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The Spirit of Halloween: Capturing the Magic After Dark

The Spirit of Halloween: Capturing the Magic After Dark

The Spirit of Halloween: Capturing the Magic After DarkRyan Cameron
Published on: 19/10/2026

Halloween gives us a great opportunity to photograph not only theme parks but our own neighborhoods after dark. It's a great chance to practice low light and long exposure photography.

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Creating Motion By Standing Still in Theme Parks

Creating Motion By Standing Still in Theme Parks

Creating Motion By Standing Still in Theme ParksRyan Cameron
Published on: 27/07/2026

Experimenting with light trails in long exposure photography is often though of as being in a static stationary location while something in the frame moves. Add to your experience by trying it by being stationary on a moving platform instead.

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Goodbye Halloween, Hello Glow: The Parks’ Most Photogenic Season Begins

Goodbye Halloween, Hello Glow: The Parks’ Most Photogenic Season Begins

Goodbye Halloween, Hello Glow: The Parks’ Most Photogenic Season BeginsRyan Cameron
Published on: 03/11/2025

Now that Halloween and Daylight Savings have ended for 2025, take advantage of the earlier sunsets get great nighttime photography

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