{"id":526,"date":"2010-08-27T12:35:02","date_gmt":"2010-08-27T16:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_travel_adventures\/?p=526"},"modified":"2022-05-04T20:46:21","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T00:46:21","slug":"telling-your-disney-vacation-story-with-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/telling-your-disney-vacation-story-with-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"Telling Your Disney Vacation Story With Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of my all time favorite hobbies aside from vacationing at the Walt Disney World Resort is photography.\u00a0 Just like a Disney Imagineer tells a story, I enjoy telling the tale of our Disney vacations through the lens of my digital camera.<\/p>\n

Most families have the obligatory shots of mom, dad and the kids in front of Cinderella\u2019s Castle at the Magic Kingdom, in front of Spaceship Earth at Epcot, or posed with Mickey Mouse at a character breakfast. \u00a0While those photos surely capture the essence of any Disney vacation, the texture and depth of the story can be told in greater detail with a just little more creativity, thus enhancing the story of your vacation.<\/p>\n

It all starts before you leave home!\u00a0 Photograph your packed minivan full of luggage or your kid\u2019s excitement as they await to board the plane at the airport gate.\u00a0 Shoot points of interest along the journey whether it\u2019s by plane, train or auto and be sure to include your family in photos that aren\u2019t staged as those pictures often capture the best magic.\u00a0 Ensure to have a non driver snap the main entrance gate as it\u2019s the official start now of your vacation!<\/p>\n

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Let the Magic Begin!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Plan to photograph your arrival and the excited looks of amazement as you pass through the entrance gates to the Walt Disney World Resort.\u00a0 Capture the astonished look of awe as your family enters\u00a0Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Lobby for the first time.\u00a0 Staying at Disney\u2019s Beach Club Resort instead?\u00a0 Art The Greeter will meet you upon arrival, and he\u2019s a great Cast Member to photograph your kids with as they trade pins with him.\u00a0 Remember it\u2019s that unstaged photo that truly captures the story!<\/p>\n

As you begin to tour the parks, certainly photograph the icons in each park, but try focusing on different angles and the rich architecture that each park offers.<\/p>\n

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Spaceship Earth at Epcot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Adjusting your shutter speed or turning your flash off will often create some neat effects to your Disney photos.<\/p>\n

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Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Trick photography in the parks is also a great story telling technique!\u00a0 Have you ever had your family \u201chold up\u201d the monorail track, place Spaceship Earth in the palm of their hands, wear on their heads the crowns in the Snow White queue or pull the sword from the Stone?<\/p>\n

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Pulling the sword out takes great technique!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Flash photography isn\u2019t permitted often in many attractions, but many digital cameras have settings that enable you to photograph attractions while on them.\u00a0 Brave souls like me will secure camera straps and shoot children laughing, screaming and enjoying attractions such as Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Test Track!<\/p>\n

And don\u2019t forget about mealtimes!\u00a0 Dining is a major part of the Disney experience \u2013 have you ever photographed your meals before digging in?\u00a0 Desserts make for especially fun photos \u2013 especially the before shot and after!\u00a0 You may get odd looks from the table next to you, but you\u2019ll have a story about your mealtime that lasts longer than the calorie intake.<\/p>\n

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The best rule of thumb is that almost nothing is off limits in photographing your Disney story!\u00a0 In today\u2019s digital age, memory sticks and cards holding upwards of\u00a05000 photos were meant to be filled up.\u00a0 You pay for your magical Disney vacation just once, but the story you tell in your photographs make for lifelong keepsakes and memories of your experience!<\/p>\n

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Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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