Want an Ethereal Look to your Colorado Maternity Photography? Try Betasso Preserve
Just a few miles into the Rocky Mountains is a perfect location for Colorado maternity photography. Seated up into the mountains, it boasts our glorious pine trees and golden fields all bathed in a beautiful golden light. Paired with the perfect dress, there are few combinations that will produce this beautiful of maternity photos. What makes it even better is the proximity of all the beautiful locations to the parking lot. This location to the right can actually be seen as you drive into the location. It’s beautiful. It’s easy. It’s perfect.
Why This Location Shines for Maternity Photography
Unbeatable Golden Hour Light
The way the light shines through the pine trees and bathes the golden fields downhill is unmatched. Some of the best golden hour light I have captured is at this location. It’s soft. It’s ethereal. It’s beautiful. Capturing such a light requires a perfect combination of angles and foliage breaking up the sun beams. Betasso Preserve has the perfect combination.
Truly Colorado Aesthetic
With it’s towering pine trees, rolling mountains stretching into the distance, and wild Coloradan grasses, there is no mistaking that Betasso Preserve is in Colorado. It has one of those iconic Coloradan looks.
Easy Photo Location Access
Although a little off roading is needed, every place we’ll take photos at can be seen from the parking lot. We really don’t have to go far to get these gorgeous views. That means more time for your photos!
Why Betasso Preserve might be for you
I’d recommend this location for you if want any or all of the following:
You want those yummy golden hour shots where you’re bathed in golden hour light. As long as the weather cooperates, we can get those here.
You want your session to scream Colorado.
You don’t want to go too far into the mountains to get the mountains and foothills look.
You love pine trees.
Quick Location Facts:
Easy access to portrait locations with a little bit of off roading
No permit or entry fee needed
45 minutes from Denver, 15 minutes from Boulder, 40 minutes from Longmont, one hour 30 minutes from Greeley, one hour 15 minutes from Fort Collins
Due to its proximity to the mountains, it is best to start about 30 minutes prior to normal session start times.
NB: Client Closet Dresses Shown in this blog post - Boho Berlin in Dusty Pink and Yoli in Dusty Pink. Use of client closet dresses is available for free for all full maternity sessions.
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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