How To Create Your Dream Disney Shoot
It’s always been a dream of mine to have a professional photo shoot in one of the Disney Parks. When my husband and I decided to honeymoon in California, we looked into the idea a little more. For part of our honeymoon we would be visiting Disneyland for the first time so what better reason to take some photos! We scheduled our photoshoot for our first day in the parks and began planning this dream shoot!
When it comes to scheduling a Disney photo shoot, there are some things to plan for.
Planning The Location
If you’re planning a photo shoot on the West Coast, take advantage of both parks! We made sure to use our Park Hopper to visit both Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure. Our photoshoot was scheduled for two hours, so it was nice to have both parks so close allowing for more photo time. If you’re planning a photo shoot on the East Coast, choose one park and cover more ground! Since Walt Disney World’s theme parks are larger, there are plenty of photo ideas in each park.
Choose Your Outfits
Our photographer informed us to have two outfits prepared for our photoshoot. I knew we would be hitting two parks, so I planned different looks for each.
Since Disneyland is dreamy and whimsical, I chose a colorful tulle skirt
For the California Adventure portion I knew we would be around Paradise Pier, which calls for a cute but casual outfit!
Get Inspired
Once the photoshoot was locked in, I began searching for photo ideas in Disneyland. Since I had never visited the park before, I was at a disadvantage for planning.
Thank goodness for Pinterest! I was able to get inspiration for what photos and poses I wanted and, most importantly, I was able to send those photos to the photographer in advance so she had an idea of my vision.
Prepare For Crowds
Disney Parks are always crowded, so it’s very likely that your photos may feature some strangers walking in the background! Luckily, if you’re working with a photographer who has experience in Disney photo shoots, they will have tricks to work around this.
An important fact to know is that your photographer is not allowed to ask people to move out of the way because it could disrupt someone’s park experience. For our shoot we found that, for the most part, once park-goers understand what’s happening they are willing to cooperate.
Have Fun!
Between outfit changes, lighting, and other variables photo shoots can be overwhelming. When having a Disney shoot, try to let your stress go by the way side. I came to the photo shoot with ideas in mind, but our photographer was able to take them to the next level!
She added special location shots based on our interests. I told her about my love for everything Tangled, so she took some shots by Rapunzel’s Tower! We are from Louisiana, so we took photos in New Orleans Square. You’re in the Happiest Place on Earth, so have fun with it and make the most of the time you have!
Looking back, I am so happy that my husband and I arranged this special shoot. We will always have these photos to cherish from not only our honeymoon, but our first trip to Disneyland!
Next Dream Photo Shoot: Walt Disney World!
Which park would you choose to take a photo shoot in?
All photos by Katherine Rose Photography.
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Jenny
September 29, 2016 at 7:26 pmThis photoshoot is absolutely adorable! Such a fun idea.
Lizzy
September 29, 2016 at 8:26 pmI love love LOVE the outfits you chose! What you wear in professional photos makes SUCH a difference! I think I might want to get some pictures done at DisneyWorld now! 😀
Angela Tolsma
September 29, 2016 at 9:33 pmoh gosh what a fabulous idea! I never would have thought to get a photo shot done at the park! I love your first outfit, those pictures are fabulous!
Falon
September 30, 2016 at 3:11 amThese are so cute! We did our engagement photos in Toon Town, and it can be tough working around the crowds, but it’s so worth it!
Thuymi
October 4, 2016 at 9:28 amAh guys! Your photos are so romantic!
kittylimon
October 4, 2016 at 2:03 pmwhat an adorable idea for your honeymoon, everything looks so fun and you’ll remember it forever 🙂
kaleigh
October 4, 2016 at 6:06 pmUgh, stop! These are so adorable!!! I love them so much – this is so romantic and cute!
Борка Шаула
October 5, 2016 at 1:19 amI haven’t seen anything this adorable (except tons of cats) in a while! You look so in love, I wish you all the best in this world! The photo with the teacup is my fave.
Tina
October 5, 2016 at 1:42 amOMG!! This is such a great idea! And I love it!
I was in the Efteling last Sunday , wish I had seen this before!
Love, Tina
The Budget Fashion Seeker
October 5, 2016 at 4:08 amThose pics are awesome! Made me miss Disneyland 🙂
The Budget Fashion Seeker
Paola
October 5, 2016 at 6:04 pmI love this idea, wish I had thought of it! Your pictures look so beautiful.
Great post explanation by the way.
Sauumye
October 6, 2016 at 8:59 pmThe photoshoot is so dreamy & picture perfect!!!!
T.M. Brown
October 7, 2016 at 4:03 pmThis was a great read as we will be doing our first professional Disney photo shoot in November on the East Coast. Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to the event even more now!
Eric || The Bucket LIst Project
December 19, 2016 at 11:04 pmI would never have thought to do this just because of the crowds and the logistics but you guys rocked it. I think the tea cups are my favorite especially in the later one where you guys are laughing. I also like the face of shock some little boy off to the right is making in the pic where you guys are kissing with your leg up.
Amber Myers
December 20, 2016 at 4:04 pmYour outfit is fantastic! My pictures never come out great at Disney. I’ll keep these tips in mind when we go in March.
KatrinaJeanCarter
December 20, 2016 at 10:53 pmThis definitely looked like so much fun! I love your tulle skirt and my fave among the photos include the teacup one, the header, and the kiss with the leg pop 😉 Thanks for sharing and may your marriage thrive <3
Wren
December 21, 2016 at 12:05 amSuch lovely photos and it looks like an unforgettable experience! We had the photo people at Disney do all of our photos when we went, I was 7 months pregnant with my youngest. It was the last trip we ever took with her being the only baby… technically. We will always have those photos to remember that time of our lives.
Elizabeth
December 21, 2016 at 12:44 amAw what a lovely experience! I suppose it helps that you look a bit like one of those pretty Disney characters too with your golden locks and trim physique! 🙂
Cristina L.
December 21, 2016 at 1:46 amI love your outfit, and the photos are just amazing, it captured so beautifully your love.
Elizabeth O.
December 21, 2016 at 2:32 amThat’s so lovely. I like the idea of doing a romantic shoot in Disney! It just makes everything more magical! I love the photos that you shared. Thanks for the tips as well!
Chloe
December 21, 2016 at 5:22 amAw you both looks so happy together. I would love to do this when I finally get engaged (Hint hint boyfriend haha)
Tyler
December 21, 2016 at 9:16 amAlways so many people haha, but these turned out so well I barely noticed the crowds! And I love that skirt! I need to do this I loveeeee Disney <3
xoxo
Tyler
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Our Family World
December 21, 2016 at 12:27 pmAmazing, lovely pictures! You can tell that you guys nailed it with some of those spectators obviously feeling wowed at yourselves. I really like what you’re both wearing. I’m sure you’ve attracted not only Disneyland visitors but other couples as well to do the same.
ohmummymia
December 21, 2016 at 1:18 pmOh I love it! those pictures are so magical and your outfit is so lovely
Ellie
December 21, 2016 at 7:28 pmThese photos are so sweet and fun! I adore yoyr skirt!
Carol Cassara
December 21, 2016 at 9:46 pmOh this is just amazing! How awesome is it that you decided to shoot at Disney! The place is romantic and magical and it shows in the photos as well. I love the outfits that you picked too! Great shots for a lovely couple!
Anne
December 21, 2016 at 10:09 pmGreat idea! Pictures are adorable. Disney made the shoot even more magical.
Thanks for sharing the tips.