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My Favorite Session Locations

Prairie Creek Park is one of my favorites because of the fields with trees that are stunningly backlit and so romantic! During certain weeks in the spring, there are beautiful fields of wildflowers.

Because the park is so spread out, I often encourage clients to follow me & drive from location to location in the park That way, we can take advantage of the diversity of the park without walking miles!

Address: 2400 E Prairie Creek Dr, Richardson, TX 75080
Fees: None
Parking: Free Street Parking
Outfit Changing Location: Car
Session: Christina & Steven, Hollis & Will, Julie & Jake

White Rock Lake is so conveniently located and offers so many diverse spots to shoot that it’s hard to say no to! The lake is over 1,000 acres, and features nearly 10 miles of trails. So, as you can imagine, we have tons of options for where to shoot.

One of my favorite locations is on the southwest side of the lake because it’s easily accessible, not too busy, and features lots of variety (trees, pathways, and docks for shots on the lake)!

Fees: None
Parking: Free; I usually have clients park in the public lot by the Big Thicket
Outfit Changing Location: Car
Session: Catherine & Clint, Chip & Kaela, Emily & Pierce

Oh, do I love SMU! The white columns, red brick, stunning landscaping, and abundance of lovely trees on the Boulevard make it an absolutely gorgeous backdrop. It’s definitely one of my absolute favorites.

Bring a comfy pair of shoes, because there are so many great spots at SMU & the Meadows Museum that we’ll wander around quite a bit!

Address: 6101 Bishop Blvd, Dallas, TX 75205
Fees: None
Parking: Depends on the day of the week. I usually suggest parking in the Binkley Garage, or looking for parking on the SMU Visitor
Parking map here.
Outfit Changing Location: Meadows School of the Arts Restrooms
Session: Maggie & David, Hope's Bridals, Hannah’s Bridals

Arbor Hills is a gorgeous outdoor location, and is one of my absolute favorites. The 200-acre park has so many great spots for photos, including lush fields, a flowing creek, and plenty of shade from trees. You can read more about the preserve here.

I always suggest clients bring a comfy pair of shoes if they’re wearing heels for their photos – we do lots of walking at this location. But trust me, it’s worth it!!

Address: 6701 W Parker Rd, Plano, TX 75093
Fees: None
Parking: Free; park in the circular lot in front of the Preserve at 3875 E. Huron River Dr, Plano, TX 75024
Outfit Changing Location: Arbor Hills Nature Preserve Restrooms
Session: Julianne & Brennan, Hannah & Jermaine, Doug & Dyann

The Arboretum is always a GORGEOUS place for engagement photos. It is cared for meticulously, and always has gorgeous blooms to add color and vibrancy to your photos! The Arboretum does not permit guests to change clothes on property, so it’s best to stick to one outfit.

The Arboretum is open from 9 am – 5 pm. While most of my sessions start two hours before sunset, I usually suggest clients who select the Arboretum to begin their session at 9 am or 3 pm. Because of how busy the Arboretum is on weekends, I recommend shooting there on weekdays only.

Address: 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218 | dallasarboretum.org
Fees: $15/person; free with membership*
Parking: $15; free with membership*
*I have a membership, so if you enter with me, you won't need to pay.
Outfit Changing Location: The Arboretum does not permit outfit changes.
Session: Halle & Tyler, Emily's Bridals, Ashley & Brian, Annabelle & Ben

The Lumen Room is one of my all-time favorite locations. In fact, it’s where Matt and I chose to do our family photos this year!

They have lots of furniture options for a variety of images, there’s no need to reschedule if the weather is poor, and there is an easy place to change outfits. The studio feel and the beautiful lighting make for a unique and gorgeous engagement session!

Address: There’s one in Fort Worth, Dallas, & Plano,
so pick your favorite!
Fees: $75/per hour
Parking: Free Street Parking Available
Outfit Changing Location: Lumen Room Restrooms
Session: Anna Grace & Brandon, Lindsay & Brandon, Carley's Branding Session, Rachel's Bridals

Rockledge Park on Lake Grapevine truly looks like you stepped out of DFW and right onto the beach - it's so dreamy! In addition to the beautiful rock & lake views, there are also grassy areas with trees, so we're able to have variety in your images. I do not recommend this location on the weekends, as it gets incredibly busy. I also recommend avoiding this location after heavy rain, as the lake often floods and the rocks are no longer visible (nowhere to take photos!).

Address: 3600 Pilot Point, Grapevine, TX 76051
Fees: $50 Photo Shoot Permit, $10 per car entrance
Parking: Parking available inside the park
Outfit Changing Location: Car
Session: Elise & John

The Dallas Arts District is a gorgeous area with lots of diverse backgrounds (just look at Rachel & Tyler’s engagement session!). Modern architecture, the iconic Winspear Opera House with its large reflecting pool, the infamous Meyerson Symphony Center, and Wyly Theatre are all conveniently located within one block on Flora Street, giving us tons of options for beautiful images!

Address: 2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201
Fees: None
Parking: Limited free street parking on Floral Street, Paid parking available at Hall Arts Garage, or other parking options can be found here.
Outfit Changing Location: Car
Session: Taylor & Hunter, Zack & Hope, Rachel & Tyler, Rachel & Derric

Can we chat? I'd love to hear more about your wedding day vision, and I would be honored to serve you in this season of engagement!

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