Photographer recommendations for Disney

[Dbktmc]

About 2 years ago I was considering hiring a professional photographer to take pictures of our family at Disney. I ended up not doing it so I am back to square one looking for recommendations for our 20th anniversary at Disney this summer. Two years ago I was pretty set on using Jennifer Werneth photography but she has since moved to Hawaii so that idea is out.... Has anyone else used a photographer that you loved and is not Disney? If you have used Disney, what are your thoughts about the enhanced vs the mini sessions? I don't like the idea of only a 15-20 minutes session without any editing of the photos but the price isn't that bad considering you get to keep all of the pictures and print them yourself. Anyways, I'm open to all ideas and reviews.

As always, thank you for your help! The DISboards are my go-to resources for all things Disney!



**edited for clarity

 

[AllThingsMickey4]

If you are looking to do a resort or Disney Springs or Boardwalk session then I would 100% recommend Root Photography based in Orlando (aka Root Weddings). They are a husband and wife duo that have been photographing couples and families for almost 15 years I believe. They are the number one choice for us Disney brides (even over Disney photography). They photographed my Disney wedding in April and did a phenomenal job.

They offer hour long sessions on Disney property (but not actually in one of the parks). If you want an in park session, Disney photography is really your only choice. We used Disney for an enhanced portrait session around WS in Epcot for our engagement pictures. The early morning park experience was cool, but I much prefer finding and booking a photographer I like based on their work rather than being assigned a photographer through Disney (you can request certain photographers but there is no guarantee you will get your first choice). Plus only a handful of our photos through Disney were actually edited even though I paid for the enhanced portrait session.

If you want you can message me and I’ll give you a link where you can see some of my wedding photos. The Roots also keep a regularly updated blog with their sessions

 

[mom2febgirls]

David and Vicki Arndt took our family pictures at the Boardwalk a few years ago. They did a great job.

 

[Disney_Alli]

Regina Hymen did my wedding photos and is absolutely the sweetest person I've ever met. Her photos are great and she's priced very well.