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So, you’re recently engaged and totally stressed out about where to take your engagement photos? Don’t worry, I got you!!! I also completely understand. If you where to ask where to take your engagement photos in California and I would have an arsenal at my finger tips. However, when we moved to Dallas, I felt like I was completely lost and starting over. Actually, half the time I was literally lost driving. However, I quickly was able to find some of amazing locations for engagement session in Dallas. Plus, it was fun going on daily adventures location scouting! I will even admit that Texas sunsets have blown California sunsets out of the park.

Let’s be honest. Engagement sessions are the best part of the wedding experience. I love getting to spend time with my couples and getting to know them more. Engagement sessions also help the wedding day smoother because ya’ll are used to being in front of the camera and feel comfortable. However, I know that engagement session planning can be stressful and that’s where I come in. That is why I send all couples helpful information to help them prep for their session so the experience can be fun and stress free. Here are my favorite locations in the Dallas Fort-Worth Metroplex for engagement sessions!

Already have an engagement session with someone else? Great! I hope this blog post helps you find the perfect spot for your e-sesh!! Be sure to check out more useful wedding and engagement session planning tips: HERE!!!

TOP DALLAS ENGAGEMENT SESSION LOCATIONS

White Rock Lake – Dallas, Texas

White Rock Lake Engagement Sessions: 1, 2, 3

Pro Tip: White Rock Lake is HUGE. Definitely have a meeting point ahead of time. My favorite places are: The Filter Building, White Rock Lake Park, and T & P Hill.

Deep Ellum – Dallas, Texas

Deep Ellum Engagement Sessions: 1

Pro Tip: Wear comfortable shoes during your engagement session in Deep Ellum.

West End – Dallas, Texas

West End Dallas Engagement Sessions: 1, 2

Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens – Dallas, Texas

Grapevine Botanical Gardens – Grapevine, Texas

Los Colinas Mandalay Canals – Irving, Texas

Las Colinas Engagement Session: 1

Arbor Hills Nature Preserve – Plano, Texas

Arbor Hills Nature Preserve Engagement Session: 1, 2, 3

Texas Discovery Gardens – Dallas, Texas

Texas Discovery Gardens Engagement Session: 1

Pro Tip: The Texas Discovery Gardens is PERFECT when not-so-pleasant weather such as rain is in the forecast. Also, there is a $50 – $75 photography permit required.

Stone Creek Park – Flower Mound, Texas

Stone Creek Engagement Sessions: 1, 2

The Lumen Room

Pro Tip: Appointments must be booked ahead of time as the Lumen Room does book up fast! Also, there is a $75 studio fee required for 1 hour sessions.

In-Home Lifestyle

Other EPIC Engagement Locations:

Hamilton Pool – Austin, Texas

Hamilton Pool Engagement Sessions 1

Pro Tip: Before planning your engagement session, be sure to schedule a reservation at Hamilton Pool. Also, be sure to bring cash with you for parking and good walking shoes to hike down to the pool.

Eisenhower State Park – Denison, Texas

Sand Dunes of Texas – Monahans, Texas

Marfa

Rockledge Park – Grapevine, Texas

Tandy Hills Natural Area – Fort Worth, Texas

Adriatica Village – McKinney, Texas

Mineral Wells State Park

Big Bend

Kyrsten Ashlay Photography is a Dallas Wedding Photographer specializing in romantic, genuine, raw imagery for wildly in love couples.  You can also visit my website for more Dallas engagement sessions! I hope you found this information incredibly helpful while you plan for your upcoming engagement session. If you’re looking for a wedding photographer to capture your special day in Dallas or  the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, I’d love to hear from you! Or have you seen enough and want to book this Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Wedding Photographer for your upcoming wedding or event?! Send me a note and let me treat you to coffee (or wine) – can’t wait to connect!