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

[cherbear]

Thank you very much!





I guess my first thought is if you don't like the photos/they aren't your thing, then the photo session is not right for you. It's certainly not going to please everybody (and personally I think this is a good thing so I'll be able to book it again without competing for my time)

And I myself was a bit disappointed at the time, but once I played with my photos, I found we had some really nice ones. But it did involve me editing the photos and realizing that several of them were just not even 'good'.

Here are my reasons to do the photo session:

1. Family/group pictures at Disney without paying the expensive price tag and the fact that you own the photos to make as many copies and sizes as you desire. Sure you could hire a professional photographer to take pictures of you all at Disney but you'll end up paying $100 sitting fee and $25 for an 8 x 10 and have to keep paying more and going back to the photog for additional photos.

2. Everyone can be in the picture w/o having to ask complete strangers to take your picture(s).

3. You get to add Disney edits to your family photos -- can't do this anywhere else.

4. You get 40-70+ pictures -- whenever a complete stranger takes our family photos, we get 1, maybe 2 shots.

5. Opportunity to get family/group pictures when everyone is on vacation, hopefully, having fun -- not sneaking it in between music lessons, swim class and DH's work schedule!

ALL great reasons....nice list Marshay! (and by the way, I thought your pictures came out great...they look professional to ME)

 

[Marshay]

ALL great reasons....nice list Marshay! (and by the way, I thought your pictures came out great...they look professional to ME)

thanks! I also think that you have to remember that you are seeing ALL your photos -- the good, the bad and the ugly!

When we go to a professional photographer, although they take lots of photos, you don't see them all. They delete/don't show you the ones where your eyes are closed or you have a goofy look on your face or whatever doesn't meet their standard.

With photopass (either the private session or in the parks) you get to see ALL your photos ... and that can be sometime!

 

[Simbee3]

I am excited about this. I want to schedule a shoot during our stay at the Poly. Can anyone tell me what time is best?(To get the right shots) What number do you have to call in order to book? And how would I go about ordering the CD prior to our arrival?

 

[christa112]

I am definately thinking about the Poly photo shoot now. I love the colors and everything. It makes the GF look so blah

 

[christa112]

Thanks for sharing the pictures and a recap of your sitting. I want to do a group of 7 and hearing what you had to say and seeing your pictures really wants to to go ahead and book it.

Hope this helps you all thinking about photos at the Poly. I'll post some different shots taken at the Poly in early May between 6:30-7pm. (The shots on the beach were taken closer to 7pm.) I'll start with the large group shots - FORGET about coordinating colors - I was lucky just to get 16 out of 20 of them in the same place at the same time! (I did coordinate my sandals with my blouse... perhaps that counts for something!)

As I mentioned before, we were running very short on time b'c of the photographer having to handle another client's "situation" and an upcoming dinner ressie at the Kona 10 minutes after our shoot was scheduled to start! Plus, I told the photographer we wouldn't be able to go far off the beaten path b'c of one person's disability and I didn't want them left out of the photo shoot. So, the photographer said, "ok, we've just gotta find some grass. Let's get everyone on the grass as quickly as possible." In less than 20 minutes time, we had about 75 photos from which to choose! Granted, they're not the best compositions as far as posing is concerned given the choices at the Poly, but, considering what the photographer had to work with, I am very pleased with the results.

GROUP /FAMILY SHOTS:

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COUPLE SHOTS:

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INDIVIDUAL SHOTS:

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SPECIAL SHOTS:
I never realized that the photographer encouraged my great niece to "pose" for this picture but it worked out well when I added an enhancement into the composition... (btw, I purposely "softened" or blurred this image)

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[cherbear]

thanks! I also think that you have to remember that you are seeing ALL your photos -- the good, the bad and the ugly!

When we go to a professional photographer, although they take lots of photos, you don't see them all. They delete/don't show you the ones where your eyes are closed or you have a goofy look on your face or whatever doesn't meet their standard.

With photopass (either the private session or in the parks) you get to see ALL your photos ... and that can be sometime!

good point!

It can also be and you'll share those memories forever!

 

[Simbee3]

Which resort do you think is best for pictures? I was thinking Poly but I'm not too sure. And what should we wear?

 

[Marshay]

Pick whichever resort means something to you. I think the Poly has the most potential but then I love that theming.

Go at a time that works for you. Dusk is probably one of the best times to go but if you already scheduled all your ADRs that may not work out or if your kids go to bed early, then don't force them into this time.

It is OK to do during the day -- bright sun and all -- just be wise in choosing your spots (ie don't do the beach since the glare off the sand can be really harsh!).

As for preparation:

(1) clothes -- just coordinate as best you can. It doesn't have to match but be in the same color group. The more you complement, the better. Stick to solid colors for the adults. For the kids, you can mix it up more.

(2) If you don't normally wear makeup (like me), do so for the photos and wear it a LOT heavier than you normally would. Otherwise the camera can wash you out and you'll look pale and white faced. If you are worried, test it out beforehand -- you don't want to look "unnatural" but you don't want to be pale looking either.

(3) Have a back-up change of clothes (esp if small children involved) that either matches the main outfit or backups for everyone.

(4) Arrive about 20 minutes early. This way you have plenty of time to be relaxed and adjust hair, makeup and put outfits on small kids/everyone. We wore the bottoms to the Poly but changed into our red shirts right beforehand -- just didn't want to risk a bird dropping or spilled drink.

(5) Try not to schedule a lot of things beforehand...maybe a rest day, sleep in but afterwards reward everyone with something fun.

 

[megveg]

Just got back! DBF and I did the photo shoot at the GF and ill post pictures when I get them!

 

[Marshay]

Just got back! DBF and I did the photo shoot at the GF and ill post pictures when I get them!

Can't wait to see them!

 

[mom2zandjsquared]

Everyone's photos from the Poly are super great!! I can't wait to do this photo shoot.

 

[mickeymyfavorite]

What other resorts are the photo's being taking at?

 

[megveg]

What other resorts are the photo's being taking at?

GF, Poly, Saratoga Springs

 

[mickeymyfavorite]

saratoga.......does anyone have any pics they can share.........

 

[megveg]

a few i snagged fromthe site before print screen stopped working! the first one ios from france but the others are from GF

 

[Marshay]

Very cute Megveg!

I esp like the one where you and your friend are snuggling nose to nose -- that's adorable...made me smile!

 

[megveg]

Very cute Megveg!

I esp like the one where you and your friend are snuggling nose to nose -- that's adorable...made me smile!

haha Im surprised DBF didnt tell the photographer to shove off making him do such sappy poses but he was all for it

 

[mickeymyfavorite]

Does anyone have Saratoga Pic's to share?............thanks

 

[matt&jakesmom]

All the pics I have seen have been very nice. Still debating if I am going to set this up for my family. If I do, I'll have to do it at the beginning of our trip. Last year by the end of our trip, my 11 year old DS was so sick of his picture taken even bribing him for pins didn't work.

 

[Marshay]

All the pics I have seen have been very nice. Still debating if I am going to set this up for my family. If I do, I'll have to do it at the beginning of our trip. Last year by the end of our trip, my 11 year old DS was so sick of his picture taken even bribing him for pins didn't work.

Smart strategy! Of course you'll still get some good shots of you and your husband (assuming he will cooperate!).