Disney Portraits

June 16 2024

6 Unique Outfit Ideas For Your Disney World Orlando Engagement Photoshoot

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Orlando Engagement Photoshoot, Cute Disney Proposal 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
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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 LGBQT Disney Engagement, Orlando Engagement Photoshoot

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 Orlando Engagement Photoshoot, Dress to wear Disney Engagement

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 Orlando Engagement Photoshoot, Comfortable clothes for Disney Engagement

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 Orlando Engagement Photoshoot

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.

Samantha and Aaron

Tommy and Amanda

Michaelangelo and Anne

June 16 2023

Love Is Love: Two Beauties’ Proposal Photos at Magic Kingdom

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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!

July 13 2022

Lucky #7: Family Photos at Magic Kingdom for a Budding Family of 7

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Family Photos at Magic Kingdom

Disney’s Magic Kingdom is one of our favorite places to take family photos. Not only does it have a thrilling, colorful, picture-perfect background, but it’s an outstanding place to get candid shots of kids playing and being their spirited selves – it’s the ultimate childhood playground.

The locale did not disappoint for Amy and Jason’s family portraits. They recently discovered that they’re about to welcome baby #5 (wow!), and of course, Disney is the perfect place to celebrate. After all, this family is no stranger to adventure – Mom and Dad were the winners of Amazing Race 23 back in 2013!

During the family’s photo session, we made sure that each person had their time in the spotlight. We took individual shots of every beautiful child, and we made sure to get plenty of portraits of Mom and Dad laughing and enjoying the day together too. There was plenty of time dedicated to the new incoming member of the family too, with a special pregnancy announcement onesie and a tiny set of mouse ears. Mom doesn’t have much of a baby bump yet, but we threw in a few precious portraits of her cradling her belly.

The entire family was dressed in matching outfits that were perfect for Disney, taking clear inspiration from everyone’s favorite mice. Throughout the session, we explored the park and captured plenty of candid shots of the kids just playing, enjoying the family outing, and having a great time – there’s no better way to make sure kids’ personalities shine through in family photos. We made certain to also highlight the Disney classics throughout the park, like the iconic Cinderella’s Castle and the wishing well, of course.

If your family is growing or if you’re just due for updated family portraits, The Canovas Photography would love to help. Call us to book your Orlando-area photo session today.

February 17 2022

The Sweetest Surprise: Proposal Photography at the Grand Floridian Resort

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They say that when you marry someone, you marry their family too, and it’s absolutely true! That’s why it’s so heartwarming to see when two people’s families love their future in-laws almost as much as the couple loves each other, and for Preston and Hallie, that’s certainly the case.

Preston and Hallie’s moms actually scheduled this photo session as a gift to the couple. The couple is from Dallas, and Hallie was in Florida with her mom. Preston was vacationing with his family at the Grand Floridian Resort, but Hallie had no idea he was in Florida. She was shocked in the greatest and most joyful way when Preston walked up to her out of nowhere, knelt down on one knee, and asked her to be his wife.

With the sweet couple now happily engaged, we took advantage of the Grand Floridian Resort’s stunning scenery for the rest of their engagement photoshoot. Luxurious boardwalks, stunning floral décor, antique cars, waterside strolls – it all created a magical backdrop for Preston and Hallie’s genuine joy to shine through.

Some of my favorite photos of these two are the candid shots of them simply being themselves and joking together. Hallie has the most beautiful laugh and Preston knows exactly how to make her giggle. I also loved that we could incorporate so many excited and loving family members into this photoshoot. I don’t usually have that privilege for engagement photo sessions and I was so glad that Hallie and Preston’s portraits were able to pay homage to their love of family.

The other fun standouts were the engagement portraits in front of the gloriously huge Christmas tree at the resort. I’m so glad Hallie and Preston will be able to forever remember their special day in the Christmas season…and that they had a great photo for their first Christmas as an engaged couple!

If you’d like to capture your special moment or memorialize your engagement with an engagement photo session, contact our Florida photography studio today.

December 12 2021

Lawyers in Love: Proposal Photos at Magic Kingdom

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Proposal Photos at Magic Kingdom

Disney is an incredibly popular place for proposals, and it’s easy to see why! Not only does it have absolutely beautiful scenery that provides a fantastic backdrop for any special moment, but as the saying goes, it’s the happiest place on earth!

But despite the fact that so many people pop the question at Disney, I can personally say that every proposal is truly unique. One of my favorite parts of my job is watching the dynamic of a couple at this incredible moment in their lives.

Whitney and Brandon were so much fun during their proposal! Whitney was absolutely stunned in the best possible way, so clearly, Brandon did a great job with the surprise. These two are from New York, so what Whitney thought was just a fun vacation turned into one of the most memorable days of her life, and I was thrilled to be there to capture the moment for them.

Brandon proposed with a gorgeous view of Cinderella’s Castle in the background, and we focused most of their photos around the castle. We experimented with photos in front of the carousel, too, and between the lights and the motion in the background, I can’t get over how well these shots turned out.

As fantastic as the couple’s posed portraits are, I’m in love with their candid shots too. As we made our way throughout the park, I could see how much of a connection these two have. They made each other laugh from one moment to the next and I was so glad I could capture some of these sweet moments.

If you’re planning to pop the question, you can make the moment even more special with a photo session to preserve those smiles and that joy for the rest of your lives together. Contact my Orlando area photography studio to book your proposal photos today.

September 20 2021

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Proposal | Matthew and Carlie

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Proposal Photography

Matthew wanted to propose to his girlfriend Carlie under the Tree of Life. We made a plan and waited for them at Disney’s Animal Kingdom – he really surprised her! They were both so happy and we were so excited to be able to capture these moments. Congratulations Matthew and Carlie! xo

June 23 2021

A Proposal At Disney’s Magic Kingdom | Kaylee and Sean

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Kaylee has to be one of our sweetest and cutest brides-to-be! When Sean proposed to her at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Kaylee’s expressions were priceless. She was so happy! Sean brought her and lots of friends and family, all the way from Texas to help make this day very special for her. Congratulations Sean and Kaylee!

From Kaylee:
We met on the second day of high school my sophomore year during lunch when I offered him a go-go squeeze because the line was so long I didn’t want him to be hungry. He played baseball, was in the grade above me, and still had his post-summer tan from lifeguarding so he was basically it for me right then. Sean was so shy about liking me that I had to ask him for his number to get the ball rolling. Within those first two years, I had three surgeries, my house flooded twice, we both graduated high school, he started the process of becoming a firefighter, and I moved away for school. Through all of that we stayed together he was my foundation through all the hard stuff, laughed with me through the silly stuff, and we continued to grow with one another.

When I was 11 I was bit by a snake on my left ring finger and was really self-conscious about the scar that was left behind for a while. My surgeon was amazing though so I told myself it would really matter because the ring and the person would make up for it and they wouldn’t care about any scar it would be about us. Sean knows me so well and he planned everything so perfectly the ring, the people that were present, the place, and even having you guys there I couldn’t ask for a better proposal or a better man to spend the rest of my life with. I had a teacher in high school who told all his students not to be so involved in high school relationships because in the long run, it doesn’t work out. The day after Sean proposed I emailed him telling him we beat the odds, we are getting married. A few days later I heard back from him telling me he’s never been happier to be proven wrong.

I cannot be more excited to marry Sean, he is the person I look forward to telling everything to, he’s my best friend without him I have no idea where I would be but I know he helps me be the best version of myself always.

April 15 2021

Disney’s Magic Kingdom | Senior Portraits

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Senior Portraits at Disney’s Magic Kingdom

Griffin’s mother and sister took him to Disney’s Magic Kingdom to get his senior portraits taken! We had a fun day going to all his favorite spots.
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“I decided last minute to get my brother’s senior pictures done during our trip to Disney in June, as Disney is my brother’s favorite place. I stumbled upon The Canovas Photography in a google search and reached out to them. Kelly responded quickly and was very accommodating with our vacation schedule. She took her time with us, did all the shots my brother wanted and had some very amazing suggestions. The pictures turned out even better than we could imagine. I 100% recommend The Canovas Photography, you will not be disappointed. Kelly was amazing to work with, fun to be around, and genuinely cared about my brother and got to know him during the session.”

March 27 2019

Disney Family Portraits | Disney’s Beach Club Resort | Family Reunion

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Becky and her whole family gathered from all over the country to enjoy a Walt Disney World vacation and Family Reunion! We had so much fun photographing everyone – nothing is as important as family <3 Make sure you document your loved ones and get some images printed! Call us for your own family portrait session 🙂

December 11 2018

Disney Proposal Photography | Samantha and Aaron

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Aaron called me from New York to help him plan his proposal to his girl Samantha at Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom. We had fun going back and forth, making plans. Their beautiful story is best told by them so here it is xo:

Aaron: We met at a party my sister forced me to go to shortly after returning home from the army. I was being reasonably belligerent and I saw her and she shot daggers at me with her eyes and I said, “boy I’m glad I didn’t marry you!” Haha. She’s been with me on what’s been a 5-year recovery.

When we met I had no car, no job, no money, and a drug problem. One night I was at a get together at her mom’s and she came home from being out with friends and she sat down and I talked to her for 6 hours that night. Told her everything about who I was in honest truth and that was the beginning of the emotional connection.

She’s a caretaker; compassionate, kind, loves kids, a social worker. She’s a wonderful partner and exactly what I want in a mother for my children. Disney is her favorite place, and after all the hassle of trying to plan a local proposal and follow on dinner our families wanted, Disney world was a no-brainer. She took me for my first time new year 2015 but I think I took her for her most memorable trip 😉

Samantha: growing up, I always knew I wanted to be married. I am a very committed person when it comes to my relationships. I’m a giver. I am also very selective with who I show this side to.

When I got to know Aaron I immediately wanted to give him everything. no holding back, no restrictions. My love for him was immediately unconditional. I have always been content with the idea of spending every ounce of time I have with him.

At some points of our relationship, we questioned whether marriage was going to happen for us.

Never once doubting our love for each other.

That’s why I cried so hard when he proposed. This was a day that almost didn’t happen for us and it made me appreciate it a million times more.

Disney world is my favorite place. My family took vacations there every year when I was a kid. I continued to go there as an adult. Everyone that knows me, knows that I love it there.

I never imagined getting that kind of proposal. I am so blessed to be with someone as thoughtful as he is.

Aaron is also very compassionate and resilient. He makes me stop and appreciate the little details of life. He makes me laugh harder than anyone else can.

He makes me want to be the best version of myself, every day. He is my hero. Just when I think I couldn’t love this guy more…I do!