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!
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.
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.
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.
John had been planning his proposal to Kellie for a while. They were visiting Walt Disney World from New York, one of their favorite places. He called me and we planned where he would propose in front of Cinderella Castle, texting back and forth until the time came. The crowd around us pointed, smiled and applauded. Kellie was so happy and so surprised – it is one of our favorite proposals ever. Happily Ever After John and Kellie! xo
From John: We met in 2nd grade and we liked each other in 3rd grade. So much so, Kellie wrote about me in her diary. Many years later, when we were 21, we reconnected on Facebook. After only a few weeks we felt a connection and the rest is history.
