Everyone knows that the Disneyland Resort is a great place to take pictures and make holiday memories. If you are heading to the resort this week or next week to celebrate the holidays, here are some great locations and tips for capturing precious memories thanks to Jennifer Lenzen, an Orange County-based photographer.

Tarzan’s Treehouse is a great place to take special pictures of young children. It can be hard to take pictures of squirmy toddlers, but the treehouse bridge is a perfect place to shoot them in action. With one parent at the entrance of the bridge and the other parent down at the end, it’s easy to get a great shot. Don’t forget to get down at the child’s level for best results!


And while it’s not dressed for the holidays, the Rivers of America make a perfect location for holiday pictures.

While taking pictures with my family at Disneyland, Jennifer recommended that my husband and I mix it up and not always take just family shots. She encouraged us to take pictures in different groupings.

Don’t forget solo shots of the kids so that you can capture them in the moment. I love this picture of Aidan because it really captures his personality and his age with those front teeth making their way in.

Since the crowds have certainly descended upon Disneyland this week, I highly encourage you to stop by King Arthur’s Carousel in Fantasyland for a picture or two. It typically has a much shorter line when compared to the other attractions in the park, and it is clearly a great place to get individual pictures of the kids.

These photos were taken by my dear friend (and fellow former Disneyland Tour Guide), Jennifer Lenzen. She is such a sweetheart and takes family photos throughout Southern California. If you are looking for a professional photographer who is patient, great with kids, and has a great eye for detail, Jenn’s your gal! Click here to check out her website.