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

[Disneywishing]

ldrprn what great pictures:thumbsup2

Memories for a life time.

Disneywishing

[nappingbeauty]

what are the hours for calling to schedule?

[thecapells]

Thanks, We are really happy with them. Honestly it was the best part of the trip for me, as we haven't had family pics done in quite a while.
I think my post was a bit confusing though. Our pics were from a photo shoot.The cost for this is between $49.99(for a picture package) and $99.99 (for pictures and CD), but if you preorder the CD you get 1/2 hour shoot, a package of prints, and a CD with all your pictures for $70.00. If you need extra time you can add on 1/2 hour for $25.00 for each additional 1/2 hour. We booked 1 1/2 hours as there were so many of us, and we wanted several individual pics. We got about 150 pictures. The free pics are available in the lobbies of the resorts during the evenings. I think they do them at WL as well as AKL, Beach Club, Poly, and GF.
Sorry this was so long.

So if you pre-order a regular photopass CD, you can get the $99 package plus 1/2 hr photoshoot for $70?
Do the pics appear on your photopass CD or is it a different CD?
And do you tell them when you reserve the slot that you have the pre-ordered photopass?

[ldrprn]

So if you pre-order a regular photopass CD, you can get the $99 package plus 1/2 hr photoshoot for $70?
Do the pics appear on your photopass CD or is it a different CD?
And do you tell them when you reserve the slot that you have the pre-ordered photopass?

The $99 package incldes 1/2 hr photoshoot, and I've heard different answers to the photopass question. Our photographer added them to our photopass, but I've heard some don't. But you do get a separate CD of the photoshoot after the session. If you want additional time with the photographer it is $25 per 1/2 hour added to the package. I did tell them when I booked that I had pre ordered and was told to be sure to bring my confirmation.
Hope this helps

[Stefy]

Great photos.

We did one last Dec at Poly and had so much fun. We are hoping to book soon to visit the World in Sept next year and we defo want to do another shoot. Next choice would be AKL as we going to be staying there for the first time and thought a shoot there would be good also. What locations do they shoot you in?

[nappingbeauty]

HEEELLLLPPP!! I AM SO CONFUSED! I preordered my photopass cd, and i made a reservation for the portrait session. I asked if all I had to do was bring my email confirmation for the photopass cd to get the 70 rate and the gentleman on the phone said i needed a special code???? I dont see it on my confirmation.

[nappingbeauty]

popcorn::

[maleficent_man]

nappingbeauty - I'm just home from doing a session at AKL and all I needed was the code for the photopass pre-order to get the $70 rate. I'll get some pics uploaded later for people to have a look at.

:thumbsup2

[bibbidibobbidiboo07]

Can anyone tell me how much photo pass Cd is if you pre order? I've read somewhere that you can get a discount if you pre order, if this is true where can do I order this.

And while I'm posting I've read people talking about an offer with resort photos and photo pass cd, again is there somehwere I cna look for this?

Thanks!

[nappingbeauty]

thank you!

[Stefy]

nappingbeauty - I'm just home from doing a session at AKL and all I needed was the code for the photopass pre-order to get the $70 rate. I'll get some pics uploaded later for people to have a look at.

:thumbsup2

Ooh how was it? We are thinking of doing this one next year. Do they take pics in lots of different locations?

[Mickey'sApprentice]

I'd really love to see some pics from Animal Kingdom Lodge!

[Stefy]

Ditto :)

[mcguirk4]

Does anyone have a promo code for the Photo Pass?
Thanks
Joanne:banana:

[missmary]

Here's a few from our photo session at Animal Kingdom Lodge in early June. It was hot. But, the photographer worked with us and was very patient with my little kiddos. She also accomodated all our ideas. She took family shots inside on the stairs and sitting in a few areas and then outside. Then we did the kiddos together and by themselves. The Lodge is beautiful and the pictures turned out wonderfully. I wish we'd had some with animals behind us, but I forgot to ask and she didn't bring it up.

I posted some of these in a different thread but I'm not sure where that one went...

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/maryuarda/Image697.jpg

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/maryuarda/Image649.jpg

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/maryuarda/Image632.jpg

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/maryuarda/Image653.jpg

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/maryuarda/Image670.jpg

[Trinity524]

Forgive me if this has been asked, but if you get the $50 package, when do you get the photo's?


TIA

Annie

[Jenna319]

Has anyone just got the $50 package and was that worth it? I really don't need a ton of pictures or a CD, just a few good shots is all I'm looking for so I would definitely just go for the $50 package..... I think I am going to call tomorrow and book this at Poly for our September trip.... and I am going to be sure to ask if you can pay for it with the Bday Fun Card because that would be awesome!

[ScottishMickeyFan]

Has anyone had Black & White pics taken by the Photopass Photographer?

I think these may be nice with the GF in the background.

[Praise2Him]

When you get your CD and edit them on the Photopass website you can make any of them black & white.

[Princess Disney Mom]

We did the GF photo session in June and it was $99 for the session plus 7 5x7 pictures and the CD.

I don't know if the prices are printed anywhere but it seems to be different pricing all the time. When I called to schedule it was a different price and back in December they quoted me a different price and I see from other posts all different prices. Weird.

[Jenna319]

I just booked our photo session at Poly for DH's bday and spoke with Stacy..... she thought it would be no problem at all to pay for this with the Bday Fun Card!!!!!!!! :) :)

[ScottishMickeyFan]

When you get your CD and edit them on the Photopass website you can make any of them black & white.

Ok thanks,, i was not sure if you could edit the photos on the photopass site or do you mean edit the photos of the CD on my PC?

[mickeymyfavorite]

Hi All……..I’m not sure if this info has been posted. But I did call Disney/POLY and Beach Club and was told the following information (I called both resorts to make sure I wasn’t going to be getting conflicting info)

There are many choices now for a photo shoot and also regarding the Disney Photo Pass.

If you choose to do a private sitting at one of the resort hotels Here are some options

$49.99 + tax (6%) it includes 20 min with the photographer it about 60 to 80 shots
1 of the following Choices
Two 5x7 + 6 poses 2 of each 4 sets of 4x6 so that would be 10 prints all together

Or

Seven 5x7’s

Or

Two 8x10’s + Three 5x7’s


2nd Option
99.95 + tax (6%)
You get the CD of ONLY your photo shoot plus one choice of the above.
This has changed because your no longer allowed to add you park photo’s you take in the theme parks to the CD

There is a different option NOW with the Photo Pass while being in the park
$149.99 + tax (6%) and that includes all your pics in the park you can take your CD home and edit the pictures if you wish (add borders, black & white ETC) this doesn’t include any photo session. This to me doesn’t sound like a very economical option. Because you still get the photopass card and can go home a pick your pic’s and edit them. They did say thou that prints start at 12.00 or so.

I hope this info was helpful :flower3:.

[Praise2Him]

Ok thanks,, i was not sure if you could edit the photos on the photopass site or do you mean edit the photos of the CD on my PC?

I'm sorry, the way I said that was confusing! I meant that you edit the photos on the photopass site before you order the CD. I really liked the look of the black & white ones!

[wdwnut4life]

Here's a few from our photo session at Animal Kingdom Lodge in early June. It was hot. But, the photographer worked with us and was very patient with my little kiddos. She also accomodated all our ideas. She took family shots inside on the stairs and sitting in a few areas and then outside. Then we did the kiddos together and by themselves. The Lodge is beautiful and the pictures turned out wonderfully. I wish we'd had some with animals behind us, but I forgot to ask and she didn't bring it up.

I posted some of these in a different thread but I'm not sure where that one went...

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/maryuarda/Image697.jpg

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/maryuarda/Image649.jpg

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/maryuarda/Image632.jpg

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/maryuarda/Image653.jpg

http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af314/maryuarda/Image670.jpg
cutie pies!!!! how old r they?

[DisneyNic]

Hi All……..I’m not sure if this info has been posted. But I did call Disney/POLY and Beach Club and was told the following information (I called both resorts to make sure I wasn’t going to be getting conflicting info)

There are many choices now for a photo shoot and also regarding the Disney Photo Pass.

If you choose to do a private sitting at one of the resort hotels Here are some options

$49.99 + tax (6%) it includes 20 min with the photographer it about 60 to 80 shots
1 of the following Choices
Two 5x7 + 6 poses 2 of each 4 sets of 4x6 so that would be 10 prints all together

Or

Seven 5x7’s

Or

Two 8x10’s + Three 5x7’s


2nd Option
99.95 + tax (6%)
You get the CD of ONLY your photo shoot plus one choice of the above.
This has changed because your no longer allowed to add you park photo’s you take in the theme parks to the CD

There is a different option NOW with the Photo Pass while being in the park
$149.99 + tax (6%) and that includes all your pics in the park you can take your CD home and edit the pictures if you wish (add borders, black & white ETC) this doesn’t include any photo session. This to me doesn’t sound like a very economical option. Because you still get the photopass card and can go home a pick your pic’s and edit them. They did say thou that prints start at 12.00 or so.

I hope this info was helpful :flower3:.

Did they happen to mention anything about the discount for pre-ordering the PhotoPass CD?? I'm just wondering if that is still an option. I think it was that you could get the $99 package for $70.

[xxliz28xx]

We had our session at the GF on Friday and will post photos ASAP! We got the package for $70. (for pre-ordering the Photopass CD) We also received the Photopass card that he used so we can add them to our CD when we order it. :goodvibes

[Jenna319]

So I booked the Poly resort shoot this morning for early September at 5:30pm, which is the last time slot..... and now I'm concerned about lighting.... I'm really worried that the pictures will turn out too dark but I believe the sun doesn't set until around 7:30 in September.... has anyone else done the 5:30 in September and how did your pics turn out? I'm really thinking of calling to change it and make it earlier in the AM..... also, I had planned on dressing up and wearing my new black dress but other posts I've read had said they suggest to wear light colors, can I ask what is wrong with wearing black? Also, if you don't like any of the pictures taken, do you get a refund? And if you want an extra half hour, do you have to decide that before the shoot, or while its going, can you make the decision to add time on? Thanks for any info!!!

[Goofy22]

OK! I have a stupid question but do you pay for the package when you make the appt? or when you get the session done? or get there?

[xxliz28xx]

You pay when you arrive, before the session. :)

[Goofy22]

You pay when you arrive, before the session. :)

Thank You!!! :thumbsup2

[cel_disney]

So I booked the Poly resort shoot this morning for early September at 5:30pm, which is the last time slot..... and now I'm concerned about lighting.... I'm really worried that the pictures will turn out too dark but I believe the sun doesn't set until around 7:30 in September.... has anyone else done the 5:30 in September and how did your pics turn out? I'm really thinking of calling to change it and make it earlier in the AM..... also, I had planned on dressing up and wearing my new black dress but other posts I've read had said they suggest to wear light colors, can I ask what is wrong with wearing black? Also, if you don't like any of the pictures taken, do you get a refund? And if you want an extra half hour, do you have to decide that before the shoot, or while its going, can you make the decision to add time on? Thanks for any info!!!

Cant speak for the poly specifically, but we had our photoshoot last September at Beach Club at 5pm - they were taking pictures until about 5:45 and we didnt have any darkness issues! Hopefully you wont either - although I would suggest getting there a bit early just incase they can take you early to really avoid any concerns!

[brianheather]

So I booked the Poly resort shoot this morning for early September at 5:30pm, which is the last time slot..... and now I'm concerned about lighting.... I'm really worried that the pictures will turn out too dark but I believe the sun doesn't set until around 7:30 in September.... has anyone else done the 5:30 in September and how did your pics turn out? I'm really thinking of calling to change it and make it earlier in the AM..... also, I had planned on dressing up and wearing my new black dress but other posts I've read had said they suggest to wear light colors, can I ask what is wrong with wearing black? Also, if you don't like any of the pictures taken, do you get a refund? And if you want an extra half hour, do you have to decide that before the shoot, or while its going, can you make the decision to add time on? Thanks for any info!!!


Yes we did the poly last Sept at 5:30 or 6pm and it was good outside, except when she took us on the hill past the beach, the sun was in our eyes.
The pictures outside were not dark at all. This year we are trying the Beach Club resort for the photopass session.

[Jenna319]

Brianheather, could you possibly post some of your photos from your 530 Sept session at Poly? I'd love to see! Thanks!

[kidsrfun]

I just booked a photo shoot for 4:15 at the Wilderness Lodge on Aug 24th. I'm worried that it's going to be too hot, but that time worked out perfect since we have a 6pm ADR at Trails End at FW. Does anyone have any insight into this? Do they take pictures inside if it's too hot and humid outside? Does anyone have any WL pics they could share with me? I didn't want the typical beach pictures as both my parents and in-law recently got beach photo shoots done in Myrtle Beach and we wanted something different. I'd love to see the way the WL photos turn out.

Thanks!

[mickeymyfavorite]

Anyone got any cool pictures to post were doing a POLY shoot apt is at 5:30 and I'd love to see some pictures

[yrdlyprincess]

So I booked the Poly resort shoot this morning for early September at 5:30pm, which is the last time slot..... and now I'm concerned about lighting.... I'm really worried that the pictures will turn out too dark but I believe the sun doesn't set until around 7:30 in September.... has anyone else done the 5:30 in September and how did your pics turn out? I'm really thinking of calling to change it and make it earlier in the AM..... also, I had planned on dressing up and wearing my new black dress but other posts I've read had said they suggest to wear light colors, can I ask what is wrong with wearing black? Also, if you don't like any of the pictures taken, do you get a refund? And if you want an extra half hour, do you have to decide that before the shoot, or while its going, can you make the decision to add time on? Thanks for any info!!!

Ok- about the black dress thing- I don't see a problem with it- I know when we get pictures down the shore its either white/khaki/black/jean ...some combination of that.

[nappingbeauty]

We had a shoot at the poly on August 14th and it was wonderful! we had it at 930 am and although the sun was in our eyes for the outdoor photos she just had our eyes closed until the count of three and they turned out wonderful! I am sorry, I cannot remember the girls name, but we had 139 photos that turned out great with eight of us in the group no less! She also gave us a photopass card beside the cd. We were very pleased!

[xxliz28xx]

Here are some from our 8/9 12:45 shoot at the GF. :)

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b154/xxliz28xx/DisneyPhotoImage50.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b154/xxliz28xx/DisneyPhotoImage53.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b154/xxliz28xx/DisneyPhotoImage39.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b154/xxliz28xx/DisneyPhotoImage1.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b154/xxliz28xx/DisneyPhotoImage17.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b154/xxliz28xx/DisneyPhotoImage14.jpg

[disneynewman]

does anyone have any current pricing info if you book 2 sessions? I do plan to pre-purchase the regular photopass so I know the session is typically $70 but if I book 2 sessions are they $70 each?

[jandbmom]

Does anyone have any interior photos to share of Animal Kingdom?

[AmberHeartsDisney]

I posted a poll about the shots, can everyone please vote! Im trying to pick a place!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2271863

[AmberHeartsDisney]

oops double post!

[Stefy]

Ok so have gone through this whole thread again, great pics :)

Me and DF want to do another shoot and can't really narrow it down. We are not really keen on GF or BC as we find that they are not to our tastes (but don't take that the wrong way because the ones we have seen on here look great, they are just not for us).

We feel AKL doesn't have alot of locations and may not be interesting enough for us (again please don't take offense to my comments they are not directed at anyone who has done these shoots).

Last but not least is WL, I noted down someones post on locations and others shoots looked pretty good, but again does it have enough locations to make it fun?

We did a shoot at Poly last year and had so much fun, our PP photographer had alot of fun with us too and was fantastic (Shannon was her name). The locations we posed in were different each time and didn't look too same-y.

So would WL be a good location for us? We like natural shots, get involved with the PP photographer etc.

Thanx
Stefy x

Oops nearly forgot. I wanted to share some of our fav PS pics with you guys :)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y231/WildIllusion86/DisneyPhotoImage52.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y231/WildIllusion86/DisneyPhotoImage35.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y231/WildIllusion86/DisneyPhotoImage84.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y231/WildIllusion86/DisneyPhotoImage118-1.jpg

[MomtoAlexnWilliam]

We stayed at AKL last December and loved it. Not so sure that there would be a ton of places for photos those.

We opted to have pictures made at WL. The photographer was a grumpy old man who didn't want to honor the $25 coupon I had for the session. It took about 15 minutes (and several managers) to get that worked out. He turned into a grumpier old man after that. There were a lot of places to take pictures though....inside, out by the waterfalls, ,by the rocks and then on the beach. Some of them turned out GREAT!

[jandbmom]

We stayed at AKL last December and loved it. Not so sure that there would be a ton of places for photos those.

We opted to have pictures made at WL. The photographer was a grumpy old man who didn't want to honor the $25 coupon I had for the session. It took about 15 minutes (and several managers) to get that worked out. He turned into a grumpier old man after that. There were a lot of places to take pictures though....inside, out by the waterfalls, ,by the rocks and then on the beach. Some of them turned out GREAT!

Thanks for the response. We are staying at AKV for our upcoming trip and I have a toddler so I wanted to do the pictures there for convienence, however I was not crazy about the exterior photo's so I was hoping there were some nice interior locations....I guess it is just wishfull thinking.

[Stefy]

We stayed at AKL last December and loved it. Not so sure that there would be a ton of places for photos those.

We opted to have pictures made at WL. The photographer was a grumpy old man who didn't want to honor the $25 coupon I had for the session. It took about 15 minutes (and several managers) to get that worked out. He turned into a grumpier old man after that. There were a lot of places to take pictures though....inside, out by the waterfalls, ,by the rocks and then on the beach. Some of them turned out GREAT!

Thanx for that, looks like AK is out for a shoot, as much as I love the look of the resort. I'm sorry your experience was bad :(

The WL shoot does sound good, but I don't know if I could put up with a grumpy photographer. I think I would have to request someone else if that happened because these pics are kinda once in a lifetime for me and DF, as we couldn't really have a fun photoshoot in the UK that wouldn't cost an arm and a leg.

[5Boys2Disney]

Forgive me if this has been answered already...
My understanding is that if I pre-order the CD I will get one photo session for $70 and an additional time slot for $25, correct? Do these have to happen consecutively, or can I book an additional session at a different resort on a different day?:confused3 Thanks in advance!

[Jenna319]

Just got back from the world yesterday and had a 5:30pm photo shoot at the Poly..... LOVED it! Got some great shots! Here's a few of my faves:
http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/1374/disneyphotoimage14.jpg (http://img38.imageshack.us/i/disneyphotoimage14.jpg/)
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/8269/disneyphotoimage19.jpg (http://img190.imageshack.us/i/disneyphotoimage19.jpg/)
http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/6661/disneyphotoimage23.jpg (http://img27.imageshack.us/i/disneyphotoimage23.jpg/)
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/2528/disneyphotoimage27.jpg (http://img6.imageshack.us/i/disneyphotoimage27.jpg/)
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/7743/disneyphotoimage25.jpg (http://img6.imageshack.us/i/disneyphotoimage25.jpg/)
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/3787/disneyphotoimage36.jpg (http://img190.imageshack.us/i/disneyphotoimage36.jpg/)
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/7140/disneyphotoimage38.jpg (http://img6.imageshack.us/i/disneyphotoimage38.jpg/)
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/6469/disneyphotoimage41.jpg (http://img6.imageshack.us/i/disneyphotoimage41.jpg/)
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/6954/disneyphotoimage40.jpg (http://img6.imageshack.us/i/disneyphotoimage40.jpg/)
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/6947/disneyphotoimage49.jpg (http://img7.imageshack.us/i/disneyphotoimage49.jpg/)

[matt&jakesmom]

Your pics are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[nonni]

I have pre-purchased the photo pass CD but there is no mention of getting the photo session for $70. Do I need a code or certificate or is it just an automatic thing that they do?:confused3

[Blaze12]

I think I am going to do this for our christmas trip. Any suggestions on which hotel has the most 'christmas' feel to it during december for the photos??? I did not really see any holiday ones.

[Tuliplvr]

Just got back from the world yesterday and had a 5:30pm photo shoot at the Poly..... LOVED it! Got some great shots! Here's a few of my faves:
http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/1374/disneyphotoimage14.jpg (http://img38.imageshack.us/i/disneyphotoimage14.jpg/)
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/8269/disneyphotoimage19.jpg (http://img190.imageshack.us/i/disneyphotoimage19.jpg/)
http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/6661/disneyphotoimage23.jpg (http://img27.imageshack.us/i/disneyphotoimage23.jpg/)
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/2528/disneyphotoimage27.jpg (http://img6.imageshack.us/i/disneyphotoimage27.jpg/)
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/7743/disneyphotoimage25.jpg (http://img6.imageshack.us/i/disneyphotoimage25.jpg/)
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/3787/disneyphotoimage36.jpg (http://img190.imageshack.us/i/disneyphotoimage36.jpg/)
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/7140/disneyphotoimage38.jpg (http://img6.imageshack.us/i/disneyphotoimage38.jpg/)
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/6469/disneyphotoimage41.jpg (http://img6.imageshack.us/i/disneyphotoimage41.jpg/)
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/6954/disneyphotoimage40.jpg (http://img6.imageshack.us/i/disneyphotoimage40.jpg/)
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/6947/disneyphotoimage49.jpg (http://img7.imageshack.us/i/disneyphotoimage49.jpg/)

Your pictures are AMAZING!! Thanks for sharing them!!

[Stefy]

Jenna you pics are lovely, I love the Sunset Point one, thank you for sharing :) Poly really is a fun place for this session isn't it :)

[Jenna319]

Awww thanks guys!! Ya I'm very satisfied with them.... in fact, I had originally purchased the $50 package before the shoot, and then after seeing the pics, changed my mind and did the $100 cd instead! It was just too hard to pick just a few! I wouldn't have even known about doing the resort photo shoot had it not been for the wonderful disboards! :)

[yrdlyprincess]

Jenna your pics r great, I was wondering about the Poly, we had them done @ GF b4, and love yours! I was thinking about what time to do & lighting...we will probably do 4pm-- we will be down in Nov.

[Jenna319]

We did the last session of the day, 5:30pm and it worked out perfect! It had started to rain a little beforehand and I was worried I'd have to cancel bc I wanted pics outside but the rain held off and the lighting was great! Have a great trip!

[RadioFanatic]

we're getting our pix at poly on sunday, 9/27 at 9:30 am. It will be interesting to see how it compares to our WL pix last year that we took at 4:30 pm.

[Blaze12]

Radiofanatic-

Let us know how it goes?? I am going to book, but I have to do morning, I hope the lighting is not too bad!

[RadioFanatic]

definitely! I actually picked morning based upon the recommendation of the poly photographer I made the appointment with.

[RadioFanatic]

Well, we did our photo shoot at 9:15 am yesterday. As I said, we picked am based on poly's recommendations. I'm not sure why he did though because for all the pix on the beach, the sun was in our eyes which made us squinty. And with the brutal heat, humidity and a 19 month old, it was a much tougher shoot this year than last year. We got some shots but not as many as I would have liked. I'll post some and compare between last year and this year when I get home. Also, don't be late to your shoot! They turned away a family reunion who was 20 minutes late to their shoot because they were so booked. Boy, was that a scene!

[GetGlowing]

I have pre-purchased the photo pass CD but there is no mention of getting the photo session for $70. Do I need a code or certificate or is it just an automatic thing that they do?:confused3

This is my question as well. I pre-ordered the CD last week and am booking our photo shoot on Monday, I think that's the 30-day mark. How do we get this discount? Anyone?

[kidsrfun]

This is my question as well. I pre-ordered the CD last week and am booking our photo shoot on Monday, I think that's the 30-day mark. How do we get this discount? Anyone?

When you call to book it, just tell the CM that you preordered the photopass CD. They will tell you to bring proof with you and you'll get the discounted price. I just brought the email with me.

[GetGlowing]

I booked our session this morning. I spoke with Tom at the Poly and he was helpful. I mentioned that we had preordered the Photopass CD and he said, "Great, you'll get a discount then." It's nice to talk to someone who has a clue, I've called before and talked to people who were less than helpful.

We booked a 10am extended session since there are 10 ppl in our party. I'm hoping the angle of the sun won't be an issue.

[yrdlyprincess]

"GetGlowing" I think that you and I spoke to the same person-- I don't remember what his name was it was about 3:30pm today he was very helpful and I told him that I didn't order my photopass yet but was going tomorrow and he said "bring in proof of payment and it will be $70" great ...I hope he will be there that day so I can make sure that I get it.

[AmberHeartsDisney]

any more pix?

[kristy1129]

So, are PhotoPass pictures from the parks on the Disney's PhotoPass Portrait Session PhotoCD? And is there a separate fee for just the sitting? (is that the discount of $70 that was being referred to?)
I've just read a TON and I'm so confused!!

[RadioFanatic]

I booked our session this morning. I spoke with Tom at the Poly and he was helpful. I mentioned that we had preordered the Photopass CD and he said, "Great, you'll get a discount then." It's nice to talk to someone who has a clue, I've called before and talked to people who were less than helpful.

We booked a 10am extended session since there are 10 ppl in our party. I'm hoping the angle of the sun won't be an issue.

it really was for us at 9:30 am and it shows in the pictures. when I get a chance, I'll post them.

[GetGlowing]

"GetGlowing" I think that you and I spoke to the same person-- I don't remember what his name was it was about 3:30pm today he was very helpful and I told him that I didn't order my photopass yet but was going tomorrow and he said "bring in proof of payment and it will be $70" great ...I hope he will be there that day so I can make sure that I get it.

I'm wondering how these verbal affirmations of the discount will work now that PhotoPass has been changed. None of my confirmation documents mention the discount. Guess we'll see. We've budgeted for it at full price just in case.

[stitch34]

Anyone do this at WL and have photos to share?
Just booked this today for our upcoming trip. Thought I would do something nice with the kids for some holiday pictures. Now to figure out what to wear. Was thinking of the girls wearing their holiday dresses, but now thinking that may be a bit much? Should I go for something more casual?

[photochick]

Does anyone have any new info on the photo sessions? New prices? How long is the sitting? Where is the best place to do them if you want to see the Castle in the background? I'm a professional photographer so I will be able to get plenty of my kids but I would love to have some great family shots.

[GetGlowing]

We did an "hour-long" shoot at Polynesian last week with Tom as our photographer. I recommend him!

We had a 10am appointment. We started with photos inside the resort lobby, then moved to the beach with the castle in the background, to a pier overlooking the Grand Floridian, had a brief stop at a giant tiki head, and finally to a spot near the Luau location. We had 10 people in our group so we booked an "hour," which is supposed to be 45 minutes of shooting and about 15 minutes of review/ordering. We had about 115 photos shot in that amount of time. There was a bit of walking between locations. My dad has mobility issues so it was slow going between some of the sites; as a result, we were out with the photog a little over an hour.

We did preorder the Photopass CD for $99 (before the new preorder stipulations and restrictions), and I had the confirmation # on email in my cell, which was good enough for a photo session discount. Our total was $101.18; I don't have the receipt at hand so I'm not sure how the prices break down for the first session, the second session, and the discount.

That price included a photo package (we chose 7 5x7 prints) and a CD of all the photos. They were also able to add those photos to our parks Photopass account.

Our attire is by Lands' End. Almost everything we chose was on sale, plus we used a free shipping offer (btw, didn't know this, but you can go into a Sears store and place your Lands' End order with them and get free shipping always - great saving tip!). The nice thing about Lands' End is color consistency across styles, so we could get different tops for the ladies and the colors matched exactly.


Polynesian beach
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Inside lower lobby
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Pier overlooking the Grand Floridian
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Near Luau location
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Girls on the beach
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And some more pix in a Facebook album (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=125574&id=623763035&l=a6ff5b1d52).

[SPUNKYSHADOE]

I have tried everything to see your pictures!Anyone else having trouble?

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

I can't see them either...
Gretchen

[SPUNKYSHADOE]

getglowing,we cant see the pics!help!

[photochick]

Those are great! I love the one on the beach with the castle in the background! Thank you for sharing We will definately be doing this on our trip!

[tiggeraholic]

I called this morning to make reservations at the Poly for December and was told the discount if you ordered the Photopass CD ended 2 days ago. :confused3 We booked the $99 package anyway! :) I spoke with a Richard at the Poly.

[GetGlowing]

Oh yikes, sorry about the photos. I'll repost them somewhere else and edit. Try clicking the full link under the broken image boxes until then.

[Princess Disney Mom]

Great photos!

[kristy1129]

I called this morning to make reservations at the Poly for December and was told the discount if you ordered the Photopass CD ended 2 days ago. :confused3 We booked the $99 package anyway! :) I spoke with a Richard at the Poly.

OH NO!!!! I called before and they said it was $70...but I didn't say when I'd be going. I didn't schedule my session either. MAN!!!

[GetGlowing]

I think I got the links fixed so that my photos show in the post #2072 above (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34351267&postcount=2072).

I'll be happy to answer any questions about doing a shoot at the Poly!

[heath-and-javens-mom]

These are from the wilderness lodge in Sept 2008... I had them in this thread last year but cleaned out my PB account and lost them...So here they are reuploaded for those of yoiu that have not seen them yet.....

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[gretchenohar@hotmail]

I'm so glad you were able to fix the link Get Glowing - your pics are fabulous!
Your pics are great too, heath&javins'mom!
That Photopass shoot sure looks to be worth the money!
Gretchen

[Stefy]

Wow great WL pics, looks really nice and looks like you picked a good time of day to do it :)

[2diamonds&a~gem]

Ohh Farrah! Thanks so very much~ those look great.

See you soon I am sure, we will be the nuts in the pool every day even though it is too chilly for it. Or the mama dragging her kid from the kids club.

Have safe travels!

[LaWa]

I think I got the links fixed so that my photos show in the post #2072 above (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34351267&postcount=2072).

I'll be happy to answer any questions about doing a shoot at the Poly!


I can see your pictures and they look great! Thanks for sharing.

I never know what to wear for family pictures. Lands End is a great idea!

have a wonderful holiday!

LaWa

[stitch34]

Just back - did a photo session at Wilderness Lodge on the 1st.
We did the $99 - got the cd, and 2 8x10's, 3 5x7's we chose.

Our photographer, who I can't recall his name - was FANTASTIC! Very patient with my autistic son and took TONS of pictures and really spent the time with us and got us a lot of variety, too.
The kids really enjoyed doing this, they really had fun with it!

Was going to do my typical holiday pictures at the mall - and then after reading about the photo sessions on here, said you know what, let's try something different! we were staying at WL, and thought oh, that would be perfect for family holiday pictures!
We were also very happy with the quality of the pictures, too!

Here's a few - we also took some indoors at the Christmas tree and other indoor locations.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/tylerjenna/DisneyPhotoImage67.jpg

I like the above shot - but my son was peaking into it! We did get better shots at the bride, but posted this one to show how pretty with the bridge and the lodge in the background.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/tylerjenna/DisneyPhotoImage32.jpg

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[scanne]

Back in 2005 my DH and I booked a photo session at Epcot. We were taken into World Showcase prior to the park opening. We got a leather bound photo album. I know this was more $$$ than the current resort photo sessions.

My question is: Do they still offer the theme park photo sessions? I'd love to do one in the MK this summer with my DH and our kids. We're celebrating our 10 year anniversary and this would be such a great way to commemorate that!

Thank you for your help!

[OrlandoHelp]

When is the best time of day to schedule a session? Would it be late afternoon when the sun is not as strong?

[DisneyRN51207]

We're thinking of doing this in January with our 6-month old. Did those who have had this experience feel that this would be a good idea? We'd be doing portraits of her as well as family shots. And where do you recommend doing it? We're staying at AKL but I like the shots at the Poly and GF so far.

[roomthreeseventeen]

Thinking of scheduling this during our last day at WDW, which we're planning on using as a swim/tennis/last minute MK stuff... we're at GF.

[Belleandtinker]

Is there an official page/link on this? If so, can you help me out.

[DisneyRN51207]

Is there an official page/link on this? If so, can you help me out.

I actually haven't seen anything on Photopass's website about it even existing. We did book the Beach Club for January for "Mommy and Me" pictures of my daughte and me. I am really looking forward to it.

[Cinbride]

So I got an email to preorder the cd. Can i go ahead and order it and use it for a session? Do I need to call in advance to schedule? With 2 lil' ones I never know what kind of mood they will be in. Maybe in the morning after breakfast? going in feb, what to wear?

[Stefy]

Is there anything special you need to do to get the email for the preorder cd?

CinBride - You can book your session 30 days in advance I believe. What resort are you doing the session in?

[Cinbride]

We are staying onsite. I believe if you are staying onsite you will get an email from disney destinations w/ the link inside. We are staying at WL.

So then I can go ahead and book a session and preorder my photopass, then use it at the session? Is there any extra costs?

[Stefy]

Oh right cool, we are staying on site too so hopefully will get it before we go. Thanx :)

If you preorder the CD, that is just for park photos etc not the photo sessions. Those cost extra, but you get a good discount if you preorder the photo cd. In 2008 it cost us $50 for our session at the Poly.

With regards to booking the session, if you are going within the next 30 days you should be able to book it now.

Hope that helps/clarifies.

[Cinbride]

thanks. Yes watch for emails from Disney

[DisneyRN51207]

We did this last week. Had the basic session which was usually 100-ish dollars, but since we're DVC it was $20 off. Really enjoyed the Beach Club despite the 40 degree weather. We got the pre-order discount through DVC Member services but didn't place the order until just now. After photosession, was given card with session photos which I added to my CD successfully so will have park photos as well as photoshoot photos on same CD.

[flipflopmom]

Can you elaborate on what is offered for DVC? I think I read somewhere about a price break on preordering cd, but what we would be the total cost if we preordered cd and did a resort photo session?

[DisneyRN51207]

The discount for preordering the CD is over from what they told me when I asked about it. For DVC you get 20% off the 199.95 or whatever package it is. This includes the shoot and photos. There's an option with an 8x10, a few 4x6's and 5x7's one with 7-5x7's and i don't remember what the third package is. All of the photos are put on a CD with high resolution and you get the rights to the photos to make whatever copies you would like. I did order a single print from our in-park photos and get 20% off that as well.

[stitchfan18]

We did this back in May as a big family, and i'm hoping to do this in August with DH for our anniversary. I haven't skimmed all the pages, so have they added any resorts lately? I was thinking the BC would be best for us since we'll be at the BW. Is it still only offered at GF, Poly, WL, BC, and AKL?

[ldrprn]

The discount for preordering the CD is over from what they told me when I asked about it. For DVC you get 20% off the 199.95 or whatever package it is. This includes the shoot and photos. There's an option with an 8x10, a few 4x6's and 5x7's one with 7-5x7's and i don't remember what the third package is. All of the photos are put on a CD with high resolution and you get the rights to the photos to make whatever copies you would like. I did order a single print from our in-park photos and get 20% off that as well.

I called DVC member services on 1/25 and was given a code for the photopass CD for $50.00 discount. It is not a preorder, but a discount code for after you upload your pics. This is in effect a substitute for the preorder recieved by other resort guests. I was also told that as a DVC member I would get 20% off the resort shoot making it $79.99, close to the preorder price. Call Member Services and see what they can do for you.

[photographymom517]

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

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Doing research on the photo sessions & just came across this thread!

I love your pics...they are great! I'm glad you mentioned that your kids were tired...I'm worried about my son because he will be 2 1/2 at the time of our photo session at the Poly or GF...I haven't decided yet. (going for Christmas so I want a mix of beach photos & Christmas decor photos!) I'm worried that my son will be too tired (even though I'm going to book in the morning, his nap time is completely random...he used to nap everyday at 12 or 1...now its anytime btw 11:30 and 2pm...) I'm also worried from the reviews I read on here that the photographer won't be good with kids. I'm going to request doing all the indoor photos first because once my son goes onto the beach & sees sand & water, we'll be lucky to get him away from the sand an hour later! lol

Anyway, I just wanted to tell you that your pics were great! The kids took great pics even though you said they were tired! Your outfits were great too...I've been trying to decide for months now what we'll wear & am stressed about it more than anything else about our trip! I was leaning towards a light blue & now I think I definitely will go with that! Thanks for sharing! Great pics!

[photographymom517]

The discount for preordering the CD is over from what they told me when I asked about it. For DVC you get 20% off the 199.95 or whatever package it is. This includes the shoot and photos. There's an option with an 8x10, a few 4x6's and 5x7's one with 7-5x7's and i don't remember what the third package is. All of the photos are put on a CD with high resolution and you get the rights to the photos to make whatever copies you would like. I did order a single print from our in-park photos and get 20% off that as well.
I wonder if thats what I got in the mail also??? I got a coupon that said 20% off a photo session (in the fine print it stated that it excludes the photo cd, prints, etc). They sent it in a booklet that said "since you recently visited, here are some planning tips...etc" (we went last year). Is that the current price? the 199?

[photographymom517]

I called DVC member services on 1/25 and was given a code for the photopass CD for $50.00 discount. It is not a preorder, but a discount code for after you upload your pics. This is in effect a substitute for the preorder recieved by other resort guests. I was also told that as a DVC member I would get 20% off the resort shoot making it $79.99, close to the preorder price. Call Member Services and see what they can do for you.
What if you aren't a DVC member? Any discounts? I got the 20% off in the mail (just because we visited last year & Disney Destinations sent us a "visit us again" booklet) but if the regular price is $199, thats still pretty expensive...still over $150 and I was planning for it to be $75-90.

[heatherandnick]

Hi all...
I'm slightly confused...
We might be interested in this for our honeymoon at ALK.
Do we just call the regular reservation line? How far in advance can we book? Is it true that you CANNOT add photopass park pics on if you buy the cd?
Thanks

[photographymom517]

Hi all...
I'm slightly confused...
We might be interested in this for our honeymoon at ALK.
Do we just call the regular reservation line? How far in advance can we book? Is it true that you CANNOT add photopass park pics on if you buy the cd?
Thanks
Hello heatherandnick...you are able to book the Private Photo Sessions 30 days prior to your trip. You can call the reservation number (407) 824-1700 to schedule your session. I believe this number is only for photo session reservations. They say that the sessions are available from 8am-7pm (or sunset whichever is sooner). You can schedule at the Grand Floridian, Beach Club, Polynesian, Wilderness Lodge, or Animal Kingdom Lodge.

Someone else will have to back me up on this one because I'm not 100%...it seems that everyone has a different opinion on it. But I'm pretty sure you are able to add your Photopass pics from the parks onto the Private Session CD for $50 extra. I've heard people say this & I've also heard them say that sometimes the photographer will give you a Photopass card with your entire session on it (so you are able to go back into your photos later & add borders or enhancements to them).

So, lets say you are on vacation for 7 days...on the 3rd day of your trip, you have the private photo session...you can give the photographer your photopass cards from the parks up to this point...then they will add those photos to your CD for you. I was told this is free...BUT if you come back on day 7 and want day 4, 5, 6 and 7's photopass pics added to the CD, they charge you $50 extra. Can someone please confirm this is true? I'm confused as well & don't want to give out false info. I've done tons and tons of research on this, but it seems like everyone has a different price & procedure for the CDs!

[onejellyshelly]

Subbing

[Mel2421]

Wow! Your pictures are amazing.

[GetGlowing]

So, lets say you are on vacation for 7 days...on the 3rd day of your trip, you have the private photo session...you can give the photographer your photopass cards from the parks up to this point...then they will add those photos to your CD for you. I was told this is free...BUT if you come back on day 7 and want day 4, 5, 6 and 7's photopass pics added to the CD, they charge you $50 extra. Can someone please confirm this is true? I'm confused as well & don't want to give out false info. I've done tons and tons of research on this, but it seems like everyone has a different price & procedure for the CDs!

When we walked way from our resort photo session, we had our CD with photos taken that day in hand. So there would be no way to add later trip photos without burning a new CD.

With regular in-park Photopass photos, you order your CD after the trip, or I suppose you could take one home from the parks the last day of your trip.

Our photographer added our session photos to our Photopass account, so we got the resort session CD that day, and then the photos were also available on our Photopass account so we could add borders, etc., and came on the CD we ordered after the trip. So we received the resort session photos two ways.

[photographymom517]

When we walked way from our resort photo session, we had our CD with photos taken that day in hand. So there would be no way to add later trip photos without burning a new CD.

With regular in-park Photopass photos, you order your CD after the trip, or I suppose you could take one home from the parks the last day of your trip.

Our photographer added our session photos to our Photopass account, so we got the resort session CD that day, and then the photos were also available on our Photopass account so we could add borders, etc., and came on the CD we ordered after the trip. So we received the resort session photos two ways.
Thank you for clarifying that to me! Very helpful!

I'm hoping they still do that...I've heard so many different things about it. It seems to me it just depends on the CM you get for a photographer. I know that you get the CD right there & then, but I'm hoping our photographer will also add them to PhotoPass...did you have to ask or did they just do it? I figure if they don't do it automatically I will just ask...the worst they can say is "no" right? I would love to have the pics on the CD & PhotoPass so I can add the borders to them, especially because we are going for Christmas & I'd like to add the holiday borders or characters to the photos.

Thanks again for the info!

[GetGlowing]

I don't know why it would be a hassle for them -- seemed to me like he scanned a PhotoPass card and handed it to us without our asking for them.

If you're at the Poly, ask for Tom. He was our photog and he was GREAT!

[Marshay]

I had 2 photopass sessions a few years ago ('07 and '08) but things have changed. Can someone please tell me the current costs for:

1) Regular Photopass CD (~$150?)

2) Photopass Session + CD (~$50 + ~$100?)

Is there a discount to combine #1 and #2 together?

I am a DVC Member so I will also call 30 days prior to my trip to see if I can get the extra discount mentioned by a PP.

Finally, if we have a group of 6 adults and 4 kids, will one 20-30 minute session really be enough time to get all the assorted photos (kids only, adults only, 3 individual families, full group, etc).

It seemed to me that the 20 minutes went extremely quickly when it was just the 3 of us.... For those who did this with a large group, would it be better to purchase an additional time slot ($50?) but still get all the photos on one CD?

Many Thanks!

[GetGlowing]

Marshay, we were a group of 10 and purchased an additional half-hour for our session at the Poly. It worked out well. If we'd have only booked the one session we would only have had time for one or two settings, but with the longer session we had photos at 5-6 places.

[Marshay]

Marshay, we were a group of 10 and purchased an additional half-hour for our session at the Poly. It worked out well. If we'd have only booked the one session we would only have had time for one or two settings, but with the longer session we had photos at 5-6 places.

Thanks! I assume you had to pay full price for the 2nd half hour?

[GetGlowing]

Thanks! I assume you had to pay full price for the 2nd half hour?

no, adding the second "half hour" (not quite) was less than the first booked hour. Sorry, I don't think we have a receipt, and it's probably changed by now anyway.

[Marshay]

no, adding the second "half hour" (not quite) was less than the first booked hour. Sorry, I don't think we have a receipt, and it's probably changed by now anyway.

Thanks! I'll just give them a call closer to our travel. If it's not t-o-o much more for the 2nd time slot, that would make the most sense for our group of 10 (3 families).

[mamaLori05]

alright, so am I reading this correct? If you purchase the photopass CD, the photoshoot is not longer included. If you want to do the photoshoot, it is $150 alone. Then if you want the photopass CD from pics from the park, ect, that is another $150? If you did the photoshoot and also got all your other photopass pics it would be $300?:confused3:scared1:

PLEASE HELP!!! What are the prices?

[Stefy]

If you preorder the CD you get a discount off of the photoshoot. If you decide not to preorder the CD then you would have to pay full price. Hope that helps :thumbsup2

[maggiew]

Thank you for clarifying that to me! Very helpful!

I'm hoping they still do that...I've heard so many different things about it. It seems to me it just depends on the CM you get for a photographer. I know that you get the CD right there & then, but I'm hoping our photographer will also add them to PhotoPass...did you have to ask or did they just do it? I figure if they don't do it automatically I will just ask...the worst they can say is "no" right? I would love to have the pics on the CD & PhotoPass so I can add the borders to them, especially because we are going for Christmas & I'd like to add the holiday borders or characters to the photos.

Thanks again for the info!

If you get the resort photopass CD, they include a photopass card in the box. When you get home, you can just add the code from that photopass card along with your others from the park when you order the Parks Photopass CD. The resort pictures will then be on the same CD as your parks pictures. The photopass photographer doesn't "add them" to your photopass.

Maggie

[photographymom517]

If you get the resort photopass CD, they include a photopass card in the box. When you get home, you can just add the code from that photopass card along with your others from the park when you order the Parks Photopass CD. The resort pictures will then be on the same CD as your parks pictures. The photopass photographer doesn't "add them" to your photopass.

Maggie

Ok. Thank you for clarifying that for me! There is sooo much information on pricing & the photopass card out there that it gets overwhelming. I still don't understand what the final costs will be once I pre-pay for the photopass CD and then get the private session.

Thats great that they will just give you the photopass cd of the pics from the session (if you purchase the cd). Thats what I wanted to hear! :)

[missmary]

FYI, I just talked to Dan a Photopass portrait CM at the GF. I called about a coupon I received today in a Welcome packet for 20% off any Disney's PhotoPass Professional Portrait Package. I asked him how the 20% off works if you pre-order the regular PhotoPass CD (i.e. getting the $70 price instead of the full price).

He said the preorder discount had been discontinued and that this new 20% coupon was its replacement. My coupon came in the mail and expires 1-31-2011. You must give them this paper coupon to get the discount according to them.

Just thought I would let all of you know about this information.

[colwell1]

I just back from Disney and had a session at the Poly. We went with the extra 20 minute session and used the 20% coupon and our total was $106. We got the photo CD, a photopass card which I was able to add online to my photopass CD, and 7 5x7s. Our photographer was able to get about 120 shots some great, some good, and some not so good. Here are some of my favorites. Sorry for the size, I couldn't figure out how to make smaller.

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab314/colwell1/Disney%20Portrait/DisneyPhotoImage78.jpg

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab314/colwell1/Disney%20Portrait/DisneyPhotoImage86.jpg

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab314/colwell1/Disney%20Portrait/DisneyPhotoImage62.jpg

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab314/colwell1/Disney%20Portrait/DisneyPhotoImage11.jpg

http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab314/colwell1/Disney%20Portrait/DisneyPhotoImage15.jpg

[wheelerkidz3]

how do you go about getting one of those 20% off coupons?

[colwell1]

how do you go about getting one of those 20% off coupons?

I got mine from Disney Destinations via regular mail.

[cherbear]

wow those are some great shots Colwell!

[colwell1]

wow those are some great shots Colwell!

Thanks Cherbear. I thought so as well but I a little bias.

[Marshay]

I love the pic of your youngest daughter with her hair blowing in the wind! That is truly priceless to me!!:thumbsup2

[stitch34]

Just back... had the toughest time deciding between Poly, GF or BC for our photoshoot. Figured go with Beach Club, wanted flowers in pictures, and we like the blue of the resort building. Then came what for girls to wear? After figuring it all out finally, here are the results! The pink shirts matched the pink flowers, then my son in blue matched the BC itself.



oh, and appointment was for 12:00 - yep, very sunny and tons of squinting. Whenever we visit BC we like walking out to the bridge that leads to the bus stop and always seem to get a shot of my daughter out there. So since sun was terrible, I asked the photographer if we could go out front. Said he never did before, but okay, let's try it! When we came back and were viewing the shots, another photog was like where did you take these? I am assuming they never thought to go out front before? Our photographer seemed happy with the results we got from going out front. He was wonderful, by the way!
our best shots came from out front - and no sun in our eyes, and great backgrounds! Only ones from out back are the beach shot and the butterfly shots.

So here goes:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/tylerjenna/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage2.jpg

My son is autistic and running around a ton, tough to photograph. He's actually sitting in the stroller and the photog posed the girls around him to block the view of the stroller.

LOVE this next one! - and love the villas in the background, just the color of the building!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/tylerjenna/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage18.jpg


I wanted the banners in the background!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/tylerjenna/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage19.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/tylerjenna/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage33.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/tylerjenna/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage51.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/tylerjenna/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage60.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/tylerjenna/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage63.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/tylerjenna/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage74.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/tylerjenna/Disney/DisneyPhotoImage80.jpg

wanted more on the beach, but can see from above shot, the sun was an issue. most pics had a lot more squinting than this in them.
I didn't want the Boardwalk in the background... wanted beach, flower gardens, BC in background... so it all worked out great, LOVE how they came out!
We really wanted the Poly at first, but felt we didn't want tropical type flowers, wanted more springy flowers and feel to the pictures than tropical.

[cherbear]

Those are really great!

[photographymom517]

FYI, I just talked to Dan a Photopass portrait CM at the GF. I called about a coupon I received today in a Welcome packet for 20% off any Disney's PhotoPass Professional Portrait Package. I asked him how the 20% off works if you pre-order the regular PhotoPass CD (i.e. getting the $70 price instead of the full price).

He said the preorder discount had been discontinued and that this new 20% coupon was its replacement. My coupon came in the mail and expires 1-31-2011. You must give them this paper coupon to get the discount according to them.

Just thought I would let all of you know about this information.

Thanks for posting that! I actually got the 20% off coupon as well. It came with a brochure & it said "Thanks for Visiting" so I was assuming we got it because we stayed on Disney property last year, but I think they mail them out for various reasons :confused3

I'm glad that you posted this information because I've been wanting to call & ask them the specifics of it & just haven't had a chance to. Glad to finally find out what I needed to know! Thanks!

[goodferry]

Bump

[aidandmommy]

Now you can pre order a Photo pass CD for $99.95 here is link
http://www.disneyphotopass.com/previsitoffer.aspx

[SamiL]

Now you can pre order a Photo pass CD for $99.95 here is link
http://www.disneyphotopass.com/previsitoffer.aspx

Ackkkk! It's temporarily unavailable!! If it comes back up and works (for $99.95) it will make my day! We're leaving Sunday and I really want to do the CD! It's our first trip with our kiddo!

[SamiL]

It's back! I ordered it! Now I'm even MORE excited about our trip--didn't know that was possible!

[aidandmommy]

Your welcome I need to order mine I posted the link and forgot to order:dance3::dance3:

[soulmates]

Last year we did the PhotoPass and were dissapointed. This year, we want to do the Resort Session..is their a website for that, or do we just call?

Thanks everyone! :)


Chris

[Dizney73]

I am excited that this is back! Any discounts on the confirmation emails for the photo session?

[GetGlowing]

Last year we did the PhotoPass and were dissapointed. This year, we want to do the Resort Session..is their a website for that, or do we just call?

Thanks everyone! :)


Chris

Call the photo desk of the resort where you want your photo session.

[ForTheLoveOfDCL]

I received info in the mail on my resort and along with that came a 20% off coupon good till the end of the yr for the Photo Sessions. I am excited!!!

[Andreak0428]

Going in August for a surprise trip for my sister for her graduation from high school. I thought while we were down there we would suprirse mom and dad by doing a photoshoot to get them a real nice photo of the two of us before we both go back to school. Was thinking of GF but what is the earliest appt available? I am a big squinter and ruin many photos lol.

can you purchase extra time as well????

anyone have any fav shots that I should request???

[missmary]

I can't wait to do another photo shoot in December this year. Can't decide where but probably GF to get some Christmas shots!

[Andreak0428]

Just got my first welcome package and inside was a beautiful coupon for 20 percent off a private portrait session!!!!!!!!

Everyone who is going soon keep a lookout for a pamphlet its in the back!

[princessreilly]

I'm staying at Poly in september. I think I would like to do a photo session while our family is there. Should I make an appointment when I get there or in advance? When is a good time to have this done? What times do they do this? Sorry for so many questions! TIA!

[Mel2421]

I can't wait, this will be our first private resort session.

[TinkerKell-ey]

OMG! Now I know what I want to do when I grow up and move to Disney World! I'll save memories of happy families at beautiful resorts!! How did I not know this was available? I am a hobbyist photographer (though aren't we all?) and think taking these pictures would be so much fun. Maybe I'll try a session with my family in Nov. to see how it works (and to be included for a change in some pictures!!)

Thanks for the info (and insight!!)

[GetGlowing]

can you purchase extra time as well????


Yes, you can add additional time for a reduced fee. We had 10 people in our party and booked an extended session.

[ILoveMickeyandMinnie]

That sounds awesome! I'll have to look into it a bit more before our next vacation. :thumbsup2

[kittycat9]

I just received a 20% off the private photo session coupon today in a planning packet I received, but was also planning on ordering the $99 pre-pay photo pass. I know they're different products, but in the past I heard that these could be combined (the private session photos loading on to the prepay CD). Does anyone know how these are going to work together, or if they are able to now?

[GoofItUp]

I am leaving in less than a week and did not get a welcome packet or coupon. I'm assuming this is because I'm staying in a DVC room. I wonder if they would have these at the photo booths in the resorts or somewhere else that I might could pick one up.

[disneyfreak7]

I will be booking a photo session at BC. I am confused about adding the photos from photo session onto a photopass card? I am in a photopass share and I was wondering if I can give the photographer my photopass card and he will add the photos to it? Or will the photographer give me a new photopass card and I can add that card # to our account when we get home?:confused3

[sandym718]

I will be booking a photo session at BC. I am confused about adding the photos from photo session onto a photopass card? I am in a photopass share and I was wondering if I can give the photographer my photopass card and he will add the photos to it? Or will the photographer give me a new photopass card and I can add that card # to our account when we get home?:confused3


Last May our photographer just gave us a new photopass card and we added that to our account. We did a share also and it was not a problem at all!

[sandym718]

sorry double post

[disneyfreak7]

Thanks for the reply. I am hoping I can just add the photopass card onto our account when we get home.

[photographymom517]

I know you are supposed to book the private sessions 30 days in advance, but we had to change our trip dates. Now we're leaving in about 2 weeks, am I still able to book? I will call sometime tomorrow & try to find out, but if anyone knows, please post any info here! Thank you!

[ThanksForNoticingMe]

I am sure they will be able to fit you in...I didn't make a reservation until we were down there and they fit me in the very next day. So if you call tomorrow I would be shocked if they couldn't fit you in. :)

[photographymom517]

I am sure they will be able to fit you in...I didn't make a reservation until we were down there and they fit me in the very next day. So if you call tomorrow I would be shocked if they couldn't fit you in. :)

Thanks! That's great to know! I haven't had the chance to call yet & I might have to wait another day or two until I get my final park days planned out. Hopefully I can call by the end of the week. My only problem is I wanted a Saturday so they may be a little busier, but I'm flexible so I have a few different "free days" or days where we don't know which park to go to yet, so I could always schedule it for one of those as well.

Thanks again!

[GetGlowing]

I know you are supposed to book the private sessions 30 days in advance, but we had to change our trip dates. Now we're leaving in about 2 weeks, am I still able to book? I will call sometime tomorrow & try to find out, but if anyone knows, please post any info here! Thank you!

You can book them beginning 30 days out. Not only 30 days out. ;)

[goofytiggerfan]

My Family of four is going on a combined trip with my Aunts family of 3 we are doing the Premium or Platinum pkg for 3 days of our trip. Does anyone know if we can do an hour photo session do each persons half hour back to back? or would we have to be seperate? we want to do solo family shots but do some combined kids or all of us shots as well. My husband and I with our kids, my brother and grandparents did Wilderness Lodge in 2009 we want to maybe do the Poly cuz of the waterfalls and its just a beautiful resort. But we are going in December which do you think would be better for Christmas shots? Or do you think we should do a half hour at 2 different hotels?? Does the Prepaid Photopass cd work with discounts anymore??

[ThanksForNoticingMe]

My Family of four is going on a combined trip with my Aunts family of 3 we are doing the Premium or Platinum pkg for 3 days of our trip. Does anyone know if we can do an hour photo session do each persons half hour back to back? or would we have to be seperate? we want to do solo family shots but do some combined kids or all of us shots as well. My husband and I with our kids, my brother and grandparents did Wilderness Lodge in 2009 we want to maybe do the Poly cuz of the waterfalls and its just a beautiful resort. But we are going in December which do you think would be better for Christmas shots? Or do you think we should do a half hour at 2 different hotels?? Does the Prepaid Photopass cd work with discounts anymore??

Christmas photos at Poly could be really cute. :santa:

You could have your family wear red and green hawaiian shirts and dresses to make the photos more christmasy :santa: (there are tons of hawaiian clothing online stores).

I haven't had my pictures taken at the Poly yet...but we have stayed at the Poly over Christmas and it was very Christmasy:) Think Christmas in Hawaii

[goofytiggerfan]

Christmas photos at Poly could be really cute. :santa:

You could have your family wear red and green hawaiian shirts and dresses to make the photos more christmasy :santa: (there are tons of hawaiian clothing online stores).

I haven't had my pictures taken at the Poly yet...but we have stayed at the Poly over Christmas and it was very Christmasy:) Think Christmas in Hawaii

I think that would be a great idea. My uncle's mother lives in hawaii and they have tons of hawaiian outfits i could shop in my aunts closet :rotfl2: I cannot wait to go for christmas time i have never been out of all the trips i have taken.:santa: We are trying to decide if we should do an hour photoshoot at the poly since we will each be on a seperate pkg or go with 2 different hotels. does anyone else have ideas, comments, or done two different hotel shoots in one trip?:yay:

[sandym718]

Christmas photos at Poly could be really cute. :santa:

You could have your family wear red and green hawaiian shirts and dresses to make the photos more christmasy :santa: (there are tons of hawaiian clothing online stores).

I haven't had my pictures taken at the Poly yet...but we have stayed at the Poly over Christmas and it was very Christmasy:) Think Christmas in Hawaii

We didn't go at Christmas, but I thought I might want to use one of our photos for our card (I didn't end up doing it though), so we all wore red. DD wore a red dress, I wored a red top with khaki capris, and DH and DD wore red polos with khaki shorts. Red looks really nice with the Poly landscaping! And even the beach pics really popped! We've done the all white or white/khaki at the beach a few times, that always looks great. But this was nice for something different.

[lsim]

I just booked a photo session for my DH and my 30th anniversary trip. We are doing it at the GF on July 4. We decided we neede to treat ourselves to new pictures of the 2 of us.:banana:

[CooperPrincesses]

Now you can pre order a Photo pass CD for $99.95 here is link
http://www.disneyphotopass.com/previsitoffer.aspx

OH thank you thank you thank you. I have been looking for this as I definately plan on getting lots of pictures taken. If someone else takes them I actually get to be in them. Thanks!!:worship:

[jenseib]

Without reading through 145 pages...where can I find the latest info on prices of photosessions. I thought I read awhile back that they no longer can be added to you photopass, or if so it was some really high price to do so. Is that right?
Any info would be great. Thanks

[Nickb23]

If i purchase the $99.00 offer on photo pass, this does not include the private session, correct?

[Swistakfam]

I donot see anything about the photo sessions on photopass site, am I going to the wrong place? TIA

[janloz]

If i purchase the $99.00 offer on photo pass, this does not include the private session, correct?

Correct, that is just for the park pics. The private session is an additional fee.

[janloz]

Without reading through 145 pages...where can I find the latest info on prices of photosessions. I thought I read awhile back that they no longer can be added to you photopass, or if so it was some really high price to do so. Is that right?
Any info would be great. Thanks

I donot see anything about the photo sessions on photopass site, am I going to the wrong place? TIA

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

[sjms71]

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

Ok, went to this website and still confused about adding resort photo session to photopass. I guess basically if you buy the $49 resort package you can add them to the $99 photopass cd when you purchase that also? Are they charging a sitting fee? TIA

[kifuller4]

the resort photopass session is completely different than the park photopass.

I was told when I made my appt that it's $99.95 for a resort photo package and a CD of all my picutres on it.

So, to sum it up... you can pre-order you park CD and then you buy your resort photos and CD when you get your pictures taken. If you don't want the CD then I believe it's $49.95.

[mickey&minniealways]

Does anyone know if they will be adding OKW to this. We are not sure of the dates for our trip yet. Will probably be either Mid March or 3rd week in May. Would love to have done at OKW as that is our favorite resort but if they do not add it then BC, Poly, or GF would be okay with me. DS is 23, DS21 & DD15. Will be interesting Oldest and youngest are both SN.

[Shann50952]

Has anyone used the photo sessions to get Maternity Photos taken? I was thinking the GF might be the perfect location for them. Anyone have any examples of photos from the GF photo session.

[leane]

I just called to inquire about the latest session available in October and was able to book my session!!!!

I didn't inquire about how far in advance you can now book but the girl said they just changed it and can now make reservations "that far out" talking about October (I am now 79 days away :cool1: )

Just thought I would pass it along. I called 407-824-1700

Cost - $99.95 includes photo CD and a small print package # of photos depends on what sizes you pick.

[stitch34]

I just called to inquire about the latest session available in October and was able to book my session!!!!

I didn't inquire about how far in advance you can now book but the girl said they just changed it and can now make reservations "that far out" talking about October (I am now 79 days away :cool1: )

Just thought I would pass it along. I called 407-824-1700

Cost - $99.95 includes photo CD and a small print package # of photos depends on what sizes you pick.

thanks for that info! Just booked WL for November 30th. Oh, and the number you gave put me straight to GF, so 407 934-4004 will give you the options to pick which resort! Is nice to have it booked now and a set time to play with our schedule for that day now!

[leane]

thanks for that info! Just booked WL for November 30th. Oh, and the number you gave put me straight to GF, so 407 934-4004 will give you the options to pick which resort! Is nice to have it booked now and a set time to play with our schedule for that day now!

You're welcome! Sorry about the number error.

I was super excited as well... now I can plan my day accordingly.

Happy Planning :goodvibes

[dis314]

Thanks so, so much, leane and stitch34, for info!! I just made an appointment @ Poly for my mid September trip without any problems :thumbsup2 I'm soooo excited! :goodvibes

[bethann1970]

Just thought I'd let everyone know that they are now booking sessions through December. Just booked GF for 12/13. Latest booking they take is 4:00. Cost for 40 mins is $125, 20 mins is $100. This includes a print package and a cd of all the pics.:santa:

[Ana~n~Joseph]

For those of you who already booked your photo sessions - did you guys get a confirmation number for it? I called yesterday to book one at the GF but didn't get a confirmation number and it completely slipped my mind.

Thanks

[kifuller4]

For those of you who already booked your photo sessions - did you guys get a confirmation number for it? I called yesterday to book one at the GF but didn't get a confirmation number and it completely slipped my mind.

Thanks

I did not get a confirmation number when I booked mine.

[dis314]

I didn't get any confirmation number, either. They just took my name and phone number, and told me they'll call me the day before to confirm.

[pristock230]

Just thought I'd let everyone know that they are now booking sessions through December. Just booked GF for 12/13. Latest booking they take is 4:00. Cost for 40 mins is $125, 20 mins is $100. This includes a print package and a cd of all the pics.:santa:

Do you know what is included when they say print package? like how many sheets?

[bethann1970]

Do you know what is included when they say print package? like how many sheets?

Barry is who I spoke to at GF, but he didn't say what was in the package. I'm assuming it's similar to what's listed in the ads..2 8x10, 3 5x7; 2 5x7, 4 sets of 4x6's; or 7 5x7's. If you want to know for sure, call the 407-934-4004.:santa:

[lulubelle6188]

I just booked the poly for Dec. 5th! I'm so excited as this will be our first photo shoot! The guy on the phone was so nice and asked were I heard about the shoot-I said the Disboards where else? lol Oh, and he acted like almost all of Dec was still open. I figured b/c many people didn't know it was open for booking yet. Thanks guys!
Tiffany

[LoriABil]

I was given two separate options with the CD. I can't remember the first (should have written it down!:sad2: ) but the second option was 2 5x7's and 4 sets of 2 4x6's. The other might have had and 8x10 involved...can't say for sure. I was just so happy to get a time that worked!

[kddill]

I called GF yesterday and booked for 11-29-10 at 1pm- for 40 minutes. Figured we needed the extra time since my mom is disabled with arthritis- and I recall moving FAST for the 20 minute session I had at GF with just my kids and I in August 2008.

[jenseib]

Do you know what is included when they say print package? like how many sheets?

I believe it's 7 sheets.

Anyone have much info on the AKL one. We are plainning to stay there for 2 nights, and I thought since we were there, we might just do it there as well. But I don't recall seeing any pictures from there.

[jenseib]

We did an "hour-long" shoot at Polynesian last week with Tom as our photographer. I recommend him!

We had a 10am appointment. We started with photos inside the resort lobby, then moved to the beach with the castle in the background, to a pier overlooking the Grand Floridian, had a brief stop at a giant tiki head, and finally to a spot near the Luau location. We had 10 people in our group so we booked an "hour," which is supposed to be 45 minutes of shooting and about 15 minutes of review/ordering. We had about 115 photos shot in that amount of time. There was a bit of walking between locations. My dad has mobility issues so it was slow going between some of the sites; as a result, we were out with the photog a little over an hour.

We did preorder the Photopass CD for $99 (before the new preorder stipulations and restrictions), and I had the confirmation # on email in my cell, which was good enough for a photo session discount. Our total was $101.18; I don't have the receipt at hand so I'm not sure how the prices break down for the first session, the second session, and the discount.

That price included a photo package (we chose 7 5x7 prints) and a CD of all the photos. They were also able to add those photos to our parks Photopass account.

Our attire is by Lands' End. Almost everything we chose was on sale, plus we used a free shipping offer (btw, didn't know this, but you can go into a Sears store and place your Lands' End order with them and get free shipping always - great saving tip!). The nice thing about Lands' End is color consistency across styles, so we could get different tops for the ladies and the colors matched exactly.


Polynesian beach
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_bVNmrO2iTrg/Sws6Z41-n2I/AAAAAAAAYyY/2q_QtgtjPCk/s800/DisneyPhotoImage93.JPG


Inside lower lobby
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_bVNmrO2iTrg/Sws6bqyqJHI/AAAAAAAAYyk/76BTKzui2Ys/s800/DisneyPhotoImage107.JPG


Pier overlooking the Grand Floridian
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_bVNmrO2iTrg/Sws6bBWpgPI/AAAAAAAAYyg/PI9sMnbgtSo/s800/DisneyPhotoImage54.JPG


Near Luau location
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_bVNmrO2iTrg/Sws6aUA0zLI/AAAAAAAAYyc/cWep4mSJOOw/s800/DisneyPhotoImage3.JPG

Girls on the beach
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_bVNmrO2iTrg/Sws6cFjODpI/AAAAAAAAYyo/F4983K1-Llg/s800/DisneyPhotoImage88.JPG

And some more pix in a Facebook album (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=125574&id=623763035&l=a6ff5b1d52).

I love your photos and outfit choices...so much so that I have gone to the Lands end site, and I think I'm gonna order the little girl dress for my DD and blue tops for DH and I to match. Can you tell me, does Lands end run true to size?
I am going to stop by Sears today while out doing my running around and see if I can get them ordered there with free shipping.

[tink76]

Thanks! I was waiting until 30 days out but I was able to call today and we are booked!

[ChildAtHeart82]

I booked our session today at AKL for 26 Dec at 4:00PM! :) The latest time they offered me for that day was 4:45PM. The package options the CM offered me were $124.95 for 40 minutes, a CD, and the print package, $99.95 for 20 minutes, a CD, and the print package, and $49.95 for 20 minutes and the print package.

She told me we would decide what package we wanted when we got there, which sounded odd to me since it seems like they would want to know if you wanted 40 or 20 minutes. I asked twice, though to be sure. We know we want 40 minutes. Should I call back to make sure they know we want 40 minutes?

[J&C@Disney]

Hi,

I have just booked our session for my fiancee and me, I was given two options when I booked either a £49.95 package which gave us a 20 min sesh and up to 7 7x5 prints or a £99.95 package which is a 20 min sesh up to 7 7x5prints and the CD.

I told the CM I was going to pre order the photopass online for the parks and could i combine them or do i get any discount for having the two and she told me No that they were completley seperate and I do not get any discount!

Does anybody know if this is right as i thought you got a special price if you prepaid a CD? have they stopped doing this?:confused3

[J&C@Disney]

I booked our session today at AKL for 26 Dec at 4:00PM! :) The latest time they offered me for that day was 4:45PM. The package options the CM offered me were $124.95 for 40 minutes, a CD, and the print package, $99.95 for 20 minutes, a CD, and the print package, and $49.95 for 20 minutes and the print package.

She told me we would decide what package we wanted when we got there, which sounded odd to me since it seems like they would want to know if you wanted 40 or 20 minutes. I asked twice, though to be sure. We know we want 40 minutes. Should I call back to make sure they know we want 40 minutes?

You could call back just to check, it would probably put your mind at rest, but to be honest I dont think they are very busy as the CM said to me that if it rained we could just wait untill it .

She also asked me where i found out about there service.:)

[ChildAtHeart82]

You could call back just to check, it would probably put your mind at rest, but to be honest I dont think they are very busy as the CM said to me that if it rained we could just wait untill it .

She also asked me where i found out about there service.:)

Thanks. I probably will call back. The CM asked me too and I told her the DISboards. I wonder how many people hear about the sessions from these boards! :)

[jenseib]

I would've never known if it wasn't for these boards either. I find out about all the cool stuff here! LOL! :cool2:

[jenseib]

Hi,

I have just booked our session for my fiancee and me, I was given two options when I booked either a £49.95 package which gave us a 20 min sesh and up to 7 7x5 prints or a £99.95 package which is a 20 min sesh up to 7 7x5prints and the CD.

I told the CM I was going to pre order the photopass online for the parks and could i combine them or do i get any discount for having the two and she told me No that they were completley seperate and I do not get any discount!

Does anybody know if this is right as i thought you got a special price if you prepaid a CD? have they stopped doing this?:confused3

I believe the no longer give the special offer.

[J&C@Disney]

Does any one know?

The actual pics you get with the packages, when do you get these? do you sit down after the shoot and decide which ones you want and then they print them then and there, or do they send them to you in the post?

Thanks:thumbsup2

[jenseib]

As far as I know, you get them then

[Lady Lallie]

If you go with just the print package, do you know if they will add any of the borders for your like they do at the Visa Meet & Greet in Epcot?

Thanks!

[Finally - A Vacation]

I have a reservation at Kona for 10:30. We want to book a photo session either before or after breakfast. If before, what time should we book the session for so that we can make it to Kona on time? We just want the 20 min. session. Or, would it be better to wait a little later, after breakfast? How much time should we allow for Kona? When would be the better time to go? Thanks in advance! Dena

[ChildAtHeart82]

I have a reservation at Kona for 10:30. We want to book a photo session either before or after breakfast. If before, what time should we book the session for so that we can make it to Kona on time? We just want the 20 min. session. Or, would it be better to wait a little later, after breakfast? How much time should we allow for Kona? When would be the better time to go? Thanks in advance! Dena

Based on what I've read, you could easily do a 9:00 session and arrive early to your ADR. I think you could book the session for as late as 9:45 and still make your ADR if you do the session at the Poly. We haven't ever been to Kona, but we usually plan on about 2 hours for a sit-down meal.

Hope this helps! :)

[brookelizabeth]

If you go with just the print package, do you know if they will add any of the borders for your like they do at the Visa Meet & Greet in Epcot?

Thanks!

Hey LL - as far as what I know, I don't think they can. It's only when you get the CD package that they add the pictures to your Photopass and then you can add borders. Otherwise the CD and the prints are just the straight up pictures.

[shadowryter]

Hi all, I'm so excited, just booked our Photo Session at the GF. We're having breakfast there so it made perfect sense to scheduale ater that. Dec 12 th at 10:45. I got the same info as some of you. $99.95 for 20 minutes and 20% off from a coupon I recieved in my welcome packet. There are a variety of prints to choose from but you do all of that after you view the photo's. Thanks everyone for all the terrific information. I can't wait. Now...what to wear?:goodvibes

[J&C@Disney]

I'm really sad as I haven't received a 20%off voucher, I've had our tickets and nope! They must not send them to us in the UK:confused3

[boltfan]

Did you book through Disney? If so you should have received a little welcome package, including a little brochure directed just to you, including info on when you're going and where your staying. On the last page there's a little blurb about the photo session which tells about the 20% off. At least, that's where I got mine!

[jetskigrl]

Does any one know?

The actual pics you get with the packages, when do you get these? do you sit down after the shoot and decide which ones you want and then they print them then and there, or do they send them to you in the post?

Thanks:thumbsup2

You pick them out after the shoot and they print them right there. We did the $99 one and received our CD, a photopass card with all the pictures and the prints that we picked out.

If you go with just the print package, do you know if they will add any of the borders for your like they do at the Visa Meet & Greet in Epcot?

Thanks!

Nope, they don't add borders but will give you the pictures on the photopass so you can do it yourself (at least with the $99 package, we got them on photopass as well).

I have a reservation at Kona for 10:30. We want to book a photo session either before or after breakfast. If before, what time should we book the session for so that we can make it to Kona on time? We just want the 20 min. session. Or, would it be better to wait a little later, after breakfast? How much time should we allow for Kona? When would be the better time to go? Thanks in advance! Dena

I would do the session before you eat (just in case something spills on your clothes). When we did ours, they said it would be about 20 or 30 minutes while they upload the pictures before we could view them. So I would suggest doing the session, eating and then going back to view them and pick out the ones you want. The photopass location is right across the lobby from Kona - very easy :)

[shadowryter]

Same here. Last page of the welcome booklet.:goodvibes

[dis314]

I just got my welcome booklet but it didn't have 20% off voucher... It had other vouchers (like Planet Hollywood and stuff), but not the one I wanted. Too bad ><

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Actually, I didn't book through Disney but throuth TA, and it seems like the booklet I just got is not the same as the ones pps were talking about, so never mind :p I was talking about the booklet you get about 30 days before your departure date, and it didn't have any discount coupon.

[2Tiggies]

We did the $99 one and received our CD, a photopass card with all the pictures and the prints that we picked out.


I am assuming this is a separate Photopass card to the ones you can use in the parks. But what is the point of the card if you have the images on the CD already? Is that so you can add the pics to your PP account if you are ordering PhotoPass (the regular park one) anyway? :confused3

I'm really sad as I haven't received a 20%off voucher, I've had our tickets and nope! They must not send them to us in the UK:confused3

Did you book through Disney? If so you should have received a little welcome package, including a little brochure directed just to you, including info on when you're going and where your staying. On the last page there's a little blurb about the photo session which tells about the 20% off. At least, that's where I got mine!

Is it a physical voucher or a code? J&C@Disney would have booked through Disney UK. It is very likely that they are not sending out the same promotions / benefits with booking as the US are being offered. I wonder if I should just take a pot shot and ask them, since I also booked through Disney, albeit the Disney UK office.

[2Tiggies]

I just called to inquire about the latest session available in October and was able to book my session!!!!

I didn't inquire about how far in advance you can now book but the girl said they just changed it and can now make reservations "that far out" talking about October (I am now 79 days away :cool1: )

Just thought I would pass it along. I called 407-824-1700

Cost - $99.95 includes photo CD and a small print package # of photos depends on what sizes you pick.

Thank you so much for the heads up. We leave October 2nd and I thought I was too early to book. What was the latest time you could get for the Poly? I am hoping just prior to sunset - not a big deal if it isn't possible - but it would help if I had the slightest clue what time the sun goes down in October .... :rotfl:

[ChildAtHeart82]

Thank you so much for the heads up. We leave October 2nd and I thought I was too early to book. What was the latest time you could get for the Poly? I am hoping just prior to sunset - not a big deal if it isn't possible - but it would help if I had the slightest clue what time the sun goes down in October .... :rotfl:

Looks like 7:10PM on 2 Oct. It gets a few minutes earlier each day after that. The link I used is below. I hope this helps! :)

http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/astronomy.html?n=867&month=10&year=2010&obj=sun&afl=-11&day=1

[2Tiggies]

Looks like 7:10PM on 2 Oct. It gets a few minutes earlier each day after that. The link I used is below. I hope this helps! :)

http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/astronomy.html?n=867&month=10&year=2010&obj=sun&afl=-11&day=1

Thank you so much for taking the trouble to post the link. That is perfect :thumbsup2 I will probably aim to book around 30 minutes earlier though - don't want all our pics in semi darkness if they are running late. :rotfl:

[jenseib]

Did you book through Disney? If so you should have received a little welcome package, including a little brochure directed just to you, including info on when you're going and where your staying. On the last page there's a little blurb about the photo session which tells about the 20% off. At least, that's where I got mine!

Did you book room only or a package? I have always booked a package in the past at a value and never got the bookelt before. I have now booked 2 nights for a deluxe, room onlyn and the rest at a value, package. I got the booklet all about the deluxe and the discount, but nothing about the package again. so I don't know if it's because I booked a deluxe or room only this time around.

Thank you so much for taking the trouble to post the link. That is perfect :thumbsup2 I will probably aim to book around 30 minutes earlier though - don't want all our pics in semi darkness if they are running late. :rotfl:

They might not be shooting that late. I think I read that the last appointment in Dec is like 4...maybe 5. so I know they don't go too late then. Of course sunset is probably earlier then as well.

[2Tiggies]

They might not be shooting that late. I think I read that the last appointment in Dec is like 4...maybe 5. so I know they don't go too late then. Of course sunset is probably earlier then as well.

Thanks. I'm going in October so hoping they will be doing it a little later, but if not it's no sweat. I would rather have the shoot than none at all, even if it isn't my first choice of time we have a 'free' day to play with so it won't be to our detriment. Thank you for your help.

[J&C@Disney]

Is it a physical voucher or a code? J&C@Disney would have booked through Disney UK. It is very likely that they are not sending out the same promotions / benefits with booking as the US are being offered. I wonder if I should just take a pot shot and ask them, since I also booked through Disney, albeit the Disney UK office.[/QUOTE]

We booked through Disney UK, so I guess they don't send them through the UK, I think i'm going to be a bit cheeky and ask at the desk when we arrive, the only thing they can do is say no!

[2Tiggies]

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We booked through Disney UK, so I guess they don't send them through the UK, I think i'm going to be a bit cheeky and ask at the desk when we arrive, the only thing they can do is say no!

I had a similar plan in mind :rotfl: It has occurred to me that perhaps these discounts are being offered to guests actually staying at one of the Deluxe resorts that host the photo sessions, which I am not.

[J&C@Disney]

I had a similar plan in mind :rotfl: It has occurred to me that perhaps these discounts are being offered to guests actually staying at one of the Deluxe resorts that host the photo sessions, which I am not.

Oohh!! Maybe, that is a good theory as we are staying in CBR. I bet you have guessed it. :)

[2Tiggies]

Oohh!! Maybe, that is a good theory as we are staying in CBR. I bet you have guessed it. :)

I see you are leaving in 5 days :dance3: I was going to offer to ask and then post the response for you when I get back, but since you will beat me to it, maybe you could let us know if you remember on your return. :goodvibes

[boltfan]

I had a similar plan in mind :rotfl: It has occurred to me that perhaps these discounts are being offered to guests actually staying at one of the Deluxe resorts that host the photo sessions, which I am not.

Nope, I'm staying at a moderate and the offer was in the back of my welcome booklet. Actually ended up with 2 because I changed dates of reservation and got a second booklet.

[shadowryter]

Hi there, I'm staying at the Contemporary. I booked online, with the deluxe dining plan and celebrating our anniversary and dh's birthday. I recieved a little book welcoming us and telling us all the things we could do and places to eat. On the last page of the booklet was a discount coupon for 20% off a Photo Session. Good through Dec 31st I believe.:goodvibes

[disneymom1980]

For those of you who have received the 20% off coupon, do you have to have it when you book or do you just present it at the time of the session. I have already booked our session, but we haven't received our welcome packet yet.

[boltfan]

For those of you who have received the 20% off coupon, do you have to have it when you book or do you just present it at the time of the session. I have already booked our session, but we haven't received our welcome packet yet.

I booked it at the GF for December, and he told me just to bring it with me when we go. There's no code to give them, so you just have to remember to bring it!

[2Tiggies]

Nope, I'm staying at a moderate and the offer was in the back of my welcome booklet. Actually ended up with 2 because I changed dates of reservation and got a second booklet.

You wanna share? :lmao:

Seriously though, we were wondering if it was a hard voucher or a discount code. I am still going to ask when we get there though. I think it sounds like it is thrown in with the US welcome pack.

[tysmom1010]

We got an actual coupon in our welcome booklet, not a code. We are staying at a value resort this time, so you don't have to be staying where they do the actual sessions.

[Finally - A Vacation]

Hi there, I'm staying at the Contemporary. I booked online, with the deluxe dining plan and celebrating our anniversary and dh's birthday. I recieved a little book welcoming us and telling us all the things we could do and places to eat. On the last page of the booklet was a discount coupon for 20% off a Photo Session. Good through Dec 31st I believe.:goodvibes

This is the same booklet that I received and we are staying at POP.

[Finally - A Vacation]

Based on what I've read, you could easily do a 9:00 session and arrive early to your ADR. I think you could book the session for as late as 9:45 and still make your ADR if you do the session at the Poly. We haven't ever been to Kona, but we usually plan on about 2 hours for a sit-down meal.

Hope this helps! :)


I would do the session before you eat (just in case something spills on your clothes). When we did ours, they said it would be about 20 or 30 minutes while they upload the pictures before we could view them. So I would suggest doing the session, eating and then going back to view them and pick out the ones you want. The photopass location is right across the lobby from Kona - very easy :)[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the responeses. I don't think I've ever made it through a meal without something on me! LOL! Definitely a good idea to do the photoshoot first. Thanks!

Dena

[J&C@Disney]

I see you are leaving in 5 days :dance3: I was going to offer to ask and then post the response for you when I get back, but since you will beat me to it, maybe you could let us know if you remember on your return. :goodvibes

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

Wish me luck:goodvibes

[ChildAtHeart82]

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

Wish me luck:goodvibes

Good luck! Have a great trip! :)

[4orm]

A couple questions about that coupons again (sorry, I'm confused)
The 20% coupon comes in a booklet - is this when you arrive or sent before you leave for your trip? Is it for those who book a package only, or do plain room reservations get one too? Thanks!

[Ana~n~Joseph]

I have the same question :yay: I have a package booked at CSR and already have a reservation for a Photo Session but no coupon yet :confused:

A couple questions about that coupons again (sorry, I'm confused)
The 20% coupon comes in a booklet - is this when you arrive or sent before you leave for your trip? Is it for those who book a package only, or do plain room reservations get one too? Thanks!

[jenseib]

A couple questions about that coupons again (sorry, I'm confused)
The 20% coupon comes in a booklet - is this when you arrive or sent before you leave for your trip? Is it for those who book a package only, or do plain room reservations get one too? Thanks!

I got mine right after I booked AKL, which was a few weeks ago. The booking is for Dec. I have Pop also booked for later in the trip and booked that back when free dining was announced and never got anything for that. My AKL is a room only resevation. Pop is a package. Teh booklet was about AKL and on the back page it says I can get 20% off a resort photosession, but it's not an actual coupon or code.

[2Tiggies]

I got mine right after I booked AKL, which was a few weeks ago. The booking is for Dec. I have Pop also booked for later in the trip and booked that back when free dining was announced and never got anything for that. My AKL is a room only resevation. Pop is a package. Teh booklet was about AKL and on the back page it says I can get 20% off a resort photosession, but it's not an actual coupon or code.

Perhaps they are giving out discounts in different forms for different types of reservations :confused3 If DD goes to sleep at a reasonable hour I will call them and ask this evening. Anyone know what time they close the phone lines during the week?

[boltfan]

I've now got 3 of them. I changed my room only reservation and received another one. Got 2 before for having a room only and a free dining MYW package. So it comes for either one. Came in the envelope from Disney with the monorail on it. Don't know why some get it and others don't.

[2Tiggies]

I've now got 3 of them. I changed my room only reservation and received another one. Got 2 before for having a room only and a free dining MYW package. So it comes for either one. Came in the envelope from Disney with the monorail on it. Don't know why some get it and others don't.

Oh rub it in :lmao: So unfair.

With all those discount coupons I hope you plan to use at least one of them this trip! :)

[ChrisMouse]

How do you guys all decide what color to wear in your photos? We will be doing a photo shoot in November to use as photo gifts for Christmas, and I can't decide what color we should all wear, or how to make sure the colors really match.

We'll be at the Poly for the shoot. I see a lot of people choose white, but I have never liked how I look in white...I was thinking Navy...???

[2Tiggies]

How do you guys all decide what color to wear in your photos? We will be doing a photo shoot in November to use as photo gifts for Christmas, and I can't decide what color we should all wear, or how to make sure the colors really match.

We'll be at the Poly for the shoot. I see a lot of people choose white, but I have never liked how I look in white...I was thinking Navy...???

I also thought of blue as a back up color. We are doing a Poly shoot and someone posted that they were advised against wearing white by one of the CMs. Apparently it is very reflective (makes sense). However I had gone and bought two nice tops for DD and I in white as it is one color we both look good in. Now I wonder if I made a mistake. I thought blue would be the next best. Pink would suit us better, but I don't know how it will go with the backgrounds at the Poly. Navy sounds like a great choice.

[ChrisMouse]

Thanks for the reinforcement...I think we are really leaning towards navy since my DH and DS will be in the picture. A nice deep pink like fuscia is actually my best color, but not so great for the guys :rotfl:

I guess we'll go with navy polos and khaki shorts for the guys, a navy top and khaki capris for me, and a navy sundress for DD...

Now I just have to find all of that :rotfl2:

[2Tiggies]

Thanks for the reinforcement...I think we are really leaning towards navy since my DH and DS will be in the picture. A nice deep pink like fuscia is actually my best color, but not so great for the guys :rotfl:

I guess we'll go with navy polos and khaki shorts for the guys, a navy top and khaki capris for me, and a navy sundress for DD...

Now I just have to find all of that :rotfl2:

That sounds like a great combo! :thumbsup2 In fact, if you don't mind, I might borrow your idea ;) I may have to opt for a light blue instead of navy though as it will look better on DD.

[ChrisMouse]

Ug, forgot about the time of year.

Our photo shoot is in November, late afternoon. I wonder if I should revise and plan for long sleeves and jeans instead?

(It really shouldn't be this hard :rotfl:)

[2Tiggies]

Ug, forgot about the time of year.

Our photo shoot is in November, late afternoon. I wonder if I should revise and plan for long sleeves and jeans instead?

(It really shouldn't be this hard :rotfl:)

When in November? I similarly have the opposite dilemma: I WANT to wear blue jeans (hence the white shirts which I thought would go nicely), but will mid October still be too hot for jeans? :confused: Perhaps I will put some shorts in my backpack and we can change if need be. We will just need to be sure to arrive at the Poly early in case.

[boltfan]

That's funny that you were told not to wear white...Barry at GF said white was a good color. But we're going with varying shades of darker blue. And jeans. We'll be there in December, and with the shoot at 4 I'm sure it'll be cool enough for jeans.

[2Tiggies]

That's funny that you were told not to wear white...Barry at GF said white was a good color. But we're going with varying shades of darker blue. And jeans. We'll be there in December, and with the shoot at 4 I'm sure it'll be cool enough for jeans.

I love my jeans! :thumbsup2:thumbsup2 I look for any excuse to wear them since my work dress code would not allow for them :laughing:

I wasn't told directly not to wear white. Someone posted, on another thread I think, that this was the advice given to them when they booked their shoot. It wasn't mentioned to me when I booked mine, but it seems the odd person has been told this. It may depend also on the time of day. Standing in the glaring sun in white may not be the best idea and I do get this, but I am hoping that a 4.45 pm timeslot in mid October will not pose too much of a problem - just hoping not to have too much afternoon glare.

[Queenie122]

This is a family trip with me and my daughter, my Mom, two brothers, SIL and niece . We're having our photoshoot at the Poly 9/27. I did one previously at the Grand Floridian and they came out great. I wanted matching polos but in the end couldn't find anything at Disney that was the same color in womens, mens and childrens. My then husband wore maroon, my daughter and I wore pink. It was beautiful. GF was nice because there were so many different places for pictures! But I wanted something different this time.

My CM advised me to wear something bright at the poly. She said that a lot of the backgrounds are brown and dark colors can blend into the scenery a bit. I've been told white isn't a good color a few times. It reflects light and sometimes in the pictures it all blends together.

But you know what? I'm sure it's FINE to wear whatever color you want! We choose Red as a theme this time. I figured the boys would want marooon and the girls would choose various colors of red and pink for the girls. Well, seems like everyone wants to wear pink now! Too funny, lol.

[LoriABil]

I was worried about the "no white" advice I heard earlier, as we were planning on white for the girls and blue for the guys.

The very nice CM (I think it was Michelle?) I called told me that it depends on the time of day and the place you are having pictures done, but it really didn't matter, as most of the pictures turn out great. She said the main thing is do not wear patterns, especially if they are all busy and different, because it is visually distracting. But she added that there was a picture done of a family all in "paint splatter" shirts that was gorgeous!

I wonder if, as pp said, white is worse in the mid-afternoon sun? We are having our done at the BC at 9am, and she said white would be fine, and that it is a popular color. Now I am thinking white pants for myself and a royal blue shirt. DS and DH will have blue polo shirts and khaki shorts. (although DS wants to wear a Hawaiian shirt - sheesh. I'll have to "forget" to bring it)

Would the blues at the BC "blend in?"

[2Tiggies]

(although DS wants to wear a Hawaiian shirt - sheesh. I'll have to "forget" to bring it)



:lmao:

[QUOTE=LoriABil;38010226
Would the blues at the BC "blend in?"[/QUOTE]

I would have thought that blue and white or red and white would be perfect for the nautical theme at BC. But then I don't know a whole lot about photography or I would be doing the pics myself :laughing:

[Duzzygirl]

Just scheduled me and hubby's photo session the other day.

Saturday, September 18, 2010 (our one year anniversary)
6:15 p.m.
Polynesian

I'm excited, and I hate my picture taken. :woohoo:

[TinkerKell-ey]

Just a note from an amateur-plus photographer . . . white is generally NOT a good choice for portraits--it is hard to see the shadows and highlights, ie. it can look washed out. Everyone in white standing close together can easily look like they are wearing one great big shirt :goodvibes (There are whole books on How To Take A Brides Picture, it is that difficult :confused3)

That said, if the people aren't close-up and are spread out , it is usually OK (for example, a family beach scene with everyone in white-tees and jeans is a classic).

[2Tiggies]

Just a note from an amateur-plus photographer . . . white is generally NOT a good choice for portraits--it is hard to see the shadows and highlights, ie. it can look washed out. Everyone in white standing close together can easily look like they are wearing one great big shirt :goodvibes (There are whole books on How To Take A Brides Picture, it is that difficult :confused3)

That said, if the people aren't close-up and are spread out , it is usually OK (for example, a family beach scene with everyone in white-tees and jeans is a classic).

So do you think if it is just me and my 8 year old DD and we have white tops on and blue jeans that it might be okay? Much as I would like us to use the ones I bought, it is still cheaper to buy 2 shirts than to 'ruin' a photo session, if you know what I mean. It will be about 5 pm in mid October. I don't know where the sun would be relative to where they are taking photos so it's hard to guage.

[disykat]

I've gone through pages and pages of this thread. I've seen other people ask the question, but haven't seen any answers or photos. How Christmassy are the photos taken in December? I guess I'm hoping for some Christmas themed, but most not. Anyone know?

[LittleStinkerbelle]

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