If you’re planning a surprise proposal in Orlando and want it to feel personal, emotional, and beautifully documented without any stiff or staged vibes—this one’s for you. This sweet couple (both busy medical students!) were in town for a little getaway together… and left engaged AF. 😄 When I spoke to Hussain on the phone, […]

April 28, 2025

Surprise Proposal Photography & Videography | Cypress Grove Estate

One of the most common questions I get asked is what kind of gear I bring to a wedding day. After all, it is a ‘one and done’ kind of day so having the right gear– and having backups to capture everything is crucial. So today, I’m giving you a peek inside my camera bag! […]

April 9, 2025

What’s in My Bag: Orlando Wedding Photographer

Light and airy Disney photographer and videographer Captured by Elle

Disney Wedding Photographer & Videographer As a trusted third party wedding photographer & videographer at Disney, we have also had the honor of being featured many times on the well respected planning resource, the Disney Wedding Podcast.  It’s been amazing to watch our growth over the past 11 years and listen back to the couples […]

January 28, 2025

Disney Wedding Podcast features

Best Disney Wedding photographer captures portraits at the Wedding Pavilion venue at the Grand Floridian Resort in Orlando

Engagement Photography in Orlando Why Indoor Locations Are a Win (Especially in Florida!) If you’re searching for an Orlando engagement photographer and worried about unpredictable Florida weather (hello, tropical storms and 90% humidity!), don’t stress–there are stunning indoor locations in Orlando perfect for engagement photos, and I have a favorite up my sleeve. These two […]

August 16, 2024

Indoor Garden Atrium Engagement

Grand staircase location for an indoor engagement session in Orlando by top photographer Elle

Orlando Engagement Photographer Marley & Matt will be tying the know this fall at the Lake Mary Events Center and we couldn’t be more excited! I actually had the chance to meet this fun couple at another wedding where we did photography and videography for Marley’s twin sister. As the maid of honor, she got […]

June 28, 2024

Leu Gardens Engagement Session

Engagement session at Leu Gardens in Orlando for a fun, romantic and playful photo shoot with top rated photographer Elle

Engagement Photography Session at Disney in Orlando This adorable couple (and their sweet Pomeranian puppy!) came all the way from Toronto, Canada for their engagement photo shoot at Disney. Funny enough, they actually inquired with me back in 2022 but were not able to fit in the session during their former trips to Orlando. This […]

June 20, 2024

Port Orleans Riverside & Grand Floridian Engagement

Creative artistic engagement photography with a water fountain at Port Orleans Riverside Disney World

These two cuties will be tying the knot next year in March 2025 at the Luxmore Grande Estate venue in Winter Springs! They actually found me on Instagram and were also recommended by one of my favorite wedding planners in Orlando, Anna Christine Events. It’s always amazing to work with colleagues that I know will […]

June 8, 2024

Orlando Engagement Session Location | Downtown Winter Garden

Creative dramatic engagement photo with a water fountain by top Orlando engagement photographer Elle Baez

4 Tips for the Best Proposal Photos So you’ve finally decided to pop the question! And better yet, you’ve hired a professional photographer (and maybe even videographer) to capture the whole thing! SCORE. With as much time as you have taken to plan the picture perfect moment, it is still a surprise proposal at the […]

March 22, 2024

Orlando Surprise Proposals

Close up of engagement ring during surprise proposal at Enzo's on the Lake in Orlando

Orlando Wedding Photographer & Videographer Kirsten + Seth – February 29, 2024 These love birds came to Disney World Orlando by way of Louisville, Kentucky to celebrate their Disney fairytale wedding with their closest friends and family. (Fun fact: I have actually visited Louisville many times as I used to live in Fort Knox as […]

March 20, 2024

Disney Boardwalk Inn – Sea Breeze Point & The Attic

Disney wedding photography at Boardwalk Inn with luxury Bentley convertible car captured by top Orlando wedding photographer & videographer

Orlando Proposal Photographer One of my favorite surprise proposals to capture as an Orlando photographer is on the specialty boat cruise at Walt Disney World! I have captured the fireworks from Epcot and Magic Kingdom countless times, but I’m not sure anything beats the experience of watching the show from the water. There are zero […]

February 28, 2024

Disney Fireworks Cruise Surprise Proposal

Surprise proposal photography on Disney fireworks boat cruise captured by top Orlando engagement photographer

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