Whether you want to enjoy the wonders of Walt Disney World on your own or take your family on a vacation of a lifetime, hiring a photographer to document your trip is always the right choice if you want to preserve fond memories.
Professional photographers know the tips and tricks of capturing the perfect shots in one of the most sought-after family destinations in the world. More importantly, they know the locations and timing for taking portraits that convey the feeling of what it’s like to stand in the Cinderella Castle, Hollywood Boulevard, and Hollywood Studios. With my expertise as a photographer, you can look back at your memories and relive the experience.
I will detail why families, couples, and individual visitors hire photography services to capture Disney World in this explainer. I will also sprinkle in a few tips and tricks on creating the perfect personalized photo session so you can take family portraits the right way.
What Makes Walt Disney World the Most Picturesque Theme Park Worldwide?
If you’re looking for a place to let your imagination run wild, the resort is the place to do it.
The park is the largest in its class in Orlando, Florida. Every year, Orlando generates millions in state income from people who visit Disney World, where they can vacation with their families and have the time of their lives. The park offers colorful fun and adventure for visitors of all ages, offering an atmosphere where fans can come together and be with their childhood heroes and villains.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is home to some of the best spots for taking the most amazing photos in the Orlando area. With its iconic attractions and world-famous characters, visitors find endless photo opportunities to post on Facebook and Instagram. Hollywood Studios is home to Star Tours and Toy Story Midway Mania, and it has a 13-acre stage where Disney legends like Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto perform daily.
Rules on Taking a Photograph, Courtesy of the Walt Disney Company
Like many theme parks that have become staples in American culture, Walt Disney World enforces strict photography policies that visitors have to follow. However, believe it or not, the park allows everyday customers to snap photos of guests on rides, eating, waiting in line, or chatting away in public locations like the Magic Kingdom. They even offer the Disney PhotoPass Service to help you immortalize your time at the park.
While you can’t photograph people without their permission, you can generally get away with snapping photos that capture people’s facial expressions, general appearance, body position in crowds, and group shots with verbal consent. You can snap pics of costumed characters from artistic angles, so long as you do not include any kids in the frame of your finished images.
From a marketing standpoint, Disney Parks encourages picture-taking in places like the Walt Disney Resort, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and Main Street USA because guests will be doing all their advertising for them, and why shouldn’t they? Imagineers work tirelessly to distill the magical qualities of the movies we love as kids into memories we can enjoy as adults.
Why Hire a Photographer?
For most people, hiring a professional shutterbug is often a luxury. However, if you want to enjoy your time at the park while photographing moments you and your family can cherish forever, professional help comes highly recommended. I’ve been a photographer for years, and in my line of work, we help people project the right image that can capture the beauty of momentous occasions in an authentic way.
A professional photographer like me can make characters come to life inside attractions like the Magic Kingdom. Once you hire me, I will work closely with you to plan what photos you want to take and the appropriate times to pose in front of a backdrop. I will also let you choose from a broad range of media packages to suit your needs.
I’m amenable to any request, and you can hire me even if you need a single photo for your portfolio, several family portraits, or professionally edited videos. I love taking engagement and family photos in choice locations around the park. Disney engineers are hard at work creating the perfect background for friends, children, and family members to have fun.
Why Not Just Get the Disney World PhotoPass?
The Disney PhotoPass program is a service that allows people to pose with Disney characters and scenery for free. A system will add your .jpegs to your PhotoPass account, and you can print them out as souvenirs or as decorations for your home. It’s a great way to capture some priceless family memories.
PhotoPass photographers are Disney Parks employees, and you can find them in virtually all locations inside the Walt Disney World Resort. They are ready to take pictures of families inside the water parks, different sections of the theme parks, and even at Downtown Disney.
The Cinderella Castle is a popular backdrop for PhotoPass pictures. It’s in the Magic Kingdom park. Visitors can find PhotoPass photographers lining Main Street USA, ready to capture images with the attraction in the background.
Although having pics taken by the Disney PhotoPass photographers is complimentary, downloading or storing .jpegs requires a fee. The park offers a few photo packages, like the Memory Maker, which you can pre-book as part of your vacation.
Most people prefer hiring a professional photographer to follow them around and set up shoots in various locations around the park. They can bring them along outside the Walt Disney World Resort to capture the excitement of the many other attractions the Orlando area and Florida, in general, have to offer.
My Most Requested Services
Because of the massive impact that Disney parks have on the culture of Orlando, Florida, in-park photography is my most requested service at my shop. I stack hundreds of professional photos of subjects posing in the Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot’s Orlando World Showcase, Animal Kingdom, and many other locations every year.
I take pride in the versatility of my services. I work with subjects who have the quirkiest and most creative photos in mind, and I generally divide my time into three kinds of jobs:
Portraits for Your Engagement Session and Weddings
Most Disney fans see marriage in their future as the earliest works from the company involve looking for a happily ever after. A princess-themed wedding is a dream come true for most of them, and having one inside the park can make for an incomparable experience. With endless design and ceremonial options, a Disney wedding in Orlando can be as unique or as conventional as you like.
You can find a broad range of arrangements on the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings website, and they run the gamut from elegant to rustic. A professional photographer can plan where you can take the best shots with your significant other in a preplanned engagement session. Book a sunset session, or have your session set against the backdrop of fairytale-themed fireworks.
Before the wedding, most couples use engagement photos to share the good news with their clan and friends. Everyone can take a good picture with a smartphone camera these days, and you can always buy a photography book and tripod if you have a lot of free time. However, couples who hire an experienced photographer like me to capture engagement photos get more from every portrait session.
I have years of experience working with people and getting angles right in attractions like the Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom. I can guarantee that your portraits from each session will always be fun and worth the time and money, whether I’m only capturing you and your significant other or you’re bringing pets and children along.
Get Some of the Best Family Photos in the World in a Single Session
It’s not a stretch to say that portraits of families inside Disney World are some of the most colorful and romantic in the entire world. Families who fly in from Europe and Asia book photographers like me for a Disney portrait session so they can memorialize a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Family photography is my passion. I specialize in capturing those precious moments between siblings and parents. From the laughter, the cuddles, and the love shared, it’s my mission to make memories last.
When considering a family photographer, it may be challenging to find one who is excellent at capturing both posed and candid moments. A Disney portrait session usually consists of planned portraits at the Epcot World Showcase, Animal Kingdom, and Magic Kingdom, with candid pics in between locations. When someone books me for a session, I treat it as a brand-new job with endless personalization options, and I strive to be as flexible as possible for every client.
Professionals like me can capture images that can showcase the different personalities of every family member through candid photos. A planned session lets me show the world your family at their best through creative uses of light and pre-staged backdrops in various locations.
Senior and Personal Portraits that Display Your Charm and Whimsy
Just as prom pics, nuptial pics, and newborn baby portraits are reminders of the milestones we live through in life, senior portraits symbolize your achievement and evolution. Distance, transportation, and busy schedules all get in the way of taking good ones, especially when you plan to shoot them in the park.
Senior photos are a rite of passage. It’s the perfect opportunity to look your best while celebrating another milestone beside your beloved characters. They are not just for yearbooks anymore, and I can ensure that you can have something memorable to hang on your wall for the rest of your life.
Contact Me Today, and Let’s Work Together
I help families capture memories that will last a lifetime. I specialize in portraits and photos of kids, couples, and families.
I photograph in park areas, hotel rooms, and all themed locations. I email high-resolution .jpegs the same day as the session. Pricing is very reasonable, and the photos would make great gifts.
Contact my business today by reaching Alyissa Landri Photography via email at hello@alyissalandriphoto.com or calling 716-982-6695, and I’ll give you a free consultation.
