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

[Marshay]

MARSHAY Great pics....looks like you had a blast.

I like the red shirts, next time I would never wear such a busy shirt....your daughter looks like she had a good time, I bet she had to warm up to the camera. I know my son had too

Yeah, my DD has never been "in tune" with the camera. Only recently we have been able to get her to really smile.

I consider the photopass a learning experience. Previously I'd only gone for light blue or light green before...now I'm not afraid to wear a bold color!

I think your shirt is fine since it's not bright patterns and the eye really goes to your son's shirt. And personally, I really love seeing the picture of a mom with her teenage son -- what a blessing!

 

[sandym718]

Thanks so much for sharing your photos, Marshay! The red looks GREAT!! I love the one of you all laughing, it's got so much spirit and feeling, that's one to really treasure!

 

[Circusgirl]

Marshay - Yaay! for your cool photos. Thanks for sharing them! As you say, you learn from the sessions and can plan for even better things next time.

 

[heartbeeps]

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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[Marshay]

Wow Heartbeeps -- you are very brave to organize a photo shoot with that many people and under those circumstances! I think the shots are good (looked like all the eyes were open )

I love the Minnie dress -- particularly how it contrasts with the other lady in black and red!

 

[DRRluvsWDW]

Very Nice heartbeeps!
The multi-generational picture is great, it is so nice everyone was there together. Great memories!

 

[TinkerbellBlue]

I would like to do this for part of my dd's senior pictures. Does anyone know if they will allow a change of cloths? I was planning on the Poly and have some of all of us and some of just her. She was hoping to change her outfit once.

 

[Marshay]

I would like to do this for part of my dd's senior pictures. Does anyone know if they will allow a change of cloths? I was planning on the Poly and have some of all of us and some of just her. She was hoping to change her outfit once.

You get about 20 minutes -- you can use your 20 minutes however you want. Maybe you can do pics of the rest of the family while she changes, to maximize the time.

Just remember while she is walking to the bathroom, changing, re-doing her hair & makeup and walking back, your clock is ticking.

You may want to book two sessions (you have to pay for both) to make sure you have enough time...

 

[Dannielle_1]

I just wanted to add about the "roving photographers." I saw them at several locations around World Showcase early last week. One got us playing at one of the Flower & Garden Festival playgrounds and we also had some pictures taken in front of the fountain in France. I also saw the one photographer again the next day at the drums in the Outpost area. So they are definately around.

When I get around to editing and get my CD ordered I'll post some pictures of those as well if y'all are interested. I need to get going on the editing thing. (I have 239 photopass pics to go through from our 9 day trip, so procrastinating a bit, but want to add boarders, crop and make some black & white.)

Marshay, I really like your Poly pics. I wish we had a few of your poses. I just felt a little clueless going in (this was our first session), so really left it up to the photographer. I had asked for a pic by the marina if the sails were up on the boats, but they weren't so we skipped it, but I really like your pic that is there with no sails. Oh well. We'll definately go again, and this time I'll be more prepared for what I want.

 

[#1srcrmckyfan]

Just had pics done at the Poly on 5/20. I'll post some later but thought I'd write about my GREAT experience.

When we arrived, our photographer, Barry, asked us what we were expecting in our photo shoot. My group consisted of 3 of us (my sister, my best friend, and me). We explained that we wanted some shots of the 3 of us, some shots of my sister and me, some shots of my best friend and me, and just a few individual shots.

After that, we headed to the main lobby and took a set of pictures in front of the waterfall. We then took a few pictures outside on the main entrance walkway in front of the waterfall. The remainder of our pictures were outside, on the bridge area near the pool, on the lounge chairs on the beach, in a hammock, and on the hill next to the beach area. Our session ended up lasting nearly 45 minutes from start to finish (we had only booked for 1-20 minute session). Our pictures are really amazing. We are super-pleased with them! (As soon as I get my CD, I'll post them!)

It was a great experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone!

 

[TotalSnowWhite]

I got a call yesterday from PhotoPass. They scheduled a photographers meeting during our sitting tomorrow. He rescheduled me for an hour later, but said the rest of the evening was open. Hopefully it will still be, and we can get the most out of a non-rushed photog. And maybe they'll teach them some fabulous camera tricks. Haha!!

 

[Atchley]

I am really hoping for a WL shoot before we go in July. I have already talked DH into it. I am trying to plan outfits and everything. I will be kinda disappointed if they aren't up and running by then. I guess we could always go to another resort but since we are staying at Wl, it would be kinda special.

 

[pjstevens]

Remember Bo Derek running down the beach? Well this isn't her...

I just died when I read that, so funny!!!

Our family having fun!

You all look so happy, love that photo!!

Back to the flowers again

Oh, my this is an absolutely beautiful family photo!

 

[MissMagnolia]

I don't want to seem negative since so many people like the photo sessions, but the photos I have seen posted seem just like those that are candid shots that anyone's camera could take. What is special about the photo session ones?

I LOVE having professional photos taken of our family, but these just don't seem to be of that same standard. Am I missing something?

 

[sandym718]

I guess to me, they seem like an "in-between" - that is, usually a little better than just anyone could take, but definitely not Professional quality either (and not at Professional price, either, by a long shot!!).
I think it's a nice way to get some good shots, and, probably quite important for a lot of people - a good way to get EVERYONE in the photos. And it's very affordable. If you're getting the PhotoPass CD anyways (we would be), then it's only $25 extra. I certainly wouldn't expect the same quality as some of the professional photogs here, where a sitting fee is $50+ and then just 1 8x10 can be $100+!

We have the same thing done when we go to Myrtle Beach, you don't get a photo release, but otherwise it's similar. Again, not professional quality, but still nice family shots on the beach that we are ALL in!

I don't want to seem negative since so many people like the photo sessions, but the photos I have seen posted seem just like those that are candid shots that anyone's camera could take. What is special about the photo session ones?

I LOVE having professional photos taken of our family, but these just don't seem to be of that same standard. Am I missing something?

 

[pjstevens]

I don't want to seem negative since so many people like the photo sessions, but the photos I have seen posted seem just like those that are candid shots that anyone's camera could take. What is special about the photo session ones?

I LOVE having professional photos taken of our family, but these just don't seem to be of that same standard. Am I missing something?

My reason for wanting to do these is I am ALWAYS behind the camera! I am the picture taker in our family, so there are very few photos with me in them. This is the chance to actually get some family photos! And at a great price!

 

[Dannielle_1]

I don't want to seem negative since so many people like the photo sessions, but the photos I have seen posted seem just like those that are candid shots that anyone's camera could take. What is special about the photo session ones?

I LOVE having professional photos taken of our family, but these just don't seem to be of that same standard. Am I missing something?

I guess to me, they seem like an "in-between" - that is, usually a little better than just anyone could take, but definitely not Professional quality either (and not at Professional price, either, by a long shot!!).
I think it's a nice way to get some good shots, and, probably quite important for a lot of people - a good way to get EVERYONE in the photos. And it's very affordable. If you're getting the PhotoPass CD anyways (we would be), then it's only $25 extra. I certainly wouldn't expect the same quality as some of the professional photogs here, where a sitting fee is $50+ and then just 1 8x10 can be $100+!

We have the same thing done when we go to Myrtle Beach, you don't get a photo release, but otherwise it's similar. Again, not professional quality, but still nice family shots on the beach that we are ALL in!

My reason for wanting to do these is I am ALWAYS behind the camera! I am the picture taker in our family, so there are very few photos with me in them. This is the chance to actually get some family photos! And at a great price!

I'm pretty much on the same page as sandym718 & pjstevens. Plus, I would say I really don't like having my picture taken by a professional photographer. My husband and I have never had a professional pic of us together and neither has my son. I prefer the everyday candid photos anyway. So this seemed like a nice way to get some pics in a relaxed setting, but of all of us together.

 

[Mickeyteacher]

I'm reading up because we have a session planned for early June at the Poly. I love the red shirts- I might have to do that with my family.
Thanks for sharing,
S

 

[Marshay]

I just died when I read that, so funny!!!

You all look so happy, love that photo!!


Oh, my this is an absolutely beautiful family photo!

Thank you very much!

What is special about the photo session ones?

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!

 

[pjstevens]

Thank you very much!
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!

AMEN!!!! These are all my reasons. We had our first inclusive family vacation in years in December and I am so glad we did the GF photoshoot as I have NO photos of us all together except the few from my son's wedding 2+ years ago. This September it will just be hubby and I and I am going to do the Poly (most likely) cause it's pretty and since we did the GF. I want photos of the two of us (that aren't just the normal photopass ones throughout the park). I think it's an awesome opprotunity (especially for someone who can't do the professional photographer thing)!