Hi there, Philip, and welcome to planDisney - but more importantly, welcome (soon!) to the Disneyland Resort! I'm thrilled to hear you'll be visiting for the first time.
Visiting
PhotoPass photographers at park opening is such a smart move! I can confirm that they are typically available at park opening. In fact, my family and I did the exact same thing on one of our recent visits and had a PhotoPass photographer take our pictures in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle and they are some of our absolute favorites - the lightning was perfect at that time in the morning!
If you're staying in one of the
hotels of the Disneyland Resort and taking advantage of
Early Entry, you can often find PhotoPass photographers then as well - this is what my family and I did, and there was no line to wait in.
If you haven't already, I'd highly encourage purchasing the
Disney Genie+ service when you arrive for your trip. This is a must-have for my family and me when we visit because - not only do we get access to
Lightning Lane selections, but also
unlimited digital downloads of our PhotoPass photos. We then make it a point to visit as many PhotoPass photographers as we can, so that each trip has a photo album of professionally-shot photos!
Thank you again for your question, Philip! Make sure to come back and visit us here at planDisney as you continue to plan your trip - we'd love to help you make it your best trip ever!
Have a Magical Day,
Greg