Having second thoughts about not hiring a photographer - The DIS Discussion Forums

aduck126 · 11-15-2009, 10:30 AM

Did anyone just stick with the disney provided person? Are they happy with their shots? I am looking through the POTD thread and seeing all these great and creative photos. I want something more than just everyone lining up at the wedding pavilion alter. Am I going to get it with just the disney photographer?

Boardwalk_bride · 11-15-2009, 04:20 PM

Did you get a photo request form? You can fill out what photos you want, and what style (ie more candids than portraits). You can also put in a request for someone specific, if you haven't done that already. IMHO I think there are a lot of negative reviews of DPS on here which skew all of our opinions, and I like some of the DPS photos better than some of the outside photos I have seen. It all depends on what you like!!

aduck126 · 11-15-2009, 04:44 PM

i am having an escape wedding so im not sure if you get a fill out form. I have not recieved anything yet.

Boardwalk_bride · 11-15-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by aduck126

i am having an escape wedding so im not sure if you get a fill out form. I have not recieved anything yet.

So am I, I just started asking for stuff, and they are giving it to me. You can send them a list of shots too that they will give to the photographer separate from the sheet. I hope this helps

B714210 · 11-15-2009, 05:24 PM

My daughter was just married at Disney 10/22.

She thought her budget wouldn't allow for a photographer. Being a big-time scrapbooker, I cajoled her into hiring Randy Chapman.

He was totally flexible to work with, even stayed after the reception to take couples photos outside the reception site. He came back for the fireworks/dessert party. The photos are more than beautiful. Many of the photos were taken when we didn't even realize it. Had we not had a photographer, we would have missed lots of experiences and shots of people we did not see.

The dress will get shoved under your bed, the flowers will dry out, the food is eaten and gone. Even most of your gifts will wear out eventually. The photos are a lifetime remembrance of your special day. IMHO, you will forever regret not having pictures to capture the magic and memories of your day.

jessesgirl-080708 · 11-15-2009, 05:37 PM

I think you are fine going with DPS.
We had a Wishes wedding and used them.

While some of the other photographers photos are more creative, I think I got my fair share from DPS too. There are tons of negative reviews here, but there also negatives for all the other photographers as well.

hiwaygal · 11-15-2009, 07:11 PM

I used DPS and was very happy with the photos I received.

With any photographer it is important to let them know what you are looking for; have a list of shots you absolutely 'must have', shots you would like to have, and shots you don't like. If you know you prefer a certain style, let them know that too.

With an Escape you only get 2 hours so the number of shots is limited. Look at what some of the other brides have done to get ideas.

Just be specific - show them shots from other photographers that you like.

aduck126 · 11-15-2009, 11:23 PM

thanks everybody! i'm going to probably just stick with DPS. I was just getting nervous about having lame pictures but I think I am just going to chance it and let them know exactly what I want.

weedee · 11-15-2009, 11:37 PM

I'm SO glad you brought this thread up - I am having the same issues! For me, one of the most important parts of my wedding has to be pictures. I have seen in the past, (not Disney) brides who were totally unhappy with their pics and it just sucks because there is no going back! So I have also been tossing around the idea of hiring an outside photographer as well instead of using DPS. Not necessarily because I think they will do that much of a better job, but I can get more time that would include them being there while I am getting ready, while my DF gets ready, etc. But I personally do see a certain difference in style with the outside photographers than with DPS - not a bad difference, just different than my taste. I hate just the standard line up shots, or the "hey kiss the bride" or "walk the isle and turn back at me to smile" shots. But as other have said, if you know what you want, just ask the DPS photographer for it.

So in the end, I think I'm leaning toward going with an outside photographer...though I am not happy to be throwing away $$ from the package provided photographer!

Wish on a Star · 11-16-2009, 06:55 AM

I just wanted to throw this out there- I was a total budget bride!!! To the penny! And I was really worried about pictures too- especially bc that's all most people will see when you have a destination wedding.

When I did the math, it was actually cheaper to hire Randy Chapman and get the DVD only package (I was shocked at how reasonable it was!!) than it would have been to print all of the pictures that I wanted at Disney prices). I was really happy with how everything turned out- i didnt have to spend thousands, and i got the pictures i really wanted. Hope this helps!

aduck126 · 11-16-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Wish on a Star

I just wanted to throw this out there- I was a total budget bride!!! To the penny! And I was really worried about pictures too- especially bc that's all most people will see when you have a destination wedding.

When I did the math, it was actually cheaper to hire Randy Chapman and get the DVD only package (I was shocked at how reasonable it was!!) than it would have been to print all of the pictures that I wanted at Disney prices). I was really happy with how everything turned out- i didnt have to spend thousands, and i got the pictures i really wanted. Hope this helps!

that really helps a lot. if you don't mind me asking how much did randy chapman charge?

lpizzuro123 · 11-16-2009, 02:27 PM

We used Misty for our wedding last November but I do not think you can use an outside photographer anymore for in park events. As your DP is in Epcot - you have to use a Disney photographer. I don't think you have to as your ceremony and reception are outside the park.

Have no idea price wise but maybe get an outside photographer for your ceremony and reception and use Disney for your DP only.

Linda

Wish on a Star · 11-16-2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by aduck126

that really helps a lot. if you don't mind me asking how much did randy chapman charge?

I think it was 475. I cant open the form on Randy Chapman's page, I dont have Adobe.

weedee · 11-16-2009, 04:35 PM

Randy's 3 hr escape package is $450 which includes only the master dvds...you can log into his website for the pricing guide.

Wish on a Star · 11-16-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by weedee

Randy's 3 hr escape package is $450 which includes only the master dvds...you can log into his website for the pricing guide.

Thank you! I knew it was less than 500!

11-15-2009, 10:30 AM	#1
aduck126 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: West Allis, Wisconsin Posts: 395	Having second thoughts about not hiring a photographer Did anyone just stick with the disney provided person? Are they happy with their shots? I am looking through the POTD thread and seeing all these great and creative photos. I want something more than just everyone lining up at the wedding pavilion alter. Am I going to get it with just the disney photographer? __________________ http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2178679

11-15-2009, 04:20 PM	#2
Boardwalk_bride Counting down the days until our Disney Wedding!! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,075	Did you get a photo request form? You can fill out what photos you want, and what style (ie more candids than portraits). You can also put in a request for someone specific, if you haven't done that already. IMHO I think there are a lot of negative reviews of DPS on here which skew all of our opinions, and I like some of the DPS photos better than some of the outside photos I have seen. It all depends on what you like!! __________________ Morocco/Canada/Attic/Sago Cay

11-15-2009, 04:44 PM	#3
aduck126 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: West Allis, Wisconsin Posts: 395	i am having an escape wedding so im not sure if you get a fill out form. I have not recieved anything yet. __________________ http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2178679

11-15-2009, 05:24 PM	#5
B714210 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 60	Get the photos! My daughter was just married at Disney 10/22. She thought her budget wouldn't allow for a photographer. Being a big-time scrapbooker, I cajoled her into hiring Randy Chapman. He was totally flexible to work with, even stayed after the reception to take couples photos outside the reception site. He came back for the fireworks/dessert party. The photos are more than beautiful. Many of the photos were taken when we didn't even realize it. Had we not had a photographer, we would have missed lots of experiences and shots of people we did not see. The dress will get shoved under your bed, the flowers will dry out, the food is eaten and gone. Even most of your gifts will wear out eventually. The photos are a lifetime remembrance of your special day. IMHO, you will forever regret not having pictures to capture the magic and memories of your day.

11-15-2009, 05:37 PM	#6
jessesgirl-080708 I got married at the happiest place on earth! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 541	I think you are fine going with DPS. We had a Wishes wedding and used them. While some of the other photographers photos are more creative, I think I got my fair share from DPS too. There are tons of negative reviews here, but there also negatives for all the other photographers as well. __________________ Carly & Jesse. August 7th 2008.WP/WH/SCP. Our PJ and TR http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1851398

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11-15-2009, 07:11 PM	#7
hiwaygal Only someone as wonderful as Donna can receive my picture PM's aka Roadie They must have been men Is it Friday yet?! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Missin' my little BAM-BAM Posts: 15,432	I used DPS and was very happy with the photos I received. With any photographer it is important to let them know what you are looking for; have a list of shots you absolutely 'must have', shots you would like to have, and shots you don't like. If you know you prefer a certain style, let them know that too. With an Escape you only get 2 hours so the number of shots is limited. Look at what some of the other brides have done to get ideas. Just be specific - show them shots from other photographers that you like. __________________ Denise AKA "Roadie" 2005 - Boardwalk - Disney Wedding 2008 - Polynesian - Thank you David!! The gift of happiness belongs to those who unwrap it.

11-15-2009, 11:23 PM	#8
aduck126 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: West Allis, Wisconsin Posts: 395	thanks everybody! i'm going to probably just stick with DPS. I was just getting nervous about having lame pictures but I think I am just going to chance it and let them know exactly what I want. __________________ http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2178679

11-15-2009, 11:37 PM	#9
weedee Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 180	I'm SO glad you brought this thread up - I am having the same issues! For me, one of the most important parts of my wedding has to be pictures. I have seen in the past, (not Disney) brides who were totally unhappy with their pics and it just sucks because there is no going back! So I have also been tossing around the idea of hiring an outside photographer as well instead of using DPS. Not necessarily because I think they will do that much of a better job, but I can get more time that would include them being there while I am getting ready, while my DF gets ready, etc. But I personally do see a certain difference in style with the outside photographers than with DPS - not a bad difference, just different than my taste. I hate just the standard line up shots, or the "hey kiss the bride" or "walk the isle and turn back at me to smile" shots. But as other have said, if you know what you want, just ask the DPS photographer for it. So in the end, I think I'm leaning toward going with an outside photographer...though I am not happy to be throwing away $$ from the package provided photographer! __________________ Escape Wedding at the Wedding Pavilion ~ 6/3/2010 Our Disney Wedding Planning Journal

11-16-2009, 06:55 AM	#10
Wish on a Star DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrisburg PA Posts: 730	I just wanted to throw this out there- I was a total budget bride!!! To the penny! And I was really worried about pictures too- especially bc that's all most people will see when you have a destination wedding. When I did the math, it was actually cheaper to hire Randy Chapman and get the DVD only package (I was shocked at how reasonable it was!!) than it would have been to print all of the pictures that I wanted at Disney prices). I was really happy with how everything turned out- i didnt have to spend thousands, and i got the pictures i really wanted. Hope this helps! __________________ My Humble PJ: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2098860

11-16-2009, 02:27 PM	#12
lpizzuro123 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,544	We used Misty for our wedding last November but I do not think you can use an outside photographer anymore for in park events. As your DP is in Epcot - you have to use a Disney photographer. I don't think you have to as your ceremony and reception are outside the park. Have no idea price wise but maybe get an outside photographer for your ceremony and reception and use Disney for your DP only. Linda __________________ [url=http://www.TickerFactory.com/] Last edited by lpizzuro123; 11-16-2009 at 05:00 PM.

11-16-2009, 04:35 PM	#14
weedee Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 180	Randy's 3 hr escape package is $450 which includes only the master dvds...you can log into his website for the pricing guide. __________________ Escape Wedding at the Wedding Pavilion ~ 6/3/2010 Our Disney Wedding Planning Journal

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