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

DOG HEAVEN

Animal sanctuary in Woodland Park on 1500 acres of beautiful wilderness, private property.
Views of the mountains, Pike’s Peak, forests, Aspens, rolling hills, open meadows, and a reflection pond.

- $200 per hour photography permit donation required for the sanctuary animals.
- sunrise or sunset

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