Choosing a photoshoot location in Colorado Springs is one of the most exciting parts of planning your session here — mostly because there’s no shortage of EPIC landscapes in every direction you look. That being said, it can be overwhelming to narrow the never-ending list of scenic spots down to your one picture-perfect photo session location. Here are some tips for choosing your Colorado Springs engagement photo location:

1. Ask your Colorado Springs photographer

If you don’t know where to begin, the first thing to do is turn to your photographer for help. I’m Erin Malcolm and I’m a Colorado Springs based photographer. All of my clients receive my exclusive Colorado Springs Photo Location Guide upon booking. It has an extensive list of my top photo locations in and around Colorado Springs, along with in-depth descriptions, and photos from actual sessions I’ve shot at each place. If you still can’t pick a spot after reviewing my ideas, I’m more than happy to set out and location scout to find a totally new location that exceeds your wildest dreams! I’ve lived in Colorado all my life and know most of the state like the back of my hand. I’m so glad to be in your corner to help you pick the perfect place!

2. Seek out the Sentimental

Sometimes it’s not all about the views a photoshoot location offers, but rather the memories. I love it when clients pick a location because of its sentimental value to them specifically. For example, the couple pictured above chose to have their Colorado Springs Photo Session at Red Rocks Canyon Open Space because it was the location of their first hike together when they moved to Colorado. Now this spot signifies more than just their “firsts” when moving to Colorado, but their “firsts” when starting their life and family together. The emotion that is evoked when looking at photos with such careful intention woven through them is like nothing else. Take a bit to brainstorm some places in Colorado that have significant meaning to you and send me a list with reasons why. It’s okay if they’re a little out of the norm — we might be able to come up with some cool concepts around them!

3. Consider the Experience

What kind of photo experience you have will be heavily impacted by the location you choose. If you want an intimate session, picking a popular tourist spot like Garden of the Gods is not your best option. If you want a quick session, a spot with lots of hiking or driving involved like Pikes Peak won’t work. If you want unique views that nobody else has, staying in town at a local park like Bear Creek probably isn’t ideal. Think about the type of experience you want, and I’ll help suggest locations that will start to piece the photo session of your wildest dreams together!

If there’s anything I can do to help make your Colorado Springs photo session location selection process easier for you, reach out! The planning process is meant to be fun and exciting, and I’m always here to help make that happen for you.