Pro photo disney or out sideer ?

[Harley-Mouse]

Think this is cool I read some post on the weding page but does anybidy have more info on outside people who will take your photo at a resort or in the parks and how about disney photos we get a discount with DVC.

 

[kweaver]

Wow, that is one long run-on sentance!

 

[dallastxcpa]

Harley Mouse,

Yes you can have your photos taken with your family in the parks or at a resort. If you want professional photos in the parks only Disney can do that.

We were married at Disney in July of 2003 and took advantage of the Magic Kingdom photo session. It was a once in a life time special event because for the bridal couple they take you in before the park is even open. (6 am)

I have all the information on the packages on my other computer and would be happy to send it to you later today.

I believe the photography session runs about $275. This includes all of your proofs ( usually 50 - 75 4X6s). Any enlargements that you want are additional. I can also provide the enlargement info from 2003 if you want.

If you decide to go with a resort photo you can use any professional photographer and my recommendation would be Randy Chapman.

 

[married@wdw]

We used Disney Photographic Services for our wedding as well as a honeymoon photo session in the Magic Kingdom. Worth every penny -- the photos came out absolutely spectacular. You may be able to find cheaper photographers but after careful consideration we found that Disney was about equivalent pricing of the other top Orlando area photographers. One perk of the Disney photographers is that, in the parks, they have priority -- our photographer took photos of us on the carousel while the people in line had to wait for us to get off, let us climb up the stairs on the back of the castle to get shots, cut the line in Toontown to get us in for Mickey photos and stopped the trolley on Main Street to get some photos of us waving off the back.

Note: If it's for a wedding, non-Disney photogs are not allowed in the parks. I believe they will not even let brides/grooms in the park during regular park hours -- MK wedding photo sessions are done before park hours (which is why we didn't do one -- wasn't willing to get up at 4 a.m. on my wedding day!). Not sure of the policy for non-wedding photos.

 

[SueOKW]

I've had the photogs twice - both times just for family photos - my favorite shoot was World Showcase - we had the whole place to ourselves.

Wonderful memories.

Oh - and we do get a discount!

 

[dallastxcpa]

Here is the information that I received from DPS (Disney Photography Services) this time last year:

Notice that they still listed the Disney Institute at that time.


Celebration Photography

The Walt Disney World® Resort provides the perfect setting for your celebration. Our theme parks and resorts allow you to choose from a variety of locations and styles from sophisticated to casual to that which is distinctly “Disney.” Whether you wish to have a session with the entire family or to celebrate an achievement of a special young adult in your family, Disney Event Production’s experienced professional photographers will capture your most cherished memories and preserve them for a lifetime.


Included in the price of the sitting you will receive your presentation prints (proofs), as well as a multi-print folio showcasing images from your portrait session. Confirmation will be mailed upon receiving your order. A credit card is required at time of booking. American Express, Visa, MasterCard and Disney credit cards are accepted. An additional charge to the sitting fee may also be incurred during holidays. Personal checks for reprint orders should be made payable to Walt Disney World. Please allow up to six weeks for your portraits to be mailed registered returned receipt.

Florida sales tax (6.5%) is added to resident sitting fees and portrait orders.
To reserve your family portrait session, please call our office at (407) 827-5099. We do require a 2 week advance notice in scheduling. Additional fees will be applied to booking within that time period.

Family Portraits

Sitting Fee
Up to 8 individuals
$275.00

9 to15 individuals
$325.00

16 to 25 individuals
$375.00

26-40 individuals
$400.00


Package Includes:
 Presentation Images (Proofs)
 Walt Disney World Resort Location of your choice

Choose from one of the following:
 Magic Kingdom® Park (Rose Garden Area)
 Epcot (World Showcase)
 Disney’s Beach Club Resort
 Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
 Disney’s Old Key West Resort
 Disney’s Port Orleans Resort (Riverside
 Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
 Disney’s Yacht Club
 Disney Institute
 One Disney-themed 4x5 mulit-print folio

 

[tjkraz]

Originally posted by dallastxcpa
If you want professional photos in the parks only Disney can do that.

Well, I don't know if that's necessarily true. The Disney photographers have more exclusive access to the parks than the general public. For example, if you want to have your photos session at Epcot, the Disney Photographic Services will get you into the World Showcase before its 11am opening time. That gives you unobstructed access to multiple backdrops in the WS with no interruptions from passers-by.

That said, I don't see how Disney could prevent you from hiring your own photographer if you so desire. Gifts of a Lifetime offers photographic services, and I think you would have to label them "professional."

We had photos taken by the Disney photograhers about 2 years ago and were very happy with the results.

Don't forget to ask for the 10% DVC discount on your sitting fee.

 

[DisneyWife]

*no longer in FL or associated with GOAL, Disney or any Central FL activities

 

[dallastxcpa]

Brooke,

While I agree that not all Disney photographers are number one I have to disagree with you.

Mike Strickland took our MK Bridal Photos a year and a half ago and he was every bit as good as Randy Chapman, Dammon Tucci, or Karla Fountain.

Mike has been with Disney for 23 years now and not only was he personable, but his photographic work was breathtaking.

http://www.ofoto.com/I.jsp?c=9to20r9.143pc6lx&x=0&y=3syi5m

 

[jmminarik]

Originally posted by DisneyWife
Anyway, our services, are professional, or at least going to be, as I am now the only GOAL photographer, and I am in school working on my degree in digital photography.
Brooke

I know you were rambling in a stream of consciousness manner, but don't get hung up on pretty pieces of parchment on the wall. Be proud of your talent, not your pedigrees.

I'm not beatimg up on you...I happen to think photographers for hire should make their money based on their time and talent, not from being able to hold a copyright and sell as many prints as they can...but that's just me.

Ok, unsolicited avuncular advice done for the night.

For comparision purposes, what services do you offer during your time with the client, and is there a DVC discount? Do you shoot film, and if so, do you shoot b&w?

Thanks,
Joe

 

[3DisneyNUTS]

Originally posted by DisneyWife
Hi all!

Gifts of a Lifetime photographer here.

I think I know what everyone is confusing with people allowed, or not allowed to have others come into the park for your professional needs.

You can not go into the park and take photos with the intent to sell them, which is why a normal photographer isn't allowed into the park. Disney wants your money, so they want you to use them. According to what they said in that list someone posted, they are claiming to be "professional" and I don't believe for a minute, they have had professional training. I plan on asking next time I see them.

Anyway, our services, are professional, or at least going to be, as I am now the only GOAL photographer, and I am in school working on my degree in digital photography. However, the difference with my services is that you are paying me for my time, NOT your photos. You are given all your photos. They are yours to use, print, do with as you please. Since you are paying for my time, and I am not going into the park with the intent on selling the photos, I am able to go into the parks to take photos.

No, I can't/don't have special privdeldges (sp?) that the dinsey ones may have, but it would be one to two locations I can't/don't do. I believe that my services are just as good, and that I am a better photographer because I care about my clients. Its not just time to me that I need to get away from, and I often will spend more than the alloted time together, if my clients wanted something else.

Ok, I'll stop rambling. Hope this helps some.

Brooke

Brooke I am a professional photographer and you are treading on thin ice with that arguement. Be prepared to get thrown out of WDW if you do not receive WRITTEN permission from the parks owner (it is a business). If they would ever consider allowing you in to shoot, you would have to be heavily insured. I needed one million in liability/bodily injury insurance just to step into a regular state park in NY to shoot a sitting. If my clients were hurt on their grounds while I was shooting them then the claims would have to go through me first (I know in court it may not stand up but they demanded to see my paperwork with them as the undersigned). It is really sticky and if you don't follow the legal aspect to a T and something happens your clients can sue you personally. Not to mention how unprofessional it looks to get thrown out of the park in front of paying customers who got their family all dressed up for their dream portraits.

I advise everyone to use Disney photographers to be safe rather than sorry. I know that isn't popular with my fellow photographers wanting to shoot in the most magical place in the world but IMO play by the rules and you will be more successful.

Plus professional by definition does not say that only schooled can be professional. People usually start working for someone as an apprentice before branching offr. Does not make them anyless talented. I know I would love to work for Disney but Dh would never move. I have been shooting professionally for 14 years.

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[3DisneyNUTS]

Originally posted by dallastxcpa
Brooke,

While I agree that not all Disney photographers are number one I have to disagree with you.

Mike Strickland took our MK Bridal Photos a year and a half ago and he was every bit as good as Randy Chapman, Dammon Tucci, or Karla Fountain.

Mike has been with Disney for 23 years now and not only was he personable, but his photographic work was breathtaking.

http://www.ofoto.com/I.jsp?c=9to20r9.143pc6lx&x=0&y=3syi5m

BEAUTIFUL! Congrats!!!!

 

[3DisneyNUTS]

Oh one more thing. If you are unhappy with your photos ask for a reshoot. The session fee is pretty steep so definitely make sure you are happy afterwards. A good photographer will always do a reshoot if asked. The goal is to give you portraits you will cherish for life!