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The Disneyland Detail Hiding In Plain Sight I Should Have Noticed 10 Years Earlier
It's often the small details that make the magic of a particular place work, but do we notice those details? Here's one detail in Disneyland that eluded me for over a decade from when I first should h... ...more
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February 16, 2026•4 min read
Disney California Adventure 25th Anniversary A Story of Transformation
Disney California Adventure hits its 25th Anniversary and a look back at it's original theme to its entrance. ...more
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February 09, 2026•2 min read
Why Blur Is Your Best Friend in Gift Shop Photography
The way to bring home more "souveniers" than your luggage can carry is to take photos of the merchandise in the shop. Blur can be your best friend to make those singled out items feel extra special a... ...more
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February 02, 2026•2 min read
Creating Unique Photos by Letting Water Do Half the Work
Sometimes the best way to give something a different look is to shoot a relection of it in water. ...more
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January 26, 2026•3 min read
Why Firsthand Animal Experiences Matter in a Screen Driven World
Bring home photos of the wonderful creatures we share Planet Earth with. Realize how important all life is here on Earth. ...more
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January 19, 2026•3 min read
Why Your Archive of Old Photos Is Your Best Learning Tool
It's a good exercise to see your progress from time to time by revisiting earlier work in your archive. ...more
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January 12, 2026•3 min read
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