Congratulations on your engagement! It’s an exciting time for the two of you, and you just can’t wait to celebrate with a stunning engagement photo session! You’re starting to scope out locations, and get inspiration for your own engagement photos in Dallas!
If you’re still searching for a location for your Engagement Session, or looking for creative engagement photo ideas, you’re in the right place! My couples often ask for help in choosing a location for their session, so I’ve listed out my top 10 locations below with examples from past sessions!
Whether you’re looking for something more natural, or urban, I have the perfect spot for you! So keep on reading!
I’ve been updating this page as I continue to find new great locations! And I plan to continue doing so 🙂
Last updated: 11/18/2021
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1. White Rock Lake Park
White Rock Lake Park is a gorgeous natural spot for Engagement Sessions! With the trees, bridge, lake, and docks, there’s plenty of options for a variety of natural looks here in this park. Plus – catching a sunset here looks STUNNING off the water!
2. Adriatica Village
This Croatian-inspired village is one of the best hidden gems around DFW! This area consists of some shopping, residential, and commercial spaces. But the architecture is just amazing – and if you love that old world feel, then this just might be for you.
3. Dallas Arts District / Winspear Opera House
If you’re a big city girl and just love the urban setting, there’s no better place than the Dallas Arts District, which is close to Downtown Dallas. Literally everywhere you go around this part of town is clean, pretty, and makes you go “wow!” And with all the reflections and lines around the Winspear Opera House, this area has many great compositional elements for photographs.
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4. Harbor at Rockwall
Do you like water? How about a lighthouse? The Harbor Rockwall is a great spot for golden hour, and has a lot of shopping, dining, and entertainment nearby!
5. Fort Worth Water Gardens
One of my recent favorites is actually out in Fort Worth! The Fort Worth Water Gardens has several spots with different fountains, pools, and is overall just a really cool place to hang out.
6. Trinity Overlook Park
If you’re already shooting around another location in the city, Trinity Overlook Park can be another great spot to stop by during your session! If you love the city skyline, this is one of those spots that just look so amazing – especially during a sunset!
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7. Mandalay Canal Walk at Las Colinas
Ok, so this one is technically in Irving, but not really that far out and well worth the cost to get a photography permit ($50). I love the architecture, canal, and greenery at this location! And if you want to ride a gondola, I’ve gotten some pretty darn cool photos on those too!!
8. Lakeside Park
Similar to White Rock Lake Park, Lakeside Park is a great option for a natural setting! Plus the neighborhood is just so beautiful. If you like the idea of an outdoor engagement session location that’s clean and well-manicured, you may like this spot over White Rock Lake Park.
9. Deep Ellum
Looking for something a little different? To no surprise, Deep Ellum is a fantastic area to capture your engagement session if you’re looking for a place that has more personality, grit, and color. Between the murals, brick, and signs, there’s plenty of variety for your engagement session!
10. Prairie Creek Park
When I first heard of this place I thought, “A waterfall in DFW?!” But yes, it’s in Richardson, and it’s real (probably man-made, but who cares?). Coming from the Pacific Northwest, I’ve noticed waterfalls usually require a somewhat laborious hike… but this was so easy to get to. If you’re looking for something a little more unique, Prairie Creek Park is a gorgeous spot for an engagement session.
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If you’re here, you’re probably in the wedding planning process (or soon to be, anyway). If you haven’t found your venue yet, my new article “Best Dallas Wedding Venues” just might help! Or at the very least, I think it should help you get a bit more inspiration for your wedding day.
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I hope you liked what you saw here and this list has helped inspire you in your search for the perfect Engagement Session location! If you like what you saw here, and would love your engagement to be photographed like these, I’d love to chat! Many of my wedding collections and packages include engagement sessions! Head to my Contact Page or fill out my contact form below, and I’ll be in touch.