Dallas Car Shoot Locations

mstg46 · 12th of April 2012 (Thu)

I need the help of people living in the Dallas area. I have a couple of guys wanting me to do shoots of their cars and I need a few ideas for good backdrops. I live north of Dallas and the only good spots I have are parking garages. I was hoping someone someone might know of an abandoned building or something else like that where I could get some good shots of an M3 and a Saleen.

Thanks for the help.

Mike

PhotosGuy · 13th of April 2012 (Fri)

IMO, unless they're integral to a story that you have to illustrate, "good backdrops" are ones that don't take attention away from the car. See the links in my Sig, and good luck!

Mosephus · 21st of April 2012 (Sat)

Been struggling with this too, mainly looking for an open area to minimize reflections. I found one I'd like to try, that has the new Margret Hill bridge in the background at a distance, should look at Sunset.

mstg46 · 27th of April 2012 (Fri)

Thanks. I like that spot. May give it a look.

Todd Lambert · 27th of April 2012 (Fri)

Seriously? Theres thousands of spots in and around Dallas, of just about any type that you're after. Just drive around and look or get on Google.

Are you looking for buildings and things that you can get signed releases on or just places in general?

Mosephus · 28th of April 2012 (Sat)

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Originally Posted by Todd Lambert

Seriously? Theres thousands of spots in and around Dallas, of just about any type that you're after. Just drive around and look or get on Google.

Are you looking for buildings and things that you can get signed releases on or just places in general?

I'm sure this is to both of us, but your right I know there are plenty of places. To be honest I haven;t scouted Dallas much but have seen quite a few places since working around downtown this year. I should clarify there are not many places to my taste around Duncanville, but I'm sure there are even some I haven't seen yet.

mstg46 · 29th of April 2012 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Todd Lambert

Seriously? Theres thousands of spots in and around Dallas, of just about any type that you're after. Just drive around and look or get on Google.

Are you looking for buildings and things that you can get signed releases on or just places in general?

I'm looking for something more industrial. Maybe rundown or abandon. I know in a place the size of Dallas there are probably a lot of locations, I was just hoping someone would have a tip for a great spot.

Thanks for the help.

jskwarek · 17th of July 2012 (Tue)

Sorry to dig up an old one but it's been a while since I've been on the site. Check out the Deep Ellum area (both sides of the highway). It's dead down there on a Sunday morning and there are more than enough back drops to suite any shoot. If you're willing to travel into Plano, one of my favorite spots to shoot is 190 and 75 at the DART station. Again, dead on the weekend, huge open parking lots under the bridge for shade or out in the open too.

Jason

12th of April 2012 (Thu)	#1
mstg46 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 78	Dallas Car Shoot Locations I need the help of people living in the Dallas area. I have a couple of guys wanting me to do shoots of their cars and I need a few ideas for good backdrops. I live north of Dallas and the only good spots I have are parking garages. I was hoping someone someone might know of an abandoned building or something else like that where I could get some good shots of an M3 and a Saleen. Thanks for the help. Mike

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PhotosGuy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: S. E. Michigan Posts: 64,664	Re: Dallas Car Shoot Locations IMO, unless they're integral to a story that you have to illustrate, "good backdrops" are ones that don't take attention away from the car. See the links in my Sig, and good luck! __________________ FrankC - 20D, RAW, Manual everything... Classic Carz, Racing, Air Show, Flowers. www.FrankCizek.com Find the light... A few Car Lighting Tips, and MOVE YOUR FEET! Have you thought about making your own book? // Need an exposure crutch?

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Mosephus Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Duncanville, TX Posts: 764 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Dallas Car Shoot Locations Been struggling with this too, mainly looking for an open area to minimize reflections. I found one I'd like to try, that has the new Margret Hill bridge in the background at a distance, should look at Sunset. __________________ Dallas Pet Photography

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mstg46 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 78	Re: Dallas Car Shoot Locations Thanks. I like that spot. May give it a look. __________________ Sony Alpha A65 - 10-24 Tamron - 50mm 1.8 Sony - 18-55 Sony - 75-300 Sony http://mikemphotos.smugmug.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikem_photos/ http://500px.com/MikeMPhotos

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Todd Lambert I don't like titles Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dallas Metroplex Posts: 11,804	Re: Dallas Car Shoot Locations Seriously? Theres thousands of spots in and around Dallas, of just about any type that you're after. Just drive around and look or get on Google. Are you looking for buildings and things that you can get signed releases on or just places in general? __________________ » Twilightscapes.com - Unique night photography -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5D3 - 5D2 - 16-35L II \| 17 TS-E \| 24-105L \| 24L II \| 35L \| 85L II \| 135L

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jskwarek Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 193 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Dallas Car Shoot Locations Sorry to dig up an old one but it's been a while since I've been on the site. Check out the Deep Ellum area (both sides of the highway). It's dead down there on a Sunday morning and there are more than enough back drops to suite any shoot. If you're willing to travel into Plano, one of my favorite spots to shoot is 190 and 75 at the DART station. Again, dead on the weekend, huge open parking lots under the bridge for shade or out in the open too. Jason __________________ ABOUT ME C&C Always Welcome

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