When Kellie Swanson asked me to photograph her and her daughter Annabelle, 4, recently, I suggested we do it at Kountze Lake at Belmar Park in Lakewood. It's a beautiful spot that has a covered bridge over the lake, a small inlet good for taking photos with kids, a gazebo, an island in the middle of the lake occupied by several species of birds, and a nice walking trail that loops 1.8 miles around the lake. It's a perfect spot for taking kids because the photo opportunities are not that far in so they don't have to walk too far. We started our shoot on the grassy area between the parking ... Read More about Mother/Daughter Photo Shoot at Kountze Lake in Belmar Park
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Photo Shoot at Roxborough State Park
Roxborough State Park might be a bit of a drive from Denver, 35 miles, but for families who already live down south or those who just want the beautiful huge rock formations as a backdrop for their images, the drive is well worth it! The park is similar to the large orange rock formations you see at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. There are many photo opportunities within a few minutes walk of the parking lot. You can also walk a little ways up the road towards the loop and get some nice photos in shade. The park has a small entry fee of $10 per car. You also need a photo permit ... Read More about Photo Shoot at Roxborough State Park
Denver’s City Park is a Great Location for Family Photo Session
City Park is the largest and one of the oldest parks in Denver. It houses the Denver Zoo, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, an arboretum, many trees and gardens, a rentable pavilion, two lakes, three sports fields, tennis courts, picnic sites, and two playgrounds on its 330 acres of land. There is so much to explore at this beautiful urban park just east of downtown Denver! As a Denver family photographer, I love this location because I can get lots of different backgrounds at all times of the year. This is one of the only city and mountain views at sunset in the city. Ferril ... Read More about Denver’s City Park is a Great Location for Family Photo Session
Denver Family Photo Session at Commons Park and Millenium Bridge
Fall is a very popular time for Denver families to request photo shoots. Living close to downtown Denver, I'm familiar with a lot of good urban locations which some Denver Moms love as a photo backdrop. Millenium Bridge/Commons Park near the Platte River is a fun spot with lots of different visually appealing aspects to it. I recently photographed the Nguyen family there. Huyen, her husband Truong, and their two kids Jennifer, 2, and Jason, 4, were all in for this urban shoot! When we first arrived, we had to walk a little ways from where we parked to get to the interesting parts of the ... Read More about Denver Family Photo Session at Commons Park and Millenium Bridge
Denver Fall Family Photo Shoot at Mt. Falcon
Denver Moms who call me to do a fall photo shoot usually request one of two location options, fall leaves or mountains. This beautiful mountain location, Mt. Falcon, that I photographed the Favela family at, is only 30 minutes from Denver and is a great family photo shoot spot for sunset. There are lots of photo opportunities, beautiful light and room for the kids to run around too! Rebecca and Paul Favela and their two adorable daughters, Autumn, 7, and Serenity, 4, wanted to do their family photo shoot at a mountain location. As a family, they love going on mountain adventures so this ... Read More about Denver Fall Family Photo Shoot at Mt. Falcon