LOCATION SUGGESTIONS

Eleven Mile canyon

Beautiful Canyon featuring a crystal clear river, bridges, creeks, open fields and forests.

- $10 entrance fee per vehicle
- Dogs allowed
- Horses allowed
- Sunset recommended

Garden of the Gods

Unique rock formations, rolling hills, forest, mountain views of Pike’s Peak.

- sunrise only for best light and less crowds
- dogs allowed
- horses allowed in some areas

Garden of the Gods Resort and Club

Beautiful reflection pond and landscaped venue with unbeatable views of Garden of the Gods park and Pike’s Peak.

- Resort charges a $500 per hour photography permit fee
- sunrise only
- no dogs or horses allowed

PASS LAKE 🌲

Ethereal fantasy land with lakes, creeks, wildflowers, meadows, and unbeatable Colorado mountain views.
The mountains light up like fire at sunset. 🔥✨

- $100 travel fee (2.5 hours away from Colorado Springs)
- sunset recommended, or sunrise
- dogs allowed, horses allowed

Downtown Colorado Springs

Clock towers, retro movie theatre, old building columns, vintage vibes, mountain views of Pike’s Peak. 🎞️

- sunset or sunrise recommended
- dogs allowed

GLEN EYRIE CASTLE

✨🏰Castle located near Garden of the Gods.
Beautiful historical castle, landscaped grounds with lights, colorful trees, lush grass, bridges, rock formations and wildlife.

- $150 per hour photography permit.
- sunrise or sunset

PARADISE COVE

Located just an hour away from the Springs, this hidden gem is one of Colorado’s most magical places ✨
Giant open canyons, creeks, pools, forests, swimming hole, and waterfall. 🌊🌲

- $10 parking fee per vehicle.
- sunrise only

Monument Rock

Forests, mountains, giant rock formations, flower fields and a reflection pond ✨🌲

- dogs allowed
- sunset recommend

SECTION 16 - BLACK FOREST

Dense forest trail with a beautiful sunset glow and flowers in the summer✨🌲

- dogs allowed
- horses allowed
- sunset recommend

Red Rock OPEN SPACE

Red rock formations, reflection pond, grassy fields, trees, views of mountains and Pike’s Peak.
Free entrance fee

- dogs allowed, horses allowed
- sunset recommend

Red Tail Ranch Equestrian Center

Horse ranch in Woodland Park with amazing views of the mountain range.
Forests of Aspen, meadows, hills, barns, a reflection pond, and horses you can rent with your session! ✨🌲

- no dogs allowed
- sunset recommend