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

[Cruiser1969]

I've booked a POLY session for May 17 at 6:30pm.

I was the OP with the orange shirts question . . . I'm stressed out about the outfits, too!:eek:

Thanks for the input about the orange shirts . . . I'm still not entirely sure what I will do.:confused3

[TotalSnowWhite]

I've booked a POLY session for May 17 at 6:30pm.

I was the OP with the orange shirts question . . . I'm stressed out about the outfits, too!:eek:

Thanks for the input about the orange shirts . . . I'm still not entirely sure what I will do.:confused3


I'm thinking orange will look fabulous!! I'm picturing bird of paradise orange.

So, you two that have sessions before me (and anyone else...mine is on the 28th), post your pics asap!! I wanna see them before we get ours done. :laughing:

[Marshay]

I've booked a POLY session for May 17 at 6:30pm.

I was the OP with the orange shirts question . . . I'm stressed out about the outfits, too!:eek:

Thanks for the input about the orange shirts . . . I'm still not entirely sure what I will do.:confused3

OK, I'm scheduled at the Poly for the end of our trip!!! :banana: We decided to go bold this year with RED!!! Yes, I'm going against the norm but thinking that they will also make a great Christmas Card picture this year...and besides, the last two years we did family photos in light green and then blue at the GF...need to go with something wild for the poly!:banana: :scared1:

It was your post about orange shirts that got me thinking...(but I'll also have a backup shirt, just in case...);)

[YoCoLifSavr]

OK, I'm scheduled at the Poly for the end of our trip!!! :banana: We decided to go bold this year with RED!!! Yes, I'm going against the norm but thinking that they will also make a great Christmas Card picture this year...and besides, the last two years we did family photos in light green and then blue at the GF...need to go with something wild for the poly!:banana: :scared1:

It was your post about orange shirts that got me thinking...(but I'll also have a backup shirt, just in case...);)

I see you are leaving in one day...have fun :woohoo:

[Praise2Him]

Also we got an 8:30am time - is this going to be okay - sounds like most do them in the afternoon.

We are also going to try for an early morning time - and then have breakfast at 1900 Park Fare afterward (it's our checkout day). I'm hoping the sun won't be so bad then. Let us know how it works out.

OK, I'm scheduled at the Poly for the end of our trip!!! :banana: We decided to go bold this year with RED!!! Yes, I'm going against the norm but thinking that they will also make a great Christmas Card picture this year...and besides, the last two years we did family photos in light green and then blue at the GF...need to go with something wild for the poly!:banana: :scared1:

It was your post about orange shirts that got me thinking...(but I'll also have a backup shirt, just in case...);)

I'm also thinking about red. I think it'll look great!

[Laren]

OK, I'm scheduled at the Poly for the end of our trip!!! We decided to go bold this year with RED!!! Yes, I'm going against the norm but thinking that they will also make a great Christmas Card picture this year...and besides, the last two years we did family photos in light green and then blue at the GF...need to go with something wild for the poly!

I think the red will be gorgeous with all the Poly colors! And that thinking ahead to Christmas pictures is absolutely brilliant. I wish I could think that far ahead I still can't believe it's going to be Memorial Day before the month is out LOL

[letthewookiewin]

I'm still trying to decide what color of polo shirt we should all wear. We'll probably just wear jeans, so that we can go straight to the park. Also, we want a really casual look. I was thinking of having all the boys in one color and then me (the only girl) in another. Maybe a pink/blue combo (so far my least favorite), pink/kelly green, blue/kelly green (me in green), or red/green. I'm just glad I have until December to decide. I think I'm going to have a harder time picking what color of polos we're going o wear, than I did picking our ADR's :lmao:

[Lizzy Lemon]

What did you not like about them? What kind of work did your husband do to the pictures?

I have worked in photography industry for 7 yrs and I currently manage a photography studio, so I am going to be really really picky. I am just wondering if it will be worth it or not. We are definately doing the cd, but I am still leary.

[QUOTE=Lizzy Lemon;24735046]We had 70 pictures taken.
20 minutes.
We initially were not happy with ours but after cropping and DH touching up on our computer programme we were a lot happier. If the Poly is available on our next holiday we will do it again there.

Sorry for the delay in replying.

When we first saw the pics the framing didn't seem right, the internal photos were far too dark, you couldn't see the background very well at all, don't ask me what he did because I don't understand the process, but some programme on the computer can bring out the background when its very dark! The beach photos had all sorts of buildings etc popping out the top of our heads. Basically because you only have a short time to get a lot of pics there are compromises. Also the photographer spent an awful lot of time putting her camera on the tripod which took up valuable minutes IMO. We take an awful lot of photos and we are both very choosy in our composition. My DH's grandfather ran his own photographic studio/shop, his father is a keen photographer and its passed down to him and subsequently onto me. Our standards are probably just too high and our initial reaction was disappointment but we have the memories and they are priceless. We will be doing another shoot at the Poly next year if we can get in, will not have such high expectations next time.

[sandym718]

I like the idea of red, too- perfect for Christmas cards!!!! Good thing I have a year to decide on all this...

[mom2zandjsquared]

Does anyone think Blue would look nice at the Poly? We celebrate Hanukkah and I thought that shades of blue on all of us would be nice but I am not certain how it will look with the darker backgrounds. I am hoping I can get DH to drive up one day to do the shoot.

[mdsouth]

I don't remember if I posted my pic on here or not...so I'll just post one. We went with complementing blue as our primary color.

I like this next picture -- not because it is absolutely perfect (it's not, we obviously have wrinkled clothes, DD not smiling and hair all over, etc) but because it really is us looking casual and relaxed. Since we knew our DD would be sitting between us for most of the shots, we did not go with the same blue color for fear that she'd be washed out against the blue of our shirts. And I think white wouldn't work as well with the white hammock, sand beach, etc.

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20Sept%202007/109_109_109.jpg

I can't wait to see the pics from the Poly!


Thanks for sharing! :thumbsup2 The blue of your shirts and your daughter's dress work well together. I liked the slight contrast between the adults and child. You DD did not blend in as she might have with the exact blue shirt.

I agree matching/coordinating outfits are the way to go! :cool2: Thanks to all for sharing! I like the idea of either white tops or red tops with khaki or blue jeans look as well.:dance3:

[ksjayhawkfan]

We have decided to go with demin bottoms, probably shorts. Then the boys, DH, DS-11 and DS-3 will wear chocolate brown and the girls, me, DD-9 and the new baby will wear a pinkish. We are planning our shoot for 10/28 at the Poly.

[YoCoLifSavr]

Just set up my reservation for the Polynesian photo shoot on May 20th @ 8:30 a.m. Just incase ya'll are not aware, here are the phone numbers for the two resorts

Grand Floridian Photo Op - 407-824-1700
Polynesian Photo Op - 407-824-1163

You cant call the GF and make reservations for the Poly shoot and vice versa. Just thought this would be of some help.

:banana:

[vellamint]

Sorry if this has already been addressed......

Can I schedule this for the week BEFORE we are moving to Disney property? I already have my photopass bought but our "Disney" days are much more filled with touring than our Seaworld days.....plus I have the day before we check in as a "free" day.

[Magical JenK]

Oh this thread is so fabulous! Thanks everyone for posting photos! Going in December this year & DH's sis & family will be there a few days w/us too! We're all going to do this! DH & I usually travel alone so we take a lot of "self portraits" so we love photo pass, but it will be really nice to have some non-park photos too! Sis-in-law is excited for a family portrait too! Now...to think of colors....jeez...good thing we've got a while!!

Can't wait to see other photos from Poly & SSR!!

[ElmerTinaRh]

I just booked at the Poly for May 23. They had tons of openings for that week. We really don't have many pictures of myself, my dh and my dgd. I can't wait.

[trcckdarby]

how much time will the shoot take out of our schedule and also with the photo pass do you get rights to the pictures or do you have to order pictures through them?

[YoCoLifSavr]

how much time will the shoot take out of our schedule and also with the photo pass do you get rights to the pictures or do you have to order pictures through them?

I talked to the CM at Poly when I made my reservations today and he stated that "Any photopass photos you have taken prior to the shoot may be added to the cd at no extra cost. You may also use the photo passes after your photo shoot in the park and bring your ticket back to them with your reciept and they will also add them as well." This is what sweetens the deal IMO. Hope that helps.

[Praise2Him]

Sorry if this has already been addressed......

Can I schedule this for the week BEFORE we are moving to Disney property? I already have my photopass bought but our "Disney" days are much more filled with touring than our Seaworld days.....plus I have the day before we check in as a "free" day.

As far as I know, you aren't required to stay on property to do the photo shoot, so you could book whatever day is best for you.

[Praise2Him]

how much time will the shoot take out of our schedule and also with the photo pass do you get rights to the pictures or do you have to order pictures through them?

The actual photo shoot is 20 minutes and they told me to allow 45 minutes to an hour total.

You have to order the pictures through them - they will be on a CD and it has a waiver? on it that gives you the right to print the pictures anywhere you want.

I talked to the CM at Poly when I made my reservations today and he stated that "Any photopass photos you have taken prior to the shoot may be added to the cd at no extra cost. You may also use the photo passes after your photo shoot in the park and bring your ticket back to them with your reciept and they will also add them as well." This is what sweetens the deal IMO. Hope that helps.

I though you could just have them scan your photopass and order the CD when you get home? That's what I was planning on doing. It seems like a lot of trouble to have to go back again.

[YoCoLifSavr]

The actual photo shoot is 20 minutes and they told me to allow 45 minutes to an hour total.

You have to order the pictures through them - they will be on a CD and it has a waiver? on it that gives you the right to print the pictures anywhere you want.



I though you could just have them scan your photopass and order the CD when you get home? That's what I was planning on doing. It seems like a lot of trouble to have to go back again.

You may also be able to do that...im just quoting what he told me I could do. Id call and confirm to be safe

[trcckdarby]

thanks for the info.:)

[ElmerTinaRh]

I just called and spoke with someone at the Poly. They told me that the photos will be added right to our photopass photos. I also asked their opinion on what color shirts we should wear. Her suggestion was to wear something Hawaiian. My dh is a jean and t-shirt kind of guy and I can't picture him in a hawaiian shirt. I asked about white and she said it might not be a good idea because of the pictures taken on the sand. What is your opinion?

[MEredhead]

I just called and spoke with someone at the Poly. They told me that the photos will be added right to our photopass photos. I also asked their opinion on what color shirts we should wear. Her suggestion was to wear something Hawaiian. My dh is a jean and t-shirt kind of guy and I can't picture him in a hawaiian shirt. I asked about white and she said it might not be a good idea because of the pictures taken on the sand. What is your opinion?

Now I'm a little worried. We leave tomorrow and our photo shoot is on Friday. We got the exact opposite advice. Our photog said not to wear Hawaiian shirts because they are busy. She suggested solids and even recommended we go with white - which I was planning on. :confused:

[TotalSnowWhite]

Now I'm a little worried. We leave tomorrow and our photo shoot is on Friday. We got the exact opposite advice. Our photog said not to wear Hawaiian shirts because they are busy. She suggested solids and even recommended we go with white - which I was planning on. :confused:


9.5 times out of 10, solids look better than prints and patterns. Stick with your original choice. :thumbsup2

[ElmerTinaRh]

Now I'm a little worried. We leave tomorrow and our photo shoot is on Friday. We got the exact opposite advice. Our photog said not to wear Hawaiian shirts because they are busy. She suggested solids and even recommended we go with white - which I was planning on. :confused:

If you look on page 9 of this thread there are some nice pictures and they have white shirts on. That is what I was planning on and am going to stick with it.

[mom2zandjsquared]

My kids and I wore white in our photos.

[vellamint]

ARG!!! Search wont work.....

Can someone tell me the latest time available at the GF? I have a 7:25 1900 Park Faire dinner booked and thought we may do this beforehand......I know we would still have time in between but could easily fill it with checking out the GF.

[jstbcuz]

When I called almost 2 weeks ago, they told me the lastest time to book was 7:00pm and they book on the half hours.

[Marshay]

We get our Poly photos taken tomorrow (Thursday) morning and we are going to wear red...I'll let you know how they turn out. (Normally we go conservative with blue or light green...I personally don't like white for sand photos...) So I"m very curious and a bit nervious about how they will turn out...

[LilGMom]

Now I'm a little worried. We leave tomorrow and our photo shoot is on Friday. We got the exact opposite advice. Our photog said not to wear Hawaiian shirts because they are busy. She suggested solids and even recommended we go with white - which I was planning on. :confused:

White should be fine and what we are going to do. My family and all of my in-laws had our pictures made on our local beach a few years ago which has sugar white beach sand. We all wore white shirts and jeans and the pictures turned out great.

[29apr00]

we're back from our Photoshoot last week! It went really well, considering the kids had been up all day long and Dh really hates to have his pic taken. she got some really cute shots!

does anyone know if there is a way to post the pics before i get the CD?? I tried to right click them and it won't let me. :confused3

[Leonsmom]

We get our Poly photos taken tomorrow (Thursday) morning and we are going to wear red...I'll let you know how they turn out. (Normally we go conservative with blue or light green...I personally don't like white for sand photos...) So I"m very curious and a bit nervious about how they will turn out...
Please post them when you get them... We are going in Dec and I was thinking of doing this too for Christmas cards. I'd love to see how they turn out.
I booked our GF photo shoot for 5p.m. on 5-22!! :banana:
Our shirts also came in that I ordered from Disneyshopping too!
I ordered the white polo's with black embroidered mickey for DS & DH, and pink polo with black tinkerbell embroidered for me.
We're going to look so precious! LOL! :rotfl2:
Great idea - matching Mickey Polos!!
If you pre-ordered the CD then it will cost you $25. Just make sure you bring proof that you pre-ordered the CD.:thumbsup2
Does anyone know the answer to this? I will be sharing a pre-ordered photopass cd with two other families that will be there at the same time. however we don't plan to follow the same itinarary. Can we all get seperat photo sessions? Can I make a copy of the Reciept so we each have proof ?

[vellamint]

I almost bought the Mickey Polos last night when I was ordering some other stuff but sadly my shopping cart simply became too full lol so I moved them to my wishlist.

I was thinking of just plain Polos which I am sure will be less than the 17.99 each they are at Disneyshopping. Just trying to decide if a color other than white will look good. I always seem to have our "matching" shirts be in a white. I was looking at the light blue because of the poster above that had photos done with them but I am not sure they will look good with our complexions.......

Anxiously awaiting more photos to be posted.

[YoCoLifSavr]

I just bought me and my girlfriend matching polos from disneyshopping.com I ordered the white polos. Mine has Mickey emroidered on it and hers has Minnie. They are very nice polo's

[#1srcrmckyfan]

My sister, best friend, and I are leaving Monday (5/12) for 12 days split between AKL and CSR. We have scheduled a photo shoot at Poly during our stay. As soon as I get back, I'll be sure to post some photos! We're very excited and planning to give my mom a framed photo from our shoot as a late Mother's Day gift!

[Marshay]

Red shirts turned out great! Esp with all the green plants and white sand. I definitely suggest color!

The photographers barely glanced at my receipt ...guess they just wanted to make sure I had one...

[odc146]

I am pretty new, and had a few questions. SSR is our home resort and I would love to have some family photos on their grounds.
1. Have they started doing the photoshoots at SSR yet?
2. Where do I call to make a reservation for a shoot at SSR
3. Does anyone have any SSR photoshoot photos to post

Thanks in advance for any help

[vicki_c]

Does anyone know the answer to this? I will be sharing a pre-ordered photopass cd with two other families that will be there at the same time. however we don't plan to follow the same itinarary. Can we all get seperat photo sessions? Can I make a copy of the Reciept so we each have proof ?

I would be 99.99% certain that the intent is 1 resort photoshoot per Photopass CD pre-order. The Photopass accounts are not intended to be shared among groups, even though lots of people do it.

That doesn't mean you can't make it happen somehow, but I don't think Disney's intent was to give 5 families (just a made up number) a free private Photopass session for the $99 CD purchase.

[heartbeeps]

I would be 99.99% certain that the intent is 1 resort photoshoot per Photopass CD pre-order. The Photopass accounts are not intended to be shared among groups, even though lots of people do it.

That doesn't mean you can't make it happen somehow, but I don't think Disney's intent was to give 5 families (just a made up number) a free private Photopass session for the $99 CD purchase.


so much for Ivory Snow (99.99%). I was there on May 3, 2008 and they told me I could book more than one session; however, the first one was $25 but the next one would be full price ($50). (I'm rounding up here.) So YES, YOU CAN DO IT.

Now that you have two pieces of conflicting information, why not call the photography center directly to verify the information I provided and post it back here for us all to read the May 15 version?

[bweagle]

:surfweb: BUMP

Just bumping up to see if anyone who's had a Poly shoot has had the opportunity to access their pictures and would be willing to share? My 30 day mark is Monday and I've seen great pictures of GF shoot, but am still considering Poly too and am eager to see some shots from there as well.

Thanks! :goodvibes

[TotalSnowWhite]

:surfweb: BUMP

Just bumping up to see if anyone who's had a Poly shoot has had the opportunity to access their pictures and would be willing to share? My 30 day mark is Monday and I've seen great pictures of GF shoot, but am still considering Poly too and am eager to see some shots from there as well.

Thanks! :goodvibes

Ditto! Our Poly shoot is booked for the 28th, and I'd love to see the backgrounds so far.

[Marshay]

:surfweb: BUMP

Just bumping up to see if anyone who's had a Poly shoot has had the opportunity to access their pictures and would be willing to share? My 30 day mark is Monday and I've seen great pictures of GF shoot, but am still considering Poly too and am eager to see some shots from there as well.

Thanks! :goodvibes

I did the Poly shoot and am still editing my photos on Photopass so I won't have them to show you anytime soon. (not sure how to pull them off before getting the CD...)

Anyway, my thoughts on the poly

1) I was disappointed in the backgrounds our Photographer chose. We had only one indoor scene with all beautiful flowers but not the water. He started to take one with the waterfalls but someone else was there so he moved on and we never went back.

2) We then went outside by the rental boats and got some photos there. They were good but DD did not cooperate (I can't blame that on them).

3) Our session was 10am and the photographer did about 85% on the beach. However, the sun was bad (too bright) so nearly all of our pics are squinting or someone has their eyes closed. I only have 1, maybe 2, photos good enough to use from the beach. VERY disappointed.

4) Then the photographer said we were done. WHAT???!!!

When you go to the photopass desk, there are all these super gorgeous photos with the flowers and plants and some cool shots in the hammocks on the beach -- we didn't get any of them.

Our best shot is one of DH and I on either side of one of the palm trees. This is a cool shot. Our 2nd best one is of the 3 of us playing in the sand but we are laughing and it's cute but you can see our tonsils! :rotfl2: OK, maybe not that bad but we have these big wide open mouths ...

MY ADVICE --

You need to know what types of photos you want in advance. Don't rely on the photographer to choose the photos for you. He had us running down the beach (nothing like seeing our flabby arms and legs in the pics! :scared1: ) IMHO he wasted about 15 pics of us doing this.

I should have spoken up and just told him right from the beginning that the beach was not a good option on a very bright sunny day. This happened to us at the Grand Floridian when we were scheduled for 11:30am....now I know -- no beach photos on sunny days before 5pm.

I'm sure the same photos at dusk would have been brilliant.

Also, our photographer wasn't really child-friendly. He was there to take the photos but didn't really do anything to make sure my 33 month old was looking at him.

All that said, I'm still glad we did the photo-session...I will go back and crop the photos to make them better (i.e, cut out the person on the end who had their eyes closed).

I have one super photo for $25 which isn't bad at all and I never would have thought of doing the hands around the palm tree with my DH. I was just hoping for more good photos and much more of the beautiful flowers in the lobby, around the pool and maybe the entryway...

[Marshay]

Oh, and if someone can PM me directions on how to pull the Poly pics from the Disney Photopass website before I finalize the CD, then I will post some of our pics.

[mamaLori05]

I did the Poly shoot and am still editing my photos on Photopass so I won't have them to show you anytime soon. (not sure how to pull them off before getting the CD...)

Anyway, my thoughts on the poly

1) I was disappointed in the backgrounds our Photographer chose. We had only one indoor scene with all beautiful flowers but not the water. He started to take one with the waterfalls but someone else was there so he moved on and we never went back.

2) We then went outside by the rental boats and got some photos there. They were good but DD did not cooperate (I can't blame that on them).

3) Our session was 10am and the photographer did about 85% on the beach. However, the sun was bad (too bright) so nearly all of our pics are squinting or someone has their eyes closed. I only have 1, maybe 2, photos good enough to use from the beach. VERY disappointed.

4) Then the photographer said we were done. WHAT???!!!

When you go to the photopass desk, there are all these super gorgeous photos with the flowers and plants and some cool shots in the hammocks on the beach -- we didn't get any of them.

Our best shot is one of DH and I on either side of one of the palm trees. This is a cool shot. Our 2nd best one is of the 3 of us playing in the sand but we are laughing and it's cute but you can see our tonsils! :rotfl2: OK, maybe not that bad but we have these big wide open mouths ...

MY ADVICE --

You need to know what types of photos you want in advance. Don't rely on the photographer to choose the photos for you. He had us running down the beach (nothing like seeing our flabby arms and legs in the pics! :scared1: ) IMHO he wasted about 15 pics of us doing this.

I should have spoken up and just told him right from the beginning that the beach was not a good option on a very bright sunny day. This happened to us at the Grand Floridian when we were scheduled for 11:30am....now I know -- no beach photos on sunny days before 5pm.

I'm sure the same photos at dusk would have been brilliant.

Also, our photographer wasn't really child-friendly. He was there to take the photos but didn't really do anything to make sure my 33 month old was looking at him.

All that said, I'm still glad we did the photo-session...I will go back and crop the photos to make them better (i.e, cut out the person on the end who had their eyes closed).

I have one super photo for $25 which isn't bad at all and I never would have thought of doing the hands around the palm tree with my DH. I was just hoping for more good photos and much more of the beautiful flowers in the lobby, around the pool and maybe the entryway...

I have to say I agree with you. We did a photoshoot at the GF, and it seemed very rushed, and definatly not the 30some pictures others were talking about. We did a few shots of the beach, and a few shots near a flower garden, but that was it. None inside. I would have liked the hammock shot on the beach, but instead he took a lot of pictures of my dd playing in the sand. If I would have known that those were going to be a majority of our pictures I would have spoken up. We really only did four family shots, which was why I scheduled the appt. I ran around afterwords with my own camera taking pics of what I wanted. I should have just spoken up!! I guess I didn't expect our shoot to be over as soon as it was. We actually got a great shot taken by someone who was staying at the GF who offered to take our picture with our camera. I think that was actually my favorite picture out of all of them. Also our person wasn't very child friendly either. He didn't really know how to get our two little ones attention. We did get some cute pics, but I don't know that we will be doing it again. I'm sure the experience has to do with the person you get though. I've seen several people on here love their session, so don't back out just because of my review. Just learn from me and speak up. Tell them from the start where you want your pics, and maybe even walk around ahead of time so you know of some spots.

Oh, and the thing that urked us the most was that after we were rushed around with very few photos taken..he went on to say that his next appt wasn't for another three hours and how he was going to have some time to kill. The way we were running around you would have thought it was back to back appts and he was behind or something.

[diskidz]

Hey everyone! I was just cruising the boards and came across this beautiful family who posted some photopass pics from Poly. I'm not sure if the below link will get you there, but the title is "just back from Poly...". By the time I get this info out, the OP may have already posted here.

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1824865

[Dannielle_1]

Just back yesterday from a great Disney Vacation!!!

We signed up for the Poly photo session for Friday (5/9/08) at 9:00 am. They called the night before to confirm and to let us know to get there 15 minutes early. We got there right around 8:45 and our photographer pretty much got us started right away. And the bonus - we got the photo session for FREE!!! Not sure why, maybe a Dream thing? Or, there was some confusion at first that I might be for part of a cast member preview, so maybe it was just a human error and it was mismarked that I didn't need to pay. Who knows? I was happy to save the $25, but would have more then gladly paid it after seeing our pictures.

Not sure how long our shoot was. We started a little early and never felt rushed. We had one setup inside, one out front, two by the bubbling river, one by the tree, one on the hammocks, one on the swings, then some of my son playing on the beach (8 setups, 36 pictures total). I did ask to get one by the marina if the sails were up on the boats and we did go by there, but alas, the sails were all down so didn't think the backround would be that great. Overall, I am very please with the pictures we got. I wish we had a shot with more of the overall Polynesian visable as most are closeups with foliage and waterfalls in the backround and then there is one set up with the contemporary seen from afar.

I would definately say, go in with at least a location or two of what you want in the background, this will probably become easier to do as people begin posting their pictures. I pretty much let the photographer dictate where we went, and they were very nice spots, but looking back there would be a few I would have done differently (ie turning around the direction of the "contemporary shot" so we had the poly in the background instead, skipping the hammock shot on our stomachs, just didn't work for us). They had a sample book set up too by the photopass stand which I didn't get a chance to look through, but there would probably be great ideas in there.

My time of 9:00 am was okay, I guess, lighting wise (which was one of the things I was concerned about). But it was still very difficult for my 2 1/2 year old to not be really squinty (or eyes shut) especially around the beach. Not sure how to solve that problem, I think its always bright at Disneyworld.

I thought our photographer was pretty good with our son, so I think that is luck of the draw.

I'll post pictures when I get my cd. If you have any questions let me know.

Sorry so long, but also wanted to mention that our photographer said that they would be adding Beach Club shortly to the list of spots for the photo sessions and then Wilderness Lodge was on the list for the not to distant future. He might have mentioned another resort or two as well, but I was running after my son, so missed some of the conversation.

[29apr00]

My CD is on the way, I should be able to post the pics from our shoot next week!! Our shoot went really well, considering DS didn't really want to cooperate. Most of the pics she got of him were candids, snapped really quick while he was acting up. Actually, those came out much better than the posed ones, as they really showed his personality much better! I can't wait to see them!

[Lucky'sMom]

I had been so excited about the Poly photo shoot, but after seeing the photos posted from there, I'm rethinking it. While the photos are beautiful, and the family is too :) , I feel like the shots could have been taken "anywhere". There aren't many, if any, that look distinctly like you are at the Polynesian to me. The photos I've seen from the GF do look like you are there. You can see the GF resort in the background, see the Poly in the background of some beach shots..even the inside shots I can recognize where they were taken. I make my reservation next Thursday, and hope to see some other Poly photos before then, but I'm really leaning back to GF now.

[Harley-Mouse]

did anybody do a shoot at SSR? can you show me some photos? Thanks

[vicki_c]

so much for Ivory Snow (99.99%). I was there on May 3, 2008 and they told me I could book more than one session; however, the first one was $25 but the next one would be full price ($50). (I'm rounding up here.) So YES, YOU CAN DO IT.

Now that you have two pieces of conflicting information, why not call the photography center directly to verify the information I provided and post it back here for us all to read the May 15 version?

Just wanted to say I don't take any exception to this (and I shouldn't have called it free, I forgot it was $25) -- that sounds right to me - the one with the Photopass purchase is $25, any others are $50 which is the regular price if you don't prepurchase the Photopass. I was just trying to say I don't think Disney intended to give the discounted price to multiple groups using the same Photopass. So apparently, that's the case.

[heartbeeps]

My thoughts on photopass portraits at the poly

As background info, you should know that we could only squeeze in a 6:30 photo shoot with our 6:40 dinner ressie at the Kona so we didn’t have much time for the photos. To complicate matters, the photographer had to deal with a client issue which cut into our time as well. Once he had that straightened out, he focused solely on us. I told him about our short time frame plus the fact that we had 16 people – one with disabilities that would necessitate us staying as close to the building as possible. So he said he’d take us to the nearest grass/foliage and that’s what he did. In 10 minutes time he shot about 60 photos of various combination of groups! Amazing. Then everyone headed back inside except DH & I who headed for the beach. He sat us on the swing and had us look back over our shoulder for some poses.

Re background scenery, I can’t say that I was disappointed with the background as we were constrained by time and disabilities. I do believe he didn’t consider an indoor scene since there was such a large group and so many tourists wandering around inside; besides the lighting was great for outside pix!

I informed him of our table ressie at Kona and he assured me that he knew the manager and it would be ok if we were a little late. I said – but there’s 16 of us and that could really throw their schedule off for the rest of the night. As it turned out, Kona wasn’t ready for us before 7 so everything went off without a hitch.

Since we were shooting at 645pm, the bright sun wasn’t a problem for us.

The photographer shot 75 photos (not hard when you’re a group of 16 I guess). We are thrilled with our session and just finished cropping the photos to get even more great shots out of our group shots!


MY ADVICE –

1)know what types of photos you want in advance – I agree; I knew I wanted various family groups together. I did not “stage” the photos in any specific area. (Having seen all the GF shots, I had an idea what I’d want at that location but I hadn’t seen any shots from the Poly.)

2)Think about coordinating outfits – with a group of 16 I didn’t even try.

3)Try to get a late afternoon/early evening appointment to eliminate squinting due to bright sunlight.

4)Look at all the photos you get to see before burning the CD to see if you can create even more shots – for instance, if there’s a photo of a group of 4, would it be possible to crop some of the folks out and make multiple pix that way. I did this with our best shots and it really stretched the number of photos we got.

I'll post a few when I receive the CD (which has been ordered, finally). My 110+ shots became 700 photos once I did some cropping to make multiple pix plus added borders and b&w prints w/borders.

[heartbeeps]

I was wondering whether I should have tipped the photographer? I went back and forth in my mind and ended up with thinking that since he was a professional, he doesn't get a tip. What do you all think?

Also, he seemed thrilled that I had a group of 16 so it made me wonder if perhaps he gets a commission for each photo we order? (If so, he'd probably be disappointed in us ordering the CD... although we did order a few prints besides because we wanted them sooner rather than later.)

anyone know the answers to these questions?

[Marshay]

I was wondering whether I should have tipped the photographer? I went back and forth in my mind and ended up with thinking that since he was a professional, he doesn't get a tip. What do you all think?

Also, he seemed thrilled that I had a group of 16 so it made me wonder if perhaps he gets a commission for each photo we order? (If so, he'd probably be disappointed in us ordering the CD... although we did order a few prints besides because we wanted them sooner rather than later.)

anyone know the answers to these questions?

Good question! I don't know either. I didn't even think of tipping him and I didn't see anyone else doing that either. I just assumed that we should not since Disney is covering their salary as professionals. Also, I was a bit disappointed at the time with our session.

Now that I've gone through my photos and edited and cropped, I like our shoot much better. I thought I only had 2 good shots but I got about 5 or 6 really good ones that I'd be proud to post...and others that will be fine for the scrapbook.

[bweagle]

Have they been able to get the Castle into anyone's background at the Poly Beach? I'm booking on Monday and still not sure where I want to book at. TIA!

[Marshay]

Have they been able to get the Castle into anyone's background at the Poly Beach? I'm booking on Monday and still not sure where I want to book at. TIA!

I asked about this and our photographer said no they can't get the castle in the background with their standard lens equipment they use and besides, it would not really show up on the photo since it is so far away -- it would look too tiny.

[heartbeeps]

I have the Grand Floridian in the background on my beach shots at the Poly.

[disneyfan2]

does anyone have pics from the Poly they would be willing to share?

[REL1203]

does anyone have pics from the Poly they would be willing to share?

I agree, i am dying to see some

[Marshay]

I will share as soon as I get them...but mine probably aren't the best ones...I got notification that Disney shipped my CD today...should arrive Wednesday!

Oh -- and after I post a gazillion of them, remember you asked!! :rotfl2: :lmao: (just kidding, I'll just post a few to show the backgrounds...)

[heartbeeps]

mine shipped on 5/18 (not sure how on a Sunday but...); will share when they arrive! stay tuned.

[Leonsmom]

I will share as soon as I get them...but mine probably aren't the best ones...I got notification that Disney shipped my CD today...should arrive Wednesday!

Oh -- and after I post a gazillion of them, remember you asked!! :rotfl2: :lmao: (just kidding, I'll just post a few to show the backgrounds...)

I am okay with seeing a gazillion shots:banana:

[LilGMom]

I was wondering whether I should have tipped the photographer? I went back and forth in my mind and ended up with thinking that since he was a professional, he doesn't get a tip. What do you all think?

We had a photoshoot at the GF on 5/13 and did tip the photographer. Our photographer was great with the kids and got some really great shots. It might not be considered a "tipped" position but some don't consider Mousekeeping as a "tipped" position either yet we always tip them too.

[mickeymyfavorite]

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x136/Aquazz131/Disney/l_9309b814086ba70d5690ece9fc408bea1.jpg


Hi Everyone, we did our photo session at the GF and I was so disappointed about me wearing such a busy shirt, it made me look horrible, but I loved the color of my son’s shirt so bright. I wish I was better coordinated. The photographer took almost 55 pics and out of them I liked about 5. I will try and post more when I get home tonight. So you can see so different posses. She really was very created I was happy with the posses, but I wasn’t happy with myself LOL. When we head back to the world in July I’m going to arrange photo shot at the poly, but I would like to see so posses and the back rounds from there.

[TotalSnowWhite]

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x136/Aquazz131/Disney/l_9309b814086ba70d5690ece9fc408bea1.jpg


Hi Everyone, we did our photo session at the GF and I was so disappointed about me wearing such a busy shirt, it made me look horrible, but I loved the color of my son’s shirt so bright. I wish I was better coordinated. The photographer took almost 55 pics and out of them I liked about 5. I will try and post more when I get home tonight. So you can see so different posses. She really was very created I was happy with the posses, but I wasn’t happy with myself LOL. When we head back to the world in July I’m going to arrange photo shot at the poly, but I would like to see so posses and the back rounds from there.


What a handsome boy you've got there!! We're doing the Poly shoot next Wednesday, and I think we'll coordinate. I really like the blue shirt. Great color!!

[Leonsmom]

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x136/Aquazz131/Disney/l_9309b814086ba70d5690ece9fc408bea1.jpg


Hi Everyone, we did our photo session at the GF and I was so disappointed about me wearing such a busy shirt, it made me look horrible, but I loved the color of my son’s shirt so bright. I wish I was better coordinated. The photographer took almost 55 pics and out of them I liked about 5. I will try and post more when I get home tonight. So you can see so different posses. She really was very created I was happy with the posses, but I wasn’t happy with myself LOL. When we head back to the world in July I’m going to arrange photo shot at the poly, but I would like to see so posses and the back rounds from there.

What a great photo. You both look great!
I think the shirt is just fine ... It looks good with your tan and the turquois enhances the colors in your shirt as well!

[momsavealot]

Hi
I am planning a family photo shoot at the Poly and I was wondering if anyone thought about wearing lei's (spelling?) around their neck to give it that tropical feel? Maybe white shirts and different color lei's? Just thinking out loud......... We're not going until August so I'm trying to figure it out myself.:confused3

[mickeymyfavorite]

What a great photo. You both look great!
I think the shirt is just fine ... It looks good with your tan and the turquois enhances the colors in your shirt as well!

thank you, :flower3:

[mickeymyfavorite]

What a handsome boy you've got there!! We're doing the Poly shoot next Wednesday, and I think we'll coordinate. I really like the blue shirt. Great color!!

Thank you :flower3:

[TotalSnowWhite]

Thank you :flower3:


You're welcome!! I also was going to mention that your shirt doesn't look too busy to me. I think the colors are muted enough not to be too loud in the picture. Can't wait to see more!

[DRRluvsWDW]

Excited to see Poly pictures too! We will be wearing our Christmas clothes.:santa:

I love the idea to take a picture at home to see if you like how the colors look!

[GoofySon'sMom]

Hi Everyone, we did our photo session at the GF and I was so disappointed about me wearing such a busy shirt, it made me look horrible, but I loved the color of my son’s shirt so bright. I wish I was better coordinated. The photographer took almost 55 pics and out of them I liked about 5. I will try and post more when I get home tonight. So you can see so different posses. She really was very created I was happy with the posses, but I wasn’t happy with myself LOL. When we head back to the world in July I’m going to arrange photo shot at the poly, but I would like to see so posses and the back rounds from there.

I love your picture and would love to see more pictures. I want to do this with DS on our trip in August but wasn't sure how Mom & Son pictures would be done.

[sandym718]

Hi
I am planning a family photo shoot at the Poly and I was wondering if anyone thought about wearing lei's (spelling?) around their neck to give it that tropical feel? Maybe white shirts and different color lei's? Just thinking out loud......... We're not going until August so I'm trying to figure it out myself.:confused3

That sounds like a good idea to me!!!

[mickeymyfavorite]

Ok here are some pic's from the photo session. I'm very sorry but I don't know how to make the pictures smaller.

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x136/Aquazz131/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage7.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x136/Aquazz131/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage17.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x136/Aquazz131/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage32.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x136/Aquazz131/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage12.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x136/Aquazz131/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage36.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x136/Aquazz131/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage33.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x136/Aquazz131/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage44.jpg

[29apr00]

FINALLY!!! Here are my pics!! I'm really happy with how everything turned out considering how tired the kids were.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/11.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/12.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/15.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/17.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/18.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/19.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/20.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/22.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/25.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/26.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/27.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/28.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/31.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/32.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/33.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/35.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/40.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/41.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/44.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/45.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/46.jpg

[Praise2Him]

Those are great pictures! Y'all are both very photogenic! :goodvibes

Edit:
OOPS! 29apr00 and I were posting at the same time. The above comments were directed to mickeymyfavorite.

29apr00, I love your pictures too - especially the one of you and your DH on the grass!

[Sonoma]

Mickeymyfavorite, those are beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing.

[Sonoma]

FINALLY!!! Here are my pics!! I'm really happy with how everything turned out considering how tired the kids were.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/40.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/41.jpg


These are all great pictures! I love these two!

[momsavealot]

29apr00 and mickeymyfavorite,
Your pics are great! Can I ask what time your appointments were? It looks like both of you had good lighting for outside shots - not too bright for squinting.

[momsavealot]

29apr00,
I forgot to mention - I love the matching shirts! That is my next project!!

[mickeymyfavorite]

29apr00 and mickeymyfavorite,
Your pics are great! Can I ask what time your appointments were? It looks like both of you had good lighting for outside shots - not too bright for squinting.

Mine was at 5:30 we got started at 6:00 I tried to time it for the sunset, but there last session wasat 5:30 that day

[mom2zandjsquared]

FINALLY!!! Here are my pics!! I'm really happy with how everything turned out considering how tired the kids were.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/11.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/12.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/15.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/17.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/18.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/19.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/20.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/22.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/25.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/26.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/27.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/28.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/31.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/32.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/33.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/35.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/40.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/41.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/44.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/45.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/jbutler42900/Disney%202008/photopass/46.jpg

Your pics were great and your son is such a little ham!!

[29apr00]

Thanks everyone! I was really happy!! Dh complained about the shirts, but i think it really makes the session more special. Our appt was at 7pm, and we got started right away.:thumbsup2 All in all took about 45 minutes.

[Marshay]

Great pictures everyone!!

I was hoping my CD would arrive early -- nope...and now I'm going out of town on Thursday...I will post my Poly pics as soon as I come back (still hoping they might show up tomorrow...)

[dis2cruise]

can someone use this if you are a part of a photopass share?

[gshumaker]

can someone use this if you are a part of a photopass share?

Sure - just get a copy of the receipt from your host and show that when you show up for the photo shoot and be sure to tell them you have prepaid when you book it.

[louey]

Everyones pictures look really nice, I think I can call today to make an appointment for our session for our June trip. Off to search this thread to find out what the phone numbers are on ;)

[GoofySon'sMom]

What wonderful pictures for both of you! Now I know DS and I will do it in August. Really hoping maybe they open up AKL by then!

29Apr00 - I love the matching shirts as well! Now I am wondering if I should do that for DS and I. ... hmmmm another thing to think about. I have made the shirts, just didn't plan on wearing them to the photoshoot! Your children are just adorable, and what wonderful pictures to treasure!

mickeymyfavorite - Love yours as well! It is so nice to see a Mom & Son example. You both really look great and your son is very handsome!

[mickeymyfavorite]

What wonderful pictures for both of you! Now I know DS and I will do it in August. Really hoping maybe they open up AKL by then!

29Apr00 - I love the matching shirts as well! Now I am wondering if I should do that for DS and I. ... hmmmm another thing to think about. I have made the shirts, just didn't plan on wearing them to the photoshoot! Your children are just adorable, and what wonderful pictures to treasure!

mickeymyfavorite - Love yours as well! It is so nice to see a Mom & Son example. You both really look great and your son is very handsome!

Thanks you :flower3: Just so you know ti was alot of fun also, my son doesn't like to take pictures at all.........and he even said it was fun.

[Leonsmom]

FINALLY!!! Here are my pics!! I'm really happy with how everything turned out considering how tired the kids were.



What great pics!!!
was this at GF?

[TotalSnowWhite]

Ok here are some pic's from the photo session. I'm very sorry but I don't know how to make the pictures smaller.


Great pics!! I can't believe you got a 13 year old boy to take portraits!! :laughing: I have 13 and 14 year old cousins, and it's like pulling teeth to get them to take a family photo without sticking their tongues out or crossing their eyes. :upsidedow Way to go, mom!! I especially liked seeing your pictures because our families have similar complexions (we're Native American, and I'm half Samoan, as well), and I have yet to see that on this thread. Now I know, although I had an inkling, that we won't blend into the sand like some people mentioned. ;) Thanks for posting!!

FINALLY!!! Here are my pics!! I'm really happy with how everything turned out considering how tired the kids were.


Love the one with Stitch in the corner!

[Marshay]

As promised!!! Here are the Poly pics from our 5/8 session. I got photos from all of our "poses" -- but tried to pick the good ones!! ;)

YEAH!! They did get the waterfalls!! DD just didn't cooperate...
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image235.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image243.jpg

Then we went outside and stopped along the water for some more pics
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image245.jpg

A wider view of the boats
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image249.jpg

They did separate shots of DD and mom/dad.
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image258.jpg

Black and White Version
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image262.jpg

And then we did a husband/wife version with the same backdrop
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image267.jpg

More in the next post...

[Marshay]

Then we went to the beach

Pretty flowers
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image270.jpg

Some edits you can make with borders...
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image282.jpg

I really like these series of photos with the palm tree..

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image290.jpg

I would not have thought of looking at each other but this is really cool...
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image294.jpg

And they made us kiss...
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image295.jpg

Notice what you see in the background!
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image297.jpg

We didn't have a hammock pose but got the swing instead.
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image299.jpg

[chris4disney]

As promised!!! Here are the Poly pics from our 5/8 session. I got photos from all of our "poses" -- but tried to pick the good ones!! ;)

YEAH!! They did get the waterfalls!! DD just didn't cooperate...
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image235.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image243.jpg

Then we went outside and stopped along the water for some more pics
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image245.jpg

A wider view of the boats
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image249.jpg

They did separate shots of DD and mom/dad.
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image258.jpg

Black and White Version
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image262.jpg

And then we did a husband/wife version with the same backdrop
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image267.jpg

More in the next post...

Great shots! I'm excited to see the new photos from the Poly sessions. You've only shown two different back grounds here. How many different back grounds did they do for you? I like the red shirts too. We did all white shirts over at our GF photo session last Oct., but the red looks good with the flowers at Poly.

Thanks for sharing!

[Marshay]

Then DD wanted to play in the sand and our photographer tried to capture her spirit...

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image307.jpg

Then he had us walking along the beach...we have about 20 of these pics of us walking and running and well, frankly, I think they're not too good...several of them came out too dark so I'm not posting those...here are the better ones...
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image313.jpg

This is more like a GF photo session than a poly one...
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image318.jpg

Remember Bo Derek running down the beach? Well this isn't her...:rotfl2:
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image324.jpg

Then we just went for some fun shots and played with our DD -- she looks great!
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image328.jpg

Our family having fun!
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image331.jpg

Back to the flowers again
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image337.jpg

Another family portrait
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image344.jpg

Hey, the flowers match her dress!!
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image350.jpg

Very cute photo -- just wished we all would have done more to get DD to look at the camera...
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image354.jpg

[louey]

Marshay, thanks so much for posting your pictures from Poly, I was hoping to see some before I decide where to book our session. I am still not sure I have just a couple of days until I can call. Your pictures turned out great I love the one on the beach when you are all laughing it looks very natural :) Your daughter is precious.

[29apr00]

Great pics from the Poly!! WOW

[cherbear]

Marshay, they are GREAT! Thanks for posting the link over there in the Adventurosity thread!

DD is so pretty in her sundress!

[Marshay]

Great shots! I'm excited to see the new photos from the Poly sessions. You've only shown two different back grounds here. How many different back grounds did they do for you? I like the red shirts too. We did all white shirts over at our GF photo session last Oct., but the red looks good with the flowers at Poly.

Thanks for sharing!

They did
1) Inside waterfalls
2) Outside near boats
3) Outside with blue flowers (twice)
4) Outside with palm tree
5) Walking along the beach
6) Running along the beach
7) Playing in the sand
8) On the swing
9) Outside with hibiscus

If we do it again, I will say to skip #5 and #6 and do some more with the flowers inside or out. I'd also like to go to the dock to get some water shots there.

I'm pleased with our photos now that I have edited them...and will probably do it again (maybe at AK when they open up there). However, next time I'm going to scout out the resort for some good spots and not just rely on the photographer.

[cherbear]

They did
1) Inside waterfalls
2) Outside near boats
3) Outside with blue flowers (twice)
4) Outside with palm tree
5) Walking along the beach
6) Running along the beach
7) Playing in the sand
8) On the swing
9) Outside with hibiscus

If we do it again, I will say to skip #5 and #6 and do some more with the flowers inside or out. I'd also like to go to the dock to get some water shots there.

I'm pleased with our photos now that I have edited them...and will probably do it again (maybe at AK when they open up there). However, next time I'm going to scout out the resort for some good spots and not just rely on the photographer.

you are SO selling me on this! I don't know if we'll do it this year with just DH and I but I definitely want to do it when we have kids!

[Marshay]

Marshay, thanks so much for posting your pictures from Poly, I was hoping to see some before I decide where to book our session. I am still not sure I have just a couple of days until I can call. Your pictures turned out great I love the one on the beach when you are all laughing it looks very natural :) Your daughter is precious.

Thanks! Yeah, I think the one of us all laughing really represents us the best -- it'll probably be our chrismas card...

Great pics from the Poly!! WOW

Thanks! I was really nervous about the red shirts (see my previous posts) but someone else suggested doing orange and then we had 3 pieces of clothing all in similar red and voila!

Marshay, they are GREAT! Thanks for posting the link over there in the Adventurosity thread!

DD is so pretty in her sundress!

yeah, I'm pleased with them overall.

you are SO selling me on this! I don't know if we'll do it this year with just DH and I but I definitely want to do it when we have kids!

I think this will be another must-do for us...each time we go (we've done both the GF and the Poly now) we are learning more.

[TotalSnowWhite]

Marshay-

Love the laughing pic, too!!

I agree with you about the beach pics. Not that your family doesn't look lovely, but the composition just isn't good.

The red looks GREAT in the waterfall pictures!! Good choice!

Also, a lot of my favorite pics of my little ones are when they're not paying attention to the camera at all. Granted, I would like them to smile for the birdie once in a while. DS is into his fake smile for pictures now. Let's hope we can get out of that phase by our Poly session next Wednesday. Haha!!

Thanks for posting your pics!!

[dis2cruise]

so if i am in a photopass how much would this cost??

[momsavealot]

Hi Marshay,
Thanks for posting your POly pics - your family is so cute and photogenic! You have definitely sold me on the red shirts and IMHO the waterfall pic inside is the best. At least I feel I am a little more prepared for what to tell the photographer what poses I want in August. Can I ask though - what time was your appointment?
Thanks!

[Marshay]

so if i am in a photopass how much would this cost??

If you buy the CD ahead of time it'll cost you $25. If you don't it'll cost $50.

For those in a photopass share who pre-purchased the CD, it may cost you either $25 or $50, depending if someone in your group went before you. But really this is all at the discretion of the person taking your money.

My cashier barely looked at my receipt...however Disney could start to track individual photo sessions to individual receipts and just charge the first person $25 and the others $50.

I don't recall anyone in a photopass share doing the session and reporting back to us what really happened...all just speculation. Someone called Disney up to ask about it but not sure if more than one person in the same photoshare did it yet...

[Marshay]

Hi Marshay,
Thanks for posting your POly pics - your family is so cute and photogenic! You have definitely sold me on the red shirts and IMHO the waterfall pic inside is the best. At least I feel I am a little more prepared for what to tell the photographer what poses I want in August. Can I ask though - what time was your appointment?
Thanks!

Thanks for the compliments! I really think the red tied it all together and agree that getting more indoor photos would be good.

Our appointment was 10am and the sun was already really bright. Near the end my DH said he was done b/c the sun was too hard on his eyes.

I wanted to go at dusk (7pm) but the last time they had was 5:30pm and that didn't work for us.

[kaoden39]

Marshay,

I love the pictures. I wonder if they are doing that at Disneyland now.

Michele
:goodvibes

[Marshay]

Marshay,

I love the pictures. I wonder if they are doing that at Disneyland now.

Michele
:goodvibes

Thanks! Good question -- not sure...

The other new PhotoPass thing they are doing is having "roving photographers" in the park. These are the same Disney Photographers in the park but they are allowed to move around a bit.

We met two of them in Mexico and our guy took pics of us in front of the Mexican temple and then suggested that we try on the sombrero hats outside and took pics of us near the water.

There was another guy taking pics in the foilage/plants to the right of Mexico (so it was only a bunch of green plants in the background).

They said they are starting to add more "roving photographers" throughout the parks but Mexico is the only place I saw them.

[kaoden39]

Thanks! Good question -- not sure...

The other new PhotoPass thing they are doing is having "roving photographers" in the park. These are the same Disney Photographers in the park but they are allowed to move around a bit.

We met two of them in Mexico and our guy took pics of us in front of the Mexican temple and then suggested that we try on the sombrero hats outside and took pics of us near the water.

There was another guy taking pics in the foilage/plants to the right of Mexico (so it was only a bunch of green plants in the background).

They said they are starting to add more "roving photographers" throughout the parks but Mexico is the only place I saw them.

They had the roving photographers in Disneyland and in California Adventure last year but instead of a CD they put the pictures on linhe with an option to buy. I hope they have changed to the CD at DL because the price isn't bad and the pictures are kind of fun.

Michele
:laundy:

[mickeymyfavorite]

MARSHAY Great pics....looks like you had a blast. :thumbsup2

I like the red shirts, next time I would never wear such a busy shirt....your daughter looks like she had a good time, I bet she had to warm up to the camera. I know my son had too

[Marshay]

MARSHAY Great pics....looks like you had a blast. :thumbsup2

I like the red shirts, next time I would never wear such a busy shirt....your daughter looks like she had a good time, I bet she had to warm up to the camera. I know my son had too

Yeah, my DD has never been "in tune" with the camera. Only recently we have been able to get her to really smile.

I consider the photopass a learning experience. Previously I'd only gone for light blue or light green before...now I'm not afraid to wear a bold color!

I think your shirt is fine since it's not bright patterns and the eye really goes to your son's shirt. And personally, I really love seeing the picture of a mom with her teenage son -- what a blessing!

[sandym718]

Thanks so much for sharing your photos, Marshay! The red looks GREAT!! I love the one of you all laughing, it's got so much spirit and feeling, that's one to really treasure!

[Circusgirl]

Marshay - Yaay! for your cool photos. Thanks for sharing them! As you say, you learn from the sessions and can plan for even better things next time.

[heartbeeps]

Hope this helps you all thinking about photos at the Poly. I'll post some different shots taken at the Poly in early May between 6:30-7pm. (The shots on the beach were taken closer to 7pm.) I'll start with the large group shots - FORGET about coordinating colors - I was lucky just to get 16 out of 20 of them in the same place at the same time! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: (I did coordinate my sandals with my blouse... perhaps that counts for something!)

As I mentioned before, we were running very short on time b'c of the photographer having to handle another client's "situation" and an upcoming dinner ressie at the Kona 10 minutes after our shoot was scheduled to start! :scared1: Plus, I told the photographer we wouldn't be able to go far off the beaten path b'c of one person's disability and I didn't want them left out of the photo shoot. So, the photographer said, "ok, we've just gotta find some grass. Let's get everyone on the grass as quickly as possible." In less than 20 minutes time, we had about 75 photos from which to choose! :thumbsup2 Granted, they're not the best compositions as far as posing is concerned given the choices at the Poly, but, considering what the photographer had to work with, I am very pleased with the results.

GROUP /FAMILY SHOTS:
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/usavvy2/05-2008%20DPP/9617d156.jpg

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/usavvy2/05-2008%20DPP/f59b2cda.jpg

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/usavvy2/05-2008%20DPP/be4b2a54.jpg

sorry, "blurred" (or softened) a few of these pix on purpose
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/usavvy2/05-2008%20DPP/556e07d2-1.jpg

COUPLE SHOTS:
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/usavvy2/05-2008%20DPP/ee04ea98.jpg

I purposely "softened" or blurred this image...
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/usavvy2/05-2008%20DPP/1e8ca2e0-1.jpg

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/usavvy2/05-2008%20DPP/60fb0704.jpg


INDIVIDUAL SHOTS:
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/usavvy2/05-2008%20DPP/2cd3bcc4.jpg


(btw, I purposely "softened" or blurred this image)
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/usavvy2/05-2008%20DPP/e366b758-1.jpg

SPECIAL SHOTS:
I never realized that the photographer encouraged my great niece to "pose" for this picture but it worked out well when I added an enhancement into the composition... (btw, I purposely "softened" or blurred this image)
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/usavvy2/05-2008%20DPP/d20a0a6c-1.jpg

[Marshay]

Wow Heartbeeps -- you are very brave to organize a photo shoot with that many people and under those circumstances! I think the shots are good (looked like all the eyes were open :thumbsup2 )

I love the Minnie dress -- particularly how it contrasts with the other lady in black and red!

[DRRluvsWDW]

Very Nice heartbeeps!
The multi-generational picture is great, it is so nice everyone was there together. Great memories!:)

[TinkerbellBlue]

I would like to do this for part of my dd's senior pictures. Does anyone know if they will allow a change of cloths? I was planning on the Poly and have some of all of us and some of just her. She was hoping to change her outfit once.

[Marshay]

I would like to do this for part of my dd's senior pictures. Does anyone know if they will allow a change of cloths? I was planning on the Poly and have some of all of us and some of just her. She was hoping to change her outfit once.

You get about 20 minutes -- you can use your 20 minutes however you want. Maybe you can do pics of the rest of the family while she changes, to maximize the time.

Just remember while she is walking to the bathroom, changing, re-doing her hair & makeup and walking back, your clock is ticking.

You may want to book two sessions (you have to pay for both) to make sure you have enough time...

[Dannielle_1]

I just wanted to add about the "roving photographers." I saw them at several locations around World Showcase early last week. One got us playing at one of the Flower & Garden Festival playgrounds and we also had some pictures taken in front of the fountain in France. I also saw the one photographer again the next day at the drums in the Outpost area. So they are definately around.

When I get around to editing and get my CD ordered I'll post some pictures of those as well if y'all are interested. I need to get going on the editing thing. (I have 239 photopass pics to go through from our 9 day trip, so procrastinating a bit, but want to add boarders, crop and make some black & white.)

Marshay, I really like your Poly pics. I wish we had a few of your poses. I just felt a little clueless going in (this was our first session), so really left it up to the photographer. I had asked for a pic by the marina if the sails were up on the boats, but they weren't so we skipped it, but I really like your pic that is there with no sails. Oh well. We'll definately go again, and this time I'll be more prepared for what I want.

[#1srcrmckyfan]

Just had pics done at the Poly on 5/20. I'll post some later but thought I'd write about my GREAT experience.

When we arrived, our photographer, Barry, asked us what we were expecting in our photo shoot. My group consisted of 3 of us (my sister, my best friend, and me). We explained that we wanted some shots of the 3 of us, some shots of my sister and me, some shots of my best friend and me, and just a few individual shots.

After that, we headed to the main lobby and took a set of pictures in front of the waterfall. We then took a few pictures outside on the main entrance walkway in front of the waterfall. The remainder of our pictures were outside, on the bridge area near the pool, on the lounge chairs on the beach, in a hammock, and on the hill next to the beach area. Our session ended up lasting nearly 45 minutes from start to finish (we had only booked for 1-20 minute session). Our pictures are really amazing. We are super-pleased with them! (As soon as I get my CD, I'll post them!)

It was a great experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone!

[TotalSnowWhite]

I got a call yesterday from PhotoPass. They scheduled a photographers meeting during our sitting tomorrow. He rescheduled me for an hour later, but said the rest of the evening was open. Hopefully it will still be, and we can get the most out of a non-rushed photog. And maybe they'll teach them some fabulous camera tricks. Haha!!

[Atchley]

I am really hoping for a WL shoot before we go in July. I have already talked DH into it. I am trying to plan outfits and everything. I will be kinda disappointed if they aren't up and running by then. I guess we could always go to another resort but since we are staying at Wl, it would be kinda special.

[pjstevens]

Remember Bo Derek running down the beach? Well this isn't her...:rotfl2:
:rotfl2: I just died when I read that, so funny!!!

Our family having fun!
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image331.jpg

You all look so happy, love that photo!!

Back to the flowers again
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image337.jpg
Oh, my this is an absolutely beautiful family photo!

[MissMagnolia]

I don't want to seem negative since so many people like the photo sessions, but the photos I have seen posted seem just like those that are candid shots that anyone's camera could take. What is special about the photo session ones?

I LOVE having professional photos taken of our family, but these just don't seem to be of that same standard. Am I missing something?

[sandym718]

I guess to me, they seem like an "in-between" - that is, usually a little better than just anyone could take, but definitely not Professional quality either (and not at Professional price, either, by a long shot!!).
I think it's a nice way to get some good shots, and, probably quite important for a lot of people - a good way to get EVERYONE in the photos. And it's very affordable. If you're getting the PhotoPass CD anyways (we would be), then it's only $25 extra. I certainly wouldn't expect the same quality as some of the professional photogs here, where a sitting fee is $50+ and then just 1 8x10 can be $100+!

We have the same thing done when we go to Myrtle Beach, you don't get a photo release, but otherwise it's similar. Again, not professional quality, but still nice family shots on the beach that we are ALL in!


I don't want to seem negative since so many people like the photo sessions, but the photos I have seen posted seem just like those that are candid shots that anyone's camera could take. What is special about the photo session ones?

I LOVE having professional photos taken of our family, but these just don't seem to be of that same standard. Am I missing something?

[pjstevens]

I don't want to seem negative since so many people like the photo sessions, but the photos I have seen posted seem just like those that are candid shots that anyone's camera could take. What is special about the photo session ones?

I LOVE having professional photos taken of our family, but these just don't seem to be of that same standard. Am I missing something?

My reason for wanting to do these is I am ALWAYS behind the camera! I am the picture taker in our family, so there are very few photos with me in them. This is the chance to actually get some family photos! And at a great price!

[Dannielle_1]

I don't want to seem negative since so many people like the photo sessions, but the photos I have seen posted seem just like those that are candid shots that anyone's camera could take. What is special about the photo session ones?

I LOVE having professional photos taken of our family, but these just don't seem to be of that same standard. Am I missing something?

I guess to me, they seem like an "in-between" - that is, usually a little better than just anyone could take, but definitely not Professional quality either (and not at Professional price, either, by a long shot!!).
I think it's a nice way to get some good shots, and, probably quite important for a lot of people - a good way to get EVERYONE in the photos. And it's very affordable. If you're getting the PhotoPass CD anyways (we would be), then it's only $25 extra. I certainly wouldn't expect the same quality as some of the professional photogs here, where a sitting fee is $50+ and then just 1 8x10 can be $100+!

We have the same thing done when we go to Myrtle Beach, you don't get a photo release, but otherwise it's similar. Again, not professional quality, but still nice family shots on the beach that we are ALL in!

My reason for wanting to do these is I am ALWAYS behind the camera! I am the picture taker in our family, so there are very few photos with me in them. This is the chance to actually get some family photos! And at a great price!

I'm pretty much on the same page as sandym718 & pjstevens. Plus, I would say I really don't like having my picture taken by a professional photographer. My husband and I have never had a professional pic of us together and neither has my son. I prefer the everyday candid photos anyway. So this seemed like a nice way to get some pics in a relaxed setting, but of all of us together.

[Mickeyteacher]

I'm reading up because we have a session planned for early June at the Poly. I love the red shirts- I might have to do that with my family.
Thanks for sharing,
S :)

[Marshay]

:rotfl2: I just died when I read that, so funny!!!

You all look so happy, love that photo!!


Oh, my this is an absolutely beautiful family photo!

Thank you very much!



What is special about the photo session ones?

I guess my first thought is if you don't like the photos/they aren't your thing, then the photo session is not right for you. It's certainly not going to please everybody (and personally I think this is a good thing so I'll be able to book it again without competing for my time) ;)

And I myself was a bit disappointed at the time, but once I played with my photos, I found we had some really nice ones. But it did involve me editing the photos and realizing that several of them were just not even 'good'.

Here are my reasons to do the photo session:

1. Family/group pictures at Disney without paying the expensive price tag and the fact that you own the photos to make as many copies and sizes as you desire. Sure you could hire a professional photographer to take pictures of you all at Disney but you'll end up paying $100 sitting fee and $25 for an 8 x 10 and have to keep paying more and going back to the photog for additional photos.

2. Everyone can be in the picture w/o having to ask complete strangers to take your picture(s).

3. You get to add Disney edits to your family photos -- can't do this anywhere else.

4. You get 40-70+ pictures -- whenever a complete stranger takes our family photos, we get 1, maybe 2 shots.

5. Opportunity to get family/group pictures when everyone is on vacation, hopefully, having fun -- not sneaking it in between music lessons, swim class and DH's work schedule!

[pjstevens]

Thank you very much!
Here are my reasons to do the photo session:

1. Family/group pictures at Disney without paying the expensive price tag and the fact that you own the photos to make as many copies and sizes as you desire. Sure you could hire a professional photographer to take pictures of you all at Disney but you'll end up paying $100 sitting fee and $25 for an 8 x 10 and have to keep paying more and going back to the photog for additional photos.

2. Everyone can be in the picture w/o having to ask complete strangers to take your picture(s).

3. You get to add Disney edits to your family photos -- can't do this anywhere else.

4. You get 40-70+ pictures -- whenever a complete stranger takes our family photos, we get 1, maybe 2 shots.

5. Opportunity to get family/group pictures when everyone is on vacation, hopefully, having fun -- not sneaking it in between music lessons, swim class and DH's work schedule!


AMEN!!!! These are all my reasons. We had our first inclusive family vacation in years in December and I am so glad we did the GF photoshoot as I have NO photos of us all together except the few from my son's wedding 2+ years ago. This September it will just be hubby and I and I am going to do the Poly (most likely) cause it's pretty and since we did the GF. I want photos of the two of us (that aren't just the normal photopass ones throughout the park). I think it's an awesome opprotunity (especially for someone who can't do the professional photographer thing)!

[cherbear]

Thank you very much!





I guess my first thought is if you don't like the photos/they aren't your thing, then the photo session is not right for you. It's certainly not going to please everybody (and personally I think this is a good thing so I'll be able to book it again without competing for my time) ;)

And I myself was a bit disappointed at the time, but once I played with my photos, I found we had some really nice ones. But it did involve me editing the photos and realizing that several of them were just not even 'good'.

Here are my reasons to do the photo session:

1. Family/group pictures at Disney without paying the expensive price tag and the fact that you own the photos to make as many copies and sizes as you desire. Sure you could hire a professional photographer to take pictures of you all at Disney but you'll end up paying $100 sitting fee and $25 for an 8 x 10 and have to keep paying more and going back to the photog for additional photos.

2. Everyone can be in the picture w/o having to ask complete strangers to take your picture(s).

3. You get to add Disney edits to your family photos -- can't do this anywhere else.

4. You get 40-70+ pictures -- whenever a complete stranger takes our family photos, we get 1, maybe 2 shots.

5. Opportunity to get family/group pictures when everyone is on vacation, hopefully, having fun -- not sneaking it in between music lessons, swim class and DH's work schedule!

ALL great reasons....nice list Marshay! :thumbsup2 (and by the way, I thought your pictures came out great...they look professional to ME)

[Marshay]

ALL great reasons....nice list Marshay! :thumbsup2 (and by the way, I thought your pictures came out great...they look professional to ME)

thanks! I also think that you have to remember that you are seeing ALL your photos -- the good, the bad and the ugly!

When we go to a professional photographer, although they take lots of photos, you don't see them all. They delete/don't show you the ones where your eyes are closed or you have a goofy look on your face or whatever doesn't meet their standard.

With photopass (either the private session or in the parks) you get to see ALL your photos ... and that can be :scared1: sometime! :rotfl2:

[Simbee3]

I am excited about this. I want to schedule a shoot during our stay at the Poly. Can anyone tell me what time is best?(To get the right shots) What number do you have to call in order to book? And how would I go about ordering the CD prior to our arrival?

[christa112]

I am definately thinking about the Poly photo shoot now. I love the colors and everything. It makes the GF look so blah

[christa112]

Thanks for sharing the pictures and a recap of your sitting. I want to do a group of 7 and hearing what you had to say and seeing your pictures really wants to to go ahead and book it.


Hope this helps you all thinking about photos at the Poly. I'll post some different shots taken at the Poly in early May between 6:30-7pm. (The shots on the beach were taken closer to 7pm.) I'll start with the large group shots - FORGET about coordinating colors - I was lucky just to get 16 out of 20 of them in the same place at the same time! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: (I did coordinate my sandals with my blouse... perhaps that counts for something!)

As I mentioned before, we were running very short on time b'c of the photographer having to handle another client's "situation" and an upcoming dinner ressie at the Kona 10 minutes after our shoot was scheduled to start! :scared1: Plus, I told the photographer we wouldn't be able to go far off the beaten path b'c of one person's disability and I didn't want them left out of the photo shoot. So, the photographer said, "ok, we've just gotta find some grass. Let's get everyone on the grass as quickly as possible." In less than 20 minutes time, we had about 75 photos from which to choose! :thumbsup2 Granted, they're not the best compositions as far as posing is concerned given the choices at the Poly, but, considering what the photographer had to work with, I am very pleased with the results.

GROUP /FAMILY SHOTS:
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/usavvy2/05-2008%20DPP/9617d156.jpg

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/usavvy2/05-2008%20DPP/f59b2cda.jpg

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/usavvy2/05-2008%20DPP/be4b2a54.jpg

sorry, "blurred" (or softened) a few of these pix on purpose
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/usavvy2/05-2008%20DPP/556e07d2-1.jpg

COUPLE SHOTS:
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/usavvy2/05-2008%20DPP/ee04ea98.jpg

I purposely "softened" or blurred this image...
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/usavvy2/05-2008%20DPP/1e8ca2e0-1.jpg

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/usavvy2/05-2008%20DPP/60fb0704.jpg


INDIVIDUAL SHOTS:
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/usavvy2/05-2008%20DPP/2cd3bcc4.jpg


(btw, I purposely "softened" or blurred this image)
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/usavvy2/05-2008%20DPP/e366b758-1.jpg

SPECIAL SHOTS:
I never realized that the photographer encouraged my great niece to "pose" for this picture but it worked out well when I added an enhancement into the composition... (btw, I purposely "softened" or blurred this image)
http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk100/usavvy2/05-2008%20DPP/d20a0a6c-1.jpg

[cherbear]

thanks! I also think that you have to remember that you are seeing ALL your photos -- the good, the bad and the ugly!

When we go to a professional photographer, although they take lots of photos, you don't see them all. They delete/don't show you the ones where your eyes are closed or you have a goofy look on your face or whatever doesn't meet their standard.

With photopass (either the private session or in the parks) you get to see ALL your photos ... and that can be :scared1: sometime! :rotfl2:

good point!

It can also be :lmao: and you'll share those memories forever!

[Simbee3]

Which resort do you think is best for pictures? I was thinking Poly but I'm not too sure. And what should we wear?

[Marshay]

Pick whichever resort means something to you. I think the Poly has the most potential but then I love that theming.

Go at a time that works for you. Dusk is probably one of the best times to go but if you already scheduled all your ADRs that may not work out or if your kids go to bed early, then don't force them into this time.

It is OK to do during the day -- bright sun and all -- just be wise in choosing your spots (ie don't do the beach since the glare off the sand can be really harsh!).

As for preparation:

(1) clothes -- just coordinate as best you can. It doesn't have to match but be in the same color group. The more you complement, the better. Stick to solid colors for the adults. For the kids, you can mix it up more.

(2) If you don't normally wear makeup (like me), do so for the photos and wear it a LOT heavier than you normally would. Otherwise the camera can wash you out and you'll look pale and white faced. If you are worried, test it out beforehand -- you don't want to look "unnatural" but you don't want to be pale looking either.

(3) Have a back-up change of clothes (esp if small children involved) that either matches the main outfit or backups for everyone.

(4) Arrive about 20 minutes early. This way you have plenty of time to be relaxed and adjust hair, makeup and put outfits on small kids/everyone. We wore the bottoms to the Poly but changed into our red shirts right beforehand -- just didn't want to risk a bird dropping or spilled drink.

(5) Try not to schedule a lot of things beforehand...maybe a rest day, sleep in but afterwards reward everyone with something fun.

[megveg]

Just got back! DBF and I did the photo shoot at the GF and ill post pictures when I get them!

[Marshay]

Just got back! DBF and I did the photo shoot at the GF and ill post pictures when I get them!

Can't wait to see them!:goodvibes

[mom2zandjsquared]

Everyone's photos from the Poly are super great!! I can't wait to do this photo shoot.

[mickeymyfavorite]

What other resorts are the photo's being taking at?

[megveg]

What other resorts are the photo's being taking at?

GF, Poly, Saratoga Springs

[mickeymyfavorite]

saratoga.......does anyone have any pics they can share.........:thumbsup2

[megveg]

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/megveg/Disney%2008/FRANCE.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/megveg/Disney%2008/LOVE.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/megveg/Disney%2008/cuteee.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/megveg/Disney%2008/hehe.jpg


a few i snagged fromthe site before print screen stopped working! the first one ios from france but the others are from GF

[Marshay]

Very cute Megveg!

I esp like the one where you and your friend are snuggling nose to nose -- that's adorable...made me smile!

[megveg]

Very cute Megveg!

I esp like the one where you and your friend are snuggling nose to nose -- that's adorable...made me smile!

haha Im surprised DBF didnt tell the photographer to shove off making him do such sappy poses but he was all for it :)

[mickeymyfavorite]

Does anyone have Saratoga Pic's to share?............thanks

[matt&jakesmom]

All the pics I have seen have been very nice. Still debating if I am going to set this up for my family. If I do, I'll have to do it at the beginning of our trip. Last year by the end of our trip, my 11 year old DS was so sick of his picture taken even bribing him for pins didn't work.

[Marshay]

All the pics I have seen have been very nice. Still debating if I am going to set this up for my family. If I do, I'll have to do it at the beginning of our trip. Last year by the end of our trip, my 11 year old DS was so sick of his picture taken even bribing him for pins didn't work.

Smart strategy! Of course you'll still get some good shots of you and your husband (assuming he will cooperate!).

[megveg]

i want the CD so badlyyyyyyyyy I loved all of ours I wanna bring them somewhere and make a photobook I CANT WAIT! :)

[dounelisg]

I called about options available for August and they said they are opening 3 more that are scheduled for August First. FWL, AKL, and I think the last one was the Beach club....pretty sure at least. They said if I called the begining of August I should be able to schedule at those three...how exciting!!

[mickeymyfavorite]

OH!! are you kidding me. I will be at AKL from 7/16-7/24............darn just my luck I would love to do a session there...:badpc:

[Marshay]

OH!! are you kidding me. I will be at AKL from 7/16-7/24............darn just my luck I would love to do a session there...:badpc:

Definitely keep calling them to find out if they open early. I did this for the Poly and was able to get my pics taken about a week before they opened for the general public...you never know...

[chris4disney]

I called about options available for August and they said they are opening 3 more that are scheduled for August First. FWL, AKL, and I think the last one was the Beach club....pretty sure at least. They said if I called the begining of August I should be able to schedule at those three...how exciting!!

Will be at BCV in October!!!! :cool1: :banana: What a great way to remember our stay at the Beach Club Resort!! We are so doing that! Did the session at GF last October and loved it! But the Beach Club is dear to our hearts!

[Lady Lallie]

I called about options available for August and they said they are opening 3 more that are scheduled for August First. FWL, AKL, and I think the last one was the Beach club....pretty sure at least. They said if I called the begining of August I should be able to schedule at those three...how exciting!!

By FWL, did you mean Wilderness Lodge or Fort Wilderness....I'm confused. :confused3

[TotalSnowWhite]

Here are a few screen shots from our Poly shoot. Our session was originally at 3 last Wednesday. I got a call that they had scheduled a photographer's meeting at 3, so they moved it to 4. Well, they were running late, so we didn't get around to taking our pics until about 4:30. I don't know if it was because of the issues with our time or if they're still in the test phase (I heard of others not begin charged), but we weren't charged for our session. :thumbsup2

I can post some better quality pics once I get the PhotoPass CD, but these will give you an idea of what the shots are like. We had a group of 6, my mom, grandparents, DNiece, DS and me. I kind of wish we'd all worn the leis. They look pretty cute. DS wouldn't have it, and I was way too scattered to even think about it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/LittleFallOfRain/PhotoPass.jpg

[megveg]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/LittleFallOfRain/PhotoPass.jpg


OH OH OH! your pictures came out BEAUTIFULLY your family is stunning! When DBF and I stay at the Poly before our cruise we'll be doing the photoshoot! :)

[Marshay]

Adorable pics -- I love the one in the tree -- very cute for a group.

The leis add a lot of fun to the photos!:thumbsup2

Wish I knew how some of you got it for free -- they charged me!!! Oh well! I did hear that if you stayed at the poly you were supposed to get it free...

[matt&jakesmom]

That is great news about the 3 others opening up. We are doing breakfast one morning at Cape May. I just may have to sit something up for then. Thanks for passing along the information.

[gr8tdame]

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[gshumaker]

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[Twilight Terror]

We are looking at doing the photo shoot in September, and are still trying to decide between the Poly and GF one. Any advice to help us choose between the two?

[Scrapbook Stacy]

Those are all GREAT photos! My family is leaving in 12 days and we are doing both the GF and Poly shoot! I am so excited! Still trying to figure out what to wear though! I think for the first photo shoot, which is at the GF, we will be wearing character shirts and then something more dressy for the Poly shoot. I am a BIG scrapper so I am looking forward to being in the photos as well instead of the person behind the camera! LOL

Thanks for all of the great info!
Stacy

[Disney Kim]

If we purchase the CD for our december grand gathering can we all get the discounted price, the $25 dollar sitting for the pre-order?
Like if we decided to do 2 different locations? or each family does a sitting?
We have three familys going and planning on only buying one Cd

[pmama]

Those are all GREAT photos! My family is leaving in 12 days and we are doing both the GF and Poly shoot!

Thanks for all of the great info!
Stacy


Hope you'll post the pictures here! I'd love to see a comparison of the two locations w/ same family.

[gshumaker]

If we purchase the CD for our december grand gathering can we all get the discounted price, the $25 dollar sitting for the pre-order?
Like if we decided to do 2 different locations? or each family does a sitting?
We have three familys going and planning on only buying one Cd

I think it is intended for one discount for each CD purchased.

But I'm sure if you made seperate reservations and each had a copy of the pre-puchase receipt you could get it for $25.

[Scrapbook Stacy]

I will be sure to post pics when I get back! I may need some help though!
Stacy

[cherbear]

Those are all GREAT photos! My family is leaving in 12 days and we are doing both the GF and Poly shoot! I am so excited! Still trying to figure out what to wear though! I think for the first photo shoot, which is at the GF, we will be wearing character shirts and then something more dressy for the Poly shoot. I am a BIG scrapper so I am looking forward to being in the photos as well instead of the person behind the camera! LOL

Thanks for all of the great info!
Stacy

You're a scapper? No way! I'd have never guessed! :lmao:


sorry...couldn't resist! ;)

How fun that you're doing BOTH shoots!! We wanna see pics!!!

[Scrapbook Stacy]

I am still working on last year's Disney scrapbooks! I am trying REALLY hard to get it done before this trip! Wish me luck!

Stacy

[Couturier]

I am still working on last year's Disney scrapbooks! I am trying REALLY hard to get it done before this trip! Wish me luck!

Stacy
Me too! I just started scraping so I am starting with our last DW trip! That was 2/07, lol. I think I am going to try to do a few basic pages up ahead for the next trip, so i wont be taking forever to get them ready when we are home.

Thanks, Dana

[cherbear]

I am still working on last year's Disney scrapbooks! I am trying REALLY hard to get it done before this trip! Wish me luck!

Stacy

I have all the stuff...I just never started it. :rotfl2: Shame on me!

Good luck!!!! :goodvibes pixiedust:

[mom2twokids]

Thank you everyone so much for the wealth of knowledge and for sharing your pictures! It sure makes planning our trip so much easier! I LOVE your photos and have decided this is something we will also do for our December trip. Now I just have to decide what resort we will do it at.

[Couturier]

Thank you everyone so much for the wealth of knowledge and for sharing your pictures! It sure makes planning our trip so much easier! I LOVE your photos and have decided this is something we will also do for our December trip. Now I just have to decide what resort we will do it at.

I cant wait to book this for our trip either. I am excited to see pics from the newly added resorts. Right now, I am leaning towards Poly, since that is my kids fav hotel to visit. Although I may be persuaded to switch when I see the new pics!

Dana:cutie:

[HALEYSMOMMOM]

I thought that I had posted pictures on here, but not seeing them. Here are a few from GF. I can't wait to see some from the Poly. Please share when you get them!
http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL1702/8382321/15619616/308299089.jpg
http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL1702/8382321/15619616/308299086.jpg
http://pic60.picturetrail.com/VOL1702/8382321/15619616/308299084.jpg

How beautiful! I hate to take time away from the parks to do this, but I think I will! I just love your clothing choices! I think we might have to copy that:bitelip: I certainly hope you have that family shot up and framed somewhere in your home, its just beautiful! BTW, we also have a boy and a girl, the dd is older, so maybe I can see in your pics what I want mine to be like;)

[HALEYSMOMMOM]

A couple of questions:we are going with a group of 16 to celebrate my parents 50th anniversary. I will be prepurchasing the cd, but we will share it with the other family members. In other words we are only buying one cd. I would love to do this photo shoot. But with so many of us, I want one with just us, and then another with the group. It could be that other individual families would want one too. So, my question is how many sessions can I reserve at $25? Or will the group and other families have to pay $50? does that make sense? Thanks for any info!

[Scrapbook Stacy]

Thanks for all of the luck! I just picked up 100 more photos from Walgreens of last year's trip. I am going to try and work on it tonight!

Thanks, Stacy:lmao:

[heartbeeps]

A couple of questions:we are going with a group of 16 to celebrate my parents 50th anniversary. I will be prepurchasing the cd, but we will share it with the other family members. In other words we are only buying one cd. I would love to do this photo shoot. But with so many of us, I want one with just us, and then another with the group. It could be that other individual families would want one too. So, my question is how many sessions can I reserve at $25? Or will the group and other families have to pay $50? does that make sense? Thanks for any info!


One @ $25; the rest @ $50. However, if you look at my post earlier on this thread, you'll see that we had couples pix of just the two of us, plus pix of each family group plus all 16 of us - all in the 20 minute window!

[HALEYSMOMMOM]

One @ $25; the rest @ $50. However, if you look at my post earlier on this thread, you'll see that we had couples pix of just the two of us, plus pix of each family group plus all 16 of us - all in the 20 minute window!

Yes, I did see that thanks! But, I'm selfish and want a whole session just for my family. We are in need of a family pic badly. Thanks for the info!

[princessreilly]

Thanks Haleysmommom!
For the sweet comments! You will have fun having pictures made and it doesn't take to long. Hope your family has a great time and I hope to see pics when you get back!

[highsmith]

Do they do the pictures at the Beach Club? My mom would love,love,love this!!!!!:scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

TIA!

Stacey

[chris4disney]

Do they do the pictures at the Beach Club? My mom would love,love,love this!!!!!:scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

TIA!

Stacey

Hi Stacey,
Someone here on the DISboards posted recently that they were on the phone with the Photopass private photo session CM and they said that three more resorts were going to be available starting in August. And they thought that Beach Club was one of the three. Also Wilderness Lodge and Animal Kingdom Lodge. :confused3 But nothing official has been announced that I know of.

[polyforme]

Could someone please tell me from your experience when is a good time of day to do the photo shoot?
Thanks

[megveg]

Could someone please tell me from your experience when is a good time of day to do the photo shoot?
Thanks

my photo session was at 4 at the GF and it was CRAZY sunny still, the photographer helped by placing us in spots away from the sun and all out pictures came out great:)

[Couturier]

my photo session was at 4 at the GF and it was CRAZY sunny still, the photographer helped by placing us in spots away from the sun and all out pictures came out great:)
So do you think the sun would be a little more comfy if it was planned at say 6?

Anyone know what time it gets dark in FL in Late Feb, lol.

Dana

[jstbcuz]

We had ours done at the GF June 1st. We had the 6:30 time slot and we still had very bright sun in our eyes. I was a bit disappointed with the photographer who didnt stop to realize that part of us were in the sun and part werent. I chose this time because I didnt want to worry about the sun either, but the last time they schedule for is 7PM. So Im not sure what is a good time.

[highsmith]

Thanks Chris4Disney!
I guess I will schedule it at the Poly and we can all walk through Epcot and take the monorail. We have a dinner resrvation there one night, so I am going to see what they can do for me in conjunction with that.

I hate staged pictures, but my mom will think she has died and gone to heaven at Disney if I surprise her with this! :stir: :stir:

[TotalSnowWhite]

Thanks Chris4Disney!
I guess I will schedule it at the Poly and we can all walk through Epcot and take the monorail. We have a dinner resrvation there one night, so I am going to see what they can do for me in conjunction with that.

I hate staged pictures, but my mom will think she has died and gone to heaven at Disney if I surprise her with this! :stir: :stir:

I do, too!! However, we did the Poly shoot, and I loved the pics! Some were posed, but others were completely not. I don't have my CD yet, but when we were by the waterfall, my DS decided to stick his tongue out (which he's never done before), and the photographer caught it on film (card? :laughing: ). Granted it's a little fuzzy because it happened so fast, but they do get a lot of candids, as well.

[mouseaddicts]

Hi ..... Just thought I'd share that I've booked our photo session! :cool1: We're doing it on Sunday, July 6th at 9:00 AM at the Poly! :thumbsup2

When I was on the phone making the reservation, the VERY NICE CM I was speaking with actually made the suggestion that our family of 5 dress in coordinating colors. Although, we were already planning to do exactly that, I thought it was nice that he did make the suggestion for folks that may not have thought of it on their own. :goodvibes

We are going with the white theme as well. The girls (me, DD14 and DD11) will be in white sun dresses and the boys (DH and DS8) will be in khaki shorts with white button down shirts. :cutie: Hopefully, these will work out great with the Poly setting ....... tropical flowers, beach, etc. :cloud9:

I just bought my dress last weekend & found it on sale! I was so excited. I've been shopping for this specific photo session for a couple of months now! :rotfl: Wish me luck though ...... DD14 lives with her mom & won't be here for us to go shopping for her dress until 5 days before we leave!!! :faint: Please send pixie dust ........... please

I will post photos when we return! :hug: This is probably the day I am most looking forward to on our upcoming trip! Thanks to everyone who has shared photos & information so far!

[Dizneydaz]

Hi Stacey,
Someone here on the DISboards posted recently that they were on the phone with the Photopass private photo session CM and they said that three more resorts were going to be available starting in August. And they thought that Beach Club was one of the three. Also Wilderness Lodge and Animal Kingdom Lodge. :confused3 But nothing official has been announced that I know of.


Ohhh, I would love to do it at AKL! It's my favorite resort. :cloud9:

[TotalSnowWhite]

Hi ..... Just thought I'd share that I've booked our photo session! :cool1: We're doing it on Sunday, July 6th at 9:00 AM at the Poly! :thumbsup2

When I was on the phone making the reservation, the VERY NICE CM I was speaking with actually made the suggestion that our family of 5 dress in coordinating colors. Although, we were already planning to do exactly that, I thought it was nice that he did make the suggestion for folks that may not have thought of it on their own. :goodvibes

We are going with the white theme as well. The girls (me, DD14 and DD11) will be in white sun dresses and the boys (DH and DS8) will be in khaki shorts with white button down shirts. :cutie: Hopefully, these will work out great with the Poly setting ....... tropical flowers, beach, etc. :cloud9:

I just bought my dress last weekend & found it on sale! I was so excited. I've been shopping for this specific photo session for a couple of months now! :rotfl: Wish me luck though ...... DD14 lives with her mom & won't be here for us to go shopping for her dress until 5 days before we leave!!! :faint: Please send pixie dust ........... please

I will post photos when we return! :hug: This is probably the day I am most looking forward to on our upcoming trip! Thanks to everyone who has shared photos & information so far!


Oh, I was definitely shopping until the night before we left...and we'd already sent our bags down to FL with my grandparents!! :lmao:

[TheDisneyBunch]

I am trying to convince dh to take some time to do this at the Poly on our Sept trip! It looks so nice!

You guys have shared some AWESOME pics! I love seeing them. I am such a photo editing nut that I could not resist playing with some of them and popping them out just a little bit. I figured I would share some but if you had rather I not just let me know and I will take yours down asap! ;) I just can never resist doing some when I have the time. ;)

I will share some before and after ones.. again if you had rather I not play with your photos please let me know and I will take them down. (I know some people can be bothered by this.)


http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/acoley000/109_109_109.jpg
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/acoley000/109_109_109-1.jpg


http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/acoley000/12.jpghttp://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/acoley000/12-1.jpg


http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/acoley000/22.jpg
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/acoley000/22-1.jpg


http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/acoley000/35.jpg
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/acoley000/35-1.jpg


http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/acoley000/41.jpghttp://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/acoley000/41-1.jpg


http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/acoley000/DisneyPhotoImage36.jpg
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/acoley000/DisneyPhotoImage36-1.jpg


http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/acoley000/image270.jpghttp://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/acoley000/image270-1.jpg


http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/acoley000/image297.jpg
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/acoley000/image297-1.jpg

[Scrapbook Stacy]

I talked with a CM as well today and he told me the same thing about the colors. He also said that if someone had a tropical shirt, it would lookd nice and everyone else could coordinate with that. This was for the Poly shoot. Also, for the GF shoot he told me that light colors and khakis would be nice. He mentioned that the blues look really good so I am thinking about light blue shirts and everyone in khakis. I am still shopping for the shoots as well and we leave in 9 days! I am so excited!

P.S. I was able to get 7 pages worth of scrapbooking done last night! WOO HOO!

Stacy

[TheDisneyBunch]

and a few that did not fit in the last post..lol ;)


http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/acoley000/image305.jpg
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/acoley000/image305-1.jpg


http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/acoley000/image318.jpg
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/acoley000/image318-1.jpg


http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/acoley000/image330.jpg
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/acoley000/image330-1.jpg


http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/acoley000/image331.jpg
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/acoley000/image331-1.jpg


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Ok, I will stop there before I slow down the thread! lol Again, love all the pics. I would have played with more but some were too small. ;)

[Marshay]

I am trying to convince dh to take some time to do this at the Poly on our Sept trip! It looks so nice!

You guys have shared some AWESOME pics! I love seeing them. I am such a photo editing nut that I could not resist playing with some of them and popping them out just a little bit. I figured I would share some but if you had rather I not just let me know and I will take yours down asap! ;) I just can never resist doing some when I have the time. ;)

I will share some before and after ones.. again if you had rather I not play with your photos please let me know and I will take them down. (I know some people can be bothered by this.)



Very cool! You have brightened us up!!:goodvibes

[sandym718]

I have to just say again how much I LOOOOOVE that photo of the family laughing. LOVE it!

[Twende]

TheDisneyBunch WOW you are good at fixing those colors!

None of those are mine but I love what you have done with them!:thumbsup2

[christa112]

TheDisneyBunch what program did you use to pop the color? Those look great!!!!

[TheDisneyBunch]

Thanks guys. I am such a fan of popping out the colors and all in photos. :) I did them in Photoshop Elements 5.0. :thumbsup2

[4nana]

Thank you all bunches for sharing :hug:! Want you to know I am so enjoying all of your nice photos and beautiful families of so many happy smiling faces! We are doing a grand gathering Thanksgiving week and I definitely hope it works out we can do a family photo shoot. :goodvibes

Luckily our family will all be doing the Spirit of Aloha at the Poly one evening and this should be perfect timing as we'll all be together. I read to save money by pre-purchasing the PP CD for $99 http://www.disneyphotopass.com/. When I called for info rep said it can only be booked 30 days out, suggested buying 2 20min sittings with such extended family, as we'd have more time w/more pic and when asked advise of what to wear she suggested bright coordinates tops w/white or kahai bottoms. Sounds so cool, one more set of outfits for our family of 17 to plan :laughing:. This even makes my anticipation of our family trip more exciting! Can't wait to capture the magic in our little grands eyes!!! :lovestruc

[figarofan]

Its funny, I think the solid colors with everyone coordinated is gorgeous, but at the same time, I really like the ones that are not so coordinated, they are so natural looking. Love them.

I am not sure which clothes my family will be wearing...busy Hawaiian prints or studio whites/khaki. Until we decide, I sure do love seeing all the gorgeous photos.

Thank you all for sharing!

[PrincessMommyof3]

I booked the GF for 8:30 AM the end of June but am considering changing it to the Poly b/c we have an ADR at Ohana's for 9:30 am or I should I change GF to 4:45 pm since we have ADR for 5:30 pm at 1900 PR. Which would be better for beach shots?

[PrincessMommyof3]

[QUOTE=Marshay;25243449]Our family having fun!
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image331.jpg

This is a great shot - very natural - just enjoying your time together. I love the red shirts too!

[Marshay]

I have to just say again how much I LOOOOOVE that photo of the family laughing. LOVE it!

[QUOTE=Marshay;25243449]Our family having fun!
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s250/memch/WDW%20May%202008/image331.jpg

This is a great shot - very natural - just enjoying your time together. I love the red shirts too!

Thanks so much for all the compliments!! The more I see this picture, the more I really do like it -- big mouths, teeth, cleavage and all!!! :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I booked the GF for 8:30 AM the end of June but am considering changing it to the Poly b/c we have an ADR at Ohana's for 9:30 am or I should I change GF to 4:45 pm since we have ADR for 5:30 pm at 1900 PR. Which would be better for beach shots?

I would suggest the early morning for the beach shot. 4:45pm in June is still going to be really bright. IDEALLY you want to go even later in the evening like at/after 6pm.

[PrincessMommyof3]

Since we already did a family portrait wearing off white last year, I am considering having us all wear pastel polos with khaki colored shorts. My DD had a white dress that has Disney princesses on it w/ the colors: pink, blue, yellow and green. So I thought it would be nice to "pull out" the colors from her dress. What do you think?

[TPCShauna]

Since we already did a family portrait wearing off white last year, I am considering having us all wear pastel polos with khaki colored shorts. My DD had a white dress that has Disney princesses on it w/ the colors: pink, blue, yellow and green. So I thought it would be nice to "pull out" the colors from her dress. What do you think?

That sounds darling! I think it would make for a very cute portrait.

[dallastxcpa]

I have a question and I appologize if this has already been answered. I called to book today and was told that I didn't pay until I got there and also that there was no confirmation #. They simply took my name, cell #, and party size. Is this right? Also, I was told that the $125 price included the photo session on CD, all other photopass photos could be added, and 3 5X7 prints.

[REL1203]

I have a question and I appologize if this has already been answered. I called to book today and was told that I didn't pay until I got there and also that there was no confirmation #. They simply took my name, cell #, and party size. Is this right? Also, I was told that the $125 price included the photo session on CD, all other photopass photos could be added, and 3 5X7 prints.

Having just done the Poly shoot 4 days ago, this is absolutely correct. I prepaid for the CD, and got it for $99, but had to pay $25 for the photo shoot, so it came out to $125 for everything. Well worth it. All they take is your info, and when you go to the desk, there will be a photopass guy waiting

[Scrapbook Stacy]

I have a question, when you went to the Poly with your prepaid number, did they just download all of the photos that they took to your photopass card?
Thank you, Stacy

[REL1203]

I have a question, when you went to the Poly with your prepaid number, did they just download all of the photos that they took to your photopass card?
Thank you, Stacy

Yep, i just handed him my card, told the cashier i prepayed for the CD, showed the paperwork, paid $25, and was off for the shoot. Got about 30 pics, and was happy with most of them...

[desiab]

I am really enjoying seeing everyones sessions. I decided to jump in and share some of the ones from this past Jan. at the GF. The photographer took a total of 94 shots and we enjoyed the session.

In May we did another GF session with my family and my brother's family. The photographer took 127 pictures! :thumbsup2 I can't wait to share the absolutely beautiful shots he took.

Here is a small sampling from Jan.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/desiab/JAN08Photopass/image139.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/desiab/JAN08Photopass/image143.jpg
My husband is the devilish one on the right.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/desiab/JAN08Photopass/image180.jpg
This is one of my favorite shot of my friend and her husband.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/desiab/JAN08Photopass/image162.jpg

[Scrapbook Stacy]

Those are great photos! Thanks for sharing! We are having or shoot at the GF on Saturday early evening and I am very excited! I hope that we get as many photos as you guys did!

Stacy

[PrincessMommyof3]

desiab, your pictures are beautiful. Thanks for sharing! I'm trying to decide whether to do one at the Poly or GF - I have ADR for breakfast at Ohana's and a dinner one at 1900 PF and would like to do it before we all eat.

[desiab]

Those are great photos! Thanks for sharing! We are having or shoot at the GF on Saturday early evening and I am very excited! I hope that we get as many photos as you guys did!

Stacy

Thanks for the compliments. It seems that both times we went we hit at a time when they weren't busy, so they didn't rush through our session. In May it seemed like we took pictures for close to 45 minutes.

desiab, your pictures are beautiful. Thanks for sharing! I'm trying to decide whether to do one at the Poly or GF - I have ADR for breakfast at Ohana's and a dinner one at 1900 PF and would like to do it before we all eat.

Thanks. I am hypercritical of pictures of myself and even I had to admit that I liked a lot of the pictures that were taken.

I love how the pictures and background looks in the GF shoot. I have only seen a few of the Poly sitting, but I haven't been impressed yet.

My CD is suppose to arrive today, so I may be back posting some more pictures.

[pmama]

desiab, thanks for posting the pictures. They are great. I'm wondering if the GF gives you more photos than the Poly? REL1203 got 30 at the Poly while desiab got in the hundreds. If that's true, I may have to book GF.

More, pictures everyone:thumbsup2 I love looking at these pictures.

[PrincessMommyof3]

desiab, can't wait to see more pics. :goodvibes

[matt&jakesmom]

Thanks for sharing the pics. I really like the one in front of the car. So cool!!

[squee!! disney!!]

This would be one of my "dream" jobs at disney world. this is what i do for a living and i can't imagine a better place to do it than disney. but with no offense to anyone in this thread, i'd have to say i'm a little disappointed by the quality of the photos. i think in most of the cases they are poorly lit, framed or set up. I guess when i heard that they were doing this at the resorts I expected something a little more professional. I think everyone looks great though and I'm going to take some family photos when we go in october.

[REL1203]

This would be one of my "dream" jobs at disney world. this is what i do for a living and i can't imagine a better place to do it than disney. but with no offense to anyone in this thread, i'd have to say i'm a little disappointed by the quality of the photos. i think in most of the cases they are poorly lit, framed or set up. I guess when i heard that they were doing this at the resorts I expected something a little more professional. I think everyone looks great though and I'm going to take some family photos when we go in october.

Please remember, these are not professional photographers, just cast members in their roles. Sure they have more photographic experience, but there not true pros. I mean really, for free, $25, or $50 depending on what package you get, what do you really expect? Pro Lighting, Green Screen, Large Format Digital Back Cameras... Really, their decent pics in nice locations. For what it cost, its great.

[Scrapbook Stacy]

I think the photos are AWESOME! I am doing both shoots and I can't wait!

Stacy

[desiab]

I just got my CD about an hour ago. I thought I would post a few. Shh! don't tell my husband I'm on the computer. I am suppose to be getting the camper ready for a trip and he will be home in about 10 minutes. :rolleyes1

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/desiab/WDWMay08/image305.jpg
One of my favorite shots

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/desiab/WDWMay08/image310.jpg
My nieces are on either end and my daughter is in the middle.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/desiab/WDWMay08/image289b.jpg
I think that the Photopass photographer was having fun with us.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/desiab/WDWMay08/image297.jpg
My sis says that we should be over the lovey-dovey stage.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/desiab/WDWMay08/image271b.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/desiab/WDWMay08/image248.jpg
My youngest daughter.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/desiab/WDWMay08/image256b.jpg
My oldest daughter.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/desiab/WDWMay08/image209.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/desiab/WDWMay08/image220.jpg

I have a ton more to share, but I better get a move on before I get left.

[TPCShauna]

desiab - Your photos are beautiful! I love the clothes you all wore. The sundresses and light, airy shirts are so attractive.

What wonderful photos to cherish!

[kaoden39]

Tell her you aren't going to get over the lovey dovey stage. DH and I will be celebrating our 16 anniversary this year and we are still lovey dovey. Great pictures by the way.

[Scrapbook Stacy]

Desiab, Those are wonderful! I love them! It looks like you guys had such a good time! Thanks for sharing!

Stacy:cool1:

[GoofySon'sMom]

What wonderful pictures! Thank you so much for sharing! Would love to see more!!

[cherbear]

Desiab, those are great! Your daughters and nieces are just beautiful! Your whole family is!

[mickeymyfavorite]

Desiab, those pictures are wonderful..........very nice................whatever photog took your pics has done a wonderful job. Excellent shots!

can't wait to see more:goodvibes

[mickeyfan1226]

Desiab, those are beautiful photos. Let me in on your secret, where did you find the photographer to take those photos. All I ever saw where cm in the parks taking photos.
michelle

[micandminforever]

Desiab your pictures are wonderful. The cm was very creative with the different poses. You have a beautiful family, you must be proud.

[christa112]

Great pictures. I love to the larger group pics because we will be a group of 7

[michygoomy]

desiab -- great shots! The one with the girls is so pretty and the kissing one with the kids is hilarious!

We did a Poly photoshoot a couple of weeks ago and I just got the CD today. I wish he would have set up a couple of pictures better, but I did get some nice shots, our photographer was really nice and it was quick, painless and inexpensive!

Here are the best ones.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/michygoomy/disney%202008/image062001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/michygoomy/disney%202008/image080001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/michygoomy/disney%202008/image096001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/michygoomy/disney%202008/image106001.jpg

[TotalSnowWhite]

Just returned from CR MK View 6/10/08. Now looking at a view of my neighbor's shed.

That is hilarious!! :lmao:

[pmama]

Wow, that is a gorgeous blue! It pops right out. :idea: Hmmm, might have to look for blue for our photo shoot.


Michy how many pictures did you get in your photo shoot at Poly?

[PrincessMommyof3]

[QUOTE=desiab;25750436]
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/desiab/WDWMay08/image305.jpg
One of my favorite shots

All your pics are beautiful but I just love this shot - it's great! very creative :rotfl2:

[dukehoopsfan]

Desiab - Your family is beautiful - it looks like you all had a great time! Thank you for sharing the pictures.

Michygoomy - I love the colors you selected for your pictures. We are a family of 4 and we were trying to come up with a color scheme to work for mom/daughter and dad/son! Your pictures are great!

[Marshay]

Love the photo of the kids covering their eyes and you guys kissing!!

That's terrific!!!

[sconnell]

MARSHAY!!!!! I can't believe that I'm just now looking at your pics from MAY!!! Loved bumping into you! The pics at the Poly are great!

[adisneymama]

I have skimmed this thread but didn't see what I was looking for, so I apologize if I missed it. Has anyone done the photo shoot at SSR? Could you tell me how they turned out, where they took them etc? Do you have pics that you could post or have already posted and just point me to them? Thanks!

[Tokyo Disneyland]

I just found out that the Photopass portrait service at the Beach Club starts on July 11.

[Good Ol Gal]

What time do you think is the best time for the session?

We'll be there June 28-July 6th, and I planned an 8am one, but I'm afraid that it would take away from much needed early hours in the parks.

Do you think evening would be ok? Right before sunset?

I

[Marshay]

MARSHAY!!!!! I can't believe that I'm just now looking at your pics from MAY!!! Loved bumping into you! The pics at the Poly are great!

Hey -- glad to meet ya again!! Thanks for the kind words on the pics!

I think getting our photos done at the resorts is our new thing. I hope to do it every time!

[michygoomy]

What time do you think is the best time for the session?

We'll be there June 28-July 6th, and I planned an 8am one, but I'm afraid that it would take away from much needed early hours in the parks.

Do you think evening would be ok? Right before sunset?

I

I don't know the best time, but we were squinting through many of ours and they didn't turn out so good. Ours was at 9:30. Evening might be better?

[chris4disney]

I just found out that the Photopass portrait service at the Beach Club starts on July 11.

:cloud9: :yay: :dance3: Can't wait to see pictures from there. I'm curious as to where all they'll take you for the photos. I'm imagining the beach, the lighthouse, the boardwalk in the distance, the beautiful grounds everywhere!

[scanne]

http://www.disneyphotopass.com/previsitcdplan

So I went to the link above and it was working for me - this is to pre-order the photopass CD for $99.00. I didn't process the order, as I have some questions. Will they mail me the CD or do I have to bring a receipt when we go? And is this the promo I can use to get a photo session at a resort (hopefully the BC in August) for $25 and then the pics go to the CD? And after you have the CD, do you "own" the pictures or do you still have to pay for prints? Before I buy the CD, I want to know what I'm getting for the $.

Thank you all for your sharing, your help and anything else you can add.

[michygoomy]

http://www.disneyphotopass.com/previsitcdplan

So I went to the link above and it was working for me - this is to pre-order the photopass CD for $99.00. I didn't process the order, as I have some questions. Will they mail me the CD or do I have to bring a receipt when we go?

Both? You bring the reciept to the photo session to get the deal, but you order the CD when you get home and they send it to you.


And is this the promo I can use to get a photo session at a resort (hopefully the BC in August) for $25 and then the pics go to the CD?

Yes--except I'm not sure how long the $25 deal is available. You have to book the session to get an official price.

d after you have the CD, do you "own" the pictures or do you still have to pay for prints?

Both! You have full copywrite to the pictures, and you can print prints at home for free. Or you can order prints from any printing service for a cost.

[scanne]

michygoomy,

Thanks for such a quick response. Do you by chance, know the number to call to book a photo session? Also, do you have to pre-order the CD first to get the promo rate (if it is still being offered?) Thanks again!!!

[PrincessMommyof3]

Here's the link: http://www.disneyphotopass.com/previsitcdplan.aspx

[scanne]

I just ordered my PhotoPass CD. I want to call and set up a photo session at the Beach Club. Does anyone know which number to call? Also, I will be able to put all of our Photo Pass pictures taken at the parks on this CD right?

Seems like a great deal! I'm hoping I can book at BC!!!

[Tokyo Disneyland]

The resort portraiture reservation line is 407-934-4004, but the Beach Club won't be available until July 11. Good luck.

[michygoomy]

michygoomy,

Thanks for such a quick response. Do you by chance, know the number to call to book a photo session? Also, do you have to pre-order the CD first to get the promo rate (if it is still being offered?) Thanks again!!!

I don't know the number, but I see someone else posted it.

Yes, you need to pre-order the CD to get the discounted photo session. Otherise it was $50 (I think).