Life Lessons from Disney Photography

Photographing Disney as has opened my eyes to a new way of seeing the magic, and has taught me a few lessons along the way that extend far beyond taking great photos. How we view the parks and the world around us depends on more than the lens we use or the subject matter at hand. It all starts with us, and how we choose to capture what we see. Here are four lessons I've learned from...

Why the pauses at Disney mean more now than ever

What if I told you the most memorable part of a Disney trip is not the E-ticket rides or magical shows? Or even (gasp!) our beloved characters? The truth is, the magic is in the pauses. I don't mean the break between busy crowds (though that does feel magical when it happens, like finding a unicorn) or the moments when you sit down for a Dole Whip with the rest of humanity in what feels like the...

The gift of being present doesn’t stop at the berm

Christmas dinner was an interesting adventure this year. The conversation inevitably turned to the pandemic and speculation about when all of this may be over. My eight-year-old daughter, upon hearing this discussion, informed us that she will be throwing a HUGE “Coronavirus is Over” party when it’s finally safe to do so. She raced out of her seat to grab a piece of paper and a pen and...