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Looking into filming and having a photoshoot in Dallas? Here are the things you should know.
Why Choose Dallas
Dallas has everything you need for a perfect photoshoot. Search our Creative Industries Directory for support services and more.
DALLAS LOCATIONS
The city continues to cultivate a thriving independent scene that creates quality, award-winning and internationally recognized work. Dallas has a great diversity in locations, low cost of doing business, incredible talent and crew and the infrastructure necessary to make your production a successful one. The Dallas community is one that loves film, and the area backs that up with the educational programs, film festivals and movie theaters to satisfy any film lover or filmmaker’s needs. Come be a part of Dallas’ storied film history and let this beautiful, vibrant city be the backdrop for your next project.
STILL PHOTOGRAPHY
You’ve got questions, and we’ve got answers. Here’s a few samples of the most popular info requests we get.
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Permits, when needed are generally easy to obtain.
Within the Dallas City limits you are required to have a Filming Permit if your shoot requires changes to street traffic (i.e. lane closure, street closure, intermittent traffic control, etc.), or if you are requesting to film on City of Dallas owned property. Additional rules and regulations can be found at www.dallasspecialevents.com
Dallas Center for Photography offers a variety of classes and workshops. Click here for more information.
The DFCIO has a directory that lists some resources such as vendors. You can also find a list of resources on the Texas Photography Society site.
As a starting point you can list yourself &/or your company in our online directory for free.