Earlier this week, I received an email from a woman who works at Fishbowl Worldwide Media, LLC in Hollywood. I originally thought it was spam, but my senses told me otherwise. So I called.
Apparently, someone at Disney found some pictures I had taken of our family at our recent trip to Disneyland. Now, I love the Mouse (I actually love the princesses even more but the 'mouse' statement is more standard fare), so when they asked if I'd be interested in letting them use the photos for their "Let the Memories Begin" campaign for 2011, there was no hesitation. I'd fill out those 12 pages of forms - sure, no problem!
Yesterday, I learned that they had narrowed the pool down. The following photo is on their short list for use on their print collateral and advertisements for next year. Yay!
This has been more exciting for me as a parent than it has been as a photographer. As a photographer, I sometimes get too swept up in the technical aspect of things and I forgot the importance that sentiment and posterity play. I mean, this isn't what I would consider my best photo at all, but the sincerity in my boy's expression is there and THAT is the selling point.
I uploaded the photos to their Dropbox, with the required caption on this photo being:
Andrew and Elton on Gadget's Go Coaster at Toontown
This was the the kids’ first ride on a roller-coaster of any kind. I remember being amazed at how fearless they felt and joyful they were. It was such a pure moment. Disneyland just has that effect on us.
I'm not sure what kind of compensation I'll receive, but I've been told that regardless of whether a photo of mine is chosen, I am guaranteed some limited edition Disney lithographs just for my time and trouble.
Anyway, I shall keep you guys posted. I'll definitely post pics of the lithographs when they come in.
See the full gallery of our trip to Disneyland by clicking over here!
Take a peek at Disney's "Let the Memories Begin" campaign. This makes me all mushy inside!
