Locations: Urban

Location, location, location

Before I talk anything about location, I want to also stress that as much as you might worry about location and clothing, your photo session is about the time that you spent with your family and making memories. 

What goes into deciding on a location? 

First things first I think you should think about locations in two different categories. 
Urban or Nature. 
This will help you narrow down the options a bit. 
Not all locations fall into these two categories but I think it's a good starting point. 

Next I want you to think about what suites your family the best. For your whole life you've lived in Plano and never had photos taken downtown, that would be a great option to consider.
Or if your family enjoys bike rides through
Andy Brown East Park in Coppell that might be a good fit. 

Lastly, I want you to think about the space you want your photos to live. 
If you want a gallery wall in your living room and the color scheme is brown and green then I'd suggest going for a nature location. You also need to look at the art that is already hanging in your space.  If you have mostly urban locations for your photo shoots already hanging up, then I'd also suggest sticking with an urban location. I can advise during our planning meeting.

This location fits this space very nicely. The colors are grey, white, and navy and not only do those colors pair nicely with an urban location but BONUS tip is that those colors are repeated in the family's clothing! (more about that later!)
Location: Downtown Lewisville

A few urban locations in the DFW area

Gaylord Hotel in Grapevine

A great place for the colder months. We are allowed to use some of the space inside as well as outside if weather allows.

Downtown Carrollton

Brick walls, white walls, large metal building, and the Carrollton silos. 

Downtown Plano

One of my favorite. Clean metal and grey walls, sidewalks, and tasteful graffiti. 

Fair Park

Open spaces in an urban spot. My favorite is the large elephant, robot street art around the corner, and bonus a garden for a nature feel.

Lumen Room in Dallas

Beautiful indoor white space with a lot of vintage furniture. There are two different options. Reservation required. 
(location fee deducted onto a gallery purchase)

Adriatica Village in McKinney

Nice stone and interesting architecture. Also has a small lake.  

Deep Ellum

Beautiful street art, colored buildings, textured walls - a favorite. 

Vitruvian Park

Great variety of spots to take photos. Interesting architecture and clean looking backgrounds. Also has some nature elements that can be used as a bonus! 

More from Deep Ellum

Las Colinas

The Red Lumen room in Dallas

(studio fee required and deducted from your photo product purchase)

Pink Pineapple Studios in Bedford

(studio fee required and deducted from your photo product purchase)

George’s Coffee Shop in Coppell

Urban places I want to photograph: 

Trinity grove on the Margaret Hunt Bridge
Fort Worth Stock Yards
Grapevine Train Depot
Fountain Place in Dallas
UTD in Richardson
A great find on Airbnb!