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, Spring! Your fearless photographer is out 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.

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

Abstract carpets and marble fireplaces.

Intriguing stone-paneled wall with slits of light! Main walkway to the hotel lobby.

Textured wall with lighted waterfall, oo!

Skylit cobblestone walkway... wait, this is indoors? Yes! Just outside the casino entrance.

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

Daring red wall... for casting noir glances.

Chocolate brown curtains (across from the daring red wall).

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.