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

[matt&jakesmom]

We did a resort shoot yesterday, and was told by the photographer that al the resorts that have photoshoot options als have a photographer set up in the lobby in the evening for family photos. You will only get a shot or two depending on how many people are waiting, unless you are like the family we waited for about 20 minutes while they orchestrated many shots of several different combinations of members. The photographer appologized for the wait, as he was trying to accomodate them, he said he didn't thimk they were going to take so long.

How much is it for just a couple shots? Is it set up like a package?

 

[ldrprn]

If you catch a photographer set up in the lobby in the evening your the shots are free just like any photopass pic. We did this at AKL, but also booked a photoshoot at the Poly to be sure we got some great pics. Let's see if I can post a couple from our shoot

We had a lot of fun with this. It did take over 1 hour. We planned an hour and a half. The charge is $25 for each half hour after the first.
We got about 150 pictures, and some for the youngest boys senior pictures as well.

 

[matt&jakesmom]

What wonderful pics!!! And these were "free" and attached to your photopass?

We are staying at WL in 2 months and now I cannot wait to get some pics of us at the resort like that. Especially since this year is mine and DH's 15th anniversary. I am hoping to get a nice picture of him and I.

Thanks for sharing and hope you enjoyed your trip.

 

[mouskagirlie]

This is exactly the reason why we're going to do the PP resort shoot this year. DH and DD seem to go on some pretty nice vacations! I wanna go tooo......

Oh, wait, that's me behind the camera.

I love looking at these great family photos! I always look at our pics after vacation and wonder if I was even on the trip. I'm always the one behind the camera. One of these trips we're going to book the photographer!

I read your comments and actually laughed right out loud Oh my gosh, I can completely relate! I love Photo Pass (including the Photo Pass in the parks) I want to book a resort photo session either this trip or the next - the photos look absolutely wonderful!

 

[ldrprn]

What wonderful pics!!! And these were "free" and attached to your photopass?

We are staying at WL in 2 months and now I cannot wait to get some pics of us at the resort like that. Especially since this year is mine and DH's 15th anniversary. I am hoping to get a nice picture of him and I.

Thanks for sharing and hope you enjoyed your trip.

Thanks, We are really happy with them. Honestly it was the best part of the trip for me, as we haven't had family pics done in quite a while.
I think my post was a bit confusing though. Our pics were from a photo shoot.The cost for this is between $49.99(for a picture package) and $99.99 (for pictures and CD), but if you preorder the CD you get 1/2 hour shoot, a package of prints, and a CD with all your pictures for $70.00. If you need extra time you can add on 1/2 hour for $25.00 for each additional 1/2 hour. We booked 1 1/2 hours as there were so many of us, and we wanted several individual pics. We got about 150 pictures. The free pics are available in the lobbies of the resorts during the evenings. I think they do them at WL as well as AKL, Beach Club, Poly, and GF.
Sorry this was so long.

 

[yrdlyprincess]

Does anyone know what time they come out in the resort lobby and which resort lobby they are in --I feel a resort hopping night being added to the trip!

 

[ldrprn]

I think they are there from 8-11 pm. We were there about 9 pm. The photographer we had at Poly said they are at all the resorts that do photo shoots. GF, Poly, WL, AKL, and Beach Club. I've seen several photos from these resorts, and they are all great.
Hope this helps

 

[Blytheny]

Does anyone have any pictures of a photo shoot at AKL?? I really love the beach ones at GF and the Poly, but we're staying at AKL for the first time, so I'd love some shots there. But, I'd like to see some first... the beach ones I've seen here are just so beautiful.

Thanks!!

 

[nappingbeauty]

We are interested in doing a photo shoot at the polynesian in August, if it rains that day would they allow us to reschedule, time permitting? Also, do you schedule the extra half hour at the original booking time?

One last question, where do I call... is the number resort specific or is it a general number who then coordinates with the resort?

Thank you!!!

Laura

 

[Scrapbook Stacy]

Just wanted to let you guys know, when we were at Downtown Disney last week, we went in to where they take the BBB photo shoot photos, and I asked them if they would take some photos of us since they were not busy and the photographer ended up taking 32 photos of us for free and putting them on our photopass card for us! YAY!

Stacy

 

[ldrprn]

We called 407-824-1700, they ask you what resort you want and they will connect you to the photo desk at the resort. You may have to leave a message and they will call you back within an hour or so. I booked the extra time initially when I booked the package. We did a shoot last year with just the 4 of us, and 1/2 hour was plenty of time. We did book the extra time because there were so many of us, and wnated to get individual shots as well as group shots. As far as the rain, I have read that the shoot happens inside if it rains. I would suggest booking for morning(we booked at 9:00). Usually if it rains, it doesn't rain until afternoon. Remember I said usually.
Hope this helps.

 

[xxliz28xx]

Just booked our "engagment shoot" at the GF for August 7th! I'll post pictures when we get back!

 

[RooRach0906]

I heard somewhere that Contemporary is soon going to be offering this??? Does anything know if that is true??? and When they would start there?

 

[nappingbeauty]

There is going to be eight of us... and the morning is out since my husband and uncle are playing golf in the morning>>>so i am guessing six'ish would be a good time since i have 755 ressies at narcoosee's? I am also booking the extra half hour since there are eight of us... sound good? Oh ... please help. How much is the extra half hour?

 

[Lady SnowElla]

There is going to be eight of us... and the morning is out since my husband and uncle are playing golf in the morning>>>so i am guessing six'ish would be a good time since i have 755 ressies at narcoosee's? I am also booking the extra half hour since there are eight of us... sound good? Oh ... please help. How much is the extra half hour?

We had purchased the photopass card so the first half hour was the $70 and each additional half hour was $25 as long as it was at the same resort. We did our photo shoot at the Polynesian. It was threatening rain the entire time and they did say they would reschedule if necessary so I would schedule early in the trip. We were lucky that they were able to get the outside pictures and then everyone rushed to the lobby to finish. We only had 3 people but did 1 1/2 hour as I wanted family & indiividuals. My oldest DD is a senior so I wanted special ones of her to use for graduation purposes. They turned out lovely! Brian was our photographer & I can't say enough about how great he was! I tried to tip him but apparently this isn't allowed so I wrote up a glowing report of his work. We were at BC one night & saw the photographer so she added a couple nice pictures to our photophass. We explained Brian had done a package for us earlier. The girls had specifically gone there as we loved to get gelatto there so she even took one of us eating our gelatto as this is our special thing to do at the BC! We love that picture!!

 

[PolyndianPrincessJes]

We actually had photos taken by a PP photographer who had her camera set up on a tripod in the back of the Wilderness Lodge lobby two weeks ago. She wasn't "roaming" but the pics were definitely free. Just handed her my PP card.

We've had out picture taken by PP photogs at WL, AKL and the dock at YC/BC (he took several shots with different backgrounds). I also saw one at the Poly.

So, yes, there can definitely be roaming photogs!!

 

[matt&jakesmom]

We've had out picture taken by PP photogs at WL, AKL and the dock at YC/BC (he took several shots with different backgrounds). I also saw one at the Poly.

So, yes, there can definitely be roaming photogs!!

Were they out at certain times?

 

[PolyndianPrincessJes]

Were they out at certain times?

At AKL, WL and the Poly, they were all in the dinner hour (6-9). Not sure if they were there at other times, but that's when we were there. We ran into the YC/BC photog around 3, I think. We were headed back to YC from Epcot to rest before our last night and MVMCP, so I know it was mid-afternoon.

ETA: Here are some pics from the YC/BC photog. I can't seem to find the other pics. Please excuse the "We've been in the park all morning" look.

My mom would kill me if she saw this!

 

[Disneywishing]

This sound like fun.

I will have to look into this for our May trip.

I love pictures.

Disneywishing

 

[Disneywishing]

ldrprn what great pictures

Memories for a life time.

Disneywishing