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

[michygoomy]

I Also, I will be able to put all of our Photo Pass pictures taken at the parks on this CD right?

What they did with me is move my photo session photos to the number on the card I had been using as my park photopass. Also, they gave me a new photopass card with just the session pictures--so I ended up with redundant pics. I'd rather be safe than sorry, ya know?

[scanne]

I called and was told to call back in July to book the Beach Club photo session! Yay, we're doing a photo session on our vacation!

[christa112]

I have some questions for those of you have recently called to book your appnt and I have some question for those of you who have rently had your pictures taken.

Recently Called Questions

What are the hours they take the pictures?

Do they book up pretty fast?

Can you request a male or female photog?


Recently Had Pictures Taken

What do you think is the best time to have your picture taken?

Some of you have had great pictures, do you know if you can request a photographer by name?

Do you see your pictures right after the photo session?

Thanks.

Christa

[christa112]

That totally stinks that the photographer didn't have enough brains to move you guys into some shade and explain why he or she was doing so. This is what really angers me sometimes about WDW photographer. They are always doing stuff like that. I guess working in a photography studio for 7 yrs has made me really picky.

I can just say I am going to feel real sorry for the photographer who gets my family. LOL I will probably ask for a female photographer right off the bat and someone who has alot of creativity!!

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?

[desiab]

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!

Thanks for the compliments. My Sis-in-law found those beautiful Kate Mack outfits for the small girls on Ebay.

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.

Congrats on 16 wonderful years! I hate taking pictures, but feel like these were worth the effort.

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

Stacy:cool1:

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

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

can't wait to see more:goodvibes

We did have a wonderful time. I told DH that I think the CM was having more fun than us because he took so many candid shots of the kids that we didn't even ask for.

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

I would have to agree with you! ::yes::

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

Mickeyfan, these were from the private session we booked at the Grand Floridian. I believe the info on how to do it is at the beginning of the thread.

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

I love how the CM took time to do different shots with us. We got some awesome pictures. Thank you for the compliment about my beautiful family.

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

We had a blast even with a large group. SIL and I help to keep the kids wrangled for the shots.

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

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/michygoomy/disney%202008/th_image096001.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/michygoomy/disney%202008/th_image106001.jpg

I love these shots of your girls!



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

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

That's terrific!!!

I had never seen anyone's shot done like this and when we saw the previews we were cracking up laughing.

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

Thank you!

I have some questions for those of you have recently called to book your appnt and I have some question for those of you who have recently had your pictures taken.

Do you see your pictures right after the photo session?

Thanks.

Christa

I only know the answer to this question. We saw our pictures as soon as we went back inside to the Photo Pass Booth.

[kaoden39]

I am thinking about seeing if they do the same thing in California at Disneyland. I think that would be a nice thing for my hubby and I to do on our second honeymoon. I hope you had fun on your camping trip.:goodvibes

[TPCShauna]

I am thinking about seeing if they do the same thing in California at Disneyland. I think that would be a nice thing for my hubby and I to do on our second honeymoon. I hope you had fun on your camping trip.:goodvibes

They have not added this at DLR and, as of last week, there are no PUBLISHED plans to do so. I was sad. :(

[kaoden39]

They have not added this at DLR and, as of last week, there are no PUBLISHED plans to do so. I was sad. :(

That's just not fair. Maybe they don't think that there are as many people that will be interested in it.

[TPCShauna]

I think those of us who count DL as our home park get the raw end of the deal a lot. However, I don't really complain much because we have the best park. :lovestruc

[kaoden39]

I think those of us who count DL as our home park get the raw end of the deal a lot. However, I don't really complain much because we have the best park. :lovestruc

I couldn't agree more. I love everything about Dissneyland and California Adventure.:goodvibes

[mouseaddicts]

Quick Question:

Approximately how long does it take to receive your CD after you come home & place the order online? :confused3 Just curious how long I have to wait to get the pics! We are booked for our photo session at 9:00 AM on July 6th - at the Poly! :thumbsup2 (I apologize in advance if this is a repeat question. I've been following along for a while, but don't recall this info!)


Also ....... if anyone knows where to find a boys' (sz 8) white button-down, preferrably linen, shirt, please feel free to let me know! :rotfl: I've been searching for my son's shirt for a while now, with no luck yet! :worried:

I will be happy to share our photos upon return ........ :3dglasses

[michygoomy]

The CD arrived in less than a week--I was surprised by how fast it came. It took me a few days to get my edits in before I ordered the CD.

[scanne]

I am planning on booking a photo shoot at the Beach Club when it opens up (July something...) and I'm trying to find clothes for myself and DH and kids. Any ideas on:

1. Where to find matching clothes, shirts, outfits, etc.
2. What colors do you recommend for the Beach Club - we all have brown hair and my DH and kids have blue eyes and I have hazel eyes.


Thanks in advance!

[highsmith]

Does anyone know when the BC starts photos?

[PrincessMommyof3]

Does anyone know when the BC starts photos?

I think I read somewhere July 11th.

[Alztybrn]

Here are some of our pics from the Poly on June 9th. I ordered the CD Friday morning and received it this afternoon. We were very pleased with the whole process.

1.
http://bsennett.smugmug.com/photos/319913367_AgijY-M.jpg

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http://bsennett.smugmug.com/photos/319913379_XLsSZ-M.jpg

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http://bsennett.smugmug.com/photos/319913387_kPHjN-M.jpg

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http://bsennett.smugmug.com/photos/319913410_sBBUJ-M.jpg

5.
http://bsennett.smugmug.com/photos/319913399_sVFoa-M.jpg

[momsavealot]

Here are some of our pics from the Poly on June 9th. I ordered the CD Friday morning and received it this afternoon. We were very pleased with the whole process.

1.
http://bsennett.smugmug.com/photos/319913367_AgijY-M.jpg

2.
http://bsennett.smugmug.com/photos/319913379_XLsSZ-M.jpg

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http://bsennett.smugmug.com/photos/319913387_kPHjN-M.jpg

4.
http://bsennett.smugmug.com/photos/319913410_sBBUJ-M.jpg

5.
http://bsennett.smugmug.com/photos/319913399_sVFoa-M.jpg

Wonderful photos!! Thanks for sharing! I can't wait to book our Poly session and I will be sure to request the pic of us looking at the castle!!!::yes::

[pjstevens]

Here are some of our pics from the Poly on June 9th. I ordered the CD Friday morning and received it this afternoon. We were very pleased with the whole process.


Great pics! I can't wait to go to the Poly to get some pics!

[mouseaddicts]

Great photos Alztybrn!!! :thumbsup2 Yours turned out beautiful!
What time of the day did you do yours? Y'all don't seem to have the squinty problem.

This makes me sooooo excited for our photo session on July 6th! :yay:


Oh ..... I found my son a shirt!!! :woohoo: On my THIRD trip through Belk - after going through Goody's, Kohls, Ross, Marshalls and Old Navy in less than 1 hour - I found it hanging on the clearance rack!!! It was only about $10 too! Even better ........... Now, I'll have 3 days to find DD14 a white sundress :faint: ..... wish me luck!

[MickeyWanaBe]

http://bsennett.smugmug.com/photos/319913399_sVFoa-M.jpg

I LOVE this one! Thanks for sharing!

[kimsuenew]

Beautiful photos! :goodvibes We are definately considering doing this when we are down in September.

[PrincessMommyof3]

http://bsennett.smugmug.com/photos/319913367_AgijY-M.jpg


What a great shot! Love the color combination. I scheduled ours for June
30th at 8:30 am. Hopefully they'll come out as nice as yours. BTW, do you remember the name of your photographer?

[Alztybrn]

Thanks all for the kind words!

We did ours at 6:30 pm. The last time slot is 7 but that was already taken. The pics I chose we were not squinting, but there were definitely shots that we were squinting. It was also overcast that evening, but I guess it is just inherently bright.

I can not remember the name of our photographer for sure, but I believe his name was Luis. Just don't quote me on that!

[skipperkim]

I love the pics at Poly.

Question - DBF looks really good in purple. Should I wear a lighter shade of purple or another color?

[dallastxcpa]

Great photos Alztybrn!!! :thumbsup2 Yours turned out beautiful!
What time of the day did you do yours? Y'all don't seem to have the squinty problem.

This makes me sooooo excited for our photo session on July 6th! :yay:


Oh ..... I found my son a shirt!!! :woohoo: On my THIRD trip through Belk - after going through Goody's, Kohls, Ross, Marshalls and Old Navy in less than 1 hour - I found it hanging on the clearance rack!!! It was only about $10 too! Even better ........... Now, I'll have 3 days to find DD14 a white sundress :faint: ..... wish me luck!

I saw a beautiful white eyelet sundress at Target recently on the clearance rack. It looked like something my teenage daughters would wear. You might try the target in your area. I believe it was the Isaac Mizrahi brand.

[TotalSnowWhite]

I posted a couple screenshots a few pages back, but I got my PhotoPass CD. Here are some shots from our Poly shoot in May. I included a shot from almost all of the backgrounds. It lasted approximately 45 minutes, and we had about 80 or so raw images. This was the kids' first time to WDW, and these were taken after our first day. We had been in MK all morning, but scheduled about a little over an hour for down time before the shoot. So, here we are, my grandparents, mom, DNiece, DS and me!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/LittleFallOfRain/image193.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/LittleFallOfRain/image196.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/LittleFallOfRain/image210.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/LittleFallOfRain/image221.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/LittleFallOfRain/image225.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/LittleFallOfRain/image237.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/LittleFallOfRain/image238.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/LittleFallOfRain/image246.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/LittleFallOfRain/image249.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/LittleFallOfRain/image256.jpg
One of my faves!! He'd never (and hasn't since) made this face, and although it's blurry, I'm glad she got this shot! :laughing:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/LittleFallOfRain/image260.jpg

[PrincessMommyof3]

I posted a couple screenshots a few pages back, but I got my PhotoPass CD. Here are some shots from our Poly shoot in May.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/LittleFallOfRain/image193.jpg
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What a great shot! Love the leis. Did they sell them there? I meant to buy some and forgot. Our flight leaves in 7 hours....OMG ...I have to get some sleep. I too excited to sleep. :banana: :banana: :banana:

[TotalSnowWhite]

What a great shot! Love the leis. Did they sell them there? I meant to buy some and forgot. Our flight leaves in 7 hours....OMG ...I have to get some sleep. I too excited to sleep. :banana: :banana: :banana:

Thanks!! I wish DS and I had them on, too. I think they look great in the pics!

We stayed at the Poly and got the leis at check-in. We also got a set at 'Ohana for the Best Friends Breakfast.

I am so jealous!! Have a wonderful time!!

[matt&jakesmom]

These last two sets of diser's who posted their pictures are just wonderful. You both have beautiful families.

[momandseandodisney]

$125.00
I asked the cast memeber what that includes she told me that it includes the sitting fee, rights to the cd for all the pic's that they take. She also told me that what ever photo pass potos you take before the session they can also add them to the cd..........WHICH IMO is the best value.
or
$50 for the sitting fee and then you purchase each photo.

I hope I expalined this right. you can call 407-824-1700they can tell you for sure

So for $125 I could get all the photopass put on there too? so if I did it my last full day etc. . . .
how many pics do they take? And where exactly? Tell me more :)

[hairyauman]

I love these photos!!!

[DRRluvsWDW]

I love the pics at Poly.

Question - DBF looks really good in purple. Should I wear a lighter shade of purple or another color?


Another shade of purple would look nice. I really like the different shades of orange stripes. I showed DH the "orange group" and he reminded me off... (sorry,:offtopic: ) Do any of you watch CSI Miami? They often wear orange (the CSIs, not the criminals) and the color really shows up nicely.
Thanks for sharing the beautiful photos!:)

[mouseaddicts]

I saw a beautiful white eyelet sundress at Target recently on the clearance rack. It looked like something my teenage daughters would wear. You might try the target in your area. I believe it was the Isaac Mizrahi brand.


Funny - DD11's dress is a white eyelet sundress from Target! :goodvibes I'll probably start there for DD14's dress ..... unfortunately, we don't get her until Sunday ....... and I really need her to try on anything before I buy!

[BobsGirl]

subbing, these are great!! Will have to do this when we go next year!! Everyones pictures turned out wonderful!! :)

[Leonsmom]

I am planning on booking a photo shoot at the Beach Club when it opens up (July something...) and I'm trying to find clothes for myself and DH and kids. Any ideas on:

1. Where to find matching clothes, shirts, outfits, etc.
2. What colors do you recommend for the Beach Club - we all have brown hair and my DH and kids have blue eyes and I have hazel eyes.


Thanks in advance!

http://matcheez.com/main.php

[cherbear]

Here are some of our pics from the Poly on June 9th. I ordered the CD Friday morning and received it this afternoon. We were very pleased with the whole process.

1.
http://bsennett.smugmug.com/photos/319913367_AgijY-M.jpg

2.
http://bsennett.smugmug.com/photos/319913379_XLsSZ-M.jpg

3.
http://bsennett.smugmug.com/photos/319913387_kPHjN-M.jpg

4.
http://bsennett.smugmug.com/photos/319913410_sBBUJ-M.jpg

5.
http://bsennett.smugmug.com/photos/319913399_sVFoa-M.jpg

great pictures! Your kids are cute! Your son definitely has his Dad's smile!

I posted a couple screenshots a few pages back, but I got my PhotoPass CD. Here are some shots from our Poly shoot in May. I included a shot from almost all of the backgrounds. It lasted approximately 45 minutes, and we had about 80 or so raw images. This was the kids' first time to WDW, and these were taken after our first day. We had been in MK all morning, but scheduled about a little over an hour for down time before the shoot. So, here we are, my grandparents, mom, DNiece, DS and me!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/LittleFallOfRain/image193.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/LittleFallOfRain/image196.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/LittleFallOfRain/image210.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/LittleFallOfRain/image221.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/LittleFallOfRain/image225.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/LittleFallOfRain/image237.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/LittleFallOfRain/image238.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/LittleFallOfRain/image246.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/LittleFallOfRain/image249.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/LittleFallOfRain/image256.jpg
One of my faves!! He'd never (and hasn't since) made this face, and although it's blurry, I'm glad she got this shot! :laughing:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/LittleFallOfRain/image260.jpg

beautiful pictures! The kids' smiles (especially your DS) are infectious!! too cute!

[skipperkim]

Another shade of purple would look nice. I really like the different shades of orange stripes. I showed DH the "orange group" and he reminded me off... (sorry,:offtopic: ) Do any of you watch CSI Miami? They often wear orange (the CSIs, not the criminals) and the color really shows up nicely.
Thanks for sharing the beautiful photos!:)

I was thinking orange for me, he doesn't look good in it. I may have to steal his shirt to figure this out. :rotfl: I keeping it a surprise from him. Well, most of the extras are a surprise for him.

[Scrapbook Stacy]

Hi all, we just got back from Disney! My family did the GF and the Poly shoot and I must say that I enjoyed both places! The first shoot was the GF and it was just me and DD and the one at Poly was the whole family. I do believe that they took more photos at the Poly though. We are planning on heading back next year and if we do, I plan on booking another photo shoot, just not sure where...

Stacy

[DiznEeyore]

Hi all, we just got back from Disney! My family did the GF and the Poly shoot and I must say that I enjoyed both places! The first shoot was the GF and it was just me and DD and the one at Poly was the whole family. I do believe that they took more photos at the Poly though. We are planning on heading back next year and if we do, I plan on booking another photo shoot, just not sure where...

Stacy

Can I ask if you preordered the photo CD and then were able to pay $25 for each photo session? Dh and I were wondering about that, since we'll be at the Poly and the BCV this December.

[Twinkler]

WOW!! This is the best thread ever!! I can't wait to call and schedule my appointment for the Poly.

Can you purchase your Photopass card at any time before your trip?

[Scrapbook Stacy]

We were able to pay $25 for each photo shoot. All that I had to do, was show proof that I had pre-purchased the photo cd. I just took along a copy of the email that they send you after you order the cd.

Stacy

[Scrapbook Stacy]

You do not purchase the photo pass photo card, the first time that you have your photo taken by a photo pass photographer, they will give you the card. The only thing that you will need to purchase will be the photo cd.

Stacy

[PuNkEe1299]

Subscribing! I am intrigued by all the information here. Have a trip planned for November and am trying to collect as much info as possible. All the pictures turned out sooo beautiful. Can't wait to have a family photo done. DD is 2 now, and we don't have notta 1 photo of all of us! What better place to have it done than the Happiest Place On Earth?

[Yvet]

I'm thinking about this for our upcomming trip in December.

It sounds great and is really a bargain....

[zurgswife]

BEach Club is now booking, number is 407-934-1449. Sounds like they are taking pictures now too. I booked mine for July 29th can't wait.

[DiznEeyore]

We were able to pay $25 for each photo shoot. All that I had to do, was show proof that I had pre-purchased the photo cd. I just took along a copy of the email that they send you after you order the cd.

Stacy

Thank you! :)

[DiznEeyore]

BEach Club is now booking, number is 407-934-1449. Sounds like they are taking pictures now too. I booked mine for July 29th can't wait.

Kewl!! I can hardly wait to see what kind of shots they take there! :goodvibes

[scanne]

Beach Club?! AWESOME! I am calling right now to book for our August trip!!!

[scanne]

Just heard back from the Beach Club regarding portrait sessions - they are booking through July at this time. They will be calling me back to book my August date as soon as it becomes available.

Yay!!!!!

[DisneyMomx7]

scanne - I booked our July photo session the other day for BC. They told me they only book 30 days in advance. If you don't get a return call, call back 30 days from the date you want.

[Ellajoan]

OK, so going in August but only doing one day in the parks, maybe a water park too, so the the photopass CD doesn't make sense for us. If I don't get the photopass CD, the sitting fee is $50, then how much for each picture? Or does the $50 include the CD with the pictures on it? I'm confused for how this works if I decide not to get the photopass.

Also, one of my kids is special needs. To those who have done this, do you think the photographers could deal with that?

[mousebit]

Kewl!! I can hardly wait to see what kind of shots they take there! :goodvibes

Yeah, I was wondering what kind of shots they would take there too. Can anybody who is real familiar with BC make a good guess at what you think would make good backgrounds? Beach? Pier? What about inside shots? Any ideas?

[mom2zandjsquared]

OK, so going in August but only doing one day in the parks, maybe a water park too, so the the photopass CD doesn't make sense for us. If I don't get the photopass CD, the sitting fee is $50, then how much for each picture? Or does the $50 include the CD with the pictures on it? I'm confused for how this works if I decide not to get the photopass.

Also, one of my kids is special needs. To those who have done this, do you think the photographers could deal with that?

The $50 does not include the CD; photos from the Disney site run about $12.95 and up (very expensive). I would look for a photopass share here on the dis boards. So basically you are paying $50 for the session and to look at your photos; it would benefit you for either a share or to pre-order to get the $25 session fee and the CD would cost you $99.95. There are photopass photogs at the water parks along with the theme parks so in the long run you might get more pictures that you would think.

[TotalSnowWhite]

The $50 does not include the CD; photos from the Disney site run about $12.95 and up (very expensive). I would look for a photopass share here on the dis boards. So basically you are paying $50 for the session and to look at your photos; it would benefit you for either a share or to pre-order to get the $25 session fee and the CD would cost you $99.95. There are photopass photogs at the water parks along with the theme parks so in the long run you might get more pictures that you would think.

I agree! Definitely not a great deal to pay the sitting fee and buy prints. It would probably cost the same (or even less!!) to pre-purchase the CD and pay the $25 sitting fee. We also took at least 40 PhotoPass pictures during our day at MGM (can't start calling it DHS :laughing:) alone, which we doubled with edits and embellishments in the site.

[PrincessTiffany]

Subscribing . . . very interested in a holiday photo shoot at GF during our December trip.

[klamb19]

Is Wilderness Lodge doing phot shoots yet? I thought I read somewhere they were going to be doing them also.

[DiznEeyore]

Yeah, I was wondering what kind of shots they would take there too. Can anybody who is real familiar with BC make a good guess at what you think would make good backgrounds? Beach? Pier? What about inside shots? Any ideas?

I think that there are some pretty spots along the beach, with either swings or benches to sit on. Also, they could pose people sitting with the tall grass behind them (like I've seen in photos from the GF). The dock would make a nice spot, too. I even think the walkway to the bus stop is a spot that might make a nice photo.

And of course SAB has some really pretty spots with rocks and flowers ...

As far as indoors, the Solarium is so pretty and quiet ... I think it would be a great place for photos! There are also little spots along the various hallways that have seating, but I don't know if they would work for the photo sessions.

Anyway, I can hardly wait to see what the photos look like! :)

[MNT568]

I am planning on booking a photo session at the BC for our August trip. It will be myself & my DS and my sister & her DS. We can't decide what to wear! I was thinking we could all wear khaki/beige bottoms and each of us wear a different color "Life is Good" t-shirt with a summer theme. Then I thought the boys could wear blue "life is good" t-shirts and my sister and I can wear yellow. My DS has the blue shirt with 'jake' on the boogie board, I have yellow with the beach chair & umbrella. My sister has yellow with a daisy and her DS has blue with a baseball. What do you think? Or should we stick to one color? Or should my sis and her DS wear one color and my DS and I wear another?

Oh, decisions, decisions!

[mousebit]

DiznEeyore - Thanx for that info! I've only seen photos of BC and tho I know it's a beautiful resort I really couldn't picture it for a photo session. Sounds like it would be a great setting!

[DiznEeyore]

DiznEeyore - Thanx for that info! I've only seen photos of BC and tho I know it's a beautiful resort I really couldn't picture it for a photo session. Sounds like it would be a great setting!

You're welcome! I'm looking forward to seeing what they come up with. :)

[adisneymama]

I was told by a CM at the Poly that there are several greenery shots, some shots on the staircase with the chandelier behind it, they use some columns as well she said. She said she had just gotten the info and saw the "samples". She said AKL would also be added soon, but that the photo locations weren't as good. She said the BC ones looked great. HTH as I have not been to the BC before! LOL

[DiznEeyore]

I was told by a CM at the Poly that there are several greenery shots, some shots on the staircase with the chandelier behind it, they use some columns as well she said. She said she had just gotten the info and saw the "samples". She said AKL would also be added soon, but that the photo locations weren't as good. She said the BC ones looked great. HTH as I have not been to the BC before! LOL

That sounds great! Thanks for passing along the info! :goodvibes

[dallastxcpa]

I am planning on booking a photo session at the BC for our August trip. It will be myself & my DS and my sister & her DS. We can't decide what to wear! I was thinking we could all wear khaki/beige bottoms and each of us wear a different color "Life is Good" t-shirt with a summer theme. Then I thought the boys could wear blue "life is good" t-shirts and my sister and I can wear yellow. My DS has the blue shirt with 'jake' on the boogie board, I have yellow with the beach chair & umbrella. My sister has yellow with a daisy and her DS has blue with a baseball. What do you think? Or should we stick to one color? Or should my sis and her DS wear one color and my DS and I wear another?

Oh, decisions, decisions!

Just be careful with alot of patterns as it could be too busy and distracting.

[Djali]

Everyone's pictures look great. Does anyone have pictures from Saratoga to share? Also does anyone know what other resorts they are adding besides Beach Club? We will be there in December and would love to do this at the Boardwalk.

[Tokyo Disneyland]

The Beach Club desk open for family portraits on July 11. The Wilderness Lodge and Animal Kingdom Lodge desks open in August. The phone number for all is 407-934-4004.

[Glendamax]

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


I LOVE this pic!!! So cute!!!! Thanks for Sharing! :wave2:

[matt&jakesmom]

The Beach Club desk open for family portraits on July 11. The Wilderness Lodge and Animal Kingdom Lodge desks open in August. The phone number for all is 407-934-4004.

Thanks for posting this information. Such decisions. Now I don't know which one to pick for trip in August. I just might have to do eenie,meenie, minie, mo :rotfl:

[WeLubDeeDub]

Thanks all for the kind words!

We did ours at 6:30 pm. The last time slot is 7 but that was already taken. The pics I chose we were not squinting, but there were definitely shots that we were squinting. It was also overcast that evening, but I guess it is just inherently bright.

I can not remember the name of our photographer for sure, but I believe his name was Luis. Just don't quote me on that!

By looking at the composition of your photos, I could tell you had Luis. We had him too, and I wasn't impressed at all. (And here in a different thread I said I wouldn't blast him by name. Doh!) Let's just say in one of our shots, he parked us just outside the door of Capt. Cooks, and had our backs to the GCH. Well, they were doing work to that side of the GCH, so in the background of some of our photos, you can clearly see the scaffolding! When he was posing these shots, there was a door mat that was draped across one of the lamp posts that was right behind us, and when he set us up, it was clearly going to be shown in the photo! I had to say, "what about this?". He then moved us around to cover it up.

We also told him that we wanted candids on the beach, and he was clearly not experienced with candids. His framing of our kids on the beach included parts and halves of our bodies (me & my DW), and not just of our kids. He really didn't have any ideas, so we had to come up with all of them. There wasn't any of the cute ideas that you see here. Had I known that I needed to have the ideas myself, I would have taken notes from this thread.

Our family shot on one of the hammocks was a disaster too. He had the 4 of us lay down on it! My wife looks completely uncomfortable. Although afterward, I suggested that we sit on it and that shot came out better, except he used the building as a backdrop and not the grassy area.

Our shots in the lobby of the GCH were inconsistent as well. The one with my wife and kids looks pretty good, they're lit well and the background is lit well (you can see all of the plants and such), but the one with me and my girls - the background is completely dark and we're just lit with the harsh flash. A shot anyone with a point & shoot camera can take.

I will say a few of the pictures he took were pretty good, but for 100+ photos, keepers in the single digits makes for a really low success rate. Not my idea of $125 well spent. So if you're at the Poly and want candids or really cute ideas like you see here, I wouldn't recommend Luis.

My wife just reminded me to add: when we were waiting in line before our shoot, we saw another couple viewing their photos with the other photog (older, taller guy), and they were great. Makes it more disappointing to see their results vs. ours.

I should have said something right then and there, but I didn't have the heart to. It was the last day of our stay too, which put us in a time pinch (it had been rescheduled due to the weather).

I would do it again, though. I would just schedule it earlier in our trip, and complain right then and there if I didn't like them!

[bytheblood]

Nice pictures everybody! :)

[Cheesehead66]

I agree! Definitely not a great deal to pay the sitting fee and buy prints. It would probably cost the same (or even less!!) to pre-purchase the CD and pay the $25 sitting fee. We also took at least 40 PhotoPass pictures during our day at MGM (can't start calling it DHS :laughing:) alone, which we doubled with edits and embellishments in the site.

I've read a couple different times that you get the CD with photos at the session and you can trade it in later for a CD with all your photopass pictures. Then you don't get to add embellishments. Is that if you don't prepurchase the CD? We already have, so the plan was to just get all photos from the session and then any other photopass photos on one CD ordered later. Should that be possible or do I have to make that clear to the session photographer? The session is the first thing we're doing, so we won't have any photopass cards from the parks yet.

Thanks!
:goodvibes

[megveg]

Here we go! I just got my cd so here are (alot) of the pictures from my shoot!

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/megveg/GF/image0779.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/megveg/GF/image0786.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/megveg/GF/image0789.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/megveg/GF/image0790.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/megveg/GF/image0793.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/megveg/GF/image0794.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/megveg/GF/image0795.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/megveg/GF/image0796.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/megveg/GF/image0800.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/megveg/GF/image0803.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/megveg/GF/image0804.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/megveg/GF/image0808.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/megveg/GF/image0810.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/megveg/GF/image0815.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/megveg/GF/image0821.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/megveg/GF/image0823.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/megveg/GF/image0824.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/megveg/GF/image0825.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/megveg/GF/image0827.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/megveg/GF/image0828.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/megveg/GF/image0830.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/megveg/GF/image0835.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/megveg/GF/image0838.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/megveg/GF/image0840.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn282/megveg/GF/image0844.jpg

[mom2zandjsquared]

megveg ~ Your photos all turned out so nice!!

[mom2zandjsquared]

I've read a couple different times that you get the CD with photos at the session and you can trade it in later for a CD with all your photopass pictures. Then you don't get to add embellishments. Is that if you don't prepurchase the CD? We already have, so the plan was to just get all photos from the session and then any other photopass photos on one CD ordered later. Should that be possible or do I have to make that clear to the session photographer? The session is the first thing we're doing, so we won't have any photopass cards from the parks yet.

Thanks!
:goodvibes


You get the CD if you pay the full price there so everything you stated is correct. This is what I did - prepurchased, had the shoot, viewed my photos back at our resort on my cousins laptop to make sure they turned out, then used the same card for the rest of the trip and they just showed up every night in the account (more like 20 minutes after they were taken), did everything and I mean everything to them and ordered my CD.

[DarlingDumbo]

megveg you got some really great pictures.
I really like the one with the two of you by the tree with the close-up of your faces

[Cheesehead66]

You get the CD if you pay the full price there so everything you stated is correct. This is what I did - prepurchased, had the shoot, viewed my photos back at our resort on my cousins laptop to make sure they turned out, then used the same card for the rest of the trip and they just showed up every night in the account (more like 20 minutes after they were taken), did everything and I mean everything to them and ordered my CD.

Perfect - thanks for the info! Now that we don't have to worry about that we can concentrate on the all-important what to wear.

[Couturier]

Here we go! I just got my cd so here are (alot) of the pictures from my shoot!



WOW! you guys got some GREAT pics! My fav is the one by the tree that is close to your face, and then the one laying on the ground looking towards the camera! Very impressive! :flower3:

Dana

[megveg]

megveg ~ Your photos all turned out so nice!!

thankss! it was a really good experience!

megveg you got some really great pictures.
I really like the one with the two of you by the tree with the close-up of your faces

thankss! our photographer had soo many good ideas for poses and things!

WOW! you guys got some GREAT pics! My fav is the one by the tree that is close to your face, and then the one laying on the ground looking towards the camera! Very impressive! :flower3:

Dana

thanks so much! the whole shoot went so well because our photographer really knew all the good spots to get pictures done and had wonderful ideas!

:goodvibes

[party of 3]

meg-
those pics turned out great! thanks for sharing them with us. you two are just darling together.

i'll have to keep this in mind for our next trip!

[Praise2Him]

megveg - I love the black & white clothing - it looks very elegant. :thumbsup2

(You two remind me of my DS, though - he never shows his teeth when smiling:) ...although your BF did let one slip in there ;))

[TotalSnowWhite]

megveg - I love the black & white clothing - it looks very elegant. :thumbsup2

(You two remind me of my DS, though - he never shows his teeth when smiling:) ...although your BF did let one slip in there ;))

Agreed! The b/w theme looks great!

[megveg]

meg-
those pics turned out great! thanks for sharing them with us. you two are just darling together.

i'll have to keep this in mind for our next trip!

thanks so much! he was trying to get out of going but he warmed up and decided he would do it without a hassle because he wanted to make me happy:)

megveg - I love the black & white clothing - it looks very elegant. :thumbsup2

(You two remind me of my DS, though - he never shows his teeth when smiling:) ...although your BF did let one slip in there ;))


haha my dad said the same thing about smiling without teeth! :rotfl:

Agreed! The b/w theme looks great!

thanks! I knew I wouldnt get him to wear anything too wild and I figured black and white you can never go wrong! lol :)

[anthony2k7]

sorry this may have already been explained, but this thread is getting kinda long to look right thought already!

If I were to purchase the pre-paid cd, and then book two separate shoots (say, AKL when its available, and GF) - how much would this cost in total?

I'm considering doing this for our september trip!

[DiznEeyore]

sorry this may have already been explained, but this thread is getting kinda long to look right thought already!

If I were to purchase the pre-paid cd, and then book two separate shoots (say, AKL when its available, and GF) - how much would this cost in total?

I'm considering doing this for our september trip!

If you pre-purchase the CD, then each of your resort photo sessions will be $25 each, so $50. :)

[mom2zandjsquared]

If you pre-purchase the CD, then each of your resort photo sessions will be $25 each, so $50. :)

Make sure you take two print outs of your receipts because they do stamp your print out receipt that it has been used already or however many sessions you have scheduled.

[Couturier]

Make sure you take two print outs of your receipts because they do stamp your print out receipt that it has been used already.

WOW!! This is good to know! Thanks!

Dana:surfweb:

[HALEYSMOMMOM]

So, we are going with a large group, and we will have 3 sessions scheduled for the same resort, back to back. Will we be able to get all 3 for $25 ea? Or would it be a good idea to bring 3 copies and give say, my dad one for the large group, keep one for my families session, and then my sis one for her family? Or does it matter if it we just say we have 3 sessions here is our one receipt?:confused3 I've read elsewhere that other sessions are $50, after the first one.

[mom2zandjsquared]

So, we are going with a large group, and we will have 3 sessions scheduled for the same resort, back to back. Will we be able to get all 3 for $25 ea? Or would it be a good idea to bring 3 copies and give say, my dad one for the large group, keep one for my families session, and then my sis one for her family? Or does it matter if it we just say we have 3 sessions here is our one receipt?:confused3 I've read elsewhere that other sessions are $50, after the first one.


It won't work like that since the receipt is technically only good for one family but you can try it. I know that people in photopass shares have been able to do it where everyone uses it. Technically the first group would be $25 each and then the other 2 groups would be $50 each. I would just print 3 receipts and not say anything unless asked.

[mousebit]

Okay, I'm really confused now. :confused3 (nothing new LOL!)

I'm in a photopass share with my sister with a prepaid CD. For our photo sessions, her family will go to a different resort at at different time than my family. Do we both pay $25 or will one of us have to pay $50? TIA

[TPCShauna]

My question piggybacks on the pp's. I am in a Photopass Share but am not the host. The receipt will have the host's name and addy on it but none of the other people in my share are planning to do this.

Will they accept the receipt and only charge me $25 if someone else's name is on it?

[mom2zandjsquared]

For the 2 PP's here is my personal experience and I think it depends on the photographer. My cousin and I did a photopass share together and she couldn't get the photoshoot for $25 because the receipt wasn't in her name but from my understanding here and elsewhere that it depends on the photographer you get. You can just tell them what you want to tell them, nothing at all really but my cousin is soooo honest that it didn't work out for her.

mousebit ~ You should be fine since its a different resort; sharing as a family.

TPCShauna ~ You should be fine as well and they know all about shares well a lot of CM's do so you could just tell them so

I wanted to come back and add that I am sure others have had different experiences and hopefully someone else can chime in!!

[Disneycouple99]

Can anyone give me a list of the resorts that has photo sessions?

[Yvet]

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/digital-photos.htm#resort

[cherbear]

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/digital-photos.htm#resort

thanks for that link. I'm thinking about doing this. I've been watching this thread ever since Marshay led me here...

Now...more pics! I just love them! :hyper:

[Tokyo Disneyland]

Resort Portrait Sessions are now available at:

Grand Floridain
Saratoga Springs
Polynesian
Beach Club

The phone number for all: 407-934-4004

Coming soon:

Wilderness Lodge (early August)
Animal Kingdon Lodge (early September)

[BirdsOfPreyDave]

I was hoping the August rumor for Wilderness Lodge meant August 1st, meaning we'd get to do ours there. However, when I called to make our appointment, they said Wilderness Lodge had been delayed and might be ready closer to the end of August.

I booked at Grand Floridian instead. I was surprised they didn't ask for a credit card guarantee for the reservation.

[davidmolliesmum]

here are a few of my favourites from our shoot at GF last month....

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t44/davidmolliesmum/florida%2008/image117.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t44/davidmolliesmum/florida%2008/image089.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t44/davidmolliesmum/florida%2008/image094.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t44/davidmolliesmum/florida%2008/image070.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t44/davidmolliesmum/florida%2008/image081.jpg

[davidmolliesmum]

these are some more, after adding various editing options.....

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t44/davidmolliesmum/florida%2008/image110.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t44/davidmolliesmum/florida%2008/image093.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t44/davidmolliesmum/florida%2008/image072.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t44/davidmolliesmum/florida%2008/image130.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t44/davidmolliesmum/florida%2008/image080.jpg

we (me and DH) didnt want to be in any, just wanted some of the kids, but photographer talked us into getting one taken, i'm glad we did, really like it!
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t44/davidmolliesmum/florida%2008/image124.jpg

[pjstevens]

David & Mollies Mum, they are adorable!!! I am so glad you got in one photo at least. As the normal photographer in our family, I am always absent from the photos. It was nice to finally have 'me' in some. You have a wonderful family. Thank you for sharing.

[micandminforever]

Davidmolliesmum the pictures are adorable. Your son seems to have alot of personality. The group pictures shows a happy family.

[Couturier]

we (me and DH) didnt want to be in any, just wanted some of the kids, but photographer talked us into getting one taken, i'm glad we did, really like it!
http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t44/davidmolliesmum/florida%2008/image124.jpg

These shots are GREAT! Your kids are darling,:cutie: and I am glad that you went with the group shot, it will be a pic to treasure. I feel the same way about pics, but we got lots of pics of all of us when we went to the world :smickey: last trip and I am very happy that I did! My kids look at them and remember how much fun we had as a whole family.. Not just mom behind the camera, lol.:rolleyes1

Dana

[davidmolliesmum]

David & Mollies Mum, they are adorable!!! I am so glad you got in one photo at least. As the normal photographer in our family, I am always absent from the photos. It was nice to finally have 'me' in some. You have a wonderful family. Thank you for sharing.


thank you! yes i am very glad we got the family shot too!!

[davidmolliesmum]

Davidmolliesmum the pictures are adorable. Your son seems to have alot of personality. The group pictures shows a happy family.

Thank you! yes David certainly does have character, i love these pistures because they are not 'posey' in any way, and just show them exactly as they are, David being lively and Cheeky and Mollie being sweet and shy!

[cherbear]

thank you! yes i am very glad we got the family shot too!!

oh I loved them too! very cute!

[mouseaddicts]

We had our photo session at the Poly last Sunday (7/6/08) and the photos turned out WONDERFUL!!! :goodvibes We got 124 photos in one session. I'm at work now, but will post several of them when I get home. I brought the CD back with me. :thumbsup2 I couldn't be more pleased with how it turned out for us. Thank you to everyone for sharing the info!!! :grouphug:

[PrincessMommyof3]

We did ours at the Poly on 6/30....I have to upload to photobucket so I can post. They came out OK..Our 21 mo old DD was not in the mood to cooperate so it was tough....and DH wasn't it the mood either. Hopefully we'll get better ones next time.

[PrincessMommyof3]

The photographer at the Poly only took about 43 shots. Here are the best ones that I edited and added borders to:
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj160/QueenMomof3/2008Disney/image322.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj160/QueenMomof3/2008Disney/image327.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj160/QueenMomof3/2008Disney/image334.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj160/QueenMomof3/2008Disney/image303.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj160/QueenMomof3/2008Disney/image306.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj160/QueenMomof3/2008Disney/image310.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj160/QueenMomof3/2008Disney/image272.jpg

[TPCShauna]

The photographer at the Poly only took about 43 shots. Here are the best ones that I edited and added borders to:

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj160/QueenMomof3/2008Disney/image310.jpg

I LOVE this pic of your kids. This one is definitely a keeper!

[scanne]

I pre-ordered the CD and I'm waiting for my 30 day window to book a photo session at the Beach Club. Will the fee still be $25.00? It says on my photopass CD receipt that the $25 is only for GF portrait sessions. :confused3 Anyone know for sure? Thank you!

[DiznEeyore]

I pre-ordered the CD and I'm waiting for my 30 day window to book a photo session at the Beach Club. Will the fee still be $25.00? It says on my photopass CD receipt that the $25 is only for GF portrait sessions. :confused3 Anyone know for sure? Thank you!

They probably just haven't updated the wording on the email. I know everyone that's done theirs at the Poly has been posting that they paid $25 if they preordered the CD.

HTH! :)

[mousebit]

Those are great PrincessMommy! I like the pastel shirts.

[mom2zandjsquared]

The photographer at the Poly only took about 43 shots. Here are the best ones that I edited and added borders to:
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj160/QueenMomof3/2008Disney/image322.jpg


Great Pics!! Your daughter is such a little ham!!

[sandym718]

Great photos - I love the "sherbet" colored shirts!!

[TotalSnowWhite]

Great photos - I love the "sherbet" colored shirts!!

Me, too!! Looks very nice! Not too matchy-matchy, but still looks coordinated. No offense, anyone, we did matchy-matchy (white).

[scanne]

I am planning a BC photo session and already bought our clothes. Me, DH and DS will be wearing khaki on the bottom and light blue shirts. My DD will be wearing a blue dress (slightly darker but still goes) with sparkles and butterflies on it. I CANNOT WAIT to do this!

[PrincessMommyof3]

I LOVE this pic of your kids. This one is definitely a keeper!

:thanks: ....this was her very 1st trip to WDW and I wanted it to be extra special.

Great Pics!! Your daughter is such a little ham!!

:beach: Yes she certainly is....as soon as she sees a camera and/or camera phone she starts saying "cheeeezzz"

Those are great PrincessMommy! I like the pastel shirts.
:thanks:
Great photos - I love the "sherbet" colored shirts!!
:thanks:
Me, too!! Looks very nice! Not too matchy-matchy, but still looks coordinated. No offense, anyone, we did matchy-matchy (white).
:thanks:


Since we already did all off-white at Christmas time, I thought the pastels would be great for the summer and they were the colors in my DDs Disney princess: dress.

[kaleighmariesmom]

has anyone had the photo shoot at the Beach Club yet??? I am dying to see what theose photos look like!!

[Ohana90]

WooHoo!!!:cool1:
Just pre-purchased my CD. Now all I have to do is book my session on September 2nd. I am thinking the GF is good for me. :rolleyes:

[4nana]

Beautiful! Love eveyone's pictures! :thumbsup2

Can't wait to be 30 days out and book our grand gathering pics at Poly! :goodvibes

[carone0318]

Beautiful! Love eveyone's pictures! :thumbsup2

Can't wait to be 90 days out and book our grand gathering pics at Poly! :goodvibes

Unfortunately it is 30 days out, not 90 - you'll have to do a little more waiting. ;)

[4nana]

Unfortunately it is 30 days out, not 90 - you'll have to do a little more waiting. ;)


Thx! We must have been typing at the same time i was correcting mistake ;) . I re-checked my notes and also called PPass and it is definitely 30 days out. I need all the guidance I can get, that 's what I love about these boards!! Anyway, can't wait! :goodvibes

[carone0318]

Thx! We must have been typing at the same time i was correcting mistake ;) . I re-checked my notes and also called PPass and it is definitely 30 days out. I need all the guidance I can get, that 's what I love about these boards!! Anyway, can't wait! :goodvibes

I only know because I am just coming up on the 30 days next week - so we wait together! :thumbsup2

[klamb19]

Does anyone know the date the photoshoots at the lodge are supposed to start? I have only heard August...

[skw444]

Does anyone know the latest appointment they take for the photo shoots? We're going at the beginning of September and having dinner at Kona. We have dinner at 5:30 and was wondering if I would have enough time to squeeze in a photo shoot at the Poly after dinner.

[mouseaddicts]

Okay - I've been trying to get to this for a couple of days now ...... These are some pics from our shoot @ the Poly on 7/6/08. We got a total of 124 shots in the 20 +/- minute session! :thumbsup2 Our photographer was Richard from Lakeland, FL and he was FANTASTIC!

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x24/lbharwood/Disney%20July%202008/Disney%20Photo%20Session/DisneyPhotoImage200-1.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x24/lbharwood/Disney%20July%202008/Disney%20Photo%20Session/DisneyPhotoImage192.jpg

We started inside (accross from Boutiki) and then worked our way around outside and back again .........

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x24/lbharwood/Disney%20July%202008/Disney%20Photo%20Session/DisneyPhotoImage85-1.jpg


http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x24/lbharwood/Disney%20July%202008/Disney%20Photo%20Session/DisneyPhotoImage183-1.jpg

I'm not sure how many pictures to include in a single post, so I'll put more in the next post.

[mouseaddicts]

Okay - here are some more.

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x24/lbharwood/Disney%20July%202008/Disney%20Photo%20Session/DisneyPhotoImage141.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x24/lbharwood/Disney%20July%202008/Disney%20Photo%20Session/DisneyPhotoImage133-1.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x24/lbharwood/Disney%20July%202008/Disney%20Photo%20Session/DisneyPhotoImage126.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x24/lbharwood/Disney%20July%202008/Disney%20Photo%20Session/DisneyPhotoImage144.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x24/lbharwood/Disney%20July%202008/Disney%20Photo%20Session/DisneyPhotoImage101-1.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x24/lbharwood/Disney%20July%202008/Disney%20Photo%20Session/DisneyPhotoImage98.jpg

As you can see, he took photos of just the adults, just the kids, all of us together & also did individual shots of EVERYONE. I requested the "just boys" and "just girls" shots. I have a few more "beach" photos to share as well .... but we have to go to town right now. I'll try to post those when I get home later this evening - I've saved the best for last!!! :goodvibes

[pjstevens]

they came out great! Can't wait to see the 'best for last' ones!!

[Marshay]

Awesome Poly photos!! I really like the one by the tree and the girls only!!

Can't wait to see the best one!:goodvibes
popcorn:: popcorn::

[pmama]

Great pics. You got a terrific deal. The Poly makes a beautiful background for pictures.

[PrincessTiffany]

Very beautiful photos Mouseaddicts! I also love the one by the tree and the girls only photos. Great! Thanks for sharing!

[mom2zandjsquared]

Your poly photos area amazing!!

[sandym718]

BEAUTIFUL photos!!

[Cheesehead66]

Thanks for sharing the Poly photos! We booked our session today, :yay: so I hope it turns out as well as yours!

[devine]

Thanks for sharing the Poly photos! We booked our session today, :yay: so I hope it turns out as well as yours!

me too! I booked ours a couple of days ago and I'm so excited! These are really great:thumbsup2

[PrincessMommyof3]

mouseaddicts,
All your pics came out great but I really like the one of the family by the tree. Can't wait to see more. :goodvibes

[mouseaddicts]

Oh wow -- I can't believe how many of you have responded in the short time I went to town, ate dinner & watched a family movie! :rotfl:

Thank you all so much for your kind words.:grouphug: I also want to thank EVERYONE who posted & shared photos before me for serving as my inspiration for this photo session! This is my favorite "souvenir" ever from WDW!

These pictures are really special to me personally b/c we are a "blended family" and this is the first time we've had a "family portrait" done since we've been married (5 yrs). I've always wanted family pictures on the beach - and our favorite place in the world is WDW - so combining the 2 was perfect (for us)! :thumbsup2 And in regards to the "girls only" picture that a couple people said they liked so much ..... it is special because only the youngest DD is "mine" ... the oldest is my step-daughter. My DH is also my son's step-father ......... so the pictures of us that way were unique for us because that's not how we were "originally" (you know, before the blend). For me, it truly represents the "blended" part of our family.

Thank you for allowing me to share WHY these pictures are special..... and thank you again for the inspiration! I would have never known about these photo sessions w/o this thread and everyone sharing their information - and photos!!!

Okay ........... now y'all want me to shut up & share the BEST pictures, right? Here you go .....
These are all on the beach - at my request (except for the VERY LAST & VERY BEST photo). He was really nice & asked if there was anything in particular I wanted, so I jumped at the chance to have us all in the sand...... with THE CASTLE in the background! :cloud9:

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x24/lbharwood/Disney%20July%202008/Disney%20Photo%20Session/DisneyPhotoImage93.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x24/lbharwood/Disney%20July%202008/Disney%20Photo%20Session/DisneyPhotoImage94.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x24/lbharwood/Disney%20July%202008/Disney%20Photo%20Session/DisneyPhotoImage90.jpg
(ok- seriously - what's not to love about your 3 children, in matching clothes, standing on the beach, holding hands, looking at Cinderella Castle?!?!?)
Yeah, I know it's a photo only a mother could love, but hey, I'm a mother! :goodvibes

Now ...... ladies (and gentlemen, if there are any) ..... I need a drum roll please ......... this is the VERY BEST PHOTO ever taken of our family!!! (I told you I was saving the best for last)

I have to preface this by saying, I honestly thought our photographer had lost his ever-loving mind when he made me lay face down accross a hammock IN A DRESS and took my picture! But, when he made those darn kids pile in on top of us, I knew he'd flown the coop!!! For crying out loud man, I got up early and IRONED clothing for FIVE people this morning ... got everyone up, dressed, make-up'd and packed to CHANGE RESORTS before we showed up for this 9:00 AM photo session ..... can't you just take a beautiful picture of my family on the beach!?!?

Yeah ....... well, he did. We're in a hammock! Who knew ......... :confused3

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x24/lbharwood/Disney%20July%202008/Disney%20Photo%20Session/DisneyPhotoImage150.jpg

I would also like to add that our photographer, Richard from Lakeland FL, talked to us a little bit about his background. It turns out, he IS a professional photographer. Disney sought him out from a resume he had posted online. He used to have his own studio in Lakeland prior to coming on to work full time for Disney, about 3 yrs ago. He's been a Photopass photographer for about 7 yrs total. He said that the photographers in the parks don't necessarily have any professional experience, but the ones at the resorts doing these sessions DO. I thought that was interesting. Don't quote me on it, but it's what he told us. I think the photographers kinda move from resort to resort too. I would definitely make a specific request for this particular photographer. He was GREAT! We plan to do another session in December with my parents and I think I might ask if it's possible for him to do them. Can't hurt to ask ..........

Well, this concludes my "photo session report". Hope you've enjoyed ..... I will be writing a full trip report - beginning in the next few days - and will include all of this in it as well! (yeah, I'm not that original) I think I'm going to include a link to this thread in my report to share with anyone else who might be planning & decide this is a perfect idea for their family!!! :idea:

Now, please collect all of your personal belongings (including small children) and exit to your far right .......... Oh, I'm not a Disney anymore??? Ooops!

[Momtoredheads]

WOW!!!! Those are AWESOME pictures!! We will be at the Poly in Dec. I definitely want Richard! Just trying to figure out a good time of the morning for early Dec.

Thanks for posting. What wonderful and Beautiful family pictures!!

[PrincessTiffany]

You're right, you did save the best for last. The one in the hammock is the best - just fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing! We are going in December and I want to have our pictures done at GF and WL, I can't hardly wait after seeing your great pictures.

[party of 3]

mouseaddicts those are some fantastic pictures!!!! i loved them all, BUT you are right the last one is the best one. that you be my best souvenir ever too!!!!

thanks for sharing them with us!

[christa112]

OH I feel bad for Richard is going to working his tail off!!! I can see most of us are now going to request him for our family pictures!!! LOL

[carone0318]

Mouseaddicts,

You definitely got your money's worth with that photo session. Richard did an awesome job and you are right that last photo is great!

[DiznEeyore]

mouseaddicts, your pictures are so nice! What a beautiful family you have! :goodvibes

[lilunsure]

Mouseaddicts - Your pictures tuned out fantastic. You have a beautiful family.

[Ohana90]

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http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x24/lbharwood/Disney%20July%202008/Disney%20Photo%20Session/DisneyPhotoImage94.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x24/lbharwood/Disney%20July%202008/Disney%20Photo%20Session/DisneyPhotoImage90.jpg


http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x24/lbharwood/Disney%20July%202008/Disney%20Photo%20Session/DisneyPhotoImage150.jpg

I think these are absolutely beautiful shots of your family.:love: I especially love the one of the kids looking at the Castle. That is a very precious moment to cherish forever. Getting teary eyed right now. I know I'm a sap :rotfl: Just cant wait to do this with my kids. :cloud9:

[Ohana90]

Hey,
Does anyone know if the GF photo shoot has a shot of the castle like the poly does? If not I might reconsider doing the Poly instead.

[mom2zandjsquared]

Hey,
Does anyone know if the GF photo shoot has a shot of the castle like the poly does? If not I might reconsider doing the Poly instead.

No shot of the castle just shots with GF and Poly in the background.

[Ohana90]

No shot of the castle just shots with GF and Poly in the background.

Thanks. I think my decision has been made. :thumbsup2
Poly it is.

[HALEYSMOMMOM]

I love these recent shots at the Poly. No offense, but they are the best I've seen, and I think alot of it has to do with the photographer, again no offense, lol. You have a beautiful family. I too love the castle in the background :goodvibes
So, my question is, has anyone had any luck requesting a certain photographer? Poor Richard, he will be so busy....

[DRRluvsWDW]

:worship: :worship: :worship:
We love you Richard!
:rotfl:

Beautiful Pictures! You can decorate an entire wall of your home!
Denise:)

[HALEYSMOMMOM]

Wouldn't it be hilarious if Richard happened across this thread? :rotfl2: :lmao:

[IlovemythreeC's]

Mouseaddicts,

Oh my ~ these pictures are just breathtaking!

[princessreilly]

When do you think is the perfect time to go for a shoot?

[zurgswife]

Still looking for shots from the BC we are scheduled for pics on July 27. I'd love to see where people have taken pictures.

[Tink901]

Still looking for shots from the BC we are scheduled for pics on July 27. I'd love to see where people have taken pictures.


I don't have my CD but had them done at the BC over 4th of July weekend - some were on the beach with boardwalk in back, standing and sitting on the sand, some by the flowering bushes by the back entrance, inside in the solarium then in the library on the DVC side. They came out very nice - was a good location. We have already done the shoot at GF and Poly also.

Have a great time next week!!

[MNT568]

I just booked a session at the BC for August 3rd. It will be me and my DS and my sister and her DS. What would be a good color to wear? Also, for the BC would you dress casual in shorts for everyone or should me and my sister wear skirts/sundresses?

[Dopey Rocks!]

Subbing! I can hardly wait to see everyone's pictures. KEEP POSTING!!

I am trying to decide whether or not to book a photo session and where. Do you know of any other resorts being added?

Also, for those of you who have done multiple sites, which was your favorite and why?

Thanks!

[BarbaraJ]

subbing love the pics. Hopefully we will be able to do this when we go too.

[Cinderella2004]

Great pictures everyone!!

We had ours done in the Magic Kingdom by the event photographer when DD was 4-6 years ago now. That's our last family photo.

We are soooooo doing this on our next trip. Hopefully in early December!!!

I can't wait to see more photos. Especially the Beach Club ones....hurry....post!!!! ;)

[Lowillian]

Hello,
This thread is great. I want to book a Poly session for our upcoming trip. I looked on the PhotoPass website and didn't see anything about buying the CD before I go to WDW. How do you do that?

Thanks!

[mousebit]

I don't have my CD but had them done at the BC over 4th of July weekend - some were on the beach with boardwalk in back, standing and sitting on the sand, some by the flowering bushes by the back entrance, inside in the solarium then in the library on the DVC side. They came out very nice - was a good location. We have already done the shoot at GF and Poly also.

Have a great time next week!!

BC sounds like a great location. Would love to see your photos when you get the CD! How was your photographer? Patient? Professional? Creative? TIA

[Laura.bora]

Someone wrote they might be adding the Wilderness Lodge??? Hmmmm....If they add that before September, I'll have a tough choice.....GF or WL.

[scrappinmom]

These are great pics! Even though our trip will just be me & the girls, I think maybe we'll do a shoot...would make a great bday present for my dh when we get home....

Anyone try to request a photographer yet? I wonder how that will work????

[4nana]

Hello,
This thread is great. I want to book a Poly session for our upcoming trip. I looked on the PhotoPass website and didn't see anything about buying the CD before I go to WDW. How do you do that?

Thanks!

Pre-purchase photopass CD ~ hope this link helps you.

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

[DisneyJo]

Absolutely beautiful photos, I really love the hammock on too :goodvibes



Does anyone know the August opening hours for the photoshoot? Also what would be a good time?

[kimisabella]

Just made out appointment for our photo shoot 8/20 at the Poly for 6:30 pm.- hope we have nice weather!!! The cm said either early in the morning or later in the evening is better for the pics.

[BelleLovesTheBeast]

Thanks Supermom3 for leading me to this link! It is exactly what I was looking for.

I love viewing everyones pictures. They look great! I'm just trying to decide between GF, BC and SSR. I can't wait to see some pictures from BC and SSR. The ones from the GF and Poly look wonderful. I'm going to surprise my DH with this for our 5th anniversary.

Again, thanks everyone for sharing your beautiful family photos!

[scanne]

I think today or tomorrow is when I can book my photo session at the Beach Club. I am planning on getting the earliest morning slot they have so that the weather (hopefully) won't be too hot yet, and my kids are much better in the morning, so I hope this means some really nice photos.

I still hope someone posts some BC pictures before we go. I'm very curious to see what they look like!

[kaleighmariesmom]

I think today or tomorrow is when I can book my photo session at the Beach Club. I am planning on getting the earliest morning slot they have so that the weather (hopefully) won't be too hot yet, and my kids are much better in the morning, so I hope this means some really nice photos.

I still hope someone posts some BC pictures before we go. I'm very curious to see what they look like!

I am dying to see what they look like too!!! I hope someone posts some soon!!

[momsavealot]

Just made out appointment for our photo shoot 8/20 at the Poly for 6:30 pm.- hope we have nice weather!!! The cm said either early in the morning or later in the evening is better for the pics.

How wonderful! I just made out appt. for the evening of 8/17 at the Poly. Let's hope for good weather!!:worship:

[scanne]

Just booked a photo session for the Beach Club for August 22nd. Got my first choice - 8am, so we will all be fresh and "hopefully" not too sweaty yet. :rotfl: I'll definitely post when we get home, but I'm sure someone will have a BC session before we do. But just know that more are coming!!!

[hfehr1s]

just subscribing to remind myself to make the ressie...:)

[mousebit]

Just booked a photo session for the Beach Club for August 22nd. Got my first choice - 8am, so we will all be fresh and "hopefully" not too sweaty yet. :rotfl: I'll definitely post when we get home, but I'm sure someone will have a BC session before we do. But just know that more are coming!!!

Yay! You're going before me so please share your photos here when you get back!

Glad you got the time you wanted - 8am sounds like a good idea. We were planning on after breakfast with Goofy, but maybe we should do it earlier and then head to Cape May Cafe after...

[nutsforgolf]

Can someone explain how the photo pass works at Chef Mickey's. The Disney site mentions that [*Tableside photo purchase required to add dining photos to your Disney's PhotoPass ID] Does that mean that you have to purchase the photos at the table to get the photos added to the CD? and how much does that cost?

[ADAMANDLISA]

Can someone explain how the photo pass works at Chef Mickey's. The Disney site mentions that [*Tableside photo purchase required to add dining photos to your Disney's PhotoPass ID] Does that mean that you have to purchase the photos at the table to get the photos added to the CD? and how much does that cost?

That's exactly it! You need to purchase the pictures that they bring to your table first and then they will add them to your photopass. The pictures aren't cheap! I think between $20 and $30, but I'm not positive. Ours turned out really bad in May so we didn't buy them! I wish they would offer a smaller package too!

[scanne]

We are eating at Akershus and I understand that the photos are now included. Will they put those on our photo pass? I pre-ordered the photo pass CD if that makes a difference.

[momsavealot]

That's exactly it! You need to purchase the pictures that they bring to your table first and then they will add them to your photopass. The pictures aren't cheap! I think between $20 and $30, but I'm not positive. Ours turned out really bad in May so we didn't buy them! I wish they would offer a smaller package too!

If you buy one at the table, will they add ALL the pics they took at Chef Mickey's or just the one you bought?:confused3

[ADAMANDLISA]

If you buy one at the table, will they add ALL the pics they took at Chef Mickey's or just the one you bought?:confused3

They should add all of them!

[Ohana90]

We are eating at Akershus and I understand that the photos are now included. Will they put those on our photo pass? I pre-ordered the photo pass CD if that makes a difference.

Check out the information on this link. It will answer your questions.

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

[diskidz]

Mouseadditcs - BEAUTIFUL PICS!!! The are very special. What time was your photo shoot? It seems that your photographer took some pics of your family in the shade. Was that because of the bright sun?
Thank you in advance!

[bigbabyblues]

I have two questions about the sessions. First, am I correct that they're booked at 30 days out? Also, can you do two sessions? We can't decide between the GF and the BC, and DH suggested that we just do both.

Thanks!

[Ohana90]

I have two questions about the sessions. First, am I correct that they're booked at 30 days out? Also, can you do two sessions? We can't decide between the GF and the BC, and DH suggested that we just do both.

Thanks!
yes you can do as many as you like.

[carone0318]

What number do I call to make a ressie at Beach Club?

Thanks, I want to give them a call this morning - my 30 days was yesterday.

Never mind - it's 407-934-4004. I answered my own question. Have called and made ressie for 8/26 @ 8:30am at BC.

[kaleighmariesmom]

bumping cause i hope someone has BC pics they are willing to share! i am DYING to see them!!

[patches07]

I know my WDW Vacation isn't for another year my DH and I were planning on doing a Photo Session, but seeing all of your pictures we can't wait to do it.
We are still debating on witch resort. :cool1: :cool1:

[disneymomof2boyz]

Subscribing!!

[Simbee3]

Can someone tell me what number I have to call to make an appointment?

[carone0318]

Can someone tell me what number I have to call to make an appointment?

Sure, it's 407-934-4004. This number will allow you to make a ressie for any of the resorts that offer the photo session.

[Simbee3]

Thanks so much, I getting ready to call right now.

[carone0318]

Thanks so much, I getting ready to call right now.

I just looked at your ticker - ours are very similiar! Which Wonder cruise will you be on? We will be on the 8/28 one that leaves on Thursday. Good luck with the Photo Session ressie....

[mom2jcc]

Subbing:thumbsup2

[tigger_03]

I was hoping the August rumor for Wilderness Lodge meant August 1st, meaning we'd get to do ours there. However, when I called to make our appointment, they said Wilderness Lodge had been delayed and might be ready closer to the end of August.

I booked at Grand Floridian instead. I was surprised they didn't ask for a credit card guarantee for the reservation.
When we called three days ago they told us that the WL was available to be booked when we will be there (last week of August). I guess because that's where we are staying but I knew where I wanted the pictures taken, the GF.

[tigger_03]

We have a photo session scheduled for 5 pm (we have an ADR an hour and 20 minutes later) at the GF the last week in August. Will the sun be too bright or cause problems for us on the beach? Or should we reschedule for a different time?

Now just have to decide what we are going to wear. We considered white but wanted something that would make us stand out better. Plus white isn't always the best choice for our children. DH suggested black for all of us. DD and myself in black dresses and DH and DS in black polo shirts (provided we can find one that fits DS since he's small for his age) and khaki shorts. I think he found things on a Disney site (that could have embroidery of certain characters on it). Anyone have any ideas?

[Cheesehead66]

When we called three days ago they told us that the WL was available to be booked when we will be there (last week of August). I guess because that's where we are staying but I knew where I wanted the pictures taken, the GF.

If anyone wants WL who is going on their trip soon, I'd try again now. I called the regular photo reservation number, and they gave me a different number for the WL. I just called and he said they are taking reservations, sorry I didn't think to ask when the first available was since we're not going for two weeks. But if you're interested in the WL, it wouldn't hurt to try the different phone number. The number is 407-824-1756, it goes right to a WL photopass representative. I was just able to get August 23.

:goodvibes

[stephensmum]

Can anyone give me the phone no for photo's at The Grand Floridian, please?

[tigger_03]

Can anyone give me the phone no for photo's at The Grand Floridian, please?

The number we called was 407-824-1700. I don't believe it was just for the GF though.

[klamb19]

If anyone wants WL who is going on their trip soon, I'd try again now. I called the regular photo reservation number, and they gave me a different number for the WL. I just called and he said they are taking reservations, sorry I didn't think to ask when the first available was since we're not going for two weeks. But if you're interested in the WL, it wouldn't hurt to try the different phone number. The number is 407-824-1756, it goes right to a WL photopass representative. I was just able to get August 23.

:goodvibes

Thanks for the info!!! I just called and got a appointment for August 8th!! We're leaving in 4 more days!!!!:yay: :yay: :yay: :yay:

[tigger_03]

Thanks for the info!!! I just called and got a appointment for August 8th!! We're leaving in 4 more days!!!!:yay: :yay: :yay: :yay:
I'd love to see some of the pictures from the WL. When they told us we could have one at WL it did peek my interest but I just love the GF. I'd like to have pictures taken at the Poly and WL as well. We will see how this one goes but I see us doing it again on future trips.

[stephensmum]

The number we called was 407-824-1700. I don't believe it was just for the GF though.
Thank you. Do you know the latest time you can book. We have an ADR for 6pm at Prak Fair.

[ireland_nicole]

Hi ya'll; I just got off the phone w/ the photo dest at the GF and here's what I learned;

1. There is now a central number to reserve a photo session 1-407-934-4004. This will have a menu to select the resort you'd like to book at.

2. Unfortunately, we can't request a particular photographer; but he did say that quite a few people have been asking for Richard:goodvibes

3. The first session is at 8:30am for those of us masochists who wanted to know.

See ya'll there! At least in pics:cool1:
Nicole

[louey]

Here are a couple of our pictures from our Photo Shoot at the Grand Floridian in June. I am really glad we took the time to do it :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/louey/image104.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/louey/image112.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/louey/image075.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/louey/image078.jpg

[cherbear]

Great pics, Louey!

[momsavealot]

Louey,
Those are great photos! Congratulations and thanks for sharing! I hope mine turn out that great!
And for the pp who was asking, the last time you can book is 7pm. I booked my appt. 30 days out and the later appts go fast! If you want 7 pm, so the sun isn't in your eyes, book ASAP!!!

[pjstevens]

Here are a couple of our pictures from our Photo Shoot at the Grand Floridian in June. I am really glad we took the time to do it :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/louey/image104.jpg



Great pics Louey. Also 'hello' to a fellow Delawarean!!!!

[luvtheBuzz]

Louey - What time was your photoshoot at?

Just curious we're having one done at the GF in a couple of weeks. Love the pictures!!

[TPCShauna]

If anyone wants WL who is going on their trip soon, I'd try again now. I called the regular photo reservation number, and they gave me a different number for the WL. I just called and he said they are taking reservations, sorry I didn't think to ask when the first available was since we're not going for two weeks. But if you're interested in the WL, it wouldn't hurt to try the different phone number. The number is 407-824-1756, it goes right to a WL photopass representative. I was just able to get August 23.

:goodvibes

I am SO EXCITED to see the WL pics since we'll be there at Christmastime. Please post after your session so that we can all get an idea of locations. Hope your session goes well!

[Cheesehead66]

I am SO EXCITED to see the WL pics since we'll be there at Christmastime. Please post after your session so that we can all get an idea of locations. Hope your session goes well!

Thanks - I'll be sure to post some (assuming I can figure out how) once we get our CD. I bet Christmas photos at the WL will be beautiful, we stayed there at that time of year once.

We're actually doing two photo sessions, we have a Poly session the week before then decided to do WL too since we heard about them. I rarely make it in to any of our vacation pictures, so we decided to buy the CD and rely more on photopass this time around. Now we just hope it's not raining...

:goodvibes

[schwoomp]

After seeing all of the wonderful photos posted here, I've gotten very excited about doing a photo session. We are going the first week of March '09. So, it occurred to me last week that if I'm going to find coordinating outfits, I need to do it now because I won't be finding summery clothes in Michigan in February! So, I went to the mall for a couple hours today, and it's too late. Everything's on clearance and picked over. I especially like the look of everyone wearing white in the photos. I found one white dress each for DD and I, neither of which I was crazy about. Nothing for DS, and a few shirts for DH, but not what I would consider his style. I know I cannot pull together coordinating outfits from the clothes we've been wearing this summer. So, now I'm totally stressing about what I'm going to do so that they look nice. And DH loves it when I stress about family pix as it is- he'll really love to hear about this for the next 7 mos!!

[sandym718]

After seeing all of the wonderful photos posted here, I've gotten very excited about doing a photo session. We are going the first week of March '09. So, it occurred to me last week that if I'm going to find coordinating outfits, I need to do it now because I won't be finding summery clothes in Michigan in February! So, I went to the mall for a couple hours today, and it's too late. Everything's on clearance and picked over. I especially like the look of everyone wearing white in the photos. I found one white dress each for DD and I, neither of which I was crazy about. Nothing for DS, and a few shirts for DH, but not what I would consider his style. I know I cannot pull together coordinating outfits from the clothes we've been wearing this summer. So, now I'm totally stressing about what I'm going to do so that they look nice. And DH loves it when I stress about family pix as it is- he'll really love to hear about this for the next 7 mos!!

If you do decide to go white - white dresses are nice for the girls, if you can find cute ones. For my guys, I usually just buy them plain white polo shirts, and then they wear (light) khaki shorts (we do this at the beach). I just bought DS a new one for our beach trip a couple weeks ago at Target. They should still have them. DH is just wearing his one from last time. I think from Target also. We've decided to do white tops/denim bottoms this time around, and I also found a cute white top for DD at Target. T and Children's Place are good for plain ole' solids for boys.

[louey]

Louey - What time was your photoshoot at?

Just curious we're having one done at the GF in a couple of weeks. Love the pictures!!


Thank You we had a 6:00 p.m. photoshoot, it was really humid and had just rained a bit. I wanted it so the sun wouldn't be in our eyes, so since it was cloudy it worked out fine :)

[louey]

Great pics, Louey!

Thank You, it was fun.

[louey]

Louey,
Those are great photos! Congratulations and thanks for sharing! I hope mine turn out that great!
And for the pp who was asking, the last time you can book is 7pm. I booked my appt. 30 days out and the later appts go fast! If you want 7 pm, so the sun isn't in your eyes, book ASAP!!!


Thanks so Much, have a great trip.

[louey]

Great pics Louey. Also 'hello' to a fellow Delawarean!!!!



Thanks so Much, and hello yay Delaware!!! :banana:

[ADAMANDLISA]

Hey everybody! What's the word on what colors to wear for WL and AKV?

[tigger_03]

Thank you. Do you know the latest time you can book. We have an ADR for 6pm at Prak Fair.
I believe the last session is at 7 pm.

louey ~ Great pictures! The blue shirts look very nice.

[party of 3]

louey what great pics of your family!! i loved the blue shirts. very nice. i really want to do this next summer.

[calster21]

I know this may have been answered before, so apologies in advance.

I just pre-ordered the $99 photopass. We would like to have a sitting at the polynesian.

Doe the $99 cover the sitting fee or do we have to pay extra for it. I thought it was included as we did the same at GF last year and just paid $99.

Thanks

[HALEYSMOMMOM]

I know this may have been answered before, so apologies in advance.

I just pre-ordered the $99 photopass. We would like to have a sitting at the polynesian.

Doe the $99 cover the sitting fee or do we have to pay extra for it. I thought it was included as we did the same at GF last year and just paid $99.

Thanks

It's now $25 extra for the first session, $50 for second, third, etc sessions

[PrincessMommyof3]

louey, great pics....the blue shirts look nice. :goodvibes

[paigeandmorgansmom]

does anyone know what kind of location shots they will be doing at AK? Also what would you wear for photos at this location?:confused3

[lissiesmum]

what is the cancellation policy if you book a shoot and need to cancel? WE're only going to WDW for four whole days, and it's in October where I hear rains a lot and I'd hate to book a photo shoot if all the pics were taken indoors...has anyone had this happen? Did you take the pics anyway, and what did they look like? are there enough places indoors to take some good pics?

[lissiesmum]

I just want to make sure I'm understanding all of this. If you pre-order the photopass CD which is $99, you then only have to pay $25 for the sitting fee, then they upload all of the photos taken to your CD and you can print out whatever you want when you get home wherever you want?

[3Plutos]

I read about this photo session thing on another website and we are definitely going to do it. I got us a reservation at 9am for the session at the Beach Club. I thought early in the morning would be the easiest because it might not be as hot. I did preorder the cd and that is the way to go if you want to do the photo session because if you buy the cd there its $125 plus $50 for the sitting fee. With the $99 prepurchase CD its $25 for the sitting fee. Great deal.

You get a copywright release too so you can print the photos anywhere,which is great. I plan on using one of the pictures for our xmas cards this year. They say you get approx between 40-80 photos taken. They put those and all your other park pictures on the cd. I think its a great deal.

[PrincessPeyton]

Hi everyone! I just wanted to tell you that I also booked the Beach Club at 8 AM, I figured that would be the best time for our toddler! I can't wait so see some pictures from there so I have an idea of what to ask for when we are there!

[lissiesmum]

I asked this earlier but no one has responded and thought I'd try again. Have any of you ever booked a photo shoot and it ended up raining? Just wondering if they take all the pics indoors and if it was worth it???

[mom2zandjsquared]

This is what happened to us - I booked our shoot 30 days out; arrived and decided I wanted it later so scheduled it but about 2 hours later it looked like it was going to poor and the kids and I were ready so I called and was able to get in right then. It ended up not raining (as is the case here in FL) and was sunny by the time our session was over. So I have no experience of what they do but I assume they would do mostly covered and indoor shots.

[cdotla]

Great pictures everyone! I can't wait to see more, especially the Beach Club ones!!!:goodvibes

[gabbyrosebud]

I am SO EXCITED to see the WL pics since we'll be there at Christmastime. Please post after your session so that we can all get an idea of locations. Hope your session goes well!

I'm so excited for this too!!!:yay: I was hoping they would do this. We're staying there Dec. 6 - 14th. I know that the photos will be absolutely beautiful at Christmastime. What color do you think would look nice for a Christmastime session? What colors do the photographers recommend? I'm thinking red would look nice. Maybe we can wear our Santa Mickey ears in some of the pictures too. :goodvibes

[zurgswife]

Hubbie and I did the Beach Club photopass session just a few days ago at 7pm it was wonderful. We had Dallas as a photographer and she is a professional photographer and does Disney twice a week for the perks. So, we got awesome pics can't wait to get them back. She took about 55 but only about 45 showed up when I loaded them when we got home not sure why the discrepancy.

She did say they just added Wilderness lodge last week and Animal Kingdom is next on the list within the month.

It was a wonderful experience and I might do it again if all my kids are with us next trip.

[daisylove]

Zurgswife. Can you explain some of the picture spots for the Beach Club? Thanks!!

[kaleighmariesmom]

I would love to see them too!!! I have been dying to see the BC ones!!!:yay: :yay: :yay:

[christa112]

No one has any new pictures?? It has been very quiet with pictures lately. I am just waiting until the 19th so I can book my sitting. I think we are doing the Poly and we have our outfits already picked out. LOL!!!

[Ohana90]

After seeing all of the wonderful photos posted here, I've gotten very excited about doing a photo session. We are going the first week of March '09. So, it occurred to me last week that if I'm going to find coordinating outfits, I need to do it now because I won't be finding summery clothes in Michigan in February! So, I went to the mall for a couple hours today, and it's too late. Everything's on clearance and picked over. I especially like the look of everyone wearing white in the photos. I found one white dress each for DD and I, neither of which I was crazy about. Nothing for DS, and a few shirts for DH, but not what I would consider his style. I know I cannot pull together coordinating outfits from the clothes we've been wearing this summer. So, now I'm totally stressing about what I'm going to do so that they look nice. And DH loves it when I stress about family pix as it is- he'll really love to hear about this for the next 7 mos!!

Even though the local malls are out you might want to try purchasing online!!
I am not sure the ages of your children but Gymboree,Old Navy have cute summer clothes. Good luck.:thumbsup2

[Ohana90]

No one has any new pictures?? It has been very quiet with pictures lately. I am just waiting until the 19th so I can book my sitting. I think we are doing the Poly and we have our outfits already picked out. LOL!!!


Your not alone in that one. :rotfl: I have had my outfits picked out 2 mths ago and I still have 2 more mths to go.:lmao:

[dtripli]

We are headed to GF 9/6 and I think I'd like to book a photo session. If we pay ahead for the $99 photopass is the $25 sitting fee per family or per person? Also is this the only charge for the session? Can we just get all of the park/session pictures on our computer at home and print them ourselves? I am sorry if this is all repetitive - we are new to this.

[louey]

We are headed to GF 9/6 and I think I'd like to book a photo session. If we pay ahead for the $99 photopass is the $25 sitting fee per family or per person? Also is this the only charge for the session? Can we just get all of the park/session pictures on our computer at home and print them ourselves? I am sorry if this is all repetitive - we are new to this.




We just had our photo shoot at the GF in June the $25 is the sitting fee for your family not per person. All your photopass pictures will be on the CD you will own the rights and can print them yourself or I took mine to Target and had it done there. Good Luck

[dtripli]

We just had our photo shoot at the GF in June the $25 is the sitting fee for your family not per person. All your photopass pictures will be on the CD you will own the rights and can print them yourself or I took mine to Target and had it done there. Good Luck

Thanks so much. What a great deal! So I am right that this is the only fee. Is there any other cost for the photo session?

[louey]

Thanks so much. What a great deal! So I am right that this is the only fee. Is there any other cost for the photo session?


That is it, get as many pictures taken at the parks as you can. Everything will be on your CD. After you get your CD the only cost is how ever much it is for processing your photos. Have Fun :)

[kldmom2000]

I just booked for 8am @ the BC too! :banana: :banana:

[Lady Lallie]

I booked a Wilderness Lodge photo session for August 31st @ 6:30pm. The CM I spoke with suggested white as a color for the session. He said he had just done a family who wore all white and it looked really nice. I think I am going to be in white polo and DH is going to wear a green polo. Has anyone had WL yet? I would love to see some pictures. :goodvibes

[christa112]

So what do you guys think would be better an morning session or evening session? I am thinking of either doing it right about breakfast or right before dinner. I am leaning towards the morning because it will still be kinda cool and our hair and clothes will still be kinda clean (after eating yeah, right LOL).

What I am worried about is the squinting in the pictures.

[TPCShauna]

I'm so excited for this too!!!:yay: I was hoping they would do this. We're staying there Dec. 6 - 14th. I know that the photos will be absolutely beautiful at Christmastime. What color do you think would look nice for a Christmastime session? What colors do the photographers recommend? I'm thinking red would look nice. Maybe we can wear our Santa Mickey ears in some of the pictures too. :goodvibes

Hey, those are our dates, also! We're there Dec. 7-14.

I'm really not sure about what to wear. I thought red because the lodge is so green but DH does NOT look good in red and it's only an OK color for me. Blue is our best color and we both do well in green also but I think green would blend too much with the Lodge. DH and I both look horrible in white so that won't work either.

Do y'all think blue would be too awful for the WL at Christmas time? What about black? What color would you do?

[cherbear]

Hey, those are our dates, also! We're there Dec. 7-14.

I'm really not sure about what to wear. I thought red because the lodge is so green but DH does NOT look good in red and it's only an OK color for me. Blue is our best color and we both do well in green also but I think green would blend too much with the Lodge. DH and I both look horrible in white so that won't work either.

Do y'all think blue would be too awful for the WL at Christmas time? What about black? What color would you do?

seems like a tough decision. I'd go with white :goodvibes

[Ohana90]

Hey, those are our dates, also! We're there Dec. 7-14.

I'm really not sure about what to wear. I thought red because the lodge is so green but DH does NOT look good in red and it's only an OK color for me. Blue is our best color and we both do well in green also but I think green would blend too much with the Lodge. DH and I both look horrible in white so that won't work either.

Do y'all think blue would be too awful for the WL at Christmas time? What about black? What color would you do?

I would not do blue. Especially around xmas. Instead of red why not go with a maroon instead? It would blend well with the rustic effect of the lodge as well as xmas time (cinnamon) I would think the only issue would be to make sure you dont blend in with the decorations. Have you thought about maybe a plaid color? We did Plaid for last years holiday cards and they turned out awesome. Just a thought.
Here is some examples.
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g19/Fanessa_2006/Photographs/PICT0094.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g19/Fanessa_2006/Photographs/PICT0103.jpg

Had to share this one...too cute.:lovestruc
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g19/Fanessa_2006/Photographs/PICT0130.jpg

[bear74]

No one has any new pictures?? It has been very quiet with pictures lately. I am just waiting until the 19th so I can book my sitting. I think we are doing the Poly and we have our outfits already picked out. LOL!!!

I book on the 23rd at the Poly we also have our outfits picked out.

[TPCShauna]

seems like a tough decision. I'd go with white :goodvibes

Neither of us look good in white. I look like a ghost and DH looks washed out. I would hate to spend the time and extra $$ for this and wear a color that makes us both look bad.

I would not do blue. Especially around xmas. Instead of red why not go with a maroon instead? It would blend well with the rustic effect of the lodge as well as xmas time (cinnamon) I would think the only issue would be to make sure you dont blend in with the decorations. Have you thought about maybe a plaid color? We did Plaid for last years holiday cards and they turned out awesome. Just a thought.
Here is some examples.


Your pics are darling and you are right that the plaid does look great. Unfortunately, DH can't wear anything in a red tone. He has rosacea so his cheeks are super red and the rest of his face is flushed. Anything with a red tone - even if it is brick or maroon - makes him look really flushed.

So do you think that forest green would blend too much? We also both look great in black but thought that might not be the best option for nice photos.

[Ohana90]

Your pics are darling and you are right that the plaid does look great. Unfortunately, DH can't wear anything in a red tone. He has rosacea so his cheeks are super red and the rest of his face is flushed. Anything with a red tone - even if it is brick or maroon - makes him look really flushed.

So do you think that forest green would blend too much? We also both look great in black but thought that might not be the best option for nice photos.

I think forest green would definately blend too much. This might sound kinda silly but would your husband consider foundation just this once? To even out the redness. My husband did it one time...had really bad windburn( was -35)and it didnt look too bad. We even laughed about it. :rotfl:
If he is against that I dont think black would be too bad. I know the Disney Store sold black Sweaters with Mickey heads on them. Maybe he can wear black and you wear black with a red trim. That would look pretty.

[DRRluvsWDW]

We will be wearing blue for our Christmas photo because blue always looks so good in pictures. We won't blend in with any Christmas decorations wearing blue and our previous Christmas pictures have always been wearing red clothes. For the session, I am really hoping for nice outdoor pictures with foilage, not anything resort specific. Planning for the Poly before our Ohana dinner.
Denise:santa:

[Ohana90]

The more I thought about it the more IVORY kept coming up. That blends with almost anything.

[kaysmommie]

I want to book the photoshoot for our upcoming trip. Is it still 60 days out to book?? Thanks in advance.

[kaysmommie]

I would not do blue. Especially around xmas. Instead of red why not go with a maroon instead? It would blend well with the rustic effect of the lodge as well as xmas time (cinnamon) I would think the only issue would be to make sure you dont blend in with the decorations. Have you thought about maybe a plaid color? We did Plaid for last years holiday cards and they turned out awesome. Just a thought.
Here is some examples.
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g19/Fanessa_2006/Photographs/PICT0094.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g19/Fanessa_2006/Photographs/PICT0103.jpg

Had to share this one...too cute.:lovestruc
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g19/Fanessa_2006/Photographs/PICT0130.jpg

Cute pics! your children are gorgeous. Love the one with the baby sleeping so precious.

[bear74]

I want to book the photoshoot for our upcoming trip. Is it still 60 days out to book?? Thanks in advance.

its 30 days