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Epcot Night Portrait

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Ever wonder how the Disney PhotoPass Cast Members get those night photos of people in front of Walt Disney World icons? It is not very hard IF you use the right equipment. You will need a flash, a tripod or an Image Stablized Lens and patient subjects. For the night portrait below, I did not … Continue reading "Epcot Night Portrait"
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Down Under Spaceship Earth

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The entrance to Spaceship Earth at night.Nikon D700/Tokina 11-16mm, 10s, f/16, ISO 200, EV -1, 15mm focal length, tripod. This is a fun and popular composition when photographing around Epcot’s Spaceship Earth. Use a wide angle or fisheye lens under Spaceship Earth and place its bottom at the top of the frame. I really like … Continue reading "Down Under Spaceship Earth"
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Photographing Tutto Italia Desserts in Epcot

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When Travel and Food Photography mix, I like to include members of my party in my food photos. In this case, my daughters presented their dessert choices after our meal at Tutto Italia in Epcot’s Italy pavilion. My youngest decided she did not really like what Tutto Italia had for dessert. The server was kind … Continue reading "Photographing Tutto Italia Desserts in Epcot"
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Cinderella Castle and the Red Balloon

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A red Mickey Mouse balloon behind Cinderella Castle.Nikon D700/Tokina 11-16mm, 1/160s, f/6.3, ISO 200, EV -0.7, 11mm focal length, cropped. Hard not to get a Disney balloon in a photo at the Magic Kingdom. As I was taking this wide angle photo behind Cinderella Castle, a father passed by with a red Mickey Mouse balloon … Continue reading "Cinderella Castle and the Red Balloon"
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How to Photograph at a Busy Disney Park

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I came upon an article called How to Photograph Busy Tourist Sites by Kav Dadfar on the Digital Photography School website a few weeks ago. All the tips sounded a lot like the ones Lisa and I have talked about either directly or indirectly here on the Picture This! blog. I thought it would be … Continue reading "How to Photograph at a Busy Disney Park"
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Cropping People from Walt Disney World Photos

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Last week I discussed using guests, tourists if you will, as part of photos in a crowded Disney park. I know, many do not like to see other people in their vacation photos. You can take some of those photos and crop out distracting subjects, like people. You could do this while you are photographing … Continue reading "Cropping People from Walt Disney World Photos"
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Including Guests in Walt Disney World Photography

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Continuing our tips for photographing in busy tourist attractions using Walt Disney World examples. When the parks are full of people, and it is a rare day when they are not these days, I just include them in the composition. People help to tell the story and add scale to whatever surrounds them. Watching the … Continue reading "Including Guests in Walt Disney World Photography"
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Vacation Photography at Walt Disney World

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Last week we talked about what makes a good Travel Photograph. This week, I am talking about what makes a good Vacation Photograph. It will not surprise you to hear they both are very much a like. You want them to tell a story and to give a sense of place or where you were … Continue reading "Vacation Photography at Walt Disney World"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Rain

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During the months of May and June this year, Walt Disney World had many days of rain. Not the usual afternoon thunderstorm but full days of rainy weather. I had first hand experience during my trip last May when I photographed a couple of my fellow guests walking past the Yellow Cab on Sunset Blvd. … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Rain"
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“Smile and Say Jambo!” Photowalk in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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It was a chilly Florida morning which greeted the attendees of the AllEars.net December to Remember photowalk event dubbed “Smile and Say Jambo!” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Barrie, Erin and I were thrilled with the turnout. I handed out photography tips for the animal trails and Kilimanjaro Safari ride. Erin laid out a lot of … Continue reading "“Smile and Say Jambo!” Photowalk in Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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