Location Crusade: The Ameristar Hotel

Are you bummed about dreary weather? Chilly breeze twisting your face? Are you stomping your foot saying "I want my photo session in winter!" Well, p'shaw to spring! Your fearless photographer is out and about scouting indoor locations for those who can't brave the weather but want to do sessions in winter.. or for those who need backup locale ideas in case of unsavory weather.

Today I scouted the interior hotel and lobby areas at the Ameristar Casino in St. Charles (hwy 70 and Fifth Street). Check out these sweet nooks. (Click images for larger views.)

Lounging lovers? Cozy up in the hotel lobby/lounge area.

Abstract carpets and marble fireplaces.

Intriguing stone paneled wall with slits of light!

Textured wall with lighted waterfall, oo!

Skylit cobblestone walkway... wait, this is indoors? Yes!

Skylight near casino entrance (insert foreground close up of lovers).

The daring red wall... for daring noir glances.

Chocolate brown curtains.

If you're looking for other unique options for shoot spots in the greater St. Louis area, check out my earlier blog on this related topic, and stay tuned for more location scouting as I discover the hidden gems of lovely places to be photographed.