Escape Wedding Photography

[SoonToBeMrs]

Hi, We're planning an escape wedding at WDW. I'm wondering if there are any former escape brides that have used the Disney photographer or have hired an outside photographer and if you have any advice on which is a better option. I've read some bad reviews on the Disney photographers and I'm a little worried about it because photos are important to us. We're on a limited budget so that does play into our decision. Thanks for the advice.

[sambycat]

can NEVER say enough about david and vicki arndt - former DFTW photogs - awesome people and could not be happier with our photography!

[sambycat]

here’s a link to some of my planning journal with some of our pics -http://www.m.http://www.disboards.com/showthread....429872&page=16

[Chilly]

I used Randy Chapman, his prices are very reasonable and he's a lovely man.

http://www.chapmanphotography.com/

[SoonToBeMrs]

Originally Posted by sambycat

here’s a link to some of my planning journal with some of our pics

Your pictures are beautiful. I love your theme, looks like it was fun.

[SoonToBeMrs]

Originally Posted by Chilly

I used Randy Chapman, his prices are very reasonable and he's a lovely man.

I've only read good things about Randy, I've already contacted him for a quote. Thanks for the suggestion.

[weedee]

When we were married, Disney allowed us to keep our Escape package photographer when we hired an outside photographer (not sure if they do that anymore). I was very happy we hired the outside photog because I wasn't pleased with the Disney photos. I think if you have your heart set on a particular photography style or photographer, it's better to be safe and just hire the outsider so that you know he/she will do a great job. HTH!

[ncp17]

Originally Posted by SoonToBeMrs

Hi, We're planning an escape wedding at WDW. I'm wondering if there are any former escape brides that have used the Disney photographer or have hired an outside photographer and if you have any advice on which is a better option. I've read some bad reviews on the Disney photographers and I'm a little worried about it because photos are important to us. We're on a limited budget so that does play into our decision. Thanks for the advice.

Thank you for starting this thread! I just spoke to a consultant yesterday about planning a possible escape wedding myself. I bet we'll have a lot of the same questions- thanks for bringing this to my attention! I do was a bit concerned about reading the reviews of Disney photogs. Good luck! I know your day will be gorgeous!

[SoonToBeMrs]

Finally got in touch with Randy Chapman and he is a very reasonable price. Does anyone know what happens to the Disney photography if I choose to hire him? Is there a discount? Or do they still have a Disney photographer as well?

[lurkyloo]

If you use an outside photographer for an Escape wedding you give up the Disney wedding photography that comes with the package, but you can swap it for photography at your dessert party or a 1-hour Enhanced Portrait Session at any Disney resort.

[SoonToBeMrs]

Originally Posted by lurkyloo

If you use an outside photographer for an Escape wedding you give up the Disney wedding photography that comes with the package, but you can swap it for photography at your dessert party or a 1-hour Enhanced Portrait Session at any Disney resort.

Thanks. It looks like it might be worth it. It's cheaper to hire an outside photographer than to upgrade the photo disc with Disney. Plus I could get a resort photo package out of it

[2012DisneyWorldBride]

Originally Posted by SoonToBeMrs

Finally got in touch with Randy Chapman and he is a very reasonable price. Does anyone know what happens to the Disney photography if I choose to hire him? Is there a discount? Or do they still have a Disney photographer as well?

Oh! You will love Randy!!! We used him for our wedding and loved working with him.

[SoonToBeMrs]

Originally Posted by 2012DisneyWorldBride

Oh! You will love Randy!!! We used him for our wedding and loved working with him.

I'm sure I will. Everyone has praised him. Now to convince DF

[Pinkgirl]

Another very happy Randy Escape bride here. He was fantastic and captured our day perfectly. We used our Escape photography element for a family photoshoot at the Boardwalk. I much prefer our Randy shots to our Disney Fine Art ones.

[colbyky]

So can anyone tell me what does Randy charge? What is his hourly rate and how does it work. We are looking for a reasonable photographer as well. Let me know!! Thank you thank you!