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.
Vacations are memories we always treasure because they allow us to take a step outside the norm and have fun exploring somewhere or something new with people we love. Every trip is cherished, but do you have one vacation that stands out as particularly special or as an all-time favorite?
For lovely Madison, her family’s trip to Italy was that all-time favorite. She fell in love with the culture and beauty of Italy, so naturally, she wanted to bring some Italian flair into her senior portraits. Jetting back over the ocean would have been a bit of a logistical headache, of course, so Madison and her family opted for the next best thing: getting her senior photos in Epcot’s Italy. It was still a journey because Madison is from Georgia, but she and her family and I all agree that the results are well worth the trip!
Madison fits effortlessly into the scenery of Epcot’s Italy. She looks right at home amid the Tuscan stonework, ornate arches, serene gondolas, and lush greenery. There isn’t a photo in the bunch that I don’t love, but my favorites have to be her portraits alongside the rich stone columns. They give you a clear picture of the Italian essence that Madison wanted, but they also make her the true star of the photo, and the lighting looks stunning on her!
Of course, we decided that while we were in “Europe,” we might as well mix it up a bit! We snapped a few senior portraits of Madison in the settings of other European countries too. The English telephone booth was a blast, and a French avenue provided a fabulous backdrop as well.
Epcot senior portraits present the unique opportunity to have nearly any place in the world as the backdrop for your senior photos. If you or your child or grandchild is getting ready for the excitement of that senior year in high school, I can help! Contact my senior photography studio to book your session.
Life has a way of getting busy enough to fill all of your time. You might be balancing your career, kids, home, school, hobbies, friends, or any combination of these rewarding yet time-consuming parts of life. Still, we always manage to find time for what is most important.
That’s exactly what happened with this beautiful couple, Marc and Melissa. Marc runs a boating business and he was right in the middle of his busy season, but he knew that this was also the perfect season to give Melissa the proposal of her dreams. So despite the couple’s busy schedule, Marc found the time (and help from Melissa’s Mom) to put together an incredibly special day for his love Melissa.
What better place to pop the question than Cinderella’s Wishing Well at Disney’s Magic Kingdom? After all, you’re putting your whole heart into wishing that the love of your life says “yes!” From a photography perspective, the scenery of the wishing well is also downright gorgeous.
Melissa and Marc were such a sweet couple to get to know. We took full advantage of Disney’s scenery, with plenty of photos in front of the Cinderella Castle. This can be a challenge sometimes because of heavy crowds, but fortunately, Marc and Melissa had a rather quiet day so I was able to capture plenty of photos of them with the classic Magic Kingdom scenery without a clutter of other people in the background.
Of course, it isn’t a proposal photo shoot without plenty of shots featuring the ring! The pear-shaped solitaire was stunning, and it looks like it was always meant to be on Melissa’s finger. It was a joy to create so many photos of these two simply having fun and being their adorable selves together.
If you’re planning a Disney proposal and you want to chronicle it with professional photos, call our Orlando area 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.
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Some of our clients include Hylant, DUDA, MediVest, Alafaya Family Dentistry, Dave Ramsey Live Events, Neiman Marcus, Fix-It Accounting, Massey Services, Bee Realty, Greene Realty, Orlando Health, Tupperware Brands, Seminole State College, DeLand Museum of Art, and many more.
Justin found the perfect place to propose to his beautiful girlfriend Kati – Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Tree of Life! We met early morning and surprised Kati. She said yes!
The 2nd Annual DeArt in DeLand Chair-ity Auction was a HUGE success! Thank you to our community sponsors and amazing artists.
A few of these beautiful chairs were purchased at our event and donated back to ACED for the public to enjoy. They will be placed throughout DeLand soon so be sure to keep an eye out.
The City of DeLand and the newly-formed non-profit organization – Arts, Culture,Entertainment District, (ACED) DeLand – hosted a fundraiser to benefit the City’s public arts programs.
The DeArt in DeLand Fundraiser Event was from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the Sanborn Activity & Event Center, 815 S. Alabama Avenue. The event include music, beer & wine tastings, food and fun. Attendees had the opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind chairs creatively altered by local artists.
The Museum of Art – DeLand hosts its annual fundraising gala for the 2020 season. The Wonderland Ball celebrates our newest exhibition, Wonderland: Photographs by Kirsty Mitchell, opening in January 2020.
Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Artisan Alley Garage for an enchanted evening of fairy tale proportions. Featuring:
– Storybook bar & hors d’oeuvres by The Table
– Music & dancing all evening
– Special viewing of Wonderland: Photographs by Kirsty Mitchell
Dress with a fairy tale twist if you wish. (And we don’t just mean Alice in Wonderland.) All proceeds will support the world-class exhibitions and educational programs at the Museum of Art – DeLand. Special thanks to our presenting partner, Mainstreet Community Bank for making this spectacular evening possible.
When: Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Where: Artisan Alley Garage, 113 W Georgia Ave, DeLand, Florida 32720
Admission: $50 per person
Finally, we’d like to extend our deepest thanks to our generous sponsors and contributors who have made this gala possible:
– Mainstreet Community Bank (Presenting Partner)
– Advent Health DeLand (Signature Sponsor)
– Merrill Lynch – Bank of America Corporation, Lisa Ogram and Donna Higbe, CFP (Contributing Sponsor)
– Adams Cameron Foundation (Contributing Sponsor)
– Waste Pro (Contributing Sponsor)
– Sal Cristofano & Laura Gosper (Contributing Sponsor)
– Linda Colvard and Robert A. Dorian (Contributing Sponsor)
– Greg Dasher (Contributing Sponsor)
– Rich & Lilis George (Contributing Sponsor)
– Ian Williams & Nancy Hutson (Contributing Sponsor)
– JetBlue (Prize Sponsor)
We have worked a lot of weddings with Julia, she is the best florist! We are also great friends with her and her fiancé Brian and very excited for their wedding in Italy!
