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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Future Disney Vacations

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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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Create Your Own Disney Vacation Postcard

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Legions of Disney Parks lovers return “home” year after year whether it’s to Anaheim or Lake Buena Vista or perhaps Paris, Hong Kong, or Tokyo. We’ve bought the single and multi-pack postcards and mailed them off to family and friends. A question I always ask myself is, Am I sending the same postcard to (insert … Continue reading "Create Your Own Disney Vacation Postcard"
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In-Camera Color Special Effects

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Here are just a few cool things my Canon SX30 IS point and shoot camera can do. Consult your camera’s manual to find out if yours can do the same things and how. This is a quick recap and preview to stimulate your creativity before taking on summer vacation. Smart Shutter – Read more about … Continue reading "In-Camera Color Special Effects"
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Dreaming of a Disney Cruise

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With the release of the 2014 sailings by the Disney Cruise Line, I have been dreaming about my past cruises. Last year, my wife and I enjoyed a 4-night cruise where we found Disney cruises can be romantic and fun. Remember, the golden hour (the hour before sunset) is a great time to photograph even … Continue reading "Dreaming of a Disney Cruise"
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Vacation Time at Walt Disney World

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Are You Ready for a WDW Vacation? Scott is and he will be attending the Disney Villains Hollywood Bash after the Tower of Terror 10 Miler tomorrow night which his daughter is running in. He will be there taking photos to bring back and share with all of us next week. You can follow Scott’s … Continue reading "Vacation Time at Walt Disney World"
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Summer to Remember: Resort Showcase Day 2

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Day 2 of the Summer to Remember Resort Showcase here at Walt Disney World was a busy one. The day started early with a bus ride over to the convention center at the Yacht Club for a nice buffet breakfast. Following the eggs, sausage and pancakes, we were treated to a panel discussion led by … Continue reading "Summer to Remember: Resort Showcase Day 2"
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A Day at Castaway Cay

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Castaway Cay from the deck of the Disney Dream cruise ship.Nikon D700/Tokina 11-16mm, 1/160s, f/16, ISO 200, EV 0, 16mm Focal Length The Disney Dream Christening Cruise was for only two nights and included a day at Disney’s Bahamas island, Castaway Cay. As this was more of a vacation for me and my wife, we … Continue reading "A Day at Castaway Cay"
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Make a Travel Poster

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I enjoy not only taking photographs but sharing them through the various mediums which are now available to us via the Internet. From blogs, online galleries, photo essays, slideshows and, in the home, with hanging prints and even on my HDTV. I also like to create images from the original photo. The Castle at Dusk … Continue reading "Make a Travel Poster"
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Disney dSLR Travel Kit

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As I was thinking about my upcoming trip to Walt Disney World (leaving in just 5 days!), I thought you might be interested in what I bring and why. I laid out the equipment in the photo below. Last year, Lisa gave us her list for an upcoming trip. Scottwdw’s Disney Photo Travel Kit dSLR … Continue reading "Disney dSLR Travel Kit"
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