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

[Duzzygirl]

I had my session on Saturday. I think our photographer's name was Sheri? I can't remember already. Anyhow, it was at the Polynesian. It was awesome. I posted earlier that I called and booked on September 3 for September 18. They didn't offer the prints on the phone. Here's what I ended up with ...

$99.95 for 20 minutes, all pictures on disc and on the photopass account. NO prints. I'm guessing that's because I scheduled after September 1. Anyhow, I got 87 pictures. I love pretty much all of them. I'm happier with them than I was my wedding pictures a year ago. So, I'm pretty freakin' happy. I'd post them, but my laptop is being an idiot and won't read the disc (which frequently happens). So, I'll be able to post them when I get home early next week.

Oh and please excuse my manners. I got carried away on my little rant and actually had good intentions of saying to you

Welcome to the DIS!!

Thanks!!

 

[jenseib]

Jen, that was VERY helpful! I'm wanting to do this next October!! $100.00 doesn't seem bad....

No problem, but remember, they are now saying that those who booked later are not getting the print package anymore. Which I am a little mad about. Mostly becuase they didn't reduce the price.

 

[cherbear]

I had my session on Saturday. I think our photographer's name was Sheri? I can't remember already. Anyhow, it was at the Polynesian. It was awesome. I posted earlier that I called and booked on September 3 for September 18. They didn't offer the prints on the phone. Here's what I ended up with ...

$99.95 for 20 minutes, all pictures on disc and on the photopass account. NO prints. I'm guessing that's because I scheduled after September 1. Anyhow, I got 87 pictures. I love pretty much all of them. I'm happier with them than I was my wedding pictures a year ago. So, I'm pretty freakin' happy. I'd post them, but my laptop is being an idiot and won't read the disc (which frequently happens). So, I'll be able to post them when I get home early next week.






Thanks!!

I had her a couple years ago and she was great. She was even pretty new then. Glad to hear she's still there!!

 

[Queenie122]

Thanks so much Jen, that was really helpful!!

 

[Let'sGoFlyAKite]

Dang! No more PRINTS??!! That stinks!

 

[disneymom1980]

I sure hope we still get the prints...........honestly, I can't remember if I booked before September 1, but when I talked to the girl, she said that print came with the package.

 

[Duzzygirl]

Can't believe I've been there and I'm back home already. *sigh* Anyhow, some of my favorite shots from me and hub's session on Saturday, September 18, at the Polynesian ...

 

[jenseib]

Thanks for sharing. Those are gorgeous!

 

[Iwant2BAprincess]

Just wanted to say-we did a shoot at the Poly the week of the 11th. Our PP guy was great. We had a mid morning time which was rough on the eyes but it was the only time that fit into our schedule that week. If your PP asks if you have plans that day-be honest. We didn't have any real plans till later that afternoon so he took his time with our session-we ended up with 150+ shots. Overall I am very happy with the results and my kids really enjoyed doing it.

 

[bgenew1]

Just called to book a photo session at Wilderness Lodge for Valentine's Day. I was given a choice of either a 20 min session at $99.95 or 40 min for $124.95. The only option he gave was photos on a CD. I asked about prints and he repeated that you get the CD.

My questions are:
- we are two adults, is 20 min enough?
- I booked a time of 11:30 - is this okay?
- and since I don't pay until the day off do you know longer get the discount by buying the cd early?

Thanks for the help.

 

[jenseib]

Just called to book a photo session at Wilderness Lodge for Valentine's Day. I was given a choice of either a 20 min session at $99.95 or 40 min for $124.95. The only option he gave was photos on a CD. I asked about prints and he repeated that you get the CD.

My questions are:
- we are two adults, is 20 min enough?
- I booked a time of 11:30 - is this okay?
- and since I don't pay until the day off do you know longer get the discount by buying the cd early?

Thanks for the help.

Yes, as stated a few posts back, the prints no longer come with the package. Also there are no discounts anymore for prebuying the photopass CD either. (which is a different cd)

I don't know about the time thing. I am debating wether 20 minutes wil lbe enough for us as well.

 

[bgenew1]

Thanks, I tried to read thru the posts but wasn't sure.

Considering the price $25.00 more isnt bad for 20 more minutes but considering the size of the Lodge how many more pictures could you take? He did say I could call back and change at any time so I have until Feb to think about it and read more posts to see what other people say.

 

[Duzzygirl]

You don't get your photosession CD any cheaper.

However, if you preorder a photopass CD for all your other photopass photos you do save about $50. At least, I just did. I ordered the day before we left. I've entered all my photopass cards (along with the one I got with the photosession) and my CD is on it's way to me. So, technically, I have two CD copies of all my photosession photos.

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

 

[2Tiggies]

Yes, as stated a few posts back, the prints no longer come with the package. Also there are no discounts anymore for prebuying the photopass CD either. (which is a different cd)

I don't know about the time thing. I am debating wether 20 minutes wil lbe enough for us as well.

Depending on availability, I wonder if you could add the extra 20 minutes on the day if you feel it is not enough. If there are other sessions booked straight after yours it would probably not be possible so it's a bit of a gamble. Your other option is to pre book the extra 20 minutes and depending how the session goes, ask if you can call time out if you feel you don't need it. I'm just running options through my head at the moment and don't know if any of this is possible.

 

[brianheather]

Can't believe I've been there and I'm back home already. *sigh* Anyhow, some of my favorite shots from me and hub's session on Saturday, September 18, at the Polynesian ...

What time was your session... the pictures turned out great...

 

[brianheather]

Also if you are a DVC member you get a discount... the price comes to $79.95

 

[brookelizabeth]

We had the 20 minute session and it was PLENTY. We ended up with over 80 pictures. It was enough for us.

We also have a 3 year old who would not have lasted past 20 minutes - so factor in your group size/ages/cooperation as well to see if the money would be worth the extra 20 minutes.

When we went, early September (LOW crowds) there was no one booked for the entire day except us, we called the day before for the session.

 

[NoodlesMom]

Here are a few photos from our session a few weeks ago. The time given was plenty of time. It seemed much longer than 20 minutes. These were taken at the Beach Club.

 

[jenseib]

gorgeous!

 

[2Tiggies]

Those pics are beautiful Noodlesmom! I love the one of you jumping up