Family Photos at WDW?

[sodashopsunshine]

I am trying to decided if it'd be worth it to do the private photopass session at the resorts or what to do. We always walk away with 1 or 2 family pictures and I want this Christmas trip to be special with everyone in more pictures...anyone have any ideas? (There are 9 of us so the photopass pictures we always have from the parks are always 1/2 of our group)

Has anyone hired a photographer that's not Disney photography services to do family pictures at the parks/resorts? If so who would you suggest also would love to see examples of those families who have done the private photopass session!

Thanks

 

[gojoe]

Our family of 4 had a photo session summer of 08 at the Grand Floridian. They had a deal at that time $ 125. for the 1/2 hour session 1 8x11 and 2 4x8's prints and a photo pass CD that you could download all your Photo Pass pictures.
This guy was great. They are the best pictures we have. He knew the ground. We posed all over the place. My wife and the girls, the girls and I, just the girls together and alone and my wife and myself. It was only a half hour but we more than got our money worth.
I haven't check on the prices now but at that time it was money well spent.

 

[Mouse House Mama]

We've had it done twice now. We think it is worth it. Both times they took over 100 pictures. They are on a disc for us. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

 

[bas71873]

Is there a website somewhere that explains these photo sessions a little more? Can you do them anywhere or only at the GF or other delux resorts? We are thinking of going back in October and it's time for an updated family photo

 

[sritter78]

http://www.stitchkingdom.com/disneysphotopass/
Disney Resorts Private Photo Shoot - You can arrange for private 30 minute photo sessions with a Disney's PhotoPass photographer at the Grand Floridian, Beach Club, Polynesian, Wilderness Lodge or Animal Kingdom Lodge (Saratoga Springs is no longer offered). The sessions includes around 40 photos (limited only by time) taken around the picturesque resorts and their beaches. Please note that as of September 1, 2008, Portrait sessions at the resorts are a separate entity from the Disney's PhotoPass system in the theme parks. While both Parks and Portraits use the same system for their photos, they are separate products. There is also a new pricing structure in place, which is as follows:

Disney's PhotoPass Portrait Session Photo Package - For a price of $49.95, you will get your choice of one of the following packages: (A) 8x10 (2), 5x7 (3); (B) 5x7 (2), 4x6 (4 sets of 2); (C) 5x7 (7). You will be able to choose the pose for each print, so you can have up to five different poses for Package A, up to 6 different poses for Package B and up to 7 different poses for Package C

Disney's PhotoPass Portrait Session PhotoCD - For a price of $99.95, you will get your choice of photo package as explained above plus all of the photos on a PhotoCD.

Note you will not be able to enhance the photos on the Portrait Session PhotoCD, but you will be given a PhotoPass ID to use on disneyphotopass.com to make any desired edits/enhancements and future purchases.

Reports from guests who have participated in the photo sessions are overwhelmingly positive, although guests are under no obligation to make a purchase if they are not satisfied with the photos. Available times are seasonal, starting daily at 8 am until 7 pm or sunset, whichever comes first. Call 407-824-1700 to make reservations up to 30 days in advance or for additional information.

Additionally, you may encounter Disney's PhotoPass photographers in common areas of these resorts, such as the lobby, particularly during seasonal periods such as the Holiday Season. In these cases, the photographer may take photos for you at no charge.

 

[OceanAnnie]

Our family of 4 had a photo session summer of 08 at the Grand Floridian. They had a deal at that time $ 125. for the 1/2 hour session 1 8x11 and 2 4x8's prints and a photo pass CD that you could download all your Photo Pass pictures.
This guy was great. They are the best pictures we have. He knew the ground. We posed all over the place. My wife and the girls, the girls and I, just the girls together and alone and my wife and myself. It was only a half hour but we more than got our money worth.
I haven't check on the prices now but at that time it was money well spent.

That's the "deal" price? We did the package back in '07 and it was $25. Then we did it again in '08 and it had gone up to $75. We couldn't believe how high it went up in less than a year. But we liked the pictures and it was worth it. What is the price now? I'm going to have to think about doing it again.

I have to add, we didn't get the hard copy package. Do you have to get the hard copy as part of the package? We just got the sitting. When we got home, I ordered the pictures elsewhere for less. I was happy with the quality. Happy with the pictures overall.

ETA- I re-read your post, Stephanie. I see it's $99.99 for the package and the CD. It hasn't gone up quite as much as it appeared.

 

[bas71873]

Does anyone have a photo or 2 they could share? I am thinking of going back to WL in Oct 2010 (DD6 is begging) and we need a new family photo so I'm thinking doing them right there at WL, but the GF intrigues me too. Anyone care to post a few photos? Thanks.

 

[sritter78]

These were taken at the Poly.