Want Breathtaking Mountain Maternity Photos in the Denver Metro Area?

Maternity

Aug 20

It might surprise you, but you don’t have to leave the Denver metro area to capture breathtaking mountain maternity photos. Epic locations with amazing backdrops are literally on our doorstep. If you’re a sunset watcher, you probably already know that though. Because this location is often filled with sunset watchers at that astonishingly beautiful time of day.

Just outside of Golden is a lookout and trailhead that has drop dead gorgeous views within steps of your car. And going down the path just a few minutes gets you a completely different backdrop of coniferous forests. So variety is definitely available at this location.

Why This Golden, Colorado Location Shines for Maternity Photography

Epic Mountain Backdrops

As I said above, this is a lookout, so the epic backdrops are right there at the parking lot. The best part is that you just have to step off the pavement to make the photos look like they are out in the middle of nowhere. So this is definitely a winner, no walk needed for epic images.

Variety of Backdrops - Forested Photo Locations Steps Away

Variety is an aspect I always look for in a location as well, and having the alpine forest within steps of the mountain backdrop is a huge plus. What I love about this forested area even more is the fact that there are tons of rocky outcroppings right on the pathway to get really neat images of you nestled in the forest.

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 don’t want to drive two hours to get to your mountain maternity photoshoot location.
You require a location that has easy walking to get to the photo spots
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
Bathrooms available
Not toddler friendly due to steep drop offs near the path
Jefferson County Photo Permit is required, which is $25 per shoot or $100 annual (this permit is covered for sessions with Sara Herkes Photo)
30 minutes from Downtown Denver, 43 minutes from Boulder, 60 minutes from Longmont, 80 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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