Senior Pics at Stockyards...

[Frazzled LaShawn]

I am doing a Senior Session at the Ft Worth Stockyards soon. I plan on scouting it out this week. I am ashamed to admit I have lived in DFW for 3 years and have never been out there. Does anyone have any suggestions on places to start?

[CaptainTom]

It's not a big area so if you go to the "station" and then around to the back area, you'll find lots of cool locations. There is a "herd" drive twice a day, but the photo ops for bridal is limited. If you find where the cowboys start the drive, they would pose with your bride. The steam train runs on the weekends/ and so do the crowds.

If I'm not busy I'd be happy to escort you for a while.

[Frazzled LaShawn]

Tom,

Thanks for the suggestions. It is actually a Senior session not a bridal, but still. She is a very outgoing girl and I am sure would be up for anything. I am going to head out there tomorrow morning to scout it out, plus take my kids to see it. The shoot is going to be on Thursday. I figured that weekends would be a bad idea.

Thanks for you help!

[Bruce M. Morris]

Down at the Stockyards, the Mercantile building has a long veranda with repeating arches that make good photos. There are LOTS of worn brick walls in the area.

[jkderby]

See attached view with green area. Interesting areas in the back part of the stockyards. Not to many folks go back there so it can be rather private.

[Debbi]

Definitely go to Stockyard Station. Out back is pretty cool. It's known as the Back 40 and last time I was out there, there was a stage area with an old building facade as well as an old bar. Lots and lots of opportunities in the Station; i.e., old brick floors, gates, cool old looking lights/lanterns. Have fun. My last senior shot was out there and it lasted four hours. PM me for a link and password to the gallery if you want to see them.

[toverman]

You might also scout a few locations around downtown Fort Worth, whether just finding a few urban backdrops or going to the Water Gardens, etc.

[Frazzled LaShawn]

Thanks so much guys for all your help. The shoot went great and I am DEFINITELY going to have to go down there and explore some more!

[bthompson]

Let's see some pics LaShawn! :)

[Frazzled LaShawn]

I haven't had much time to edit yet, but here are a few.

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[bthompson]

Those look good! I almost wish I didn't live so far away so I could use that location. What a cute girl.

[toverman]

Very nice use of the textures down there.

Wish the trash can wasn't so visible in No. 3.

[Grattitudes Photography]

Originally Posted by Bruce M. Morris

Down at the Stockyards, the Mercantile building has a long veranda with repeating arches that make good photos. There are LOTS of worn brick walls in the area.

Can you explain to me where this location is? I tried to google mercantile building, but I don't think it is the same place you're talking about. Thanks.

[Debbi]

It's actually in the Stockyards on Exchange. It's across the street from Stockyard Station and a little to the west of the train depot. This is actually the only pic I have on Photobucket but you can see the repeating arches in the background. Very cool building.

[Roy]

Very nice!

I happen to have a shot of the place but it was at night. The second one is from the southwest corner with the building in the background. These were for a calendar I published for 2008. Unfortunately I'm not shooting seniors at the moment but one can always hope.