20 Photo Locations to Send Your Photographer at Farmhouse 1905

Our ranch is big, and deciding where you want your photos taken ahead of time makes the whole process easier and quicker on your wedding day. Photo opportunities on the property are practically endless — below are just 20 of them. Pick the ones you love and share this list with your photographer ahead of time, so your wedding day runs smoothly and nothing gets missed.

A description of each location follows below, alongside the photo carousel on the top.

01 — Farmhouse Front Lawn

The wide-open lawn beneath the oak tree, with the wraparound porch and dormer window rising behind, makes the classic welcome shot — bridal party spread across the grass, the whole facade of the century-old farmhouse in frame. This lawn also works well as a setting for the ceremony itself, a cocktail hour, or a rehearsal dinner.

02 — Farmhouse Entrance

The front steps and stained-glass sidelights turn a simple entrance into a quiet, formal portrait — a favorite for a bride pausing to look back before stepping inside, for a first glimpse of the dress in full, or for a couple's portrait.

03 — Farmhouse Corner

Shot from an angle, this is where the wraparound porch and its curve meet the house's front gable — ideal for a couple walking hand in hand across the lawn, with the full scale of the farmhouse behind them. It's also one of the most popular spots on the property for the ceremony itself.

04 — Wooden Staircase

Inside, the original wooden staircase is one of the farmhouse's favorite details — dark, turned banisters and century-old millwork that give a couple's portrait the feel of an heirloom photograph.

05 — The Heritage Windows

Soft, diffused daylight makes this one of the most flattering indoor spots on the property — an amazing spot for portrait photography, and a beautiful choice for a vow exchange or bridal photoshoot.

06 — Vintage Fireplace

A carved mantle and an antique mirror give the farmhouse's living room a formal, old-world backdrop. The fireplace itself dates back to 1905, when the house was originally built.

07 — Vintage Vanity

The antique vanity and mirror in the upstairs bedrooms set the scene for quiet, pre-ceremony moments — the last touch of a wedding earring, a bouquet resting on dark wood, morning light filtering through lace curtains.

08 — French Doors

Glass-paned French doors and a brass chandelier frame the farmhouse's front entry — a favorite for a bride's last look before stepping outside, caught in the doorway between getting ready and walking out into the day.

09 — The Farmhouse Porch

Beneath the curved porch roof and white columns, framed by century-old trees, this is where newly married couples pause first — half in shade, half in the Texas afternoon, the lake and lawn opening up behind them.

10 — Sunset

The single most requested shot of the whole weekend, and the easiest one to miss. During the reception, it's easy to lose track of how quickly the sun actually goes down — one dance leads to another, and the light is gone before anyone notices. If a sunset portrait is on your list, build a few minutes for it into your day-of timeline ahead of time, and make sure your photographer knows about it too, so you can step outside together at the right moment.

11 — The Lakeside View

Golden hour belongs to the lake. As the sun drops, the water throws back the light, and a couple standing at the fence line gets a portrait no ballroom could manufacture. This spot also works as a ceremony location for couples who want the lake behind them as they say "I do."

12 — The Lakehouse Porch

A private dinner for two, a sweetheart table set against the open sky, the lake stretching out beyond the rail — this deck is built for the quiet portrait after the ceremony, once the two of you finally have a moment alone.

13 — The Lakehouse Deck

Just below the porch, the steps down to the lakehouse deck open onto the grounds and the lake beyond — a relaxed, in-between moment as you make your way down toward the water, and a natural complement to the dinner-for-two table above.

14 — The Original Hay Barn

The barn's corrugated tin siding and original wood doors carry a hundred years of ranch life — an honest, sun-bleached backdrop for portraits with real texture, especially in the last hard light before sunset. It's also one of the best spots on the property to watch the sunset itself, which makes the lawn just outside the barn a great setting for rehearsal dinner setup or a cocktail hour.

15 — Under an Oak Tree

A single sprawling oak anchors one of the property's open fields — broad enough to shade a couple completely, with the fence line and pasture stretching out behind.

16 — By the Ranch Fence

Where the cleared grounds meet the open pasture, a weathered wood fence runs the property line — the spot for portraits that lean into the land itself: wide sky, open pasture, and the quiet of a real Texas ranch.

17 — By the Lake

At the water's edge, golden hour turns into something closer to a spotlight — a sweeping, lift-off-your-feet portrait with the lake glowing behind you. The lake is also reachable by car, which is worth knowing on a hot afternoon or if anyone in the wedding party would rather save their energy for the dance floor — just plan ahead for who'll be driving.

18 — The Hilltop Walk

From the top of the hill, the whole property comes into view — farmhouse, barn, and outbuildings silhouetted against the sky. A quieter, more cinematic alternative to the classic sunset portrait.

19 — Black & White Barn Corner

Where the barn's dark and light paneling meet, this corner reads beautifully in black and white — a graphic, high-contrast spot.

20 — The Oak-Lined Drive

The gravel drive leading up to the farmhouse, framed by oaks trees on either side, makes a classic approach shot — a couple walking hand in hand toward home, with the house waiting at the end of the path.

Twenty spots, one property. Choose your favorite locations and share this list with your photographer.

With warmth,

The Farmhouse 1905 Team