Breaking NEWS PHOTO SESSIONS!!!!!! :-)

[shadowryter]

I've gone through pages and pages of this thread. I've seen other people ask the question, but haven't seen any answers or photos. How Christmassy are the photos taken in December? I guess I'm hoping for some Christmas themed, but most not. Anyone know?
I'd like to know more about this also. We have a session in December at GF and though I'd like some kind of Christmasy, I'd like some not so much.:goodvibesTIA
Linda

[shadowryter]

Anyone?

[pinkerbell]

Anyone?

We did the photoshoot twice, once when it was free with the cd and once when you had to copay $25. Whne the price went up we stopped becuase it was barely worth the $25 IMO. We did saratoga springs and The grand. Timing was important at the grand since it was getting dark and we were rushed around to catch the natural light and when we got in,we had to stay clear of a wedding. Ther was no consideration given to our 2 and 4 YO and thier little legs and it was a bit of a disappoitment once we saw the photos. I do better myself with a minitripod or asking a guest.

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t238/barbfestiva/Photopass%202007/image518.jpg

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We also wanted a few pic's that we were told we could not have,apparently they had predetermined photo spots.

We did this a couple years agoand things are ever changing so maybe they have improved and it may be right for you.

If you have any questions I'll domy best to answer.
Enjoy your trip!
pink

[brookelizabeth]

I haven't gotten caught up on this thread since we left for the World on September 2, so someone might have already posted this - but we did a Photo Session on September 9 and it no longer includes the print package. You get the CD + a Photopass Card, so if you buy Photopass you can add borders, etc. The ones on the CD are "plain" - our CM did make some black and white/crop, etc.

[brookelizabeth]

I wish they offered sessions at BWI. Any word as to whether they'll offer this location at some point?

We were staying at BWV, and wanted our pictures there too - so we chose the BC and asked the the BW appear in the background on some of the pictures.

I hope they add the BW, it would make for some WONDERFUL pictures!

[jenseib]

I haven't gotten caught up on this thread since we left for the World on September 2, so someone might have already posted this - but we did a Photo Session on September 9 and it no longer includes the print package. You get the CD + a Photopass Card, so if you buy Photopass you can add borders, etc. The ones on the CD are "plain" - our CM did make some black and white/crop, etc.

I got to thinking, maybe yours didn't include prints because it was a free one won as a prize? I just read wehre someone called to make an appointment and still quoted the package with prints. so that got me wondering.

[brookelizabeth]

I got to thinking, maybe yours didn't include prints because it was a free one won as a prize? I just read wehre someone called to make an appointment and still quoted the package with prints. so that got me wondering.

That could be...I asked about the prints, the CM said, "We used to do that, but not anymore." so that could mean JUST for the prize winners and I understood her wrong. I hope so!

BTW, everyone, I won the 20 minute session from Welcome Home Wednesday (DVC event). They gave away two!

[2Tiggies]

but we did a Photo Session on September 9 and it no longer includes the print package. You get the CD + a Photopass Card

That could be...I asked about the prints, the CM said, "We used to do that, but not anymore." so that could mean JUST for the prize winners and I understood her wrong. I hope so!!

I do hope that those who have to pay $99 still get the prints. When I called to make our appointment about 10 days ago the CM on the phone was explaining the two packages and asked if I had an idea which one I was likely to take. When we get there I will call to confirm and if they are only doing the CD I won't take it. I just think that if you are getting the PP CD, the photo session CD and then buying the odd ride photos it is easy to spend over $300 just on pics - most of which you have to pay to print yourself. I am all for the CDs but I do want my prints with my resort session. ;)

[Duzzygirl]

When I called on September 3 for September 18, they didn't offer or say anything about the print package for the 20 or 40 minute session with CD. They only said about prints with the shorter session and no CD.

[2Tiggies]

When I called on September 3 for September 18, they didn't offer or say anything about the print package for the 20 or 40 minute session with CD. They only said about prints with the shorter session and no CD.

I think I will call them tonight and ask them to clarify exactly what I am paying for. If it comes with only the CD for $99 I am going to ask for a discount as this is not what was 'sold' to me at the time I made the booking, otherwise I will consider canceling. I do think a photosession for $99 is still a good deal, but keeping in mind it is not a professional session and really the luck of the draw as to how experienced and creative your photographer has to be, I am not sure I am prepared to gamble not only the money (no obligation to buy if you're not happy), but the time it will cost out of our day if we don't take it.

Anyway, if I call them, I will post the response on here for the benefit of everyone.

[2Tiggies]

When I called on September 3 for September 18, they didn't offer or say anything about the print package for the 20 or 40 minute session with CD. They only said about prints with the shorter session and no CD.

Oh and please excuse my manners. I got carried away on my little rant and actually had good intentions of saying to you

Welcome to the DIS!! :goodvibes

[Ana~n~Joseph]

We just had a family photo session at the GF on Saturday. I booked it in July and therefore they said I could still get the print package + CD for $99 (I had a 20% off coupon so it came out to $79 + tax). She said the change was a new one and therefore didn't apply to me because I had booked prior.

The session was good - my photographer was Andrew. The pictures of my son came out really cute but he could have chosen better angles on the family pictures. Regardless though, it was nice and fun and the 20 minutes seem to fly by. We got 34 pictures in 20 minutes - with a 1 year old I am going to call that a success.

Any questions, let me know.

[2Tiggies]

We just had a family photo session at the GF on Saturday. I booked it in July and therefore they said I could still get the print package + CD for $99 (I had a 20% off coupon so it came out to $79 + tax). She said the change was a new one and therefore didn't apply to me because I had booked prior.


Thank you for that information. :) Did the CM indicate when the change came about? I booked on August 25th - kind of hoping that the CM told me the pics were included with the CD because I called before the change came into effect. Please tell me it's from September 1st :worship: Otherwise I might just take that money and get tickets for DD and I for MNSSHP, which I was adamant I would not be doing this year. :rolleyes1

[Ana~n~Joseph]

Thank you for that information. :) Did the CM indicate when the change came about? I booked on August 25th - kind of hoping that the CM told me the pics were included with the CD because I called before the change came into effect. Please tell me it's from September 1st :worship: Otherwise I might just take that money and get tickets for DD and I for MNSSHP, which I was adamant I would not be doing this year. :rolleyes1

I'm sorry, I don't remember her telling me an exact date - she just said "very recently". :confused3 sorry I'm not much help.

[2Tiggies]

I'm sorry, I don't remember her telling me an exact date - she just said "very recently". :confused3 sorry I'm not much help.

On the contrary, you've been a great help. At least now I can give them a call and check. Had you not posted, it would never have occurred to me to do so. Although I may just go with the CD if that is what they say I am getting, at least I will know what to expect and not be disappointed on the day.

Thank you! :goodvibes

[jenseib]

Well if they stop adding prints, then they really should lower the price. I don't like that they changed it. I have yet to see it confirmed anywhere on any "Official site" which means alot of people will still book assuming prints are included. I think the price was high to begin with, but I will still probably do it, if/when we go.

[2Tiggies]

Well if they stop adding prints, then they really should lower the price. I don't like that they changed it. I have yet to see it confirmed anywhere on any "Official site" which means alot of people will still book assuming prints are included. I think the price was high to begin with, but I will still probably do it, if/when we go.

Well on that topic, it would be nice of them to actually inform guests that there is such a service. I found it quite bizarre that there is no reference to this whatsoever on their official site. Had I not been told about it when we were there last year, I would never have known it existed. As for information on it, all of that was gleaned from the DIS, mostly on this thread. I think for it to have gone from free, to $25, up to $100 and then to take away the prints is a bit cheeky if you ask me.

[jenseib]

Well on that topic, it would be nice of them to actually inform guests that there is such a service. I found it quite bizarre that there is no reference to this whatsoever on their official site. Had I not been told about it when we were there last year, I would never have known it existed. As for information on it, all of that was gleaned from the DIS, mostly on this thread. I think for it to have gone from free, to $25, up to $100 and then to take away the prints is a bit cheeky if you ask me.

exactly! I know on stitch kingdom he has alot of info on the photopass and this info is included, but I haven't seen it change on wehat the package offers yet, and he's usually up to date.

[2Tiggies]

exactly! I know on stitch kingdom he has alot of info on the photopass and this info is included, but I haven't seen it change on wehat the package offers yet, and he's usually up to date.

Yes Stitch Kingdom is usually bang up to date so clearly they have not announced this yet. Although with that said, they don't really advertise it, so I doubt we can expect an official announcement to update something they didn't inform us of to begin with. So it looks like unsuspecting guests have to do their own research to find out what they are paying for and how to book it, only to fall prey to a nasty little surprise at the end of what should be a special family memory making hour. :mad:

Nonetheless, I think I will still call them. At least then we will have something 'official' to go on.

[brookelizabeth]

I thought I would share some from our session. We asked for only a few posed ones, and mostly "candid" type shots of my DS playing in the sand. He's three, doesn't exactly love to pose for pictures over and over again - plus he's VERY into the sand/digging/dirt, so it fits his age. :goodvibes I love how they turned out! We did the 20 minute session and had over 70 pictures! :thumbsup2

http://brookelizabeth.smugmug.com/Disney-World/September-2010/PPS/DisneyPhotoImage83/1006535349_CxjgD-M.jpg

http://brookelizabeth.smugmug.com/Disney-World/September-2010/PPS/DisneyPhotoImage82/1006534579_eNjUB-M.jpg

http://brookelizabeth.smugmug.com/Disney-World/September-2010/PPS/DisneyPhotoImage79/1006532346_gVTfm-M.jpg

http://brookelizabeth.smugmug.com/Disney-World/September-2010/PPS/DisneyPhotoImage72/1006526872_xGxqS-M.jpg

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http://brookelizabeth.smugmug.com/Disney-World/September-2010/PPS/DisneyPhotoImage66/1006522818_EkVyz-M.jpg

http://brookelizabeth.smugmug.com/Disney-World/September-2010/PPS/DisneyPhotoImage61/1006520182_vy55Q-M.jpg
I love this one because you can tell by his mouth he's making a motor noise, pretending he's a dump truck I'm sure! :cutie:

http://brookelizabeth.smugmug.com/Disney-World/September-2010/PPS/DisneyPhotoImage60/1006519852_Gz39c-M.jpg

http://brookelizabeth.smugmug.com/Disney-World/September-2010/PPS/DisneyPhotoImage58/1006518330_hNK6U-M.jpg

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http://brookelizabeth.smugmug.com/Disney-World/September-2010/PPS/DisneyPhotoImage49/1006511942_eWi5m-M.jpg

http://brookelizabeth.smugmug.com/Disney-World/September-2010/PPS/DisneyPhotoImage42/1006506863_Q7edg-M.jpg

http://brookelizabeth.smugmug.com/Disney-World/September-2010/PPS/DisneyPhotoImage22/1006492985_dmAWY-M.jpg

We went over to the "pirate ship" at the end of the session and "hunted for pirates". The CM was REALLY good with him!

http://brookelizabeth.smugmug.com/Disney-World/September-2010/PPS/DisneyPhotoImage18/1006490107_fxrAm-M.jpg

http://brookelizabeth.smugmug.com/Disney-World/September-2010/PPS/DisneyPhotoImage17/1006489385_cUhhw-M.jpg

[2Tiggies]

I do love those pictures. I prefer natural shots to posed ones. The pics of your little one came out beautifully. I love the ones of him standing against the wood and something special about the one where he is walking with the pail in his hand. Adorable. You are right to be pleased. :thumbsup2

[jenseib]

YAY!! I was hoping you would post these here! I LOVE them. They turned out Great. And Henry is such a cutie! I love the beach pictures. He looks so intent on playing. Did you bring those toys, or did they have them there?

[ChildAtHeart82]

On the contrary, you've been a great help. At least now I can give them a call and check. Had you not posted, it would never have occurred to me to do so. Although I may just go with the CD if that is what they say I am getting, at least I will know what to expect and not be disappointed on the day.

Thank you! :goodvibes

I booked on August 18th and they were still saying the price included the print package. That gets you a little closer to the date you booked. I hope you still get your prints! :)

[2Tiggies]

I booked on August 18th and they were still saying the price included the print package. That gets you a little closer to the date you booked. I hope you still get your prints! :)

Thank yoU :) The CM definitely went through the whole thing with the various print packages for me. He asked if I knew which one I wanted and I said the $99 package with the CD. I still have the notes where I was drawing silly shapes on my notepad while he went through it because I had read it all on here and on Stitch Kingdom, but I let him go on and explain it because I thought he might be obligated to do so. Just as well! :worship: I will call when I can find the number I used last time. :headache:

[LaurieN]

I thought I would share some from our session. We asked for only a few posed ones, and mostly "candid" type shots of my DS playing in the sand. He's three, doesn't exactly love to pose for pictures over and over again - plus he's VERY into the sand/digging/dirt, so it fits his age. :goodvibes I love how they turned out! We did the 20 minute session and had over 70 pictures! :thumbsup2

http://brookelizabeth.smugmug.com/Disney-World/September-2010/PPS/DisneyPhotoImage83/1006535349_CxjgD-M.jpg

http://brookelizabeth.smugmug.com/Disney-World/September-2010/PPS/DisneyPhotoImage82/1006534579_eNjUB-M.jpg

http://brookelizabeth.smugmug.com/Disney-World/September-2010/PPS/DisneyPhotoImage79/1006532346_gVTfm-M.jpg

http://brookelizabeth.smugmug.com/Disney-World/September-2010/PPS/DisneyPhotoImage72/1006526872_xGxqS-M.jpg

http://brookelizabeth.smugmug.com/Disney-World/September-2010/PPS/DisneyPhotoImage69/1006524831_PFzGj-M.jpg

http://brookelizabeth.smugmug.com/Disney-World/September-2010/PPS/DisneyPhotoImage66/1006522818_EkVyz-M.jpg

http://brookelizabeth.smugmug.com/Disney-World/September-2010/PPS/DisneyPhotoImage61/1006520182_vy55Q-M.jpg
I love this one because you can tell by his mouth he's making a motor noise, pretending he's a dump truck I'm sure! :cutie:

http://brookelizabeth.smugmug.com/Disney-World/September-2010/PPS/DisneyPhotoImage60/1006519852_Gz39c-M.jpg

http://brookelizabeth.smugmug.com/Disney-World/September-2010/PPS/DisneyPhotoImage58/1006518330_hNK6U-M.jpg

http://brookelizabeth.smugmug.com/Disney-World/September-2010/PPS/DisneyPhotoImage56/1006517000_qvoB9-M.jpg

http://brookelizabeth.smugmug.com/Disney-World/September-2010/PPS/DisneyPhotoImage52/1006514186_L3rdB-M.jpg

http://brookelizabeth.smugmug.com/Disney-World/September-2010/PPS/DisneyPhotoImage49/1006511942_eWi5m-M.jpg

http://brookelizabeth.smugmug.com/Disney-World/September-2010/PPS/DisneyPhotoImage42/1006506863_Q7edg-M.jpg

http://brookelizabeth.smugmug.com/Disney-World/September-2010/PPS/DisneyPhotoImage22/1006492985_dmAWY-M.jpg

We went over to the "pirate ship" at the end of the session and "hunted for pirates". The CM was REALLY good with him!

http://brookelizabeth.smugmug.com/Disney-World/September-2010/PPS/DisneyPhotoImage18/1006490107_fxrAm-M.jpg

http://brookelizabeth.smugmug.com/Disney-World/September-2010/PPS/DisneyPhotoImage17/1006489385_cUhhw-M.jpg

Your pictures are BEAUTIFUL!!!! and your son is oh so cute!!!! Especially love the one where he's walking with the bucket:thumbsup2
Thanks for sharing with us:)
Laurie

[EeyoreFan5]

Brookelizabeth- Your son is just way too cute! I love the sand pictures as well. It looks like he had a great time. Glad they could capture it.

We had our family picts taken last fall when we were there. We went to the polynesian. We had MANY good ones. We framed so many. I loved the time we spent.

[leane]

I just called to confirm pricing. Apparently they discontinued the print package as of 8.29 I booked mine prior to that date so I am still able to get the Print package CD and extended package for $125 I dont know what the current prices are but if they are the same without the prints I am sure glad I booked early

[ChildAtHeart82]

I just called to confirm pricing. Apparently they discontinued the print package as of 8.29 I booked mine prior to that date so I am still able to get the Print package CD and extended package for $125 I dont know what the current prices are but if they are the same without the prints I am sure glad I booked early

Thanks for the info! :) I'm glad I booked early now too!

[brookelizabeth]

I do love those pictures. I prefer natural shots to posed ones. The pics of your little one came out beautifully. I love the ones of him standing against the wood and something special about the one where he is walking with the pail in his hand. Adorable. You are right to be pleased. :thumbsup2

YAY!! I was hoping you would post these here! I LOVE them. They turned out Great. And Henry is such a cutie! I love the beach pictures. He looks so intent on playing. Did you bring those toys, or did they have them there?

Your pictures are BEAUTIFUL!!!! and your son is oh so cute!!!! Especially love the one where he's walking with the bucket:thumbsup2
Thanks for sharing with us:)
Laurie

Brookelizabeth- Your son is just way too cute! I love the sand pictures as well. It looks like he had a great time. Glad they could capture it.

We had our family picts taken last fall when we were there. We went to the polynesian. We had MANY good ones. We framed so many. I loved the time we spent.

Thank you everyone for your kind words about our pictures and my little guy!!! It was a very fun photo shoot, Henry didn't ever want it to end...he was having a blast in the sand! :laughing: Even though we got our shoot for free, I wouldn't have been disappointed a BIT if we had paid.

[brookelizabeth]

Double post!

[2Tiggies]

I just called to confirm pricing. Apparently they discontinued the print package as of 8.29 I booked mine prior to that date so I am still able to get the Print package CD and extended package for $125 I dont know what the current prices are but if they are the same without the prints I am sure glad I booked early

Thank you for posting this. Would you mind posting the number you used to call?

I booked on 8/25 so it looks like I am safe with this one too. I nearly waited because I actually booked more than 30 days out - boy, am I glad I did. I will definitely do the session now while it is all included. I would do it again if I had a discount but this is something Disney seems to be doing a lot these days: removing things from what you pay for to create the impression of a price freeze. :sad2:

[leane]

Thank you for posting this. Would you mind posting the number you used to call?

I booked on 8/25 so it looks like I am safe with this one too. I nearly waited because I actually booked more than 30 days out - boy, am I glad I did. I will definitely do the session now while it is all included. I would do it again if I had a discount but this is something Disney seems to be doing a lot these days: removing things from what you pay for to create the impression of a price freeze. :sad2:

I called (407) 934-4004.

In case someone is reading this now and missed it earlier, you can now book 90 days out. I had stumbled upon that when I called for pricing about 80 days before my trip. I was budgeting and the lady said it was a recent change that you were now able to book that far out. Glad I did it as well.

[LittleStinkerbelle]

We were staying at BWV, and wanted our pictures there too - so we chose the BC and asked the the BW appear in the background on some of the pictures.

I hope they add the BW, it would make for some WONDERFUL pictures!

That's a good idea -- maybe we'll do that. Thanks.:goodvibes

[bethann1970]

I called (407) 934-4004.

In case someone is reading this now and missed it earlier, you can now book 90 days out. I had stumbled upon that when I called for pricing about 80 days before my trip. I was budgeting and the lady said it was a recent change that you were now able to book that far out. Glad I did it as well.

Actually you can book further out. I booked 8/12 for a session on 12/13.

[J&C@Disney]

I will let you know how i get on we get back on the 17th so ill keep you posted!!

Wish me luck:goodvibes

Hey Folks,

Just flown in from loads of fun at WDW, We had a fantastic time at our shoot, i'll try and get some pics up for you soon.

Thought I would let you know how I got on asking for discount without a voucher!

The very nice man unfortunatley said no but asked if we were eating at 1900 Park Fare as apparentley they are giving them out after your meal.

No discount but still worth every penny:thumbsup2

[roomthreeseventeen]

Just booked our Beach Club session for the morning of 10/2.

[erikawolf2004]

Just booked our Beach Club session for the morning of 10/2.

Amy, I love your DD's name...thought of using it several times!!!!

[roomthreeseventeen]

Amy, I love your DD's name...thought of using it several times!!!!

Thanks, but she's not my DD, she's the little critter in my avatar.

[erikawolf2004]

Thanks for the info on the 90 days out, I have been waiting to book and just did this morning for 12/5 @ GF....so excited!!!!

[Let'sGoFlyAKite]

I have been reading this particular thread and this thread alone has prompted me to sign into the "Disboards" with an account!! I love all the pics and I'm looking forward to going to disney in one year from now and having a PP session at Beach Club! We havent had prof. pics sonce my sone was born in 2003!! He's seven now and this will be our 10th anniversary!! A PERFECT time to get pics done! :thumbsup2:

[jenseib]

Welcome to DIS!!!!! :cool1:

[Ana~n~Joseph]

Here are some of our pictures from the photo session - they were taken on Sept 11 @ the GF

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[jenseib]

You have quite a cutie there!

[ChildAtHeart82]

I have been reading this particular thread and this thread alone has prompted me to sign into the "Disboards" with an account!! I love all the pics and I'm looking forward to going to disney in one year from now and having a PP session at Beach Club! We havent had prof. pics sonce my sone was born in 2003!! He's seven now and this will be our 10th anniversary!! A PERFECT time to get pics done! :thumbsup2:

Welcome to the DIS! :)

[ChildAtHeart82]

Your son is so cute! :)

[Queenie122]

What great pics!

So, does anyone know what is actually included in the package price? I made me ressie early August, so I think I am entitled to a print package but I am very confused. I booked a double session because we have a lot of family members with us.

Anyone?

[Let'sGoFlyAKite]

Welcome to DIS!!!!! :cool1:

Thanks for the welcome!!

[ChildAtHeart82]

What great pics!

So, does anyone know what is actually included in the package price? I made me ressie early August, so I think I am entitled to a print package but I am very confused. I booked a double session because we have a lot of family members with us.

Anyone?

So, the poster below called and got this info from the CM:

I just called to confirm pricing. Apparently they discontinued the print package as of 8.29 I booked mine prior to that date so I am still able to get the Print package CD and extended package for $125 I dont know what the current prices are but if they are the same without the prints I am sure glad I booked early

Based on that, I think the print package should be included in your price. I booked on the 18th of August, so I'm in the same situation as you. I haven't called to confirm that we'll get the prints yet.

[Queenie122]

So, the poster below called and got this info from the CM:



Based on that, I think the print package should be included in your price. I booked on the 18th of August, so I'm in the same situation as you. I haven't called to confirm that we'll get the prints yet.

Any idea what is actually in those packages? :confused3

And thanks for the info!

[jenseib]

Any idea what is actually in those packages? :confused3

And thanks for the info!

This is what Stitch Kingdom says


Disney Resorts Private Photo Shoot - You can arrange for private 30 minute photo sessions with a Disney's PhotoPass photographer at the Grand Floridian, Beach Club, Polynesian, Wilderness Lodge or Animal Kingdom Lodge. The session includes around 40 photos (limited only by time) taken around the picturesque resorts and their beaches. Please note that as of September 1, 2008, Portrait sessions at the resorts are a separate entity from the Disney's PhotoPass system in the theme parks. While both Parks and Portraits use the same system for their photos, they are separate products. There is also a new pricing structure in place, which is as follows:

Disney's PhotoPass Portrait Session Photo Package - For a price of $49.95, you will get your choice of one of the following packages: (A) 8x10 (2), 5x7 (3); (B) 5x7 (2), 4x6 (4 sets of 2); (C) 5x7 (7). You will be able to choose the pose for each print, so you can have up to five different poses for Package A, up to 6 different poses for Package B and up to 7 different poses for Package C

Disney's PhotoPass Portrait Session PhotoCD - For a price of $99.95, you will get your choice of photo package as explained above plus all of the photos on a PhotoCD.

Note you will not be able to enhance the photos on the Portrait Session PhotoCD, but you will be given a PhotoPass ID to use on disneyphotopass.com to make any desired edits/enhancements and future purchases.

[Let'sGoFlyAKite]

Jen, that was VERY helpful! I'm wanting to do this next October!! $100.00 doesn't seem bad....

[Duzzygirl]

I had my session on Saturday. I think our photographer's name was Sheri? I can't remember already. Anyhow, it was at the Polynesian. It was awesome. I posted earlier that I called and booked on September 3 for September 18. They didn't offer the prints on the phone. Here's what I ended up with ...

$99.95 for 20 minutes, all pictures on disc and on the photopass account. NO prints. I'm guessing that's because I scheduled after September 1. Anyhow, I got 87 pictures. I love pretty much all of them. I'm happier with them than I was my wedding pictures a year ago. So, I'm pretty freakin' happy. I'd post them, but my laptop is being an idiot and won't read the disc (which frequently happens). So, I'll be able to post them when I get home early next week.




Oh and please excuse my manners. I got carried away on my little rant and actually had good intentions of saying to you

Welcome to the DIS!! :goodvibes

Thanks!!

[jenseib]

Jen, that was VERY helpful! I'm wanting to do this next October!! $100.00 doesn't seem bad....

No problem, but remember, they are now saying that those who booked later are not getting the print package anymore. Which I am a little mad about. Mostly becuase they didn't reduce the price.

[cherbear]

I had my session on Saturday. I think our photographer's name was Sheri? I can't remember already. Anyhow, it was at the Polynesian. It was awesome. I posted earlier that I called and booked on September 3 for September 18. They didn't offer the prints on the phone. Here's what I ended up with ...

$99.95 for 20 minutes, all pictures on disc and on the photopass account. NO prints. I'm guessing that's because I scheduled after September 1. Anyhow, I got 87 pictures. I love pretty much all of them. I'm happier with them than I was my wedding pictures a year ago. So, I'm pretty freakin' happy. I'd post them, but my laptop is being an idiot and won't read the disc (which frequently happens). So, I'll be able to post them when I get home early next week.






Thanks!!

I had her a couple years ago and she was great. She was even pretty new then. Glad to hear she's still there!!

[Queenie122]

Thanks so much Jen, that was really helpful!! :goodvibes

[Let'sGoFlyAKite]

Dang! No more PRINTS??!! That stinks!

[disneymom1980]

I sure hope we still get the prints...........honestly, I can't remember if I booked before September 1, but when I talked to the girl, she said that print came with the package.

[Duzzygirl]

Can't believe I've been there and I'm back home already. *sigh* Anyhow, some of my favorite shots from me and hub's session on Saturday, September 18, at the Polynesian ...

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/duzegrl/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage82.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/duzegrl/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage78.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/duzegrl/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage68.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/duzegrl/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage67.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/duzegrl/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage64.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/duzegrl/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage62.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/duzegrl/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage53.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/duzegrl/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage52.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/duzegrl/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage48.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/duzegrl/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage34.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/duzegrl/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage30.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/duzegrl/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage20.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/duzegrl/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage18.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/duzegrl/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage7.jpg

[jenseib]

Thanks for sharing. Those are gorgeous!

[Iwant2BAprincess]

Just wanted to say-we did a shoot at the Poly the week of the 11th. Our PP guy was great. We had a mid morning time which was rough on the eyes but it was the only time that fit into our schedule that week. If your PP asks if you have plans that day-be honest. We didn't have any real plans till later that afternoon so he took his time with our session-we ended up with 150+ shots. Overall I am very happy with the results and my kids really enjoyed doing it.

[bgenew1]

Just called to book a photo session at Wilderness Lodge for Valentine's Day. I was given a choice of either a 20 min session at $99.95 or 40 min for $124.95. The only option he gave was photos on a CD. I asked about prints and he repeated that you get the CD.

My questions are:
- we are two adults, is 20 min enough?
- I booked a time of 11:30 - is this okay?
- and since I don't pay until the day off do you know longer get the discount by buying the cd early?

Thanks for the help.

[jenseib]

Just called to book a photo session at Wilderness Lodge for Valentine's Day. I was given a choice of either a 20 min session at $99.95 or 40 min for $124.95. The only option he gave was photos on a CD. I asked about prints and he repeated that you get the CD.

My questions are:
- we are two adults, is 20 min enough?
- I booked a time of 11:30 - is this okay?
- and since I don't pay until the day off do you know longer get the discount by buying the cd early?

Thanks for the help.

Yes, as stated a few posts back, the prints no longer come with the package. Also there are no discounts anymore for prebuying the photopass CD either. (which is a different cd)

I don't know about the time thing. I am debating wether 20 minutes wil lbe enough for us as well.

[bgenew1]

Thanks, I tried to read thru the posts but wasn't sure.

Considering the price $25.00 more isnt bad for 20 more minutes but considering the size of the Lodge how many more pictures could you take? He did say I could call back and change at any time so I have until Feb to think about it and read more posts to see what other people say.

[Duzzygirl]

You don't get your photosession CD any cheaper.

However, if you preorder a photopass CD for all your other photopass photos you do save about $50. At least, I just did. I ordered the day before we left. I've entered all my photopass cards (along with the one I got with the photosession) and my CD is on it's way to me. So, technically, I have two CD copies of all my photosession photos. ;)

http://www.disneyphotopass.com/previsitoffer.aspx

[2Tiggies]

Yes, as stated a few posts back, the prints no longer come with the package. Also there are no discounts anymore for prebuying the photopass CD either. (which is a different cd)

I don't know about the time thing. I am debating wether 20 minutes wil lbe enough for us as well.

Depending on availability, I wonder if you could add the extra 20 minutes on the day if you feel it is not enough. If there are other sessions booked straight after yours it would probably not be possible so it's a bit of a gamble. Your other option is to pre book the extra 20 minutes and depending how the session goes, ask if you can call time out if you feel you don't need it. I'm just running options through my head at the moment and don't know if any of this is possible.

[brianheather]

Can't believe I've been there and I'm back home already. *sigh* Anyhow, some of my favorite shots from me and hub's session on Saturday, September 18, at the Polynesian ...

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/duzegrl/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage82.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/duzegrl/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage78.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/duzegrl/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage68.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/duzegrl/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage67.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/duzegrl/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage64.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/duzegrl/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage62.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/duzegrl/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage53.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/duzegrl/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage52.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/duzegrl/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage48.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/duzegrl/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage34.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/duzegrl/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage30.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/duzegrl/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage20.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/duzegrl/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage18.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/duzegrl/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage7.jpg



What time was your session... the pictures turned out great...

[brianheather]

Also if you are a DVC member you get a discount... the price comes to $79.95:cool1:

[brookelizabeth]

We had the 20 minute session and it was PLENTY. We ended up with over 80 pictures. It was enough for us.

We also have a 3 year old who would not have lasted past 20 minutes - so factor in your group size/ages/cooperation as well to see if the money would be worth the extra 20 minutes.

When we went, early September (LOW crowds) there was no one booked for the entire day except us, we called the day before for the session.

[NoodlesMom]

Here are a few photos from our session a few weeks ago. The time given was plenty of time. It seemed much longer than 20 minutes. These were taken at the Beach Club.

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv133/tiffny111/DisneyPhotoImage4.jpg

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv133/tiffny111/DisneyPhotoImage44.jpg

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv133/tiffny111/DisneyPhotoImage5.jpg

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv133/tiffny111/DisneyPhotoImage3.jpg

[jenseib]

gorgeous!

[2Tiggies]

Those pics are beautiful Noodlesmom! I love the one of you jumping up :thumbsup2

[jenseib]

Here are a few photos from our session a few weeks ago. The time given was plenty of time. It seemed much longer than 20 minutes. These were taken at the Beach Club.

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http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv133/tiffny111/DisneyPhotoImage5.jpg





I have a question, why is his face swirled out in this one? LOL :laughing:

[NoodlesMom]

I'm just a little weird:goodvibes. I'm new to puttig pictures out there for everyone to see. I love this board and recieve so much info that I want to give back. If you look at my trip report you'll notice that I don't blur out everything. Like if we have on sun glasses, I'll leave it. I'm a teacher and I always tell my kids, "Once its out there (the web) , you can never really take it back."

[LittleStinkerbelle]

Great pictures! We just booked a session at the BC for next week - I love seeing the ones with the BW in the background as we're wanting to get some of those.

Noodlesmom - what time was your session?

[NoodlesMom]

Our session was at 5:30 and it was the perfect time of day.

[brookelizabeth]

LOVE your pictures NoodlesMom!! I can't pic a fav, they are all fantastic!

[LittleStinkerbelle]

Our session was at 5:30 and it was the perfect time of day.

Thanks so much!

[Let'sGoFlyAKite]

Well, you have all convinced me to go with the Beach Club for sure!

[kristin1724]

We just went last week. I lurked on this thread before we went so I thought I would share some of our's and what our experience was. It was so helpful hearing everyone else's when I was planning our trip I thought I would try to help someone else out.

I originally booked our photo session for the afternoon we arrived at 4:45 p.m. After we got into Orlando and got to the resort, we had to switch rooms and we still needed to unpack and get ready. I decided it was going to be too close so I called and they let me reschedule with no problems. I rescheduled for Tuesday afternoon at 4:45 p.m.

Because of when I booked, I still got the CD's and prints. I also had the 20% off coupon that was in our pre-arrival documents from Disney. So it was $80 for 20 minutes, a choice of printed pictures, and the CD.

We arrived early and the photographer was ready so we started immediately. It was my husband, our 21 month old daughter, and me. My daughter was not giving away any smiles the day we went but it was definitely not because the photographer didn't try! I was really impressed with our photographer - she tried her hardest to get our DD to cooperate.

I guess there was no one else after us because the photographer was with us for at least 45 minutes (if not an hour) and she didn't charge us extra. We ended up with 135 images (of course they didn't all turn out). Here are a few of the best:


http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee425/kristin17241/DSC_0003-1.jpg
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee425/kristin17241/DSC_0055-1.jpg
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee425/kristin17241/DSC_0057-1.jpg
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee425/kristin17241/DSC_0079-1.jpg
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee425/kristin17241/DSC_0084-1.jpg - This is my daughter's first experience with the beach and sand. We live in the middle of corn fields. She is definitely a little princess who doesn't like to get dirty! :goodvibes
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee425/kristin17241/DSC_0105.jpg
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee425/kristin17241/DSC_0120-1.jpg
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee425/kristin17241/DSC_0129-1.jpg
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee425/kristin17241/DSC_0142-1.jpg

We definitely had the sun and wind to deal with but I was pretty happy with the pictures overall. We actually had several people at the Poly stop us and tell us how nice we looked as a family. It was definitely a good experience. We will probably do it again but maybe try a different resort next time just to try something new.

[jenseib]

Great pictures. Seeing the castle in the background kind of has me leaning at Poly now! LOL! I can't make up my mind

[kristin1724]

Thanks! Having the castle in the background was what decided it for me but then I didn't think the beach pictures turned out as well because of the wind and our daughter didn't like it. But it's still nice having it in the background!

[GetGlowing]

We did pictures on the Poly beach last year and our castle pix are my favorites.
Edit: Link to a few pix (http://picasaweb.google.com/GetGlowing/DisneyTripNov112PolynesianPhotoSession#) from our session.

[jenseib]

We did pictures on the Poly beach last year and our castle pix are my favorites.

I LOVED your familes pictures! I have copied your color scheme and bought my DD the dress liek the little on in your family is wearing and a blue shirt for myself and a brown for DH. Those pictures were gorgeous!
What time of day (and year) did you have them taken.

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Here are a bunch of ours from AKL last December. We had the five of us and the 20 minutes was plenty of time. We walked a lot of the grounds...did indoor and outdoor...some Christmas. I asked the photographer to make them look "non-Disney"...just because we have all of the park photos and photopass. This resort was perfect...beautiful. Plus, we were staying there. So, we just had to get ready and be downstairs!! :thumbsup2

Anyway, here are some of the 75+ pictures from our cd:

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv306/erinpalys/DisneyPhotoImage29.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv306/erinpalys/DisneyPhotoImage72.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv306/erinpalys/DisneyPhotoImage69.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv306/erinpalys/DisneyPhotoImage66.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv306/erinpalys/DisneyPhotoImage63.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv306/erinpalys/DisneyPhotoImage56.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv306/erinpalys/DisneyPhotoImage53.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv306/erinpalys/DisneyPhotoImage46.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv306/erinpalys/DisneyPhotoImage43.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv306/erinpalys/DisneyPhotoImage39.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv306/erinpalys/DisneyPhotoImage36.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv306/erinpalys/DisneyPhotoImage32.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv306/erinpalys/DisneyPhotoImage27.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv306/erinpalys/DisneyPhotoImage19.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv306/erinpalys/DisneyPhotoImage14.jpg

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv306/erinpalys/DisneyPhotoImage1.jpg

[Duzzygirl]

GREAT pictures, NoodlesMom, kristin1724, and LOVEMY3KIDDOS!!


What time was your session... the pictures turned out great...
Thank you! Our session was at 6:15 p.m. The sun was a bit harsh in some areas, but she tried to find shade and took several takes of each shot. :)



We had the 20 minute session and it was PLENTY. We ended up with over 80 pictures. It was enough for us....
I agree, we had 20 minutes, it was plenty. I'd imagine the more you have in a group, you may want more time, but 2-4 I think would be good for 20 minutes.

[MikkiMouse]

Wow krisitn1724, you have a wonderful family!!!

[GetGlowing]

I LOVED your familes pictures! I have copied your color scheme and bought my DD the dress liek the little on in your family is wearing and a blue shirt for myself and a brown for DH. Those pictures were gorgeous!
What time of day (and year) did you have them taken.

Thank you!!

All our shirts were from Lands' End, most were on the sale "rack" online. We love Lands' End because their colors and sizes are consistent even through you're ordering different items.

Our photos were taken in November last year at 10am.

[palmettocharm]

Just wanted to share our pictures from our session on 9/29 at the Poly. Thanks to everyone on this board for all of the information - it was so helpful! This is myself, my son, and my parents. The session was at 4:00pm, and it was overcast for most of it.

Our photographer was amazing! We had the 20 minute session but she took her time, and we wound up with 130 pictures! At one point she took several candid shots of my son climbing in the tree!

Since I booked early, we were also able to get the print package. Oh, and I also had the 20% off coupon!

There were so many great pictures! The only thing I didn't like were the cranes in the background, but those can be easily edited out. In fact, our photographer edited them out of one of the prints in the package we got. Overall, I was very impressed with the session - here are a few of my favorites.

http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae46/amy3571/DSC_0002.jpg
http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae46/amy3571/DSC_0036.jpg
http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae46/amy3571/DSC_0045.jpg
http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae46/amy3571/DSC_0054.jpg
http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae46/amy3571/DSC_0071.jpg
http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae46/amy3571/DSC_0074.jpg
http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae46/amy3571/DSC_0095.jpg
http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae46/amy3571/DSC_0104.jpg
http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae46/amy3571/DSC_0106.jpg
http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae46/amy3571/DSC_0119.jpg
http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae46/amy3571/DSC_0125.jpg

[jenseib]

Those are great. I like your choice of color too.

[palmettocharm]

Those are great. I like your choice of color too.

Thank you!

[cherbear]

those came out great Amy!

[palmettocharm]

those came out great Amy!

Thank you - we were very pleased!

[leane]

Amy what beautiful pictures! The orange is a great color. I am hoping the cranes will be down when we have our photo session there on the 22nd.

[jenseib]

I just thought about this, but do you get a release form for the pictures like you do with photopass?

[GetGlowing]

I just thought about this, but do you get a release form for the pictures like you do with photopass?

Yes.

[erikawolf2004]

http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae46/amy3571/DSC_0125.jpg

These came out really nice, I really like the orange also....you can always photoshop the cranes out.

[erikawolf2004]

http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee425/kristin17241/DSC_0079-1.jpg


Sweet memories-the blue came out so pretty!

[erikawolf2004]

http://i694.photobucket.com/albums/vv306/erinpalys/DisneyPhotoImage1.jpg

My husband would love to do some at the AKL. Looks like you guys had a great session-the last one is my favorite:)

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

My husband would love to do some at the AKL. Looks like you guys had a great session-the last one is my favorite:)

Thanks!!!! There were some really nice spots. We did have a good session...and this was one of my favorites...it was just fun! LOL Actually, we just went to Disney a few weeks ago with another couple. And, we have a photo in front of the castle with myself and the other wife on our husbands' backs there, too!! Guess it was a trend for us!!

[MadiWI]

Thanks to everyone who has shared their photos - I'm definitely going to try this during our upcoming trip.

Can anyone recommend a good time to schedule a shoot in the afternoon in early December? I want to make sure that the sun isn't too bright, but I'm not sure what time would be good.

[palmettocharm]

Amy what beautiful pictures! The orange is a great color. I am hoping the cranes will be down when we have our photo session there on the 22nd.

Thank you!!! Yes, the cranes were a little disappointing, but they can be cropped or photoshopped out.

[tkyes]

I'm so torn on this!!

I can't decide if $100 is worth it for these photos. I was totally on board to sign up for this when the Photopass CD from the park was included, but now I'm having 2nd thoughts.

For $200 I can do a private session here at home and have a little more faith in the photographer. But, the $100 difference is still a lot of money.

Anyone have some words of wisdom for me?

[palmettocharm]

These came out really nice, I really like the orange also....you can always photoshop the cranes out.

Thank you!

[erikawolf2004]

I'm so torn on this!!

I can't decide if $100 is worth it for these photos. I was totally on board to sign up for this when the Photopass CD from the park was included, but now I'm having 2nd thoughts.

For $200 I can do a private session here at home and have a little more faith in the photographer. But, the $100 difference is still a lot of money.

Anyone have some words of wisdom for me?

I have never heard that the regular Photopass CD was included in this. I have heard that the photos could be added to your Photopass CD, but you would still have to pay for the session and then for the regular Photopass separetly.

[jenseib]

I have never heard that the regular Photopass CD was included in this. I have heard that the photos could be added to your Photopass CD, but you would still have to pay for the session and then for the regular Photopass separetly.

A few years ago it could be added to photopass for a really cheap fee, like $25. Then it went to if you had prepurchased photopass you got a discount on the resort photoshoot. Now they are totally seperate as far as I know, except you can add them to photopass after paying for the Cd.

[renae3]

Does anyone know how far in advance you can schedule a photopass session? Thanks!

[2Tiggies]

Does anyone know how far in advance you can schedule a photopass session? Thanks!

It is said to be no more than 30 days but I called about 40 days out and they had no problem scheduling my session for me.

I need to get myself organized now that we are back and post some pictures. I have to say it was the best $100 I have spent in a very long time. Absolutely worth every dime! :thumbsup2 We got 79 pictures on our CD and pretty much all of them are great!

[2Tiggies]

A few years ago it could be added to photopass for a really cheap fee, like $25. Then it went to if you had prepurchased photopass you got a discount on the resort photoshoot. Now they are totally seperate as far as I know, except you can add them to photopass after paying for the Cd.

Correct. We got the CD at the end of the session with a Photopass card in the case which had all our pictures on it. When I put my other PP card numbers in on the website to access my pictures, I added the photo session one too and I can add borders and edit the photo session pictures too.

[shadowryter]

Does anyone know how far in advance you can schedule a photopass session? Thanks!
I booked ours in August for December.:goodvibes

[chrysalide]

Hi!

I'm Chrysalide. Newbie on the board.

We're going to Disney in December. I had never heard about the photo sessions.

Where should I call to book a session? Can I do this online? Is there a place on the disney web site with all the info? Thanks!

[ChildAtHeart82]

Hi!

I'm Chrysalide. Newbie on the board.

We're going to Disney in December. I had never heard about the photo sessions.

Where should I call to book a session? Can I do this online? Is there a place on the disney web site with all the info? Thanks!

Welcome to the DIS! :yay: If there is a place on the disney web site with the information, I have not found it. The best link I've seen is this one:

http://www.stitchkingdom.com/disneysphotopass/#sessions

The information is a little out of date because people have said on this thread that the prints are no longer included as part of the packages.

If you're going to reserve a session ahead of time, you need to call. The number is 407-934-4004. I hope this helps! :)

[azlaura]

I have read so much on these and how they have changed the packages. Here is what i was told today:
Package 1...49.95 20 min and a print package(variety to choose from)
Package 2 99.95 20 min and photo CD and with photopass card
Package 3 124.95 40 min and photo CD and with photopass card

They are booking through February right now so I have to wait a little bit for my March date.

[kittycat9]

I have read so much on these and how they have changed the packages. Here is what i was told today:
Package 1...49.95 20 min and a print package(variety to choose from)
Package 2 99.95 20 min and photo CD and with photopass card
Package 3 124.95 40 min and photo CD and with photopass card

They are booking through February right now so I have to wait a little bit for my March date.
Okay, I wish they would have said something about the 40min session when I booked last week. Now I'm going to have to call back with fingers crossed that we can switch to that. I wanted to do photos inside and out at Beach Club. I know that involves a bit of walking, and I was worried that we wouldn't get the shots done in 20min - especially with a 3yo that isn't always cooperative. We're trying to get photos for the wall at home, and a good one for our christmas cards.

[CSI:Jude]

So the picture package is no longer included? I wish you could chose pictures or photopass card as we wont be doing photopass so its wasted on us :(

[darwinsrule]

We did the "40" minute session back in August at WL in part since we had a large group (10 people - our family, BIL family, FIL and second BIL who is solo). It was scheduled for Sunday morning after b-fast. There were no other sessions scheduled that morning. We finally made the photagrapher stop taking pictures after almost 1.5 hours as the kids were sooooo done. Ended up with somewhere around 170 photos. I am not sure if Sunday morning is normally a busy time or not but we plan on repeating the experience next year.

[jenseib]

So the picture package is no longer included? I wish you could chose pictures or photopass card as we wont be doing photopass so its wasted on us :(

Really it wouldn't make no difference to anyone if they got the photopass card or not, since you already get a CD. The bonus of putting it on photopass is to add Disney borders. I doubt they would offer either or, as the value is one is free while the other has a cost.

[CSI:Jude]

Really it wouldn't make no difference to anyone if they got the photopass card or not, since you already get a CD. The bonus of putting it on photopass is to add Disney borders. I doubt they would offer either or, as the value is one is free while the other has a cost.

True. I have a few companies lined up to album and print my pictures if they are good enough so i suppose i shouldn't moan. I will be afterall in the 'World' :cheer2:

[LuvLuvLuv]

i spoke to them last friday. they told me they book 3 months in advance and gave me the packages for cd only listed above.

i'm just stuck between the grand floridian and the poly....
we're using them as our engagement photos. i looked at all the wedding photography and i just don't want to do a 2 hour+ session. this is perfect.

[disykat]

I can't remember if I already asked this question, I can't find it if I did.

Do you get the CD immediately, or do they send it to you?

I'm trying to decide if I should wait on sending Christmas Cards in hopes of including a picture, but I'd have to send them the day after Christmas to do so as it stands - waiting any longer wouldn't work!

[2Tiggies]

I can't remember if I already asked this question, I can't find it if I did.

Do you get the CD immediately, or do they send it to you?

I'm trying to decide if I should wait on sending Christmas Cards in hopes of including a picture, but I'd have to send them the day after Christmas to do so as it stands - waiting any longer wouldn't work!

You get the CD straight afterwards. YOu pay first, do the shoot, stroll around for about 20 minutes while they upload the images and they give you the CD.

I planned to use some of my Photopass images for Christmas cards, but my CD was shipped 2 weeks ago and hasn't arrived - so like you, I am probably sending my cards out late. ;)

[2Tiggies]

i spoke to them last friday. they told me they book 3 months in advance and gave me the packages for cd only listed above.

i'm just stuck between the grand floridian and the poly....
we're using them as our engagement photos. i looked at all the wedding photography and i just don't want to do a 2 hour+ session. this is perfect.

Have you decided? I want to do it again next year and will do a different resort. I was thinking of GF since we did the Poly this year. I loved the one at the Poly by the way. I don't regret my choice at all. :thumbsup2

[jenseib]

They make it right there. I think it might take like 1/2 hour or so.

[disykat]

You get the CD straight afterwards. YOu pay first, do the shoot, stroll around for about 20 minutes while they upload the images and they give you the CD.

I planned to use some of my Photopass images for Christmas cards, but my CD was shipped 2 weeks ago and hasn't arrived - so like you, I am probably sending my cards out late. ;)

Thanks - you still have plenty of time. We get back from our trip on Christmas Eve, so my plan is to have all my cards addressed and ready before hand, go to Costco 1 hr photo on the 26th and send them out then.

[LuvLuvLuv]

Have you decided? I want to do it again next year and will do a different resort. I was thinking of GF since we did the Poly this year. I loved the one at the Poly by the way. I don't regret my choice at all. :thumbsup2

well, i've thought a lot about this, this week. i really like the castle pix from the poly beach, but then i really want the fountain and bench pictures from the grand floridian.

i'm thinking we're going with the grand floridian. it'll be easier since we're staying there.

i don't think i'd regret it either way. i feel like the poly could be a lot of walking to find key spots too. that could take up lots of the time, whereas the gf is all pretty much in the same area.

[2Tiggies]

well, i've thought a lot about this, this week. i really like the castle pix from the poly beach, but then i really want the fountain and bench pictures from the grand floridian.

i'm thinking we're going with the grand floridian. it'll be easier since we're staying there.

i don't think i'd regret it either way. i feel like the poly could be a lot of walking to find key spots too. that could take up lots of the time, whereas the gf is all pretty much in the same area.

The Poly wasn't that much walking. We got 79 pics and we just did the regular 20 minute session but it is just myself and DD and the size/ages etc of your party would have an affect. I just remembered now that you mentioned the castle pics at the Poly - I was so keen on those as well. But guess what, they come complete with a giant crane in the background (unless it is gone now) :rotfl2:

I am leaning towards the GF for next year too. But I totally agree, you can't go wrong with any of them unless you are after a very specific theme. Enjoy your session. :goodvibes

[LuvLuvLuv]

The Poly wasn't that much walking. We got 79 pics and we just did the regular 20 minute session but it is just myself and DD and the size/ages etc of your party would have an affect. I just remembered now that you mentioned the castle pics at the Poly - I was so keen on those as well. But guess what, they come complete with a giant crane in the background (unless it is gone now) :rotfl2:

I am leaning towards the GF for next year too. But I totally agree, you can't go wrong with any of them unless you are after a very specific theme. Enjoy your session. :goodvibes

lol, oh the crane! we were just there 2 weeks ago and i have about a bizillion shots of the crane in all my pix!! it probably wont be gone in may... so that's a super good point! i may have forgotten about that! we joked about it all week, especially when we toured the wedding pavillion and it was a straight shot of the crane thru the window, lol. crazy!

[2Tiggies]

lol, oh the crane! we were just there 2 weeks ago and i have about a bizillion shots of the crane in all my pix!! it probably wont be gone in may... so that's a super good point! i may have forgotten about that! we joked about it all week, especially when we toured the wedding pavillion and it was a straight shot of the crane thru the window, lol. crazy!

I did actually realise as we walked along the Poly beach so we took a few pics with the castle and the photographer adjusted her settings so that the background was blurry, but I had mentioned to her not to go to town. I didn't want to waste time when we could get other shots in our session.

I see you are staying at GF anyway, so it will save you having to get anywhere else for your session - even if it is just the Poly. I think you made a good choice and I am going to copy you for next year :lmao:

[tomaszewski58]

Thanks so much for this info. Really Helpful!

[disykat]

Has anyone had Poly pictures taken in the cold weather? I'm all freaked out about what to wear. It's looking like we'll need jackets on!

[bare necessities]

Has anyone had Poly pictures taken in the cold weather? I'm all freaked out about what to wear. It's looking like we'll need jackets on!

Light jackets are going to be a must. Just got back from a 9 day trip and wore light coats every day. Layers are your friend. Hats and gloves at night were common depending on your tolerance level for the cold at night.

[disykat]

Any suggestions for looking picture ready with jackets on?

[cherbear]

Any suggestions for looking picture ready with jackets on?

all dark colored, or all light colored jackets. And coordinating scarves and/or hats.

[jenseib]

I personally would brave the cold for the pictures, if you have outfits picked out already.

[sandym718]

Any suggestions for looking picture ready with jackets on?

Coordinating fleece might look nice.

[disykat]

Thanks for the ideas. I'm still debating.

I think we're going to brave it without jackets, but I still can't wear what I wanted to. All the guys have jeans and polos, but I was going to wear a sleeveless dress with sandals! I've gone through my closet and have a few options, they just aren't my first choice and won't look as nice colorwise IMO.

[devonsmommy]

I just booked us at the Poly for a 40 minute session. There are 4 different "groups" of us...12 people total.

I too am stuck on what to wear! I am hoping that the weather warms up just a wee bit before we get there.

[cherbear]

Thanks for the ideas. I'm still debating.

I think we're going to brave it without jackets, but I still can't wear what I wanted to. All the guys have jeans and polos, but I was going to wear a sleeveless dress with sandals! I've gone through my closet and have a few options, they just aren't my first choice and won't look as nice colorwise IMO.

ooh maybe you could run out and find a sweater dress?? TJ Maxx (or Marshalls, Kohl's) has a nice selection for a decent price.

You could wear it with boots, would look really cute. Is there another female in the pictures with you?

[disykat]

ooh maybe you could run out and find a sweater dress?? TJ Maxx (or Marshalls, Kohl's) has a nice selection for a decent price.

You could wear it with boots, would look really cute. Is there another female in the pictures with you?

I wore sweater dresses and boots when I was in my 20's, but couldn't exactly carry it off right now!:laughing: (I'm a little too "stocky") I'm the only female and everyone else is wearing jeans and polos, so I'm trying not to look out of place. I'm thinking slacks or jeans and a sweater.

[stitch34]

Recently back, thought I'd share, as I know I love getting ideas from everyone's photos!

Did two photoshoots - one at Poly, other at WLodge. Had planned on WLodge, but had never done at Poly before, so wanted to try it also! Would have been better if didn't have sun issues. WLodge was at 4:00 our appointment, so no sun! Had fantastic photographer both times named Beth. Liked her at the Poly, so when went to WL and saw she was our photographer again, was happy!

Had a tough time figuring out what kids would wear. What they are wearing for WL is what they were supposed to wear to Poly - but was such a hot day said eh, just keep on whatever you're wearing. But ended up that I like what they are wearing for the WL pics. This is our second year doing WL during our Thanksgiving trip - and yep, will do again next year also!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/tylerjenna/DisneyPhotoImage54.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/tylerjenna/DisneyPhotoImage25.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/tylerjenna/DisneyPhotoImage113.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/tylerjenna/DisneyPhotoImage86.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/tylerjenna/DisneyPhotoImage70.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/tylerjenna/DisneyPhotoImage16.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/tylerjenna/DisneyPhotoImage12.jpg

[jenseib]

I love your pictures! did you have to pay full price for both sessions, or did they do it like an extended session?

[EeyoreFan5]

I just suddenly booked a trip...Its been a year & things have changed. When can I book a session?

[stitch34]

I love your pictures! did you have to pay full price for both sessions, or did they do it like an extended session?

I had two coupons for 20% off. Did the CD for both. I think each with 20% off and then plus tax was $83, $85-ish each. The one for WL I also got 5 prints with - because I had booked that early before they changed over the packages or something.... but when picking out my 5 prints, she pulled up both sessions and I picked from both of them which 5 I wanted. Had thought about doing the - isn't there a $49 package with just prints? Was going to do that for one session, but then said eh, just do the cd.

Then I come home and load them onto walmart.com and order my prints and enlargements from there - and gotta say, for a great price they always print out really nice from there. Usually give the 5 prints included in the package to family, as I like the walmart quality of printing better than disney. Go figure!
Should have done just WL, got more pics from that session that I liked better than the Poly. Did like the Poly, but in the end preffered the WL pics. but we really wanted to try a session at the Poly. Next trip is July - and oh, no... too hot to be all sweaty in pics, so figured eh, do it now!
I think I prefer the WL ones because kids are matching, and got more shots of my son in there - he's autistic, and really tough to get a picture of! Gotta say, the shot on the bridge with his twin is the BEST picture I have ever gotten of him!

[kjsirish]

Hi there. I was a newbie to the whole photopass stuff and did not pre-order my CD. We did do a family photo shoot for $99 at the Poly and I got a CD of that. I thought I remembered reading that for that $99, I could have gotten the photo shoot, PLUS any photopass photos that were taken BEFORE the photo shoot. Is that right? I am just looking at what I can do because my account expires on the 28th and I really want the photopass CD with all the park pics that were taken, but I don't want to spend $149!

Any input?

[jenseib]

Hi there. I was a newbie to the whole photopass stuff and did not pre-order my CD. We did do a family photo shoot for $99 at the Poly and I got a CD of that. I thought I remembered reading that for that $99, I could have gotten the photo shoot, PLUS any photopass photos that were taken BEFORE the photo shoot. Is that right? I am just looking at what I can do because my account expires on the 28th and I really want the photopass CD with all the park pics that were taken, but I don't want to spend $149!

Any input?

No you are not correct. If you preordered the photopass CD, that would've been $99 and then you still had to pay the $99 for the family shoot. But you could've then added your photoshoot to your photopass as well to add borders, etc. But being that you did not preorder the CD you cannot get a discount on it it now. So if you want the park pictures, it will still cost 149. If you had your photoshoot added to a photopass card, you can still add borders etc on the photopass site. If you didn't, then I don't think there is anything you can do about that now. But basically you have to buy both. They are seperate things. But they just allow you to add them to photopass if you bought the CD at the photoshoot.
So to sum it all up if you want both you have to pay a minimum of $200 (with the preorder price) to get all the pictures.

[6264EVER]

Just booked for March for 8:30 at the GF. Having DD's 8th grade graduation pictures along with family photos (3 of us) taken. Already have DD's dress...gotta get coordinating colors for DH and myself.

[boltfan]

Had a great photo session at GF. Had 164 pics taken of which about 25 came out great. Luckily I had booked back in August so I got the CD AND the print package. We were running late, but their computer system was messed up, so they were also running late. The only problem was it was only about 35 degrees outside!! Needless to say we took most of our photos inside. Hopefully the 5 I'm trying to post will show! If it works I'll add more.

http://http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz275/abstaff/Photo0232FourBySix-2.jpg

[jenseib]

Had a great photo session at GF. Had 164 pics taken of which about 25 came out great. Luckily I had booked back in August so I got the CD AND the print package. We were running late, but their computer system was messed up, so they were also running late. The only problem was it was only about 35 degrees outside!! Needless to say we took most of our photos inside. Hopefully the 5 I'm trying to post will show!

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz275/abstaff/Photo0232FourBySix-1.jpg

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz275/abstaff/Photo0219FourBySix-1.jpg

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz275/abstaff/Photo0208FourBySix-1.jpg

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz275/abstaff/Photo0133FourBySix-1.jpg

http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz275/abstaff/Photo0225FourBySix-1.jpg

No they are not showing. I tried to see if I could fix the link since what you have isn't right

[jenseib]

Yep that worked

[boltfan]

Yep that worked

That's strange, because I still can't see them! I've tried 3 different sizes through photobucket and still don't show up!

[jenseib]

That's strange, because I still can't see them! I've tried 3 different sizes through photobucket and still don't show up!

Can you see them in my quote though? Thats where I fixed the links. You are posting too much. You just need to click on the pick and a drop box comes down then click on the link that starts with [IMG] and it will copy and then you post it here. It looks like you might be posting an actual page

[jenseib]

Had a great photo session at GF. Had 164 pics taken of which about 25 came out great. Luckily I had booked back in August so I got the CD AND the print package. We were running late, but their computer system was messed up, so they were also running late. The only problem was it was only about 35 degrees outside!! Needless to say we took most of our photos inside. Hopefully the 5 I'm trying to post will show! If it works I'll add more.

http://http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz275/abstaff/Photo0232FourBySix-2.jpg

Yours are starting with this "[IMG]http://" and ending with an extra [IMG]

[Jenna319]

Just booked a photoshoot at GF for 2/2 for 8 of us! I will post pics as soon as we return!

[ChildAtHeart82]

Just starting to get settled back at home from our trip. We did a photo session at the Animal Kingdom Lodge on 26 December. I will try to get the photos uploaded by this weekend and will post some here once I do. It was a great experience for us. The photographer was very helpful and we got a lot of really good pictures! :)

[boltfan]

Can you see them in my quote though? Thats where I fixed the links. You are posting too much. You just need to click on the pick and a drop box comes down then click on the link that starts with [IMG] and it will copy and then you post it here. It looks like you might be posting an actual page

That's what i did..photobucket and then just clicked on the link and posting it. Can you still see them, or are they still messed up?

[jenseib]

That's what i did..photobucket and then just clicked on the link and posting it. Can you still see them, or are they still messed up?

Are you posting the page link? Thats what it kind of looks like. You go to the picture and a drop box will appear and then you click on the bottom link of the drop box.

[VroomVroomLightning]

Sorry I haven't read all the way through this to see if this question has already been answered. But the cd that comes with the package after you pay the money, do you then have the rights to go print those pictures where you want to?

[2Tiggies]

Sorry I haven't read all the way through this to see if this question has already been answered. But the cd that comes with the package after you pay the money, do you then have the rights to go print those pictures where you want to?

Yes, they are yours to use as you please for personal use. It comes with a printed copyright release in the DVD case on paper as well as the same saved as a jpg file on each disc so you can order instore or online respectively and display this release to avoid any potential problems. I have printed hundreds of mine from different places and nobody has asked to see it, but I have always offered it which may be why. Bottom line is, you can print save, scan and use your photos as if you took them as long as it is purely for personal use.

Hope this helps.

[VroomVroomLightning]

Yes, they are yours to use as you please for personal use. It comes with a printed copyright release in the DVD case on paper as well as the same saved as a jpg file on each disc so you can order instore or online respectively and display this release to avoid any potential problems. I have printed hundreds of mine from different places and nobody has asked to see it, but I have always offered it which may be why. Bottom line is, you can print save, scan and use your photos as if you took them as long as it is purely for personal use.

Hope this helps.

That helps a lot! Thank you so much!!

[azlaura]

Just starting to get settled back at home from our trip. We did a photo session at the Animal Kingdom Lodge on 26 December. I will try to get the photos uploaded by this weekend and will post some here once I do. It was a great experience for us. The photographer was very helpful and we got a lot of really good pictures! :)

Looking at maybe doing this in March, I would love to see some of your pictures:)

[pixiedust247]

I am interested to find out how much it cost to do the photo shoot and get the CD? We are heading to BC in June and would love to get some great photos!

Thanks!

[2Tiggies]

I am interested to find out how much it cost to do the photo shoot and get the CD? We are heading to BC in June and would love to get some great photos!

Thanks!

$99 plus tax (so about $106) Worth every cent!

[EeyoreFan5]

I wish people would post more of their pictures. I'm having a tough time deciding where to book.

[jenseib]

me too

[2Tiggies]

I wish people would post more of their pictures. I'm having a tough time deciding where to book.

me too

The ones in my siggie are from the Poly in October. ;) I'll get a few more posted.

[EeyoreFan5]

Thank you! I would love to see Grand Floridian, yacht & beach club, Wilderness Lodge.

[shadowryter]

Hi all, we had these taken at the Grand Floridian on December 12th at around 11:00, thus the squinting.:goodvibes Bob was our photographer and I thought he was very professional. He spotted things, like hair across glasses, uncooperative ruffles on my blouse and turned us when the wind was blowing ruining the shot. It was cold that day, around 45 but the sun made it a bit warmer. He took 58 shots of which I discarded about 4. (closed eyes mostly) I booked back in August so I got 7 5x7's as part of my package, all the images on a CD and a photopass card so I've been enhancing like crazy. So glad Disney now offers an extension on your photopass pics, I really need it. From beginning to end, set up, shoot, waiting for pictures to load, printing and photopass it took a good two hours and by the time we left it started to rain and the temp fell.:sad2:I also received a 20% discount with my welcome pack, so with tax it came to about $87.00. Here are a few of my favorites.:goodvibes
http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr174/shadowryter/Disney/Christmas%20Vacation%202010/Grand%20Floridian%20Photo%20Shoot/DisneyPhotoImage58_edited-2.jpg

http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr174/shadowryter/Disney/Christmas%20Vacation%202010/Grand%20Floridian%20Photo%20Shoot/DisneyPhotoImage56_edited-1copy.jpg

http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr174/shadowryter/Disney/Christmas%20Vacation%202010/Grand%20Floridian%20Photo%20Shoot/DisneyPhotoImage54.jpg

http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr174/shadowryter/Disney/Christmas%20Vacation%202010/Grand%20Floridian%20Photo%20Shoot/DisneyPhotoImage49.jpg

http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr174/shadowryter/Disney/Christmas%20Vacation%202010/Grand%20Floridian%20Photo%20Shoot/DisneyPhotoImage47.jpg

http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr174/shadowryter/Disney/Christmas%20Vacation%202010/Grand%20Floridian%20Photo%20Shoot/DisneyPhotoImage41.jpg

http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr174/shadowryter/Disney/Christmas%20Vacation%202010/Grand%20Floridian%20Photo%20Shoot/DisneyPhotoImage37.jpg

http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr174/shadowryter/Disney/Christmas%20Vacation%202010/Grand%20Floridian%20Photo%20Shoot/DisneyPhotoImage30.jpg

http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr174/shadowryter/Disney/Christmas%20Vacation%202010/Grand%20Floridian%20Photo%20Shoot/DisneyPhotoImage25.jpg

http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr174/shadowryter/Disney/Christmas%20Vacation%202010/Grand%20Floridian%20Photo%20Shoot/DisneyPhotoImage16.jpg

http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr174/shadowryter/Disney/Christmas%20Vacation%202010/Grand%20Floridian%20Photo%20Shoot/DisneyPhotoImage15.jpg

http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr174/shadowryter/Disney/Christmas%20Vacation%202010/Grand%20Floridian%20Photo%20Shoot/DisneyPhotoImage6.jpg

http://i481.photobucket.com/albums/rr174/shadowryter/Disney/Christmas%20Vacation%202010/Grand%20Floridian%20Photo%20Shoot/DisneyPhotoImage1.jpg

By the way...jeans were not my first choice but I knew we were going to be going outside and we had spent the previous days in duoble hoodies and gloves.:lmao:Who knew.:goodvibes

[jenseib]

Thanks. Those are great

[ChildAtHeart82]

I'm sorry it took so long to get these posted! We had our photo session at AKL on 26 December. We had reserved the 20 minute session, but the photographer spent at least 40 minutes taking pictures. I think from checking in until walking away with our prints took a little over an hour. We had originally wanted to get indoor and outdoor pictures, but it was way too cold that day to do anything outside. Here are some of my favorites. I tried to include at least one photo from each photo spot.

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[cherbear]

I LOOOVE your snowflake necklace Shadowryter! Great pics!

[jenseib]

Those are wonderful. Your baby is sooo cute!

[yrdlyprincess]

We did GF in 2007 and then did the POly in 2009... cant wait to do it for this trip. That stinks that there really isnt a "great" package like b4 but...I love the pics...even if the pics are bad you can "gently" complain (it is ur money) and get a redo. Maybe do the Beach club this time....but I love the Poly. If I wasnt such a dope I would upload some of mine:confused3

[tjmj9801]

Ok. Question. Can anyone get to the beach front at GF to take their OWN pictures or do you have to stay at GF to access this area to take pics yourself?

If the answer is NO, you have to stay there....can someone pretty please :worship: do a price total for me on ONE photo CD of ALL Photopass pics PLUS the session pics and session fee? I've read some of the recent posts and am not sure what the costs are still. We paid the $149 for a CD from October 2010 trip and it was worth it so to be able to put a professional session on the CD also will be great! Also, we'll be there 1/30/11-2/6/11. Is it too late to book a session?

THANK YOU!!!!

EDIT: I tried to do the math myself. Is this right? If I pre-order the PPCD at $99, take the receipt with me when I check in for the session, I only pay $25 for the session fee. Can I then load all of the other PP pics that are taken throughout the trip onto the same CD for a total of only $125 for the session and the trips pics? Sorry, i'm just trying to sort this all out before telling DH about it. :)

[jenseib]

Ok. Question. Can anyone get to the beach front at GF to take their OWN pictures or do you have to stay at GF to access this area to take pics yourself?

If the answer is NO, you have to stay there....can someone pretty please :worship: do a price total for me on ONE photo CD of ALL Photopass pics PLUS the session pics and session fee? I've read some of the recent posts and am not sure what the costs are still. We paid the $149 for a CD from October 2010 trip and it was worth it so to be able to put a professional session on the CD also will be great! Also, we'll be there 1/30/11-2/6/11. Is it too late to book a session?

THANK YOU!!!!

EDIT: I tried to do the math myself. Is this right? If I pre-order the PPCD at $99, take the receipt with me when I check in for the session, I only pay $25 for the session fee. Can I then load all of the other PP pics that are taken throughout the trip onto the same CD for a total of only $125 for the session and the trips pics? Sorry, i'm just trying to sort this all out before telling DH about it. :)

I'm not sure what you are asking.
But the second part you are quoting is a OLD offer. That no longer is available. It cost $99 for the resort phot CD. And $99 for a preoreded photpass CD. No deal for the resort photoshoot is connected to photpass.

[tjmj9801]

I'm not sure what you are asking.
But the second part you are quoting is a OLD offer. That no longer is available. It cost $99 for the resort phot CD. And $99 for a preoreded photpass CD. No deal for the resort photoshoot is connected to photpass.

That's kind of what I was asking. :laughing: I was confused by reading the first few pages of the thread, realizing it was older info, then skipping forward to the last few pages. So you answered my question, no, that's not the deal that's being offered.

SO, can anyone (we're staying at SSR) access the beach front area at GF to take their own pictures?

[jenseib]

I'm pretty sure anyone can walk out there.

[tjmj9801]

Great! :thumbsup2 Thanks!

[EeyoreFan5]

When did they change the $99 preorder on the CD? We did that in Fall 2009 & got our resort photos & all photo pass pics as well.

I have pre ordered for our trip in May...Should I do that times 2?

[jenseib]

When did they change the $99 preorder on the CD? We did that in Fall 2009 & got our resort photos & all photo pass pics as well.

I have pre ordered for our trip in May...Should I do that times 2?

Not sue what you are talking about. The preorder CD is for photopass. Totally different than the resort photoshoot CD which is $100. No preorder for that.

[EeyoreFan5]

Then I got a deal of a lifetime on our last trip. When we had our family pics taken they gave me those on a disk. When I got home all of my photopass photos AND my family pics were on the disk as well.

When we had the family pics I showed them my pre order e-mail.

[jenseib]

Then I got a deal of a lifetime on our last trip. When we had our family pics taken they gave me those on a disk. When I got home all of my photopass photos AND my family pics were on the disk as well.

When we had the family pics I showed them my pre order e-mail.

Yeah, that was probably the old deal they had. Quite some time ago.

[tjmj9801]

Then I got a deal of a lifetime on our last trip. When we had our family pics taken they gave me those on a disk. When I got home all of my photopass photos AND my family pics were on the disk as well.

When we had the family pics I showed them my pre order e-mail.

When was this?

[jenseib]

When was this?

I think when they first started doing this a few years ago you could combine it all into one package. Thats no longer the case.

[tjmj9801]

:) I was kind of hoping to get a month and year from EeyoreFan5. I know sometimes oops' happen or the Cast Members are feeling extra generous to do things like this, but it'd be nice to know when they visited.

I've just about made up my mind anyway to just try and get my own pics around the grounds of SSR, so that my girls won't lose even more time away from the parks. Especially to have to not have to travel to a location since they'll be wearing handmade pillow case dresses. The gazebo and grassy areas right in front of the lake look really nice.

[EeyoreFan5]

September 2009. Thought the deal was too good to be true. Guess I won't plan on that again this trip.

[ChildAtHeart82]

When we did our session, I did get a photopass card with all our pictures on it. I've been wondering since then if we would have gotten the card if we hadn't already paid for the CD with all of our session pictures on it. It was a nice bonus to be able to edit our session pictures online regardless, but if they give a photopass card after all of the sessions that it seems like it would make more sense to do the print package without the CD and then preoder the photopass CD.

[jenseib]

When we did our session, I did get a photopass card with all our pictures on it. I've been wondering since then if we would have gotten the card if we hadn't already paid for the CD with all of our session pictures on it. It was a nice bonus to be able to edit our session pictures online regardless, but if they give a photopass card after all of the sessions that it seems like it would make more sense to do the print package without the CD and then preoder the photopass CD.

You only get them on your photpass CD if you purchase the photoshoot CD as well.

[Shann50952]

I think I am going to to try to schedule a photo session at the GF when we go this year. Am I correct in reading that you can only book 30 days out. Also, do I need to pre-order anything or do I just pay for everything when I am there, I was a bit confused by the last few posts?

Will they take both indoor and outdoor pictures weather permitting? I am hoping to get some "maternity" photos taken and would like to have some of by baby bump showing. Has anyone ever done maternity photos in Disney?

[ChildAtHeart82]

I think I am going to to try to schedule a photo session at the GF when we go this year. Am I correct in reading that you can only book 30 days out. Also, do I need to pre-order anything or do I just pay for everything when I am there, I was a bit confused by the last few posts?

Will they take both indoor and outdoor pictures weather permitting? I am hoping to get some "maternity" photos taken and would like to have some of by baby bump showing. Has anyone ever done maternity photos in Disney?

You can schedule more than 30 days out, but I'm sure how early. I would just call and ask. You don't need to pre-order anything. When you check-in for your session they will give you a receipt and you'll go to the gift shop and pay there.

You should have no problem getting indoor and outdoor shots, as long as the weather cooperates.

[ChildAtHeart82]

You only get them on your photpass CD if you purchase the photoshoot CD as well.

Thanks. I figured that was the case because it wouldn't make much sense for Disney to do it another way.

[3pletprincesses]

I'm a bit at lost and need your help. Iwas tinking about bookinga 40 min session for our family pictures for this May. I was thinking 40min since we have 4 yo triplets and they either are in a good mood and love pictures or are on a bad mood and it takes forever to have a nice picture. Plus I would love pictures of Dh and I since it will be our 9th wedding anniversary that week and maybea few pictures of the girls and I and daddy and the girls KWIM. Now the debate, GF or Y&B? I really don't know what to pick. They both seem to have nice views also what kind of clothes would you wear? Don't bother asking my dh because the answer will be "As you wish hunny, what ever you want" do you know until what time they run the photoshot? I was thinking about early evening like 6:30pm or so.

[jenseib]

I think I am going to to try to schedule a photo session at the GF when we go this year. Am I correct in reading that you can only book 30 days out. Also, do I need to pre-order anything or do I just pay for everything when I am there, I was a bit confused by the last few posts?

Will they take both indoor and outdoor pictures weather permitting? I am hoping to get some "maternity" photos taken and would like to have some of by baby bump showing. Has anyone ever done maternity photos in Disney?

I think it's 90 days out now.

I'm a bit at lost and need your help. Iwas tinking about bookinga 40 min session for our family pictures for this May. I was thinking 40min since we have 4 yo triplets and they either are in a good mood and love pictures or are on a bad mood and it takes forever to have a nice picture. Plus I would love pictures of Dh and I since it will be our 9th wedding anniversary that week and maybea few pictures of the girls and I and daddy and the girls KWIM. Now the debate, GF or Y&B? I really don't know what to pick. They both seem to have nice views also what kind of clothes would you wear? Don't bother asking my dh because the answer will be "As you wish hunny, what ever you want" do you know until what time they run the photoshot? I was thinking about early evening like 6:30pm or so.

I think they stop around 5PM. I could be wrong, and I know it depends on the time of year too.

[cherbear]

I think it's 90 days out now.



I think they stop around 5PM. I could be wrong, and I know it depends on the time of year too.

we had a 6:30 or 7 pm session at the Poly during the month of September....that was a couple years ago, but I'm pretty sure I've seen a ton of mentions of later sessions within this thread and elsewhere. I sure hope they haven't stopped the evening sessions.

ETA: I'd imagine that they base it on the sunset. The sun was going down during our session...and I don't think our photographer had anyone after us

[disneynewman]

Hello all! Back on this thread to try and decided if we should do this again on our trip in August. It seems like the pricing has changed since our trip in October '09, there was no 20 or 40 minute option back then....also do you still get the discount if you pre-purchase your regular photopass CD? I think we payed $75 for the CD last time and that came with 5 prints. I don't really care about the 5 prints I just want the CD.

And since there have been lots of posts aking for pictures, here are some from our Poly shoot 10/09, these were take early am, I think we had a 9am appt.
DS is autistic so these are actually great pictures of him

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc222/ncnewman24/Disney%2010-09/DisneyPhotoImage102.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc222/ncnewman24/Disney%2010-09/DisneyPhotoImage83.jpg
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc222/ncnewman24/Disney%2010-09/DisneyPhotoImage81.jpg


http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc222/ncnewman24/Disney%2010-09/DisneyPhotoImage50.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc222/ncnewman24/Disney%2010-09/DisneyPhotoImage25.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc222/ncnewman24/Disney%2010-09/DisneyPhotoImage18.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc222/ncnewman24/Disney%2010-09/DisneyPhotoImage13.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc222/ncnewman24/Disney%2010-09/DisneyPhotoImage6.jpg

And this is my favorite!!! I printed this as an 8x10 and put it in a big frame in my living room

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc222/ncnewman24/Disney%2010-09/DisneyPhotoImage2.jpg

[VroomVroomLightning]

And this is my favorite!!! I printed this as an 8x10 and put it in a big frame in my living room

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc222/ncnewman24/Disney%2010-09/DisneyPhotoImage2.jpg

That picture is just wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

[jenseib]

I love that picture too!

[cherbear]

That picture is just wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

that is awesome!! the clarity also came out so perfect!

[Bitsmommy]

Could someone please tell me how to post a pic??

[disneynewman]

First you need to upload to an image hosting site like photobucket.
Once uploaded there, when you click on the photo, you will see several codes to link the photo, choose IMG code (its the last one on photobucket) and simply copy and paste the URL into you post here

[Shann50952]

wow I love that last picture of your kids looking out at the castle!!!!


Any suggestions as to what to wear. I jsut booked shoot at the GF. It is going to be just me and I want to show off my baby bump. I m either thinking of doing all black, or doing a white shirt with khaki pants. Any thoughts on what would be better for the setting of the GF.

Also, do you think they will let me do some bare belly shots, with say just a tube top on and skirt?

[EeyoreFan5]

I love the pic of the children looking at the castle. Fabulous.

[Jenna319]

Just came back from the world and my family of 9 did a photoshoot at the Grand Floridian. I think our pics came out wonderful. Here are some of my faves!

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/3787/disneyphotoimage36.jpg (http://img515.imageshack.us/i/disneyphotoimage36.jpg/)

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/7310/disneyphotoimage62.jpg (http://img824.imageshack.us/i/disneyphotoimage62.jpg/)

http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/9296/disneyphotoimage88.jpg (http://img810.imageshack.us/i/disneyphotoimage88.jpg/)

http://img808.imageshack.us/img808/1351/disneyphotoimage69.jpg (http://img808.imageshack.us/i/disneyphotoimage69.jpg/)

http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/6661/disneyphotoimage23.jpg (http://img199.imageshack.us/i/disneyphotoimage23.jpg/)

http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/9227/disneyphotoimage13.jpg (http://img829.imageshack.us/i/disneyphotoimage13.jpg/)

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/2332/disneyphotoimage76.jpg (http://img844.imageshack.us/i/disneyphotoimage76.jpg/)

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/1907/disneyphotoimage15.jpg (http://img148.imageshack.us/i/disneyphotoimage15.jpg/)

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/2152/disneyphotoimage30.jpg (http://img6.imageshack.us/i/disneyphotoimage30.jpg/)

[2Tiggies]

Those are beautiful - all real keepers. We did the Poly one last year and were so impressed with what we got that we are going to do another one this year and GF is one of the options in the top rankings. After seeing yours, even more so! How many photos did you get on your CD (did you get the CD or the prints?) I would also love to know what time you went. We had a small challenge with glare from the sun in the late afternoon for ours, although that is usually related to time of the year as much as it is to time of day.

Those are real keepers you have there. :thumbsup2

[Jenna319]

We did the 40 minute package with the CD and got about 88 photos. Our shoot was at 2:30pm and the sun was very bright on the beach but I'm still happy with the way they turned out. I also did the Poly shoot last year at 5:30pm and was really happy with those also! You can't go wrong with either hotel! :)

[2Tiggies]

We did the 40 minute package with the CD and got about 88 photos. Our shoot was at 2:30pm and the sun was very bright on the beach but I'm still happy with the way they turned out. I also did the Poly shoot last year at 5:30pm and was really happy with those also! You can't go wrong with either hotel! :)

They came out beautifully. I really felt it was one of the best $100 spends I have ever had. Prior to that, I had only a handful of pics of me and my daughter together since I am usually the only one with the camera. I loved the Poly, but would rather have something different for another shoot. I was toying with GF or AKL, but GF is a lot less hassle to get to if you rely on Disney transportation.

Thank you for sharing.

[jenseib]

Those are gorgeous. I keep debating on doing it. We have so little time, I'm not if we can fit it in. But then I see your pictures and I feel I should. :goodvibes

[2Tiggies]

Those are gorgeous. I keep debating on doing it. We have so little time, I'm not if we can fit it in. But then I see your pictures and I feel I should. :goodvibes

I would set aside at least 90 minutes, excluding transportation time. We had to wait a bit for our 20 minute session and it was really more like a half hour. We then waited another 15 minutes or so for the photographer to load all the pictures from the memory card. At the time we booked the photos were still included with the $99 package so we did spend a while trying to pick the prints we wanted.

[pixiedust247]

We are going in June and planning on doing our shoot at the BC...anyone have a suggestion as to what time to do it there?
:thanks::thanks::thanks:

[jenseib]

I would set aside at least 90 minutes, excluding transportation time. We had to wait a bit for our 20 minute session and it was really more like a half hour. We then waited another 15 minutes or so for the photographer to load all the pictures from the memory card. At the time we booked the photos were still included with the $99 package so we did spend a while trying to pick the prints we wanted.

Here is my thought...probably the only time we could do it if they have an opening. We have a 10:45 ADR at 1900PF. I was thinking that if we could do the photoshoot at 10 at GF we should have plenty of time to get done (and change DD into her costume for breakfast) and then by the time we are done eating, the CD would be done. Does that sound possible?

[SleepyatDVC]

Also, can someone post the most current number to call? I think there were a few floating around this thread.

Thanks!

[Jenna319]

The current number I used was 407-934-4004.

[EeyoreFan5]

http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb348/zalman5/DisneyPhotoImage38.jpg
http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb348/zalman5/DisneyPhotoImage26.jpg
http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb348/zalman5/DisneyPhotoImage68.jpg

[TinkOhio]

EeyoreFan5- Beautiful pics! Thanks for sharing.:goodvibes I have to reschedule our shoot coming up in a little over a week. Can I ask where you had the shot taken and what time of day you chose? How hot was it when yours was done? Any other tips?

Thanks!

[EeyoreFan5]

September, Labor Day weekend. around 9am. Very sunny but they just turned us a bit. It was at Poly. We loved them.

[TinkOhio]

Thanks! It will still be chilly in the early mornings next week, so I think we'll go for sometime before our dinner. Hope the weathear cooperates!:)

[CoryBelle21]

Those are beautiful pictures. I hope ours turn out that well.

We'll be going in September, too. Would you recommend scheduling the shoot for early in the morning? We thought that might help us avoid the worst of the sun, heat and rain. Do you know what the earliest time slot is?

[3pletprincesses]

I don't know if someone posted it but the price have changed. I just made an appointment for May and was told you can now book 1 YEAR in advance and the pictures are no longer done by photopass photographer. They are now taken by Disney Photography. The change took place a few weeks ago. It's $99 +tax ($106) for the 20 minutes session and $300 or $350 for 1 hour session but it comes with retouched photos. You no longer wait for the cd at the end of the photo shot, you have to go back to the resort where the pictures were taken between 5 & 7 pm to pick it up. You no longer can order only prints, you only get the cd. Pictures are taken from 7:30 -11:30 and then from 3:00-7:00pm. You need to arrive 15 minutes before your appointment and if you are more then 2 minutes later then the session, you will need to reschedule. The depot when making the appointment is $25, for 20 minutes one, and they take the balance 1 week prior to appointment.

[stitchfan18]

I don't know if someone posted it but the price have changed. I just made an appointment for May and was told you can now book 1 YEAR in advance and the pictures are no longer done by photopass photographer. They are now taken by Disney Photography. The change took place a few weeks ago. It's $99 +tax ($106) for the 20 minutes session and $300 or $350 for 1 hour session but it comes with retouched photos. You no longer wait for the cd at the end of the photo shot, you have to go back to the resort where the pictures were taken between 5 & 7 pm to pick it up. You no longer can order only prints, you only get the cd. Pictures are taken from 7:30 -11:30 and then from 3:00-7:00pm. You need to arrive 15 minutes before your appointment and if you are more then 2 minutes later then the session, you will need to reschedule. The depot when making the appointment is $25, for 20 minutes one, and they take the balance 1 week prior to appointment.

Thanks for the updated info! Does the $99 price include the photo CD, or is that just the sitting fee for the apt?

[3pletprincesses]

Thanks for the updated info! Does the $99 price include the photo CD, or is that just the sitting fee for the apt?

It does include the cd. I called back to change our date this morning and once again was told the same info. Oh and for the lady that asked when it changed, the new rate is effective since March 1 and that's why we couldn't book in February for May.

[dizneyrules]

We are leaning towards doing this sometime during our May 26-June 4th :goodvibesvacation and I have a couple of questions I am hoping the DIS can help with:

I am most interested in the outdoor/beach/hammock pictures - which would be the best choice Poly or GF?

What number do I call to schedule this?

For this time of year, what time of day would be best to do the photos?

Thanks for any advice you may have!

Ann Marie :laundy:

[cherbear]

We are leaning towards doing this sometime during our May 26-June 4th :goodvibesvacation and I have a couple of questions I am hoping the DIS can help with:

I am most interested in the outdoor/beach/hammock pictures - which would be the best choice Poly or GF?

What number do I call to schedule this?

For this time of year, what time of day would be best to do the photos?

Thanks for any advice you may have!

Ann Marie :laundy:

as it's been a few years since I've done this, (and I went in September) I don't have advice on timing or which number to use...

but I do have input on the locale. I would choose Poly. I absolutely loved our outdoor/hammock pics there

[Marshay]

We are leaning towards doing this sometime during our May 26-June 4th :goodvibesvacation and I have a couple of questions I am hoping the DIS can help with:

I am most interested in the outdoor/beach/hammock pictures - which would be the best choice Poly or GF?

What number do I call to schedule this?

For this time of year, what time of day would be best to do the photos?

Thanks for any advice you may have!

Ann Marie :laundy:

I agree! We liked the Poly since it not only had the hammock and beach scenes but also all the tropical flowers/water falls, etc. Oh, and they boat dock area made a nice background, too!

Thanks for the updated info on the price/new photographers.

[annmarieda]

My apologies in advance... I know that someone has probably clearly answered my question... but with 165 pages and the fact information seems to have changed, I thought I would just cut to the chase and ask.

At one time, if you pre-ordered your pp cd the cost could go toward your session, right? Is that still the case?

I guess what I want to know is if I do this photo session will I still have to order my pp cd for all the pics taken in the park?

[EeyoreFan5]

I just bookd for our trip in May...$106 with tax for 20 minutes and you get the CD. It does not matter if you have pre-purchased the photopass. It doesn't matter. They are no longer tied in with photopass.

[jenseib]

My apologies in advance... I know that someone has probably clearly answered my question... but with 165 pages and the fact information seems to have changed, I thought I would just cut to the chase and ask.

At one time, if you pre-ordered your pp cd the cost could go toward your session, right? Is that still the case?

I guess what I want to know is if I do this photo session will I still have to order my pp cd for all the pics taken in the park?

not anymore. It was a speical about 2 years ago. now they just keep upping the price and give less. :rolleyes1

[annmarieda]

not anymore. It was a speical about 2 years ago. now they just keep upping the price and give less. :rolleyes1

:sad2: That is what I was afraid of. Oh well...

[grimgrningghost]

we planned on doing this on our June trip with extended family. There will be 13 of us so we planned on getting the 40 min session but looks like that is no longer available and don't really want to shell out the 300 for an hour. Would we be able to squeeze a shoot for 13 people into 20 minutes?

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb348/zalman5/DisneyPhotoImage38.jpg
http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb348/zalman5/DisneyPhotoImage26.jpg
http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb348/zalman5/DisneyPhotoImage68.jpg

Where did you get the dresses???

[nana2tots]

Beautiful family !!!!!

[EeyoreFan5]

My mother-in-law got them from the Disney Store. We have had 3 different styles over the years. I haven't seen this years yet. We got many compliments on those dresses.

[2Tiggies]

We did our session at the Poly last year and I would love to do another one. I was thinking of the GF, but do you think it is too similar? I have looked at some of the pics posted on here and love them, but wonder if we should go for something different, like AK(?) I keep thinking it will be a different year so in a way, does it really matter if the setting is different? But then again, should I go for something totally different? :confused: Oh decisions. I know there is not going to be a right or wrong answer - not sure that that is helping matters :rolleyes1

[GetGlowing]

not anymore. It was a speical about 2 years ago. now they just keep upping the price and give less. :rolleyes1

Is it time for a new thread with current info? The info on post #1 here is 3 years old.

[stanamy]

I'm sure it's posted somewhere, but I don't have time to weed through 150+ pages in this thread. What time of day to you recommend to have photos taken at the Poly in April? Ideally, I don't want squinting eyes or dripping sweat. I know, kind of hard given the hot weather in Orlando.

For those of you who had your photos taken at 6 to 7 pm, did your photos come out a bit dark since the sun is starting to set?

We had photos taked at GF last June. I think that we had a 9 or 10 am appt. It was already very hot. The sun was really bright so we had squinty eyes for many of our beach photos.

Thanks a bunch!

[mickeymyfavorite]

Since this thread is about to exceed its limit on the amount of reply's I started a new, you can find it here

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=40622046#post40622046

[omalley1118]

Thank you all for sharing your lovely pics. We will be at BCV in 15 days and are travelling with our neighbors. We have back to back 20 minute sessions to include some pics of the kids and families together. I am very excited about this project, which says a lot considering how much I HATE having my picture taken... :rotfl2: Still working out what everyone is wearing. I think navy for us and tan for them.

[shadowryter]

Wow....I just stumbled upon this thread and realized no one was posting. I heard the Disney photo sessions had changed but that much??? I really enjoyed our session at the GF last December. Whats been going on latley?
Oops didn't realize we had a part II...so why isn't this one closed???:goodvibes

[3pletprincesses]

A new thread as been started. Here's the link http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2695075&page=8