Burgermeister
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The photographer, we were in the commercial.
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News New Signature Portrait Experience at Select Walt Disney World Resorts
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Burgermeister
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Actually, it is.OK:
"specially trained Disney PhotoPass Portrait photographer and assistant using advanced photography and lighting equipment"
Well then its well worth the $10 a minute
Br0ckford
Premium Member
It says advancedOK:
"specially trained Disney PhotoPass Portrait photographer and assistant using advanced photography and lighting equipment"
Well then its well worth the $10 a minute
Firecracker
New Member
That was probably someone from marketing.
Firecracker
New Member
No, these are different.
Firecracker
New Member
This seems like marketing. Disney photographers with guests do not, can not shoot that way, including photopass or DFAP.
Disstevefan1
Well-Known Member
Not for me, but to be fair I have a new iPhone
Yes and no. You’re both right, imo.
The rate is pretty standard for a decent photographer who does basic editing and touch ups. Yeah, Disney has crazy markups with tons of their products, but…this isn’t actually that outrageous of a price.
Is it worth it to me? Absolutely not. I do not care for that style at all, and I personally think the photos look fairly basic and amateur. But that’s just MY opinion (my style is more bold and vibrant), and there are plenty of people out there who prefer photos to look more natural and straight out of the camera without a lot of editing. Disney has enough guests that they will be able to find enough people to fill these limited spots, I’m sure, even if the product isn’t everyone’s cup of tea.
But Disney definitely saw this was a want of guests, based on the number of third party photographers formerly getting work there. They did their homework, crunched their numbers, and they definitely landed on a price point enough people will pay, regardless of everyone else’s opinion.
Burgermeister
Well-Known Member
Incorrect. David was indeed a Disney photographer. It was a commercial shoot for Scripps which owned several TV networks such as the Food Network at the time. If you watched the video, there are three segments one of each aired during the three commercial breaks in a typical half hour show. He was part of park photography and special events, definitely not part of the PR department. Granted this was 17 years ago so things may have changed.
Disstevefan1
Well-Known Member
This is perfect for the VIP tour, LLPP folks.
Not for the poor slobs like me.
Not for the poor slobs like me.
Firecracker
New Member
That would be marketing. That is not your average guest session. He worked for Yellow Shoes.
Burgermeister
Well-Known Member
No, he was not.
Disney has added the ability to book Signature Portrait Sessions: Resorts online by adding both the Grand Floridian and Polynesian options to the Enchanting Extras Collection.
Here are direct links to book: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Here are direct links to book: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
"Sir, not enough people are calling to book our $399 photo taking thing"
"Put it on our interweb thing!"
"Put it on our interweb thing!"