Photography question

[Leanne1977]

We are hoping to have our wedding in November 2010 on the Disney Wonder.

But I would really like to have some photos of us in our wedding outfits around the Boardwalk and Beach Club area. Is this possible? We are planning on going straight to Vero Beach after our cruise and then hopefully having a week at the Beach Club so it would be around a week after our actual wedding.

Could I hire an outside photographer to do this or would I have to do it with Disney?

I am also interested in the Epcot bridal shoot but is this the same as MK with regards to being only the bride and groom? We will have our children with us and if they can't come with us then we won't be able to do that.

Many thanks for any help.

[lurkyloo]

Yes! You can hire an outside photographer to shoot anywhere around Disney except inside the parks. Many of the popular wedding photographers on this board have "engagement session" or "just married" packages for just this kind of thing.

You could do one of Disney's bridal portrait sessions in Epcot, but you would not be allowed to bring your children. Probably a Beach Club/BoardWalk-area family shoot with an outside photographer would be your best bet.

Also, Disney's PhotoPass offers family portraits around a single resort of your choice, but PhotoPass doesn't use professional photographers, and reviews have been mixed. Plus, they cost so much for the sitting fee and disc of images, you might as well use a pro!

[Leanne1977]

Thanks Carrie, I thought you might be able to help.

What sort of cost would I be looking at for photos around the Boardwalk area? Does Randy Chapman do this sort of thing?

Just wondering if its within the budget.

[lurkyloo]

You know, I'm not up to date on anyone's pricing, but I know Randy and the Roots do engagement/just married/family shoots, and I'm sure Misty and everyone else on this board have similar packages.

You might do best contacting the photographers you're interested in, because sometimes they can customize beyond what's on their website.

[jspahn]

You should also try David & Vicki Arndt - they are the most wonderful husband and wife team! They used to be the photographers for all of Disneys couture weddings and high end events. They left Disney photo at the beginning of the summer to go out on thier own, but they still love shooting on Disney property!

http://www.davidandvickiarndtphoto.com/

[Leanne1977]

Excellent info. Thank you both.

[SuzeQ]

I agree with Jsphn. David and Vicki Arndt are very good. They've been shooting Disney Weddings for a lot of years. I've been a Bridesmaid in 3 weddings they shot. I'm planning a VR for my parents anniversary and have booked David and Vicki for photography. I work in Entertainment and know they are requested by almost everyone in the industry that know them and know their work.