If you’re ever having a bad day or need a little pick-me-up, spend a day with an engagement photographer. You’ll be filled with hope once again! There’s something about being upfront and center for a huge act of love that makes you see the world in a more hopeful light. The day we photographed DJ and Amanda’s engagement was super special.
The Proposal
When DJ contacted us to photograph his proposal to his beautiful then-girlfriend Amanda, we could tell they were going to be a fun couple to work with. We met up with the pair at The Grand Floridian Resort and Spa at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The resort’s stunning interior and beautiful architecture are perfect backdrops for a surprise proposal. We spent the first moments of their engagement with them, and we think the pictures speak for themselves. These two are crazy about each other.
We left them that night in a cloud of bliss and met up with them again the next day for an engagement shoot at the Magic Kingdom!
The Engagement Shoot
The awesome thing about Disney engagement photoshoots is that they truly have something for everyone! If you want classy engagement photos in front of an adorable storefront, you’ve got it. Or, perhaps you want a picture in front of Cinderella’s Castle. We can do that, too! Disney’s parks are so vast and stunning that we can definitely find the perfect backdrop to represent your special day.
We loved the idea of a 2-day photoshoot! Day one was full of all the expected excitement of a proposal, but by day two, after the excitement settled in, DJ and Amanda were relaxed, happy, and extremely photogenic! If you’re considering a Disney proposal, we highly recommend this idea.
If you’re ready to pop the question to your beloved, contact us!
Whether you’re six or thirty-six, graduating high school, getting engaged, or capturing special moments with your young children, there is nothing not to like about a trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. We’re grown adults with grandchildren and still get excited every time we walk into the park.
We do a lot of photoshoots at Disney parks, and one of the top questions we get from our clients is, “What should I wear for my Disney engagement photos?” Below, we’ve curated a list with six of our favorite styles that look great in Disney engagement photos.
1. Dress In the Spirit of Your Favorite Character
Unfortunately, Disney does not allow visitors to dress in full costume at the parks. But you don’t need a full costume to get into the Disney spirit! Lots of couples take inspiration from their favorite characters or films to choose unique outfits for their engagement sessions. Check out these adorable couples giving a nod to Sleeping Beauty and Harry Potter for their Disney engagement photos.
2. Choose Your Favorite Super Cute Disney Ears
Disney fans know there are Mickey and Minnie ears for any occasion. If it seems like your Disney engagement photos are missing something, choose your favorite ears and some cute outfits to match. You’ll be giving “adorable engaged couple” vibes all over the Disney parks! Are you a classic Mickey and Minnie ears couple, or do you prefer something a little different?
3. Show Your Pride
Disney World is known for being open and affirming of all relationships, and so are we! If you’re an LGBTQIA+ couple wanting to celebrate your engagement at Disney, grab a Disney pride shirt and call us! I personally love the rainbow Mickey shirts in these photos!
4. Choose Outfits that Feel a Little Fancy
Want some special photos to celebrate your engagement but don’t really want them to be Disney-themed? We’ve got you covered. Disney World is packed with stunning engagement photo backdrops that don’t scream amusement park.
5. Be Relaxed and Comfortable
There’s a good chance your Disney proposal will be a complete surprise for your loved one. If you asked your spouse-to-be to get dressed up for a photo shoot, it might spoil the surprise. We love a casual, candid Disney engagement shoot.
6. Your Favorite Disney Tee Shirts
Finally, we love a simple Disney t-shirt look! Comfort is key if your plan is to stick around and enjoy the park after your engagement photoshoot. These couples look so cute and like they were dressed for fun!
But let’s be honest, what makes the best Disney engagement photos is your big, beautiful smile! Your photos will be perfect because the camera will capture two people in love, celebrating one of the most joyful moments of their lives.
We’ve been capturing engagement photoshoots at Disney World for years and would love to help you and your fiance celebrate this exciting new season in your life.
Contact us today to learn more about our rates and services, or click the links below for more examples of our Disney engagement photos.
Michelangelo was nervous when he called me to help plan his Disney proposal to his love, Anne. Walt Disney World is their favorite place and he wanted it to be perfect for her! Both teachers from New Jersey, our day started with a trip to EPCOT to capture the proposal she has always wanted. I love that they said, “Disney feels like home to us.”
Story of Anne and Michelangelo: We met back in 2020 right before the pandemic. It felt like we’d known each other for ten years. As months passed getting to know each other and how much we have in common, we started to plan our first Disney trip together, and didn’t work out as planned. Anne broke her leg and we were not able to go. They told her it would take 6 months to walk again but she did it in three because we planned another Disney trip for December. Disney motivated her. A year later we planned another Disney trip. Because Disney feels like home to us. We both love each other as much as we love Disney. Three years later another Disney trip and Michelangelo popped the question right in front of our favorite place in the world Epcot. 06-30-23 💍❤️
If you’re planning a proposal, we can be there to help you preserve the memories for a lifetime. Contact The Canovas Photography today and let’s chat!
Jessica and Matthew were so excited to have their Disney engagement photos at the Magic Kingdom! It is no wonder why so many couples get engaged at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, and it’s always a thrill when we’re there to capture the magic.
They met us at Disney’s Main Street in front of the train station. We were so happy to stroll through the park with these two to capture their Disney proposal portraits. Disney’s 50th-anniversary celebration was underway at the time, so we made sure to take lots of portraits all around Cinderella Castle. The lighting was fabulous and unique, and the magical background was perfect to complement this beautiful and sweet couple.
Jessica’s white dress was stunning with a big beautiful bow in the back, but what I loved most where her amazing Disney-inspired sparkly nails to go with her perfect engagement ring!
In all our portraits of these two, it’s clear to see what a sweet love they have for each other. They truly adore one another, and we expect to see many more smiles and gentle smooches in their future.
If you’re planning an engagement session, we can be there to help you preserve the memories for a lifetime! Contact The Canovas Photography today!
What a lovely proposal to photograph. Pride Month is all about celebrating people’s authentic selves and celebrating the beauty of love in all its forms. This Pride Month, we’re honored to be able to highlight a wonderful couple with love in their hearts and a bright future ahead: Mallory and Lawson.
These two soulmates were excited to enjoy a fun day at Magic Kingdom, but Mallory had something especially magical in store. While overlooking the iconic Cinderella’s Castle, Mallory got down on one knee and “popped the question.” Lawson was grinning ear to ear and couldn’t wait to say “yes”!
As we made our way to a few locations in the park for proposal photos, Mallory and Lawson were such a joy to be with. They know exactly how to make each other laugh, and we loved getting some of those genuine laughs on camera.
We focused mostly on Cinderella’s Castle as the backdrop for Mallory and Lawson’s portraits. After all, it’s the perfect place for romance. Along with plenty of classic close-up shots and traditional photos to highlight that gorgeous ring, we had fun snapping pictures of these two dancing together in front of the castle. If their loved ones can dance as well as Mallory and Lawson, this wedding will be a fabulous one!
This couple shined so brightly in their portraits alongside Cinderella’s wishing well, the Dumbo ride, and the beautifully rustic castle doors, but some of my favorites might be their portraits with the simplest backgrounds. Mallory and Lawson are so natural together and look at each other with such a warm, authentic love in their eyes, and those portraits truly shine the light on this bond.
The magic of Disney’s Magic Kingdom is alive and well in Mallory and Lawson, and we were honored to capture a chapter of their story. If you want to preserve the magic of your engagement with professional proposal photos, The Canovas Photography is here to make it special!
See Engagement Portraits photographed on Disney’s Boardwalk
Boardwalks make us think of summertime romances and idyllic sunsets, and our recent clients Shannon and Kevin bring that same energy to Disney’s Boardwalk. We met up with this beautiful couple for their engagement photos on the boardwalk.
Disney’s Boardwalk is a Disney locale that doesn’t get the credit and attention it deserves. It has all the magic of Disney with the classically charming aesthetic of a coastal boardwalk stroll. We took advantage of the boardwalk’s look to give Shannon and Kevin lovely engagement portraits that fit their adorable personality as a couple.
Shannon and Kevin are from Maine, so they welcomed the Florida weather with open arms. Shannon is an artist, so it’s no surprise that she and Kevin put together a fantastic, Disney-appropriate look with pastel pink and blue.
We took a few sweet indoor shots and played with some unique lighting that created a nice dramatic look. These two laidback lovebirds were so at home in each other’s arms and were happy to cozy up on a few couches and nooks.
Outside along the boardwalk, we put the quaint beachside look to good use. Some of the boardwalk’s top attractions, like Jellyrolls and Atlantic Dancing, had amazing retro backdrops that were perfect for this truly timeless couple.
Some of our favorite shots were the portraits in front of the lighthouse. Shannon and Kevin looked so natural together and the sun shining behind them is breathtaking. We also played with some fun poses using the boardwalk’s photo booths, with Shannon and Kevin peeking at each other from the doorways. We’re sure this will be a memory that sticks with them as they capture more memories together through the years on all their future adventures.
The Orlando area is full of gorgeous places for engagement photos and other once-in-a-lifetime portraits. Contact The Canovas Photography today to book your session for your next milestone event.
You never forget the moment you get engaged. Whether you’re the one proposing or the one saying “yes,” there’s nothing like that burst of joy you get when you realize you’re about to embark on the epic journey of life with the person you love unlike anyone else. When that moment happens in a place that already has its own magic, though, it’s even better. It’s no wonder why so many couples get engaged at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, and it’s always a thrill when we’re there to capture the magic.
We were so excited to be waiting with our cameras when Krunal proposed to his beautiful bride Janke. What Janke thought would just be a fun day at the park turned into a life-changing one when Krunal stopped in front of the iconic Cinderella’s Castle, got down on one knee, and asked her to be his wife. She couldn’t contain her excitement as she said “yes!”
It was such a joy to stroll through the park with these two to capture their Disney proposal portraits. Disney’s 50th-anniversary celebration was underway at the time, so we made sure to take portraits in front of the unique signage to highlight what a unique and fun time this was.
To kick off their future together, Janke and Krunal spent some time at the wishing well too. The arch framed them perfectly, and they made their own special wishes for their life ahead.
Some of our favorite portraits of these two are from the archway in front of Cinderella’s Castle. The lighting was fabulous and unique, and the magical background was perfect to complement this beautiful and bright couple.
In all our portraits of Janke and Krunal together, it’s clear to see what a sweet love they have for each other. They truly adore one another, and we expect to see many more smiles and gentle smooches in their future.
If you’re planning a proposal, we can be there to help you preserve the memories for a lifetime. Contact The Canovas Photography today and let’s chat!
Disney holds a special place in so many people’s hearts, usually, because it brings back some of their favorite childhood memories. But for a lovely young couple, JR and Kaitlyn, Disney means even more because it’s the backdrop to their love story. It’s only fitting that it was also the perfect place for their proposal portraits.
We take Disney proposal photos at the Disney parks often, but Kaitlyn and JR are both cast members, so this one was even more special. JR proposed to Kaitlyn at the Be Our Guest restaurant inside Belle’s castle, in the sweetest way, of course – with dessert. Kaitlyn was stunned and couldn’t wait to say “yes!”
For Kaitlyn and JR’s engagement portraits, we started with some shots in front of the big top with Dumbo, everyone’s favorite little elephant. We loved the pictures of these two sneakings a kiss behind the banners, and Kaitlyn already looks like a bride with her mouse-ear veil.
We made our way over to the carousel and its classic, retro aesthetic fits these two perfectly. They re-created the proposal on the carousel and of course, they did a fantastic job – they are actors, after all. They both look stunningly illuminated by the carousel lights.
Keep in mind that we photograph a lot of proposals, and we have to say that JR did a phenomenal job with the planning! He added so many special touches, like having the ring box engraved with the date and having custom shirts made, and we made sure to get photos of all these unique details.
As we took their engagement portraits throughout the park, it was clear that the magic of Disney is truly alive in these two. It was a pleasure to create their Disney proposal portraits, and we can do the same for you. Book your Disney or Orlando-area proposal photos with The Canovas Photography.
As a photographer, I love having variety in my work and putting together a range of types of photography – engagement photos, family photos, and so on. But our top specialty is taking proposal photos at Disney, which is such a unique circumstance in the world of photography. Not only does it allow us to capture moments of such amazing surprise and joy, but one of the two clients doesn’t even know they’ll be having a photo session!
These proposal photos at Disney Riviera Resort were a bit different because this couple was prepared! Denise and Andrew were celebrating their engagement at the resort as a fun vacation away from their home in Louisiana. They’re an absolutely adorable couple and were thrilled to be looking forward to a wedding together.
For most of their photo session, Denise donned a beautiful white dress (foreshadowing for her impending wedding dress, I’m sure!) and Andrew complimented her perfectly in a navy vest and bowtie. Disney Riviera Resort was a stunning backdrop for this lovely couple! We found some fantastic mosaic walls that were perfect for photo backgrounds, but my favorite photos might be the ones we snapped in the resort’s courtyard.
The open green space and amazing architecture around the courtyard gave the perfect blend of contemporary style and classic beauty, which happens to fit Denise and Andrew perfectly. They even had some fun dancing in the courtyard, and it was easy to see that these two know exactly how to put smiles on each other’s faces.
Of course, we had to infuse a bit more of a Disney vibe into this couple’s proposal photos too. They donned more casual outfits with a twist on the classic mouse ears for some incredibly sweet and fun photos in front of Cinderella Castle.
If you’re planning a proposal and you want to preserve those moments, a professional proposal photography session is the perfect way to make it special. Call my photo studio today to book your session.
We LOVED Emily and Henry’s Magic Kingdom Proposal! They are the sweetest couple. Their families were there to make it even more special. I got this from Henry when we planned the proposal: “The proposed plan is as follows: My sister, Honey, will be taking photos around the park to help promote her new Disney jewelry products that she’s been marketing. As my girlfriend will be taking these photos (likely in front of the castle), my sister will at one point pull out a sign from her pocket/bag that will tell Emily to “turn around”, and at that moment I will be kneeling in behind of Emily with the ring (contained in a box-shaped like the My Adventure Book from the movie Up). At this point is where she will hopefully turn around and the moment can be captured! I’ll say a few words to her and await her answer. “
Read Emily’s story here: I guess we met in 6th grade (at least he knew me then) and we became friends in 7th grade. He’s basically the boy next door since we lived in the same neighborhood and we met on the school bus. I remember it clear as day. My friend and I were sitting together and then another boy came over on the bus and sat on the seat next to us. Henry followed him over and sat next to us as well but didn’t talk much. He was super shy and quiet, and I remember thinking he had huge hair! Us four became the new quartet and always did things together. But as high school started, it became just Henry and I. We became closer and closer by bonding over Manga, talking over AIM messenger, and biking around the neighborhood. The summer before 10th grade started, I definitely considered him my best friend, but I also started to like like him. However, knowing Henry, if anything was going to happen, I was going to have to make the first move. So, I did—I told him I liked him first! He said the same thing and I could say the rest was history, but it wasn’t that easy.
During the summer of 2010, we started dating each other. We didn’t make it public at first, but a lot of people easily caught on to this! Then, we went to separate colleges and even had 5 months apart by a 6-hour time difference when I studied abroad in Copenhagen. We had a lot of trying times together facing different personal and family challenges. However, through it all, we let each other grow and become our own person. I have never felt held back by Henry or tied down to him in a limiting way. I’ve only ever felt supported and unconditionally loved by him. We’ve been together for 11 years and we’ve grown as a couple and as our own independent selves. That is something I’ve always loved about us.
In August of 2020, Henry moved in with me to my apartment in Boston. This was another learning curve but was also a moment we’d both been waiting for for a while. Finally, we didn’t have to say “Goodbye” after a weekend visit together but just a “Goodnight.” After five months of living together we decided to look at engagement rings! The only problem is that I don’t like rings, but I wanted an engagement ring and I wanted something I would love. So naturally, I chose my own ring!
After we bought the ring in February of 2021, I tried to not ask questions or bug Henry too much about the proposal. I mean, I may have shown him dozens of Instagram reel of different proposal videos or watched Say Yes to the Dress in front of him many times. I may have also blatantly told him “You better propose by the end of 2021!” Little did I know he was actually planning the most perfect proposal for months in the happiest place on Earth—Disney World!
Disney holds special meaning to me, and Henry knows this. My parents had their first date and honeymoon there. I’ve been at least 15 times since I was a baby and I absolutely cherish the place. Back in March of 2021, we booked a trip to go there with his family for his sister’s birthday in August. I thought that’s all it was going to be, just a birthday trip. But then my mom got wind of our trip and also booked a trip for her, my dad, and brother to go there the same week as us. However, my mom is known for her spontaneity and I didn’t question it. I was actually kind of worried about both of our families being there and trying to make it clear it wasn’t a “joint” trip because I didn’t want to stress his sister out.
Fast forward to Monday, August 9th, our flight gets canceled, we’re running on three hours of sleep, it’s thundering and starting to lightly rain, and my family gets stuck on The People Mover. I guess these factors explain why Henry seemed to keep falling asleep everywhere we went: the hotel room, the bus to the Magic Kingdom, and under the canopy outside Casey’s Corner. Poor guy was freaking out! Meanwhile, I was just becoming more and more confused as everyone just stopped moving. Then his sister takes me to the Hub Grass and asks me to help her shoot some content for her Etsy shop. She explains to me that she’s going to hold up different signs for her shop and wants me to record it. As I’m recording, I remember giving my brother and mom a look saying, “What is going on?” But then once Honey reveals the sign that says, “Emily Turn Around,” everything froze. I was already crying as I turned around but when I saw Henry on one knee, that’s when the waterworks really started. That’s when I realized that this man planned everything for months and orchestrated the whole thing to have both of our families present for this special moment at one of my favorite places on Earth. I don’t really remember what he said, but I do remember feeling like my heart was going to explode from the love I felt. Then, he surprised me again with a photo shoot!? I was blown away! He honestly made me feel like a real-life Disney princess and I really can’t wait to live out my happily ever after with him. He says he waited 14 years for this proposal, and now we both can’t wait forever.
Whether you’re six or thirty-six, graduating high school, getting engaged, or capturing special moments with your young children, there is nothing not to like about a trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. We’re grown adults with grandchildren and still get excited every time we walk into the park.
