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5 Steps for Taking Great Photos at the Disney Parks & Resorts

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Skip to contentThe Disney Parks are renowned for their amazing rides, characters, stage shows, and more. But what about their photo locations? With so many lands and themes to choose from, the Disney Parks offer the perfect photo backdrop.However, just like planning a Disney vacation, there is a lot of thought and planning that must go into planning a photoshoot to ensure that everything goes smoothly. This post covers the five essential steps each guest should follow when planning a photoshoot at the Disney Parks and Resorts in order to capture great photos!When planning a photoshoot at the Disney Parks, the first step is the research photo locations prior to arriving. To narrow it down, is there a theme or occasion in mind? Are you celebrating something? Do you already have an outfit picked out that the backdrop should coordinate with? Answering these questions first can help in determining the perfect park and/or land for the photoshoot.For example, if you are looking to do a princess-themed photoshoot, you can then begin to narrow your locations to Cinderella Castle and Fantasyland which are better fitting locations for a royal-themed photoshoot than an area like Tomorrowland would be.However, the research doesn’t stop there. Once you determine which area(s) of the Disney Parks you will be taking photos at, begin researching specific photo locations, watch walkthrough videos of the parks, look through Instagram for inspiration, etc. In fact, I have a photo guide to Magic Kingdom, a photo guide to Epcot, a photo guide to Animal Kingdom, and a photo guide to Hollywood Studios that provide details on how to get photos without crowds, specific photos spots that may be easily overlooked, and so much more.After determining a theme or occasion for the photoshoot and which location(s) you will be taking photos at, the next step is to plan the perfect outfit!There are several key factors that should be taken into consideration, such as:When taking photos at the Disney Parks, the theme of the photoshoot, and/or the area I am taking photos in is always at the top of my mind. Do the outfit’s style and color scheme coordinate with the areas I’m taking photos in? Do I need to bring multiple outfits for the photoshoot? Is the outfit comfortable enough to wear around the parks for the entire day or will I need to change afterward? Am I coordinating outfits with a friend? Could weather impact what I’m planning to wear? These are all questions to consider when planning the perfect outfit.For example, when I did a photoshoot at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, I started off my day wearing a navy blue circle skirt, a white blouse, and a yellow cardigan. It matched the vintage vibes found throughout several areas of Hollywood Studios and even coordinated with Donald Duck. (Who-upon meeting him-was very excited we were wearing coordinating outfits).Later on during the photoshoot, I changed into a different outfit that better suited other areas of the park as my friend Sam (of Samanthability and WDW Expert) and I continued our photoshoot. At the end of the day, we got some great photos and my outfit was comfortable so I could spend more time at the park even after we had finished taking photos.The day before the photoshoot, be sure to check and test all photo equipment. If you are using a DLSR camera, be sure that the correct lens(es) are packed, the battery is fully charged, that you have an empty (and/or extra) memory card on hand and that it works. Using a phone? Be sure it is fully charged and you have plenty of storage space available.When Sam and I arrived for a photoshoot at Epcot, we brought along a DLSR camera, which we quickly realized was having issues with the memory card. Unable to get it to work, we had to switch to our backup option–a phone–which ended up taking some pretty incredible photos! We even ended up using the DLSR camera as a prop for a large number of photos. However, if we didn’t have a phone with us that could take high-quality photos or if it didn’t have enough storage space, we would have lost out on the opportunity to take some incredible photos.After researching photo locations, planning the perfect outfit, and checking all photography equipment, be sure to have photo examples to refer to on the day of the photoshoot. This can include everything from camera angles to props to poses. Instagram and Pinterest are great resources that make it easy to save photos to refer back to later on. Reference photos are also great for the photographer to better understand what photo you are wanting to be captured.One of the most crucial steps to a great photoshoot at the Disney Parks is to arrive early and rope drop the parks. Why? Because while other guests rush to the rides, you will have the opportunity to take photos with little to no people in the background! (Depending on the location). Throughout the day, as more and more guests arrive in the parks, the chance to have these photo spots to yourself will decrease, so arriving first thing in the morning is the key to a great photoshoot.For example, during a photoshoot in Epcot (in 2019), while other guests were rushing off to ride Test Track or Frozen, Sam and I headed to World Showcase. Although many of the pavilions weren’t open, we were able to visit portions of them, which was perfect for taking photos since no one else was visiting the pavilions at that time due to the lack of open shops and quick service locations. As a result, we captured some amazing photos with no people in the background!The Disney Parks are a great opportunity to capture some amazing photos. Whether you are planning a photoshoot for a single person or coordinating a photoshoot with friends, there is a lot of time and energy that goes into determining details such as location, photoshoot plan, outfits, and more. Of course, my various Disney Parks photo guides to each of the parks at Walt Disney World Resort provide some amazing resources for getting started on planning the perfect photoshoot, in addition to pointing out some easy-to-miss photo opportunities.Have you ever done a photoshoot at the Disney Parks? Let me know in the comments below!This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.CommentsInline FeedbacksView all commentsCharlotte Nicole, BloggerNice to meet you! I'm Charlotte, the blogger behind This Girl Knows It. Take a look around the blog to discover Disney Parks tips &amp; tricks and be sure to follow along on social media!wpDiscuzReady to comment?

Skip to contentThe Disney Parks are renowned for their amazing rides, characters, stage shows, and more. But what about their photo locations? With so many lands and themes to choose from, the Disney Parks offer the perfect photo backdrop.However, just like planning a Disney vacation, there is a lot of thought and planning that must go into planning a photoshoot to ensure that everything goes smoothly. This post covers the five essential steps each guest should follow when planning a photoshoot at the Disney Parks and Resorts in order to capture great photos!When planning a photoshoot at...

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