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Tink_Kel
10-23-2008, 08:15 AM
I know there was a post on here about professional photographers (non-dis) taking pictures in the parks, but I can't find it, or the rules. Can a Non-Dis Professional Photographer take "Honeymoon" type photos at the Magic Kingdom, as long as you are not in wedding attire?
topsy
10-23-2008, 08:43 AM
Hi, I can't see any reason why they couldn't do this. Obviously they would need a park entry ticket though! As far as Disney is aware, you are with a friend who just happens to like taking lots of photos!
Tink_Kel
10-23-2008, 09:07 AM
I finely found the thread I was looking for about photography rules....it looks like they just can't take professional photographs at events (i.e. park weddings, etc) So I think I'm okay if we have our Honeymoon shoot in the magic kingdom with our own photographer.
DisneyBrideToni
10-23-2008, 11:37 AM
That is not what I was told by my planner. She said that no outside photographers can do pictures inside the parks whether its for a wedding, engagement pictures or honeymoon pictures. She said that she is sure people will try and sneak it but if the photographer gets caught he or she will be banned from ever taking pictures on Disney property. Something about copyright rules with their landmarks or something crazy like that. :confused3
MegKate
10-23-2008, 12:00 PM
That is not what I was told by my planner. She said that no outside photographers can do pictures inside the parks whether its for a wedding, engagement pictures or honeymoon pictures. She said that she is sure people will try and sneak it but if the photographer gets caught he or she will be banned from ever taking pictures on Disney property. Something about copyright rules with their landmarks or something crazy like that. :confused3

That's what I heard as well - they have cast members watch out for people who try to do this. I'm sorry Kel! :sad1:
Ember
10-23-2008, 02:36 PM
I've also heard that professional photographers shouldn't be shooting portraits in the parks. If it's a professional on vacation, then they're probably okay because they don't depend on Disney as part of their livelihood. But for many of the regular wedding photographers out there, being banned could be devastating.

There was one couple on the boards who had engagement shots taken in MK. She ended up taking them down so as not to get the photographers in trouble.
beachprincess23
10-23-2008, 05:48 PM
That is not what I was told by my planner. She said that no outside photographers can do pictures inside the parks whether its for a wedding, engagement pictures or honeymoon pictures. She said that she is sure people will try and sneak it but if the photographer gets caught he or she will be banned from ever taking pictures on Disney property. Something about copyright rules with their landmarks or something crazy like that. :confused3

Wow copyrighted landmarks?! I guess it's a smart move on their part so you are forced to use their photographers and spend your money with them, but it totally sucks if you love an outside photographer, which I know so many brides do.
DisneyBrideToni
10-23-2008, 09:05 PM
Wow copyrighted landmarks?! I guess it's a smart move on their part so you are forced to use their photographers and spend your money with them, but it totally sucks if you love an outside photographer, which I know so many brides do.

Yeah I am sure they are losing money from all of the outside photographers but you just can't beat those outside photographers!! They take beautiful pictures. I think the whole rule is lame but I guess its what they have to do.
Tink_Kel
10-24-2008, 08:39 AM
Thanks for the update, I did some more searching and saw that! Geeze Louise! Has anyone here had the Honeymoon Package done at the MK? We are not having an Escape/Wishes wedding, so that's the only photography package we'd qualify for.

I'm assuming that Pros can still take Honeymoon/Engagement shots at the resorts?
DisneyBrideToni
10-24-2008, 08:45 AM
Thanks for the update, I did some more searching and saw that! Geeze Louise! Has anyone here had the Honeymoon Package done at the MK? We are not having an Escape/Wishes wedding, so that's the only photography package we'd qualify for.

I'm assuming that Pros can still take Honeymoon/Engagement shots at the resorts?

Lynn5700 did and her pictures were great!! I think she posted some in her PJ. If not I am sure if you PM her she could help you out.

They can still do the honeymoon engagement shots in the resorts. If you want the castle in the background you can do your shoot at the POLY or GF.
Tink_Kel
10-24-2008, 09:23 AM
Lynn5700 did and her pictures were great!! I think she posted some in her PJ. If not I am sure if you PM her she could help you out.

They can still do the honeymoon engagement shots in the resorts. If you want the castle in the background you can do your shoot at the POLY or GF.

Thank you! I'm going through her PJ now...it's gonna take a few days! :rotfl2: She has some beautiful pics on there, haven't gotten to the Honeymoon Shoot yet though! popcorn::
lurkyloo
10-24-2008, 12:12 PM
I'm assuming that Pros can still take Honeymoon/Engagement shots at the resorts?

Yes! We did engagment pix at Wilderness Lodge and the Polynesian with the Roots.

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t63/lurkyloo/Engagement%20pix/111_0432.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t63/lurkyloo/Engagement%20pix/130_0488.jpg
Tink_Kel
10-24-2008, 02:57 PM
Yes! We did engagment pix at Wilderness Loadge and the Polynesian with the Roots.

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t63/lurkyloo/Engagement%20pix/111_0432.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t63/lurkyloo/Engagement%20pix/130_0488.jpg

Thank you for sharing Carrie, those pics are beautiful! I saw you and hubby's pics on the Roots blog, looks like you had a blast!