Capture This! Picture-Perfect Resorts
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capture this! You’ve seen winning photos from fellow owners and taken notes on how to shoot better vacation pictures. Now you’re ready to connect with your inner Ansel Adams or Annie Leibovitz and snap attentiongrabbing photos of your own.
picture-perfect resorts Need some inspiration? Look no further than your Wyndham resorts! Sometimes a location can spark a flash of creativity, and you have access to plenty of picture-perfect resorts that set the stage for amazing travel photos. Here are suggestions for what to capture at each of these photogenic destinations.
architecture & design Wyndham La Belle Maison
WorldMark Santa Fe
Originally built in the 1900s for the Franklin Printing Company, this WYNDHAM Club Pass® resort has a rich, industrial-style design that preserves the history of the city’s Warehouse District.
This resort captures the artistic spirit of Sante Fe, with earth-tone colors and rustic architecture.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Capture this
Santa Fe, New Mexico
ted by Ron ge submit ort - ima es R in ta Moun - Seventh ark Bend WorldM
Raport
Capture this
The resort’s Pueblostyle exterior.
The resort’s eight-story atrium adorned with a skylight, wrought iron railings and balconies.
Wyndham La Belle Maison
by K i m M aho n
Some of the photos featured alongside the resorts were submitted by owners in the “Express Yourself” photo contest!
experiences WorldMark Depoe Bay
Depoe Bay, Oregon
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Perched comfortably on a rugged cliff, this resort in the whale-watching capital of the Oregon Coast will give you the best seat in the house to snap a picturesque seaside portrait. Capture this
If you’ve got a fast eye and quick finger, you could just catch a gray whale breaching.
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WorldMark Wind sor
WorldMark Depoe Bay
WorldMark Bend Seventh Mountain Resort Bend, Oregon
From the Deschutes River that flows alongside the resort to the nearby Cascade Mountains, you’re sure to frame up something magical during your stay. Capture this
WorldMark Windsor Windsor, California
At this resort, you’ll have glorious photo opportunities as you explore the best of Sonoma County's breathtaking vineyards. Capture this
A walk through the sprawling vineyards not far from the resort.
As you learn what you should photograph at each resort, be sure to think about which of the seven photo tips you can use from pages 8-9.
The night sky above snow-capped mountains while star gazing. destinations
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WorldMark Seattle - The Camlin
landscapes WorldMark Canmore-Banff
WorldMark Zihuatanejo
Striking mountains and endless lakes — the features surrounding this rustic mountain lodge in Alberta’s Bow Valley will help you compose a dreamlike picture.
From its famous waterfront walkway, Paseo del Pescador, to its pristine beaches, this resort has stunning views at every turn.
Canmore, Alberta
Capture this
by Paul Bay - image submitted WorldMark Discovery
WorldMark Discovery Bay
J. Dawson
Expansive view of the mountains, trees and sky reflecting in calm lake water.
WorldMark Canmore-Banff
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Capture this
Waves ebbing and flowing on the shore.
city skylines WorldMark Discovery Bay Port Townsend, Washington
Just off the Strait of Juan de Fuca on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, this resort gives you access to plenty of eye-catching locations, including Olympic National Park. Capture this
Intricate rock formations along the water.
WorldMark San Diego - Balboa Park
WorldMark Seattle - The Camlin Park
Sunny skies and beautiful landmarks make perfect conditions for interesting photographs when you stay at this resort.
This resort’s location in downtown Seattle makes it your best bet for capturing postcardquality photos of the city’s beloved landmarks.
San Diego, California
a o - Balbo San Dieg Washington arkSeattle, WorldM
Capture this
The view of the city and bay from the resort’s rooftop sun deck.
Capture this
The Space Needle towering above skyscrapers.
WorldMark Zihuatanejo
go - Balboa Park WorldMark San Die
you’ve got your photos — now
what?
As lifestyle author Alexandra Stoddard puts it, “When you leave a beautiful place, you carry it with you wherever you go.” With that in mind, here are some fun ideas to help you showcase your vacation photos and preserve the memories you made at each resort you’ve visited. Map memory board Buy a map from any craft store and hang it up in your home or office. Post pictures on or beside it corresponding to the place you took them. Use it as inspiration to visit places you haven’t been to.
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WorldMark Canmore-Banff - image submitted by Ji Li
PHOTO BOOK Flip through your vacation memories by creating a photo book. Make it a do-it-yourself project or use a printing site like shutterfly.com. Be sure to visit your Guest Guide at a WorldMark® resort to get a Shutterfly promo card and learn more about discounts on photo books.
hadow box S Take your photos and any objects you collected during your visit at a resort — like seashells, tickets or maps — and arrange them in a creative way that represents that location.
Gallery Wall Gather frames of all different sizes, designs and shapes. Find a large enough wall in your home to display lots of pictures. Pick out your favorite vacation photos from various locations and resorts and create a travel-themed gallery wall to show off to family and friends. destinations
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capture this! You’ve seen winning photos from fellow owners and taken notes on how to shoot better vacation pictures. Now you’re ready to connect with your inner Ansel Adams or Annie Leibovitz and snap attentiongrabbing photos of your own.
picture-perfect resorts Need some inspiration? Look no further than your Wyndham resorts! Sometimes a location can spark a flash of creativity, and you have access to plenty of picture-perfect resorts that set the stage for amazing travel photos. Here are suggestions for what to capture at each of these photogenic destinations.
architecture & design Wyndham La Belle Maison
WorldMark Santa Fe
Originally built in the 1900s for the Franklin Printing Company, this WYNDHAM Club Pass® resort has a rich, industrial-style design that preserves the history of the city’s Warehouse District.
This resort captures the artistic spirit of Sante Fe, with earth-tone colors and rustic architecture.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Capture this
Santa Fe, New Mexico
ted by Ron ge submit ort - ima es R in ta Moun - Seventh ark Bend WorldM
Raport
Capture this
The resort’s Pueblostyle exterior.
The resort’s eight-story atrium adorned with a skylight, wrought iron railings and balconies.
Wyndham La Belle Maison
by K i m M aho n
Some of the photos featured alongside the resorts were submitted by owners in the “Express Yourself” photo contest!
experiences WorldMark Depoe Bay
Depoe Bay, Oregon
e ta F San k r Ma rld Wo
Perched comfortably on a rugged cliff, this resort in the whale-watching capital of the Oregon Coast will give you the best seat in the house to snap a picturesque seaside portrait. Capture this
If you’ve got a fast eye and quick finger, you could just catch a gray whale breaching.
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destinations
| December 2015
WorldMark Wind sor
WorldMark Depoe Bay
WorldMark Bend Seventh Mountain Resort Bend, Oregon
From the Deschutes River that flows alongside the resort to the nearby Cascade Mountains, you’re sure to frame up something magical during your stay. Capture this
WorldMark Windsor Windsor, California
At this resort, you’ll have glorious photo opportunities as you explore the best of Sonoma County's breathtaking vineyards. Capture this
A walk through the sprawling vineyards not far from the resort.
As you learn what you should photograph at each resort, be sure to think about which of the seven photo tips you can use from pages 8-9.
The night sky above snow-capped mountains while star gazing. destinations
| December 2015
19
WorldMark Seattle - The Camlin
landscapes WorldMark Canmore-Banff
WorldMark Zihuatanejo
Striking mountains and endless lakes — the features surrounding this rustic mountain lodge in Alberta’s Bow Valley will help you compose a dreamlike picture.
From its famous waterfront walkway, Paseo del Pescador, to its pristine beaches, this resort has stunning views at every turn.
Canmore, Alberta
Capture this
by Paul Bay - image submitted WorldMark Discovery
WorldMark Discovery Bay
J. Dawson
Expansive view of the mountains, trees and sky reflecting in calm lake water.
WorldMark Canmore-Banff
Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Capture this
Waves ebbing and flowing on the shore.
city skylines WorldMark Discovery Bay Port Townsend, Washington
Just off the Strait of Juan de Fuca on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, this resort gives you access to plenty of eye-catching locations, including Olympic National Park. Capture this
Intricate rock formations along the water.
WorldMark San Diego - Balboa Park
WorldMark Seattle - The Camlin Park
Sunny skies and beautiful landmarks make perfect conditions for interesting photographs when you stay at this resort.
This resort’s location in downtown Seattle makes it your best bet for capturing postcardquality photos of the city’s beloved landmarks.
San Diego, California
a o - Balbo San Dieg Washington arkSeattle, WorldM
Capture this
The view of the city and bay from the resort’s rooftop sun deck.
Capture this
The Space Needle towering above skyscrapers.
WorldMark Zihuatanejo
go - Balboa Park WorldMark San Die
you’ve got your photos — now
what?
As lifestyle author Alexandra Stoddard puts it, “When you leave a beautiful place, you carry it with you wherever you go.” With that in mind, here are some fun ideas to help you showcase your vacation photos and preserve the memories you made at each resort you’ve visited. Map memory board Buy a map from any craft store and hang it up in your home or office. Post pictures on or beside it corresponding to the place you took them. Use it as inspiration to visit places you haven’t been to.
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destinations
| December 2015
WorldMark Canmore-Banff - image submitted by Ji Li
PHOTO BOOK Flip through your vacation memories by creating a photo book. Make it a do-it-yourself project or use a printing site like shutterfly.com. Be sure to visit your Guest Guide at a WorldMark® resort to get a Shutterfly promo card and learn more about discounts on photo books.
hadow box S Take your photos and any objects you collected during your visit at a resort — like seashells, tickets or maps — and arrange them in a creative way that represents that location.
Gallery Wall Gather frames of all different sizes, designs and shapes. Find a large enough wall in your home to display lots of pictures. Pick out your favorite vacation photos from various locations and resorts and create a travel-themed gallery wall to show off to family and friends. destinations
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