PORTRAIT LOCATIONS
Here you will find a list of our favorite
Portrait Locations in the DFW area.
For Engagement, Maternity, Family, and Bridal Portrait Sessions
Turtle Creek - Dallas
This is a great location because it features the best of both worlds being a beautiful park in the heart of the city. Beautiful views are everywhere you look in this location, full of different gardens, bridges, flower and an amazing water creek.
Featuring stunning architecture, beautifully maintained landscaping, and city views. We enjoy so much this park because is a great location to shoot at any time and any season during the year thanks to the shade from the beautiful trees and buildings.
3636 Turtle Creek BLVD Dallas, TX 75204
FREE
BOTANICAL GARDENS - FORT WORTH
The Botanical Gardens is one of our favorite locations for the reason that one fee gets you access to all the beautiful gardens and backgrounds on the site. Trails full of different landscapes and structures that make you want to stop and snap a shot.
From sprawling fields of flowers, expertly maintained gazebos and structures all over the gardens, and also the Botanical Gardens which are where you can get transported right to a Japanese countryside filled with traditional structures and koi ponds flowing through this whole section.
3300 Japanese Garden Lane Fort Worth, TX 76107
$100 FEE - Closes at 5
PRAIRIE CREEK PARK - RICHARDSON
Prairie creek is one of the most popular sites on this list. When you go you will see a line of people trying to get access to the “waterfall“ so that they may take pictures as well. Surrounded by beautiful natural scenery and a beautiful rocky area next to the mini Texas Waterfall.
There is also a bunch of maintained trails featuring a bridge and some beautiful foliage depending on when we go there. This park is located in a residential area in the heart of Richardson, for sure offers different views comparing to other parks around the city, that’s why in one of the most busiest parks for photoshoots in Dallas, going in the right time of the day could save you a bog wait to get your shot.
2400 W Prairie Creek Dr Richardson, TX 75080
FREE
CELESTIAL PARK - DALLAS
Celestial Park is like a little private oasis. Nestled in a highly affluent neighborhood this park is quiet and beautifully maintained. Definitely this park has everything you need for a romantic session, near all the great life of the city of Addison.
Featuring a stunning walking path that takes you through the wooded areas to some beautiful staircases and even a small rock garden and stunning views of the sunset or sunrise plus amazing trees that change colors during the seasons.
5501 Celestial RD Dallas, TX 75254
FREE
ARBORETUM - DALLAS
The Arboretum is a great space for photos any time of the year. they decorate and change the space based on the seasons, from the fall pumpkin patches, the Christmas Village, the 12 days of Christmas display, and the spring tulips. This location has everything from the infamous tree tunnel, to a sprawling stream with mini waterfalls, and even an Endless pool overlooking the sunset.
8525 Garland Rd Dallas, TX 75218
$100 FEE - 3-5 PM ONLY
WATER GARDENS - FORT WORTH
The water gardens are conveniently located in downtown fort worth. Featuring 4 different attractions; three water features and Fort Worth’s only mountain with incredible views of the skyline. This gem in the heart of the city transports you out of the hustle and bustle in a secluded area that makes you forget about the city moving around you.
1502 Commerce St Fort Worth, TX 76102
FREE
MANDALAY CANALS - IRVING
The Mandalay Canals are a beautiful series of canals and storefronts set below street level. with stunning architecture reminiscent of a quaint European village on the water this location is super popular for its incredible scenery that cannot be found elsewhere in DFW
215 Mandalay Canal Irving, TX 75039
$50 FEE
ADRIATICA - MCKINNEY
Adriatica is a beautiful feat of architectural perfection. the stunning views from the water are just the beginning of this incredible location. It features stunning walks through the entire stone roads and buildings. there is a pier that makes for an incredible sunset picture with the beautiful bell tower and Bella Donna Chapel in the background.
6641 Mediterranean Dr Mckinney, TX 75070
FREE
MEYERSON SYMPHONY - DALLAS
The Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center is a concert hall located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, Texas. Ranked one of the world's greatest orchestra halls. With beautiful lines and incredible architecture, this one of a a kind building offers an exclusive look at one of Dallas’ best-looking buildings.
2301 Flora Street Dallas, TX 75201
$250 FEE
THE HARBOR ROCKWALL - ROCKWALL
Featuring a long boardwalk with benches, fountains, and a lighthouse, the area has so many cool features that everywhere you turn there is a beautiful backdrop for your photos. Take your photos right by the water without the need to hike all over the place.
2059 Summer Lee Drive Rockwall, Texas 75032
NO FEE
COWBOYS AT&T STADIUM - ARLINGTON
If you are a true Cowboys fan there is no better place to take your photos than in AT&T Stadium. This is truly a one-of-a-kind experience that will be sure to make all your friends jealous when they see the images. Take your pictures right on the field where America’s Team plays every year!
1 AT&T Way Arlington, TX 76011
$500 FEE APPROX
MAJESTIC THEATRE OUTSIDE - DALLAS
A true staple of downtown Dallas, The Majestic Theatre features a beautiful facade that looks especially good in the evening when it is all lit up. Right in the heart of the city in addition to this wonderful building, there is so much to do in the immediate area. If you are a true city person this spot is for you.
1925 Elm Street Dallas, TX 75201
NO CHARGE
MAJESTIC THEATRE INSIDE - DALLAS
The interior lobby and auditorium were of baroque design with decorative detailing consisting of Corinthian columns, egg-and-dart molding, cartouches, and Roman swags and fretwork. The lobby contained a magnificent black-and-white Italian-style Vermont marble floor and twin marble staircases. Other features included an ornate cage elevator serving the two balconies, crystal chandeliers, brass mirrors, ferns, and a marble fountain.
1925 Elm St Dallas, TX 75201
$250 FEE
Trinity Groves - DALLAS
Situated at the western end of the Margaret Hunt Hill bridge, Trinity Groves overlooks the downtown Dallas skyline, offering a spectacular view throughout the development. Trinity Groves boasts more than a dozen restaurants & dessert shops. This is one of the most beautiful spots to show off how much you love your city.
3011 Gulden Lane Dallas, TX 75212
NO FEE
sundance square - fort worth
Sundance Square fuses historical western architecture with modern design across its walkable 37-square-block downtown campus of shopping, restaurants, art galleries, entertainment, professional offices, and residential living. During our Session here we will get to explore its murals, whimsical water fountains, and courtyards.
141 W 3RD ST Fort Worth, TX 76102
NO FEE (PERMIT REQUIRED)
sTOCKYARDS - fort worth
There is so much Texas appeal in and around the Stockyards, that I always try to suggest it to clients that want something that has a mixture of urban and nature, yet charming and distinctly rustic. This authentic historic district has become a hub for those interested in the rich legacy of the old west, a must-see mecca for those wanting to experience a piece of the past and learn more about what it was like to drive cattle along the trail to a thriving destination where cowboy culture and commerce intersected.
2501 Rodeo Plaza Fort Worth TX 76164
NO FEE
DEEP ELLUM - DALLAS
If you're looking for the best colorful walls, graffiti, and street art look no further than the area around Deep Ellum. This area is so full of vibrant city life you can feel it on every corner. With so many cool stores and restaurants to pose in front of there is sure to be something here for you (not to mention the fun date you could have after your session at one of the many highly-rated restaurants)
2807 Elm Street Dallas, TX 75226
NO FEE
7TH STREET BRIDGE - FORT WORTH
The sweeping lines and glittering lights on the new West Seventh Bridge have become a focal point of the city, linking downtown with the cultural district across the Trinity River. Beautifully lit up at night and surrounded by incredible city views.
River Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76107
NO FEE
BISHOP ARTS - DALLAS
Located in the heart of North Oak Cliff, the Bishop Arts District is home to over 60 independent boutiques, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and art galleries, making it one of Dallas' most unique neighborhoods.
600 N Bishop Ave Dallas, TX 75208
NO FEE
GLOBE LIFE FIELD - ARLINGTON
Globe Life Field is a retractable roof stadium in Arlington, Texas. It is the home ballpark of Major League Baseball's Texas Rangers. Outside, the façade of Globe Life Field consists of primarily glass, brick, and steel.
734 Stadium Dr. Arlington, TX 76011
$500 FEE APPROX
STATE FAIR OF TEXAS - DALLAS
Every year when the State Fair of Texas rolls around we like many other Texans take in a big breath and prepare for North Texas’ favorite summertime tradition. From pictures with Big Tex. the Ferris wheel, and of the bright lights and vibrant colors. Everywhere you look there will be something fun to act as a background.
Parry Ave & Exposition Ave Dallas, Tx 75226
PHOTO PERMISSION REQUIRED PLUS ENTRANCE FEES
BRANCH AND BIRD - FORT WORTH
Branch & Bird features the Sky Lobby Level of Frost Tower Fort Worth. With unrivaled views of Fort Worth from the outdoor patio, this is a surefire way to show off your love for all things elegant and city life.
640 Taylor St 12TH Floor Fort Worth, TX 76102
$200 FEE
the olana - walter wedding Estates
The Olana is a grand mansion estate where couples bask in timeless elegance and beauty. The estate features lush landscaping, a tea room modeled after New York’s Tavern on the Green, an indoor and outdoor pool, a sauna, a sports court, and more. A feat of baroque architecture, a wedding at The Olana means grand entrances, old-world luxury, and fairytale romance. Marble floors, sweeping ballrooms; there is even a gold-plated elevator.
1851 Turbeville Rd, Hickory Creek, TX 75065
$1500 FOR 2 HOURS
RANCHO LAS 4 RIATAS - DALLAS
This gorgeous ranch, conveniently located 20 minutes from downtown Dallas, features two immaculate ponds, manicured landscaping, and majestic horses on 10 acres. El Rancho Las 4 Riatas is the perfect western gem to showcase your unique vision. Rent a horse and make sure your photos are truly EPIC!
4111 Middlefield St Dallas, TX 75253
CALL FOR FEES
MONARCH - DALLAS
Monarch is a wood-fired, modern Italian restaurant with an expansive, elegantly designed space and refined menu that is the ultimate expression of luxury dining in Dallas. The heart of the restaurant is the wood fired hearth. With unparalleled views of Dallas, and 360 degrees around the building from the 49th floor you are sure to be amazed but what you can see here.
1401 Elm St 49th Floor, Dallas, TX 75202
CALL FOR FEES
Fountain place - dallas
Located in the Arts District at the edge of the business district in downtown Dallas, Fountain Place, is a 5.5-acre terraced plaza. The plaza, designed as a distinct and refreshing meeting place in the city, was planted with bald cypress trees in circular granite planters laid out on a fifteen-foot grid and surrounded by terraced pools of water. Steps ascend from the street level intersecting the water, which cascades between terraces in low waterfalls alongside the stairs and around the planters. Low bubbler fountains are centered within each grouping of four trees. At the top of the stairs is a central courtyard, behind which sits another pool of water intersected by a grid of cypress, this one flat and entirely still, excepting the bubbler fountains. The courtyard space is interchangeable and serves as both an electronically orchestrated central fountain display, and as an area for large gatherings, when the fountain is turned off. At night, lighting animates the park.
1445 Ross Ave Dallas, Texas
CALL FOR INFO
AT&T PERFORMANCE CENTER - DALLAS
On its vibrant 10-acre downtown campus, the nonprofit Center operates three of the nation’s finest performance venues: the Winspear Opera House, Wyly Theatre, Strauss Square and the welcoming public green space, Sammons Park.
2403 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
FREE TO SHOOT
AT&T Discovery district - dallas
One of the best things about the Discovery District is the range of things to see and do – The Media Wall consists of more than 9,000 square feet of futuristic, colorful high-definition displays on a 104-foot tall outdoor wall interpreting communication in the natural world. The Globe is a 30-foot-tall, three-dimensional representation of AT&T’s iconic logo, decorated with 30,000 LEDs.
308 S Akard St, Dallas, TX 75202
FREE TO SHOOT BUT REQUIRES A PERMIT
grapevine lake- Grapevine
With beautiful views of the water and some of the best foliage and sunset views DFW has to offer this location is sure to make sure your photos have the outdoor charm you always envisioned they would
3600 Pilot Point, Grapevine Texas
FEE REQUIRED TO SHOOT
For a photography permit at Rockledge Park, please call the park at 817.455.5413 or email rockledgepark@grapevinetexas.gov.
Stone Creek Park - Flower mound
This park is nestled in the quiet suburbs and is a great escape from the city feel. Choose this location to be transported to a distant feeling space with stunning nature views.
1400 Fuqua Dr, Flower Mound, TX 75028
FREE TO SHOOT