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Christmas Background - 11-13-2006, 11:42 AM

I've got a few people asking if I can do their Christmas photos. I don't want to rely on some cheesy backdrop and would prefer to do something outside. Does anyone have any ideas on where we can go? I may have to wait until they put up the big tree in Fort Worth, but I'd like options on other places that might work.

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11-13-2006, 11:48 AM

A local christmas tree farm usally works pretty well.

Like this http://www.mainstayfarm.com

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11-13-2006, 12:06 PM

I'm going to be shooting a family (friends) at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine. They dress that place up really nicely for the Christmas season.

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I'm going to be shooting a family (friends) at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine. They dress that place up really nicely for the Christmas season.
OH it's already dresses up. I was there a few days ago to get an idea cause I have a family that wants me to christmas photos too. They where just finishing up the redone train tracks and other finishing touches.
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11-13-2006, 01:49 PM

You could always fly to the Rockies and shoot, snow already has been falling this year.
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You could always fly to the Rockies and shoot, snow already has been falling this year.
Oh, if ONLY that were an option!

John - thanks! I hadn't thought of the Gaylord. What kind of problems do they have with photogs coming out and doing this sort of thing?

Erin - where exactly did you get that shot? That's exactly what I'm looking for!

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John - thanks! I hadn't thought of the Gaylord. What kind of problems do they have with photogs coming out and doing this sort of thing?
As long as you don't look like a professional, you shouldn't have any problems. Act casually, use a monopod if you have one, and if approached by security just tell them you're an amateur not a pro. You really should be fine though.

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hehe I got up close and personal with one of the Christmas trees at the Gaylord

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As long as you don't look like a professional, you shouldn't have any problems.
No problems there!

Thanks to everyone. I think I'm going to go scout out the Gaylord.

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