LURKYLOO's Wedding Trippie: Morocco/Attic/Lower UK: Wedding Album + Gown Preservation

[lurkyloo]

But you sleep on the peoplemover! Blasphemy! It's one of my DF's and my favorites - no matter how packed the park is, there's never a wait.

Oh, don't get me wrong - I love the Peoplemover! I was so excited to get to ride it again, since that's another thing they ripped outta Disneyland. And I love that it's just a loop around Tomorrowland - not every ride has to be an E Ticket.

Also, I will take your advice on the left side of Space Mountain next time. Who knew they could be so different!

 

[lurkyloo]

For our engagement pictures my DF was going to have a dress shirt on with a superman shirt under it and he was going to unbutton his dress shirt to show the superman symbol (like he is ripping his shirt) and I was supposed to dress up like Lois Lane and Swoon all over him..lol. That was with our old photographer here in Jersey. We aren't going to him anymore

Oh man, you guys should TOTALLY do that! Can you take pix with your new photographer? I would love to see it!

 

[romymichelle21]

I would've been unhappy with those pictures too, Carrie! But, photography being one of my hobbies, I'm overly picky and creative about poses and shots!

I see what you mean about everything being off-center, most of the background elements (namely, the castle) aren't even straight! (That always annoys me). And you are definitely way off in the distance on some of them.

Did they ever offer you anything to make up for it? Aside from mediocre Photoshop editing? Depending on how recently they sent the latest set of fixes, you could still (logically) ask for something to make up for the whole experience. Disney likes to fix their boo-boos! Why not ask for a DL "mega pass" (365 day AP) upgrade, or a free night stay at the hotel?

Your trippie is almost over!

 

[IndyBride]

I'm sorry you were disappointed with you pics! Although, I don't think the pictures were horrible. Yes, some were crooked somehow (how did the castle get crooked btw?) but there were some great ones. I really liked the ones on main street.

 

[Alarose]

Let me first say...WOW! I spent all of yesterday looking through your TR and I LOVED IT! Everything was just so beautiful! You just cracked me up at so many parts! It sounds like it was really an amazing day. I loved reading through your honeymoon trip too...I jotted down lots of ideas .

I have a couple questions regarding the Disney Club Reward points...I'm sure somewhere on here someone has explained what exactly that is...or maybe you did somewhere on this thread, but I am still unclear on what this is.

Also, how can you apply for the Disney Rewards Visa? I've just been hearing so much about it.

THanks for any help!

 

[Ember]

I was expecting something awful with your MK photos! I think you did pretty well. Disney photography is known for being pretty standard with this shots, which is a shame. My bouquet didn't even arrive for the first half of my shoot, and I had to do without. Then the pictures looked, well, forced. Add to that I'm not a tiny girl (I'm a solid size 12) and the photographer couldn't manage to get a shot without a double chin in it. That sure made me feel like quite the beautiful (FAT) bride. My wedding photographer made me look and feel beautiful! I'm waiting for the CD (2 more years!) and then it and I are going to have some fun with photoshop!

 

[belle09]

I don't think your photos are all that bad either! There definitely are a few that could use improving, but there are also some really cool ones that I haven't seen before. I can see how you might be disappointed though, because they don't seem to capture that amazing energy you and DH have as well as the Roots did. It's there in some of the photos, but other poses just seem... stiff? Anyway, some of my favorites... 9 and 10 - love the expressions!, 23, 36, 41, 54 - just seems very typical of your DH, 75, 86 - never seen this angle before and I love it, 109, 114, 121, 124, 32a, 64a, and 65a.

 

[wendy46001]

Off to Frontierland! This picture was the one we knew we had to have (and I think it’s OK to post here because the lovely bride has it in her signature on the DIS):

Its me......Thanks for the complement
Sorry your photos didnt turn out well....but the Luke & Leia pose is priceless

and to be honest i hated 90% (ok maybe 95%) of our MK photo shots as well...the castle was tilted, the top was cut off and the standard cruise ship poses were irritating....

At least in our case we were happy with our ceremony/reception wedding shots and i got three great ones at the MK to sooth the pain

Disney photography’s comment about the shoot was similar to the ones we got.... think they need to go back to magical training

Love the rest of the trip report…
and I love that you all went parasailing (we can see them from our driveway)…every morning on my way to work I look at the parasail’s and wish that was me…

 

[Gillian]

Thank you for sharing the MK pics! Some of them are fantastic. Others...not so much. Some of the theater ones are beautiful, even if they have a lot of the ceiling. Several cute ones on Main Street with the lights. The Casey ones are funny, you could use two of those, LOL. I like the one where the knight is holding your flowers.

I don't quite get why he didn't take some with you guys blocking out the statue (ie centered). I can see wanting it in some, but not all.

And I think that the blue/purple colors on the castle generally make for more flattering shots, and it seems like your guy got more orange/red. How long does it take to change colors?

 

[DisneyBrideToni]

Thanks for the pep talk about the MK Photos, everyone!

You know, if you all want to suggest pictures you think we should get for our 12-print folio, post away! Each one has a number, so you could just list the numbers of the ones you like.

I'm having trouble seeing the forest for the trees, so I'd really appreciate your input!

I love the one where the suit of armour is holding your flowers. Very creative..lol You have to pick that one!

 

[irisbud]

I think you had some very nice pictures, Carrie. I'm sorry the shoot didn't turn out the way that you planned, though. That is a lot of money to spend and not be satisfied

 

[Chilly]

The photos aren't perfect but I think there are a few nice shots in the pack. I love the Star Wars photo.

Shame on Disney though, what happened to the customer is always right

 

[Goldeelox9]

I love your pictures! LOVE THEM. I now want some on Main Street. How many locations will they let you pick? I want Main Street, the Castle, the Castle Archway, the Fountain AND the bridge into fronteir land!

 

[lurkyloo]

Did they ever offer you anything to make up for it? Aside from mediocre Photoshop editing? Depending on how recently they sent the latest set of fixes, you could still (logically) ask for something to make up for the whole experience. Disney likes to fix their boo-boos!

They've offered us nothing but Photoshop, and I think DH could do a better job. I think they think we're just making up our complaints to get something free, which is totally not it. I mean, even if they told us we could do the whole shoot over again for free, we wouldn't cuz it's such a hassle to rent the tux, steam the gown, etc. etc.

I'm sorry you were disappointed with you pics! Although, I don't think the pictures were horrible. Yes, some were crooked somehow (how did the castle get crooked btw?) but there were some great ones. I really liked the ones on main street.

I think the castle got crooked b/c the camera shifted on the tripod. This has actually happened to a lot of other brides - I think they need to invest in some new tripods! ... I'm glad you like the Main Street ones!

I have a couple questions regarding the Disney Club Reward points...I'm sure somewhere on here someone has explained what exactly that is...or maybe you did somewhere on this thread, but I am still unclear on what this is. Also, how can you apply for the Disney Rewards Visa? I've just been hearing so much about it.

Hi! Thanks for the kind words - it's so nice to hear you've enjoyed the trip report! I'll PM you info about the Disney Vacation Club and the Disney Rewards Visa so I can describe them in detail!

Disney photography is known for being pretty standard with this shots, which is a shame. ... Then the pictures looked, well, forced. ... I'm waiting for the CD (2 more years!) and then it and I are going to have some fun with photoshop!

Thank you for sharing your experience - I'm glad to hear I'm not alone! And, truly, I think some of the angles they shoot from would give anyone a double chin - that's why I'm craning my neck in so many of the shots!

I don't think your photos are all that bad either! There definitely are a few that could use improving, but there are also some really cool ones that I haven't seen before. I can see how you might be disappointed though, because they don't seem to capture that amazing energy you and DH have as well as the Roots did. It's there in some of the photos, but other poses just seem... stiff? Anyway, some of my favorites... 9 and 10 - love the expressions!, 23, 36, 41, 54 - just seems very typical of your DH, 75, 86 - never seen this angle before and I love it, 109, 114, 121, 124, 32a, 64a, and 65a.

I appreciate your comments. You hit the nail on the head about the poses. I should have been more aware of what I was being asked to do and followed the directions less! Thank you also for sharing your faves - I'm going to have a look at them and make a note for when we pick our 12.

Its me......Thanks for the complement
Sorry your photos didnt turn out well....but the Luke & Leia pose is priceless

and to be honest i hated 90% (ok maybe 95%) of our MK photo shots as well...the castle was tilted, the top was cut off and the standard cruise ship poses were irritating....

This makes me feel so much better! Thank you for sharing your thoughts... I guess I can look at it that way - if we got three great shots, we did pretty well!

And I think that the blue/purple colors on the castle generally make for more flattering shots, and it seems like your guy got more orange/red. How long does it take to change colors?

That's a really good point about the colors on the castle - I didn't even think about that. And you're right about the quantity - one or two pix of the Main Street Cinema roof would be nice - it is amazingly detailed and makes a great picture. Seven or eight pix... not necessary...

I love the one where the suit of armour is holding your flowers. Very creative..lol You have to pick that one!

Hee hee! Duly noted!

I think you had some very nice pictures, Carrie. I'm sorry the shoot didn't turn out the way that you planned, though. That is a lot of money to spend and not be satisfied

Thanks!

The photos aren't perfect but I think there are a few nice shots in the pack. I love the Star Wars photo.

Shame on Disney though, what happened to the customer is always right

I know... I heard one girl actually took the wedding photo album she got from Disney to City Hall and complained - and got results!

I love your pictures! LOVE THEM. I now want some on Main Street. How many locations will they let you pick? I want Main Street, the Castle, the Castle Archway, the Fountain AND the bridge into fronteir land!

You're in luck - we had no problem doing all those locations! I just requested Main Street instead of the carousel and was told that wouldn't be a problem. I think another reason we got a lot of alternative locations was b/c the castle passageway was blocked off and a stage was set up across the front, so we couldn't do those neat ones on the ramps up to the castle or looking through the passageway.

 

[snow_white725]

Lurkyloo - I can see why you had problems with a lot of the shots and am sorry that you are having such a bad experience. However, you still have a lot of nice pictures too

By the way, is Disney doing anything else to help with their screw-up?? It seems like they have been very difficult to deal with...

Also, who was your photographer??

 

[lurkyloo]

By the way, is Disney doing anything else to help with their screw-up?? It seems like they have been very difficult to deal with... Also, who was your photographer??

No, in fact it's been like pulling teeth to get them to do what little they have done. When I pointed out that it had been 2 months since the shoot and we still didn't have our pictures, they were like "Our editors are also working on current weddings and conventions" - so apparently once you're old news, you don't get the same amount of attention. Nevermind that we were once a "current" wedding and should have received good service in the first place!

I haven't posted my photographer's name here cuz it's a public board - I hope you understand...

 

[irisbud]

No, in fact it's been like pulling teeth to get them to do what little they have done. When I pointed out that it had been 2 months since the shoot and we still didn't have our pictures, they were like "Our editors are also working on current weddings and conventions" - so apparently once you're old news, you don't get the same amount of attention. Nevermind that we were once a "current" wedding and should have received good service in the first place!

WTH! I would be furious if I got this answer!

 

[DecemberBride]

Thanks for the pep talk about the MK Photos, everyone!

You know, if you all want to suggest pictures you think we should get for our 12-print folio, post away! Each one has a number, so you could just list the numbers of the ones you like.

I'm having trouble seeing the forest for the trees, so I'd really appreciate your input!

I loooooove how unique your photos were! You guys took the best poses! Loooooooved the ones with you and DH outside the theatre on mainstreet! So fun! Also the silly ones of DH in front of the castle! They're great 042, 040, 036, 023, 074, 075, 097, 0109, 0122, 0124, and 065a! Those were my favorites, but that's just me!

I can see what you meant about some of them being far away... and for the money you spent it's okay to be upset, but in the end they are great pictures. it was a memorable experience being there at that time with no other guests, and you have fantabulous pics from your wedding. I mean truly incredible. So put on your and brush your shoulders off. They really are beautiful!

 

[DaPookie]

No, in fact it's been like pulling teeth to get them to do what little they have done. When I pointed out that it had been 2 months since the shoot and we still didn't have our pictures, they were like "Our editors are also working on current weddings and conventions" - so apparently once you're old news, you don't get the same amount of attention. Nevermind that we were once a "current" wedding and should have received good service in the first place!

First, your pictures are gorgeous! I love the fact that you two had so much fun with them! Second, that is an absolutely ridiculous response. How come yours didn't have priority when it was current, nevermind now that it's past due? Have you tried calling your Planner? Maybe she/he can move things along for you? (Although I can almost hear them saying that photos take awhile to come back) There has to be some way to speed up the process.

 

[camara381]

i would be harassing them everyday if i got a response like that... lets go beat them up.. no seriously i am sorry you are having so much trouble it makes me not want to do them