William Drew sold a 30" x 20" print on WilliamDrewPhotography.com!

Photo magnets are now available on every photo on my website.

Metal Christmas Ornaments are now available on every photo on my website.

Puzzles are now available and make a great gift idea.

Today, August 19, 2023, is #WorldPhotographyDay and I am having a print sale to celebrate.

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Art-A-Whirl® is a virtual and in-person open studio tour in 

Every Saturday! Open Studio Saturdays are our weekly...

I am excited to announce that I have moved into a new studio at the Northrup King Building

If you are looking for stunning photography that captures the essence of Minneapolis, look no further than William Drew Photography. 

Are you a Disney fan looking for a unique and enchanting way to bring some magic into your home? Look no further than...

I am certainly going to miss the way that Cinderella's Castle has looked during the celebration. Seeing the...

That photo at the top of this post is one that I took while under the Stone Arch Bridge in...

The Wells Fargo Tower is the most unique tower in the Minneapolis skyline and is easily the brightest at...

Cinderella's Castle looks amazing at night during the 50th Anniversary Celebration

This amazing view of the Minneapolis Skyline is from the Ridgeway Parkway Park in Minneapolis. It is a favorite of mine, and I...

Did you know there was a compass on the ground in front of Cinderella's Castle? And did you know the compass has very special meaning to Disney?

The Wolf Moon rose above the Minneapolis skyline on January 7th, 2023 and it was amazing watching...

Watching and photographing the fireworks at Walt Walt Disney World is always my favorite part of the day. 

Snowy days in Minneapolis can be a wide range of things, from dangerous to beautiful. When it is a beautiful snowfall, I don't mind getting out with my camera and getting some photos.  

I didn't know it at the time, but this photo ended up being the last photo I ever took of Cinderella's Castle while lit up in the Christmas Dream Lights. 

Mickey's Diner is a landmark diner in the city of St. Paul, Minnesota and I have a fun story about how I came about taking this photo. 

That photo you see above is from the Christmas Wishes fireworks show that they used to have during the Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parties. This exact moment is during the...

That photo you see above is nothing like I have ever shared before. It's actually just a pretty cool mistake. I was at Ridgeway Parkway Park in Minneapolis and was just starting

One of my favorite things to do on each trip I make to Disney World is visit the Transportation and Ticket Center...

It's December, and in Minnesota that means we are covered in snow and ready for Christmas to arrive.

Christmas season at Walt Disney World is always filled with magic

This is one of the most challenging photos I have ever taken, and it was absolutely worth it. 

I was out there so often that I know he knew who I was. We never spoke, but we did have...

I now have MPLS T-Shirts available on my website. Each design features one of my photos from Minneapolis, with the image displayed inside the letters MPLS. 

This is just a quick post to announce that my Star Wars 2023 calendar is now available...

This is just a quick post to announce that my Disneyland 2023 calendar is now available...

The Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport has a beautiful wall mural that features Prince. The mural is in Terminal 1, and can be... 

I now have merchandise featuring the brilliant album cover from Prince's Around the World in a Day album cover. Come check it out...

This is just a quick blog to announce that my 2023 Minneapolis calendar is now available...

This is just a quick blog to announce that my Disney 2023 wall calendar is now available...

Walt Disney World has added some rainbow Mickey Mouse displays around the parks during the month of June. I have photographed them, and have added those photos to these

I absolutely love the way they perfectly captured Edna's personality in this statue.   

Take a look at the beautiful view from Recreation Point at Laguna Beach

Take a look at some funky Prince Merchandise that will give you the ability to show off your love for the greatest of all time, the one and only Prince

I couldn't believe it when I saw the dining room was open and available for me to get a fantastic view of

Willow Falls is a spectacular waterfall within an hour drive from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. 

Northrup King Building is home to hundreds of artists and Creatives. First Thursdays are a great night to visit our artists and discuss the process and inspiration behind the incredible art and take home your...

Arriving at Disney's Magic Kingdom early in the morning has several benefits. When you arrive as the park is opening, you will see other guests all scatter to their favorite...

Mickey's Dining Car is a 24-hour landmark diner that features traditional comfort dishes in a vintage train car. I had never... 

It is always a fantastic way to start your day when the early morning sky looks like this, it is even better when

Now that it is September, it is time to dust off the Halloween decor and get ready for the not-so-scary holiday. 

Don’t miss the recent Redfin article I was featured in: 

I now have Disney Jigsaw Puzzles available! 

I now have some merchandise available featuring the famous Purple Wall from the Magic Kingdom. 

This is just a quick blog to announce that my Star Wars 2022 calendar is now available...

This is just a quick blog to announce that my Minneapolis 2022 calendar is now available...

This is just a quick blog to announce that my Disneyland 2022 calendar is now available...

This is just a quick blog to announce that my Disney 2022 wall calendar is now available...

I now have Disney Phone Cases available! If you are looking for Disney cell phone cases, I have hundreds of them to choose from. 

I now have Disney greeting cards available, check out this blog to find out more about them.

I had just finished dinner at Broadway Pizza, and I then strolled out onto the Broadway bridge that spans the Mississippi River to get

I would like to announce that I now have coasters available on my website. You can...

I have worked with my printing company that produces my wall murals, and we have added a new, mini-sized mural. These measure 3' high by 

When I was down at Walt Disney World this past December, I finally got a photo of the Cinderella Statue that I am absolutely in love with.

It is not often that plans work out better than you expected, but on the day I captured this stunning sunset, that is exactly what 

I had a wonderful adventure recently that I wanted to share with you. I drove up to the northernmost tip of 

I offer wall murals as one of my Disney print products and they are a very popular product. I can now offer you the same printing abilities with your photos that I have with mine. 

Let me tell you how.

The Christmas projections on Cinderella's Castle were absolutely amazing! Adding in all of the spotlights just made the scene even more

The night that I took the photo above was one of the craziest nights that I have had while taking photos of my favorite skyline. The sky

With the new year starting, it was time to reflect on the past year, even with all of the craziness it brought. One thing that I found out is the photo above was the one that received the most...

It is not often that this happens but in 2020 the photo that had the most engagement also happened to be my favorite photo of the year. And that photo is

Have you ever watched the Disney fireworks from the New Fantasyland area? I know being out in front of Cinderella's Castle is the primo spot for enjoying the fireworks, especially since Happily Ever After debuted, but being behind the castle is a nice 

Near the end of the summer in 2019 I saw a news story stating that Peavey Plaza in downtown Minneapolis had reopened and during the story, I saw some views of the area that I thought would be great to photograph. I had never been to Peavey Plaza before so I...

I have to admit, I was a fortunate soul for many decades. I grew up with Prince being my absolute #1 entertainer. I then spent hundreds of nights enjoying his...

Step Inside The Enchanting World Of The Disney Castle Collection. This collection features my Disney Castle Wallpaper for Walls. My Disney Wall Murals make it easy for you to 

Haunted Mansion Removable Wallpaper. My removable wallpapers are made with love and passion in the USA. 

Discover Disney art prints for your home décor. With favorite Disney World scenes, these fine art pieces include limited editions and colorful, stunning photographic prints. 

Get 30% Off all art, now through Sunday, November 8th. Want a bigger discount? My newsletter subscribers get a 35% discount for this sale. 

Why am I running my Black Friday Sale now?

There are two reasons. First, the printers that I use...

There is no doubt about it - acrylic prints are the modern and trendy way to display your art! There is a lot that goes into finding the perfect wall art for your home or office, and if you are considering Disney acrylic prints, there are a few things...

Did you know that you can order any of my Disney prints on my White Gloss Metal? Allow me to give you 5 solid reasons why you should consider buying your Disney Art on a Metal surface. 

During the pandemic summer of 2020, I finally made it to Target Field to start photographing this beautiful baseball stadium that plays host to the Minnesota Twins. 

I have been taking advantage of it by studying new photography skills and editing techniques. It has enabled me to look back at some of my older photos and reimagine them with the

As we begin winding down the summer (already?!), hang on to the hot days and long nights with a work of art that will warm your walls for years to come.

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I have some big news that I want to share. I have spent most of the summer working on a new project. When the idea first wiggled its way into my conscience, I had no idea how much work it would entail, or

I am hosting another of my Front Yard Art Sales, this time with a unique twist. You can name your price. 

Much like Cinderella's Castle at the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT's Spaceship Earth is something that I never get tired of looking at. I know it is not anywhere near as iconic as Cinderella's Castle is in the grand scheme of things, but as far as a park icon goes, Spaceship Earth is one I absolutely adore. 

On Saturday, June 20th, I made a rash decision that ended up in a night of photography that I will never forget. I have been spending time recently...

It is not often that plans work out better than you expected, but on the day I captured this stunning sunset, that is exactly what happened. I don't...

I have always loved being at Disney's Animal Kingdom at night. Maybe it is because they never allowed us to be there at night back in the early days of the park. Or maybe

This is just a quick blog to announce that my 2021 Twin Cities Wall Calendar ...

This is just a quick blog to announce that my...

Back on Saturday, June 20th, I made a rash decision that ended up in a night of photography that I will never forget. I took a dozen photos facing all different directions capturing the Milky Way, Lake Superior, and the Split Rock Lighthouse. It was a great experience and a spectacularly beautiful evening...

This is just a quick blog to announce that my...

Earlier this year, before Covid-19 ground the world to a halt, I made a trip to Disneyland, California to celebrate my birthday. Actually, the entire week was spent in California, with two days in San Francisco, and two days in Los Angles, but in this post, we will focus on the 3-days at Disneyland.

Earlier in May, I went out to find a new spot to get a good view of the Minneapolis Skyline. And I think I ended up finding my best view of the Minneapolis Skyline that I have ever found.

I spent the 4th of July weekend in Chicago during 2019. It was a hot and humid weekend, and both evenings saw thunderstorms pass by off in the distance. 

Over the last couple of years, I have been striving to put a Black and White Disney Prints gallery together, and other projects would always take up my time in a way that I just never got around to it. Today, I am happy to say that I have finally gone ahead and put together a fantastic new gallery that features all of my best black and white Disney work. 

Earth Day came and went last week, and from many things that I have seen, the Earth may be happier than it has been in eons. With so many of us staying home, there are fewer chemicals in the air, more wildlife in the streets, and there are so many reports of cleaner water all around the world. Of course, I didn't stay home on Earth Day, I went out and took some photos of the...

Some of my Haunted Mansion prints have become really popular recently, so I wanted to take a little time and share some of them with you, including a little back story behind each of them. 

Earlier this year, before Covid-19 ground the world to a halt, I made a weekend trip to San Francisco, with a goal to photograph as much of the city as I could in a weekend. I have now...

I wanted to share a photo with you that I took this past November while I was up on the Foshay Tower Observation Deck. There are some great...

With all of the craziness, the world is going through, all of the quarantines, all of the people losing their job, all of the small businesses trying to figure out how to survive, I wanted to come up with a way to help.

I have a brand new feature set up on my website and I wanted to let you know about it right away.

On my website, you can now upload your own images and then order prints of your images. This option is for those of you who want to get something higher quality than you would find at a Walgreens or Walmart for your family prints. Want to learn more? Keep on reading:

For many business owners, running the business may be the easy part compared to decorating the office space. Your strengths are making your product or providing a service, but when it comes to decorating your office space you are at a complete loss and possibly outside of your element. How are you expected to also be knowledgeable in fine art? 

My annual birthday getaway started out with a weekend visit to San Francisco where I spent the weekend enjoying the city and taking a lot of photographs. In fact, many of the photos from this weekend are already some of my all-time favorite photographs that I have taken. My trip started...

On my last trip to Walt Disney World, I completely changed the way I photograph the fireworks at the Magic Kingdom so that I could better capture the projections that appear on Cinderella's Castle. My usual 30-45 second exposures would be cut down to just 3-5 second exposures. This is a big change and one that I was very much looking forward to trying out as the

I have never taken a photo of the Yeti inside of the Expedition Everest roller coaster as I am too busy enjoying the ride, but I have taken many photos of the ride from the outside. With all of my photos of this fantastic ride, six of them have by far been your favorites. Let's take a look at them.

I made it over to the Como Zoo/Marjorie McNeely Conservatory recently, and it was just my 2nd time going there to photograph the OUTSIDE of the Conservatory. In all of my previous visits, I had only photographed the...

I am giving away a free print this month. Want to win it? 

Halloween is a wonderful time at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom theme park. Between the decorations and the parties, I love making the trip from Minneapolis to enjoy all of it. I'm not able to get... 

Two things for you for today's blog - a bit of technical news, and a fun announcement. 

Let’s start with the announcement: for the next 3 days, I’m offering you 20% off my entire print collection! 

What’s the occasion?

I’ve changed...

There are many, MANY changes going on at EPCOT Center at Walt Disney World. Most of which is way past due. One of these changes is the end of their nighttime event 'Illuminations: Reflections of Earth'. This show has had a very long run, with it starting on October 1st, 1999, and will end exactly 20-years later on September 30th, 2019. I do believe it is

I am going to make an obvious statement to start off this blog. First Avenue in Minneapolis is an iconic venue. I am not old enough to know if it was iconic before Prince, but I do know it was a very well known club back then. In the first decade of the club it attracted acts such as Tina Turner, Frank Zappa, Chubby Checker, B.B. King, The 

I have been taking photos of Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom theme park since 2006, which is when I purchased my first DSLR camera. I had previously used the early cell phone cameras, and a pocket camera too prior to that, but when I jumped into the 'real" camera realm, this hobby of mine became a real adventure.

With that said, let's start taking a look at these 10 favorite Magic Kingdom Photos of mine. These are...

The plaza reopened in August 2019. The week that it opened, I made a trip to visit in that first weekend. And as with most "new" things, when I arrived at the park there was no water. A park employee said it would be fixed Monday morning and apologized. While I didn't get to see what I went downtown for, I still made sure to take some photos featuring views and scenes that I have never photographed before. I won't be showing you those prints at this time as there are bigger and better things to get to.

If you have been to Walt Disney World since 1982, you know that Spaceship Earth is the giant icon at EPCOT Center. The EPCOT globe has stood tall for 27-years now and it is still just as eye-catching as ever. It doesn't matter if it's day or night, seeing the Disney World Spaceship Earth always brings a 'Wow!' factor and a smile to my soul.

In this blog, I am going to share some of my favorite Spaceship Earth photos that I have collected over the years.

On August 1st, 2007, the I-35W Mississippi River bridge that spans the Mississippi River in Minneapolis collapsed during rush hour traffic. On that day I was driving around the Twin Cities visiting the 6 different...

This is just a quick blog to announce that my 2020 Minneapolis Wall Calendars are now...

This is just a quick blog to announce that my...

For the 2019 Minneapolis Aquatennial Fireworks, I went to the same exact place that I had gone for the 2018 Aquatennial Fireworks. A photo from the 2018 fireworks is currently my 

The Crystal Palace at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom theme park is a classic venue at the park and a great place to...

I spent this past Independence Day Weekend visiting the Windy City of Chicago. I was born in a Chicago suburb, but my family moved to Minneapolis very early in my childhood. It was early enough that I do not have any memory of being there. I have made a couple of family trips and a couple of work trips to Chicago, but this was my first time going there to experience the city and to...

It was Friday evening on Memorial Weekend, and I was heading over to the Mill Ruins Park in Minneapolis to do some photography. I had never taken any photos down in this area before, and as you will see in this blog, it's eye-catching and beautiful and I am

Hey everyone! I have some new Disney Magic to show you that I hope you will enjoy. I have some new Disney art, some new tools on my website to hopefully help you find what you are looking for easier, and some new ways to follow just my Disney art.

First, I would like to talk about...

On Saint Patrick's Day, the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul both lit up in green to celebrate the holiday. Instead of drinking green beer or kissing the Irish, I grabbed my photography gear and shot some photos to capture the beauty this shade of green created.

I love getting out right around Sunset time here in Minneapolis, finding a spot, and taking photos of the colorful sky behind the Minneapolis Skyline. It's my absolute favorite time of day to be out with my camera. I have about a dozen favorite spots that I like going to for taking Minneapolis Skyline Sunset photos, but in this blog here, I am going to show you five of 

In this blog, I am going to do my best to show you how I make some of my photos that you see here on my website. I do have a few different ways to create these images, but in this blog, I am going to focus on just one of them. For this behind the scenes look, I will be using one of my Walt Disney World photos that features Spaceship Earth at Epcot. 

So, you're a photographer. You want to start selling prints,  or start selling more prints, and you are getting a bit overwhelmed by all of the choices that are out there. Of course, each choice also has people stating that their web hosting site is the best. Truth be told, most of the best know photography hosting websites are all really good, and they are all really similar. You pick one of them and the result is...

As 2018 comes to an end, most of us tend to look back on the years memorable moments, both good and bad. If you follow me on Facebook and Instagram you have hopefully noticed that I have done a year-end countdown of my most popular prints. I put that list together using a convoluted formula that includes sales, web visits, and social media impressions. So, that has been a popularity contest countdown. This one will just be MY favorites.

The Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture at the Walker Art Center's Sculpture Garden is an icon in Minneapolis. It may now also be an icon in my photography as perhaps my two most famous photos include the Cherry Sculpture.

The story in how this photo came to be had a few twists and turns that...

My Black Friday Sale is starting now! This is my biggest sale of the year, so make sure you take advantage of it. You can now save...

I made the decision today to add one more show to my art show season! This show is another Cadybeth Holiday Craft and Gift Show. It is at the Maple Grove Community Center on Saturday, November 24th from 9 AM - 3 PM. 

I will be there with a collection of some of my...

I have new prints arriving in my Disney Wall Murals Gallery and wanted to show you the newest prints! 

The fall colors in the foreground, the Minneapolis Skyline off to one side, and the incredibly vibrant sunset colors to the other side, this photo has it all. But the story about getting here to get this photo is...

I absolutely love going to Walt Disney World during the Christmas season. Well, ok, I guess I love going there any time of year, but the Christmas season is in a league of its own. There is nothing more magical than walking down

I have added a new feature to my website and I wanted to share it with you! It is actually a very simple addition, but I think it will add a lot in getting you the exact print you want. Almost all of my prints are in one of three ratios: 3:2, 2:1, or 3:1. In layman's terms, that means... 

On a recent mid-October week, I spent a Monday evening in Duluth, MN. I arrived on Monday afternoon to set up for a show on Tuesday and then had Monday evening free to roam around the city and Canal Park. It was a beautiful afternoon when I arrived, but I am ...

I am proud to announce that I now have Gift Cards available! If you are looking for a gift, but can't decide on which print your friend or family member would prefer, just order a gift card for them! There are four...

My next Art Show is rapidly approaching! This will be the 3rd show that I have ever done, so all of this is still very new and exciting for me. This show is the Cadybeth Fall Craft and Gift Show. It is at the Crystal Community Center on Saturday, November 10th from 9 AM - 3 PM. 

I will be there with a collection of some of my...

I made a weekend drive through Wisconsin over a recent October weekend, and this neighboring state of mine totally wrecked my plans. I had packed up my camera gear and made my way towards a city I call Mahna Mahna. The State of Wisconsin calls it 

One sure way to make any home looking amazing is using art to decorate the space. Beautiful art pieces can make even tiny dwellings look better and awesome. This can be done by...

In this blog, I am going to cover Six beautiful places to view and photograph the Minneapolis Skyline from. I know, the title of this blog says five places. In just one paragraph into this thing and I've already decided to give you a bonus. But before I get to those 

My next Art Show is rapidly approaching! This will be the 2nd show that I have ever done, so all of this is still very new and exciting for me. This show is the Cadybeth Fall Craft and Gift Show. It is at the Brooklyn Park Community Center on Saturday, October 6th from 9 AM - 3 PM. 

I will be there with a collection of some of my...

On Saturday, September 29th, I will be making a quick weekend trip to Walt Disney World! This is a trip that was planned for my two brothers and I to go enjoy a Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. It is now one of my brothers and his wife joining me on this trip. As often as I get to Disney World during their Christmas celebration, I have not been to a MNSSHP since 2011. Needless to say, my photography skills have grown a LOT since then. 

As I am now in the final week before I leave for this trip, my plans have been...

In this blog, I am going to show off some of my favorite Fall Color Photography. I guess you could also call this my Top 6 Best Fall Photos. And we are going to start with one that features the best waterfall I have ever laid my eyes on. With that said, let's begin...

My Reason #6 Why I Love Fall Color Photography:

I have some great news for those of you who have been looking at my Wall Murals. Whether you have been looking through my Disney Wall Murals, or my Minneapolis Skyline Wallpaper, you will now see a much better price...

The city of Brooklyn Center has started having First Saturday Pop-Up Markets this summer, and I will be one of the businesses on hand at the next one! After having a wonderful experience at my very first Meet the Artist event this past Sunday, I am ready to move on to bigger...

I have some news exciting news that will save you some money when you order from me. I have made a deal with my printing company and I can now offer free shipping on more...

I am proud to announce that I am hosting a Meet the Artist event that is coming up very soon! Check out the rest of this blog to find out more!

I have wanted to take this photo for a long time, and for some reason, I never made it over here to get it until this past weekend. The photo that I got from this location is now one of my favorites, so I wanted to share it with all of you.

I went here in hopes of...

My Minneapolis Wallpaper Murals make it easy for you to bring a little magic to any room in your home or office. They apply easily, and our revolutionary material means that future removal is a breeze. You can completely transform the look of any room in a matter of minutes! From the Minneapolis Skyline or

Have you ever wondered how a particular piece of art might look on your living room/kitchen/bedroom wall? You were leaning toward getting the art, but wondered if it didn't look quite right next to your other decor? What if the size wasn't quite right?  Or the colors?  So many questions and concerns. 

Wonder no more. I am very pleased to announce that I now have a new

In three short weeks, I will be back at Walt Disney World. Even though I have been there quite often, I will experience many firsts while there. I have purchased an Annual Pass for the first time, and between now and March of 2019, I already have four trips planned. My trip in three weeks will also be my first time seeing the Flower and Garden Festival at Epcot. I will also be able to see the Star Wars: A Galactic Empire fireworks at Hollywood Studios for the first time! 

Check out the rest of this blog to see the exciting details of my Mother's Day Sale.

I made a Target Run the other night, and because of it, I have some new art to show you. No, I did not buy art at Target, nor did I take my equipment with me while strolling down the isles. I went to downtown Minneapolis and

I made a late February trip to South Florida to celebrate turning old. I am now somehow 50, which is a baffling number. I still feel very young, so maybe it's best I just don't think about it, right? Anyway, I splurged a bit and rented out a yacht in Punta Gorda, Florida. Now, this yacht was just a place to stay and sleep, it wasn't a yacht I could take out and cruise the Gulf of Mexico in. When seeing my options for places to stay where houses, hotels, or a yacht, of course I am going to choose the yacht!

I am giving away a free 24"x12" on my Facebook page. You can either win the photo showed on this blog, or choose any print from my website! All you have to do to enter is...

For the 2nd weekend in a row, the city of Minneapolis lit up in Purple to show their support for the Minnesota Vikings. I love purple, I love this beautiful city, and I love the Minnesota Vikings. Ad in that it was about 40-degrees warmer on this weekend than it was the previous purple weekend, and I was also a happy photographer!

I started this weekend at the...

The Minnesota Vikings are hosting a playoff game this weekend against the New Orleans Saints. To spark up some Viking pride, the city lit up its icons and buildings in purple and gold. Since I am a...

Are you looking to spice up a room in your home or office, and live in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul? If so, I have a fantastic option for you. I have Wall Murals featuring the city of Minneapolis available in...

I love photographing the Magic Kingdom fireworks from the boat dock at Disney's Transportation and Ticket Center. I try to get there once each trip I make down there. In fact, on many trips, it's the first thing I do if I take a later flight and get down there in the evening. For me, there are...

The detail that Walt Disney World puts into all of the areas of its theme parks is amazing. They want you to feel like you are in a different world when you are there, and they very much succeed in that goal. In this photo, you can see all of the...

There are many fantastic spots to watch IllumiNations from while you are at Epcot, and to be honest, anywhere around the World Showcase Lagoon is a good spot. But some places just call out to me and make me want to keep going back to them.

One of them is the... 

I grabbed my camera and ran down to the St. Anthony Main area of Minneapolis to grab some photos. This area is one of my favorite places to go when I'm in the mood to 

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On a beautiful Florida afternoon, I was leaving Disney's Hollywood Studios and taking the walking path over to The Boardwalk Resort to have lunch with some friends. As I left the park the sight of the Apprentice Mickey...​

As we wrap up 2017, I am sharing with you the 12 photos that I think are my best from the year. It is always tough making this list, and it is one that would most likely be...

In 2017, Walt Disney World retired the beloved Wishes fireworks show at the Magic Kingdom. They replaced it with a show called Happily Ever After. Since I live in Minnesota, I do... 

I am very proud to announce a new product and new gallery that I have here at William Drew Photography. I now have Minneapolis Wall Murals available!

Big Cities have a grand allure for many. In this new gallery, you can

This photo is now 10-years old. And despite the thousands of photos I have taken since, it is still my most iconic photo. I would actually like to re-do this photo, and I will tell you why below.

First off, a little background to this photo. We had just...

Every evening during the Christmas Season at Walt Disney World, there is a fantastic show on the Cinderella's Castle Stage called A Frozen Holiday Wish. It is during this show that they turn on the breathtaking Dream Lights on Cinderella's Castle.

The show has many...

I love watching and photographing the fireworks from the Transportation and Ticket Center. It is a completely different perspective from watching the fireworks on Main Street, and the fireworks appear way bigger than you could imagine.

The night I took this photo was a Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party evening. I had actually...

As I was enjoying the Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, I found myself spending a lot of time around the entrance to Tomorrowland taking photos of Cinderella's Castle. It doesn't matter how often I see the castle lit up in its Dream Lights (or Christmas Lights), it is still such a...

My family has a wonderful Disney tradition that we do every time we are fortunate enough to make a trip to Walt Disney World. On the last evening of our trip, we always close out the Magic Kingdom. And as we do so, we always...

It is always a magical time when you get to enjoy a Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Walt Disney World Resort. Okay, it is also a little bit expensive too. I very much enjoyed some of the changes this year. For starters

I have often wondered just how many Christmas trees does Walt Disney World Resort set up every year. All of the parks have one big tree somewhere near the entrance. Well, Hollywood Studios moved theirs to inside the park to an absolutely beautiful spot! Then you can often find more inside the parks. For example, as you walk around

It is not often you can get a Steam Punk Dragon featured in a piece of Christmas Art. But that is exactly what I have here with this piece. Because of a 

I had stumbled upon a wondrous scene, and I just had to bring the wonderful feeling to all of you. The Carolers were singing, the family was rejoicing, the Christmas lights were warm and inviting. It was everything you want your Christmas memories to be.

This Christmas Artwork piece was a...

On the 7th day of my recent Walt Disney World Vacation, I made it to all four theme parks. To get to Hollywood Studios, I took a bus from Animal Kingdom to Disney's Boardwalk Resort and then walked over to Hollywood Studios. My goal for Hollywood Studios was to photograph the Jingle Bell Jingle BAM fireworks from... 

I went to the Minneapolis Christmas and Winter celebration Holidazzle this past weekend. It was a fantastic experience and one that I would recommend to anyone. There was one surprising thing that I noticed while there. I spent the beginning of the...

I love photographing the Frontierland area at night when I am at the Magic Kingdom. The stillness of the Rivers of American gives off perfect reflections at night and that just drives me to keep going back there at night. I was down by the...

I had arrived at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom theme park just in time to watch the Festival of Fantasy parade. I grabbed a spot right by the Main Street Train Station to watch the parade as it was a nice spot that was still available showing up at the time I did. Once the parade finished, I went up onto the Train Station to enjoy the

While at the Magic Kingdom theme park at Walt Disney World the other day, I decided to take in one of their character shows. I normally do not put much time into these as I'd rather be out and about taking photos or getting on rides. Or eating. I do love me some Disney food. But on this beautiful Florida day, I found myself in front of Cinderella's Castle a few minutes before one of these character shows was...

I just returned from a fantastic trip to Walt Disney World and have new Disney Art arriving Daily! I wanted to share some of the new pieces with you to share some of the pixie dust! 

If you have ever been down to Walt Disney World, I am sure you know that they are always building new places or updating current places so it is a constantly evolving experience when you go there. One of the most enjoyable changes that I experienced on this trip was...

I am here to quickly announce my Cyber Monday deal for you. You can get 50% off your order when you purchase any TWO wall prints! This means you can buy a Metal Print in any size you want, and also buy a Canvas Gallery Wrap in any size, and you will then get 

I was driving home on a chilly November evening, and when I crossed the Mississippi River just north of downtown Minneapolis, I nearly had an accident. I saw a scene with the river as smooth as glass and giving off a spectacular reflection. I saw low clouds allowing the tops of the skyscrapers to peak out between them on occasion. It was a scene unlike any I have ever photographed before. But I was...

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Disney Wall Murals have finally arrived at William Drew Photography! If you have ever wanted to fill up a room in your house with Disney Magic, these Disney Wall Murals will do it for you!

My Disney Wall Murals make it easy for you to bring a little Disney magic into any room in your home or office. They apply easily, and our revolutionary material means that future removal is a breeze. You can completely transform the look of any room in a matter...

I live really close to the city of Minneapolis. In fact, I can see the skyline from my driveway. So I take my camera there pretty frequently. However, we are known as the Twin Cities and we also have the city of Saint Paul and all of its unique beauty. It has been a few years since I took my camera over to that fair city, so near the end of the summer, I finally took that little extra drive and took some fine art photos of Saint Paul.

I started at the...

The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden at Walker Art Center went through a major reconstruction project that wrapped up late in the summer this year (2017). I grabbed my camera and took a trip there to see how it all looked.

They really opened up the place. Before the remodel, most of the sculptures were separated by tall trees that blocked the ability to see most of the sculptures. With the new layout, you can see the each and every sculpture no matter where you are, which is fantastic. There is also a much better view of the Minneapolis Skyline while at...

I had a spectacular day on this past Sunday, October 8th, 2017. Why was it a spectacular day? Let me tell you a story.

I have a crush on fall colors. I love walking through them. I love driving through them. And I absolutely love photographing them. This photograph features the fall colors at the spectacular Gooseberry Falls State Park along Minnesota's North Shore. The river flowing through the photo is the Gooseberry River.  The river was much higher than normal after some very heavy rains earlier in the week. The river was also very violent looking, which just made this park look even more majestic.

My goal on this trip was to...

I had a spectacular day on this past Sunday, October 8th, 2017. Why was it a spectacular day? Let me tell you a story.

I have a crush on fall colors. I love walking through them. I love driving through them. And I absolutely love photographing them. This photograph features the fall colors at the spectacular Jay Cooke State Park in Northern Minnesota. The river flowing through the photo is the St. Louis River.  The river was much higher than normal after some very heavy rains earlier in the week. The river was also very violent looking, which just made this park look even more majestic.

My goal on this trip was to...

Yes, that is right, FREE. I am letting you take a little part of my work, my love, my pride and my joy along with you wherever you go. I have a select amount of cell phone wallpapers available as free downloads posted on my website. Since it is September...

Last fall, I tore out the bushes that were in front of my house. These bushes had been there since well before I bought the house. I took care of them every year, trimmed them up, made sure they looked good. But after a while, I just decided that the house needed something different there. I didn't know what, I just knew it had to be something different. 

This spring, once our Minnesota snow melted, I tried to figure out what my plans were going to be for this new blank canvas in my front yard. After a few weeks of 

If you follow my photography at all, you know I love photographing fireworks. And if you know me, you know that I love going to the Minnesota State Fair. They have fireworks every night at the fair. This year I only brought my

Two NEW 2018 Wall Calendars Now Available!

I have some exciting news for those of you who have been asking for calendars! Check out these two new 2018 Calendars that I have available on my website! There is a new Magic Kingdom calendar that features 12-new photos from the happiest place on earth! And also a new Minnesota calendar that features 12-new photos from the beautiful state of Minnesota! 

 

The Minneapolis Star Tribune celebrated its 150-year Birthday on May 25th, 2017. In celebration of that, the city of Minneapolis went green. Not "green" in the sense that it switched to all clean energy. It went green in all of the decorative lights around the cities buildings. I was up at the Witches Hat to get this photo. The Witches Hat is a water tower that is inside a park known as Tower Park, which is inside another park named Prospect Park.

Walt Disney World is a place that attracts photographers of all ages, styles, and skill level. It doesn't matter where you are, the Magic Kingdom or any of the theme parks, the Contemporary Resort, or any of the resorts, you will see people taking photos of some sort. But have you ever seen a night time photo of the...

We all know how stressful buying gifts for Mothers Day can be. You want to give a memorable gift for all your mother has done for you, but you don't have a clue what it should be. 

Anybody can give flowers and spa days. But you are not anybody. Art makes a much more memorable gift. And unlike flowers and spa days, a piece of art will still be around and appreciated for years to come.

Well now through May 7th you can 

Living one short block north of Minneapolis, I have often seen the sunsets reflect off the Minneapolis Skyline.  I see them as I drive by on Interstate 94. It is such a beautiful sight to see and each time I saw it I told myself to get my camera and find a place to photograph it from. With sunsets, if you are not already where you need to be, you will miss it by the time you get there. They change so fast and end pretty quick too. So I couldn't just change course and try and find a spot at a moments notice. The moment would pass before

Fireworks are known for their vibrant and colorful explosions. Those colorful bursts elicit many oooohs and aaaahhs by those watching. And now here I am presenting you with a black and white fireworks image. What do you think? Does it work with the lack of color? Feel free to write and let me know!

When I am at Walt Disney World, sometimes I want to try out different locations to watch and photograph Illuminations from. I have found that being away from the World Showcase Lagoon can make for some...

Epcot Center is a wonderful place to be at night when you are a photographer. There are so many wonderful site-lines, structures, topiaries, and of course bit giant golf balls at Epcot. I could easily keep going into the wee hours of the morning if they let me. And even with how often I have beet at Epcot, I am still able to find new views and n ew ways to photograph familiar items.

For this photo of Spaceship Earth, for example, I was...

One of my favorite times to photograph subjects at Epcot's World Showcase is after the Illuminations: Reflections of Earth show is done. Almost everyone in the park heads right to the exits and that leaves a fairly empty playground for me to enjoy. I then take advantage and slowly walk around the World Showcase with my camera and tripod and try to find new and better photographs to create.

How much do you love being at Walt Disney World during the Christmas season? I was walking around Epcot's World Showcase after Illuminations ended and made sure to stop at Germany as their Christmas display is always fantastic. I then walked over to look out over the World Showcase Lagoon and when I turned around, I saw this perfectly framed Germany Christmas Cottage at the edge of the Germany Pavilion. It made for a spectacular photo.

Cinderella's Castle has to be the most photographed icon in the world and is known as the fairy tale castle. I know I have taken more than my share of photos of it. This one here features the Magic Kingdom's castle in a portrait mode photo with some beautiful purple flowers leading your eyes right to it. 

This photo actually took me by surprise when I shot it. I was walking by the Crystal Palace and heading towards Tomorrowland. I caught this view out of the corner of my eye and for a brief second, actually kept walking. I then...

This was my second attempt at photographing the Dells Mill and Museum in Augusta, Wisconsin. My first attempt was about 2 years ago and I never quite felt it turned out right. And when you drive nearly 3 hours just to get a photo, you want to make sure you get it right. Especially when the building is now listed as one of the Midwests historical places. So in the Autumn of 2016, I made

This photo was taken during the extra Christmas section of Illuminations at Epcot. It was shot on December 1st, 2015.

This is available as a Disney fine art print that starts at 16" X 20" for just $33 and goes up to a 40" x 60" print. If you need a size that isn't listed on its product page, please feel free to contact me. These fine art prints will last a lifetime. We provide the highest-quality prints, including... 

This is one of my all time favorite fireworks photos. I was finally able to capture the finale without blowing out the shot, and also keep the castle perfectly lit up in it's stunningly beautiful Christmas lights.

This is available as a Disney

Have you been to Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom at night? It's a surprisingly beautiful park after the sun goes down. The fine folks at Disney have now taken it a step further. Their nighttime water show may be a failure at this time, but the new lighting on the Tree of Life is spectacular. I took this photo while the new multi-colored lights came on, and while there was still some light in the evening sky. This brought out the colors a bit more in the photo. After seeing how beautiful this is, do you plan to 

This photo features the Sunken Garden section of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The color and flowers change for each season in this beautiful garden that also features statues and a glass ceiling to let in natural light. This photo was shot while the summer flowers were on display. In all my years living in the Twin Cities, I had

Walt Disney World is a place that attracts photographers of all ages, styles, and skill level. It doesn't matter where you are, the Magic Kingdom or any of the theme parks, the Contemporary Resort, or any of the resorts, you will see people taking photos of some sort. But I may have taken a photo that you have never, ever seen before.

On March 10th, 2016, I suffered a Brain Aneurysm in the early hours of the morning. Thankfully I didn't suffer any permanent damage from this and I am able to live a very normal life. While in the hospital, I realized that the career I was working and enjoying had stripped me of enjoying life as I was ALWAYS at work. It was there in that hospital bed that I decided I needed to find a way to turn my photography into my career instead of something I just did when I had some spare time. 

This blog talks about the events of my brain injury and can hopefully help others who suffer the same injury but don't read the signs and don't get the help.  

I have started converting some of my Disney photos into Black & White images. It is a big change for me as since they are photos from Disney World, I usually tend to up the color and vibrancy of the photos and make them more animated looking. It is Walt Disney World after all and it doesn't have to be set in reality.

So, as I am working on...