Want to be Surrounded by Splendid Mountains for your Maternity Photoshoot in Denver?
It’s a rarity to find a location that is completely surrounded by mountain peaks for a maternity photoshoot near Denver. The peak of Mount Falcon offers this type of experience. Located just south of Denver along Hwy 285, this location is easy to access and even easier to traverse. Within a short walk, we can see mountains in all directions. What do mountains in all directions afford us? Well, more mountains to include in photos of course.
Why This Location Shines for Maternity Photography
360 Mountain Backdrops
As I said above, having mountains in all directions is a rarity. Typically, we cap off a session with the mountain vista. Mountains are to the west of us, here in Denver, so it is where the setting sun lies. As a result, we wait until the sun is low to photograph there. Photographing towards the mountains is how we spend the last 20-30 minutes of your session. Before that, we’re photographing you in front of other backdrops. When there are mountains in all directions though, it means that we can capture mountains throughout the session if so wished. That’s pretty spectacular!
Variety of Backdrops - Forested Photo Locations Steps Away
But variety is the spice of life, so it is always good to have other options as well. And that is where Mount Falcon also shines. It is a peak filled with an amazing coniferous forest. So we can capture backdrops of all types at this location.
Why This Location Might Be For You
I’d recommend this location for you if you want any or all of the following:
You live in the Denver metro area and want something near the city
You would like to get the most bang for your mountain buck
You want that Colorado feel of mountains and pine trees
Quick Location Facts
Easy Access to portrait locations, with the caveat that it is a rocky path
Pretty toddler friendly. Toddlers should be watched closely when we go to the final photo spot though.
Jefferson County Photo Permit is required, which is $25 per shoot or $100 annual (this permit is covered for sessions with Sara Herkes Photo)
40 minutes from Downtown Denver, 60 minutes from Boulder, 70 minutes from Longmont, 90 minutes from Greeley, 100 minutes from Fort Collins
Sara Herkes is a maternity, newborn, family, and senior photographer based in Longmont, CO. She serves the the Denver Metro Area, the Colorado Rockies, and the Northern Front Range and captures your pregnancy amidst the Colorado wilderness. Learn more about her services here.
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