars Weekends. If you are even … Continue reading "Three Favorite Photos of 2012"
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Disney Code of Conduct

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I read “Dear Abby” every day. She often gives great advice – and sometimes, not so great. Occasionally, she’ll run a letter written by one of her readers reminding us to behave “correctly” under certain circumstances. For example, a bank teller might write in suggesting that we have all of our paperwork completed before reaching … Continue reading "Disney Code of Conduct"
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Photography Knowledge Contest

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THE CONTEST HAS CLOSED I’ve become quite the sweeper this year, entering and winning contests and sweepstakes, so now I’m holding my own for you to win. All you have to do is correctly answer 3 multiple choice questions, subjects that I’ve previously covered in my Light Meter blogs. Entries with the proper answers and … Continue reading "Photography Knowledge Contest"
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Transferring Images

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If you have a digital camera then chances are you have transferred your photos from your camera and/or memory card to your computer at least once. It’s possible you had little 9 year old Albie from down the street help you but don’t feel bad because you’re trying and that’s all that matters and you … Continue reading "Transferring Images"
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Organizing Your Photos

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Last time, I went over how I name all the thousands of photos I take each year. Each photographer will come up with his or her own naming system. This week I am going to show you how to organize your image files on your computer systems. In sticking with my boring, yet simple, system, … Continue reading "Organizing Your Photos"
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