7 Stunning Locations for Your Colorado Engagement Photos
Colorado has NO shortage of incredible locations for any type of photos. We seriously do have it all here: mountains, lakes, open fields, you name it. So it can be hard to narrow down what spots are the best places to elope in Colorado, or to take your Colorado engagement photos at! That’s why I wanted to give you 7 of my favorite locations for your Colorado engagement photos!
For each location, I’ve included info about the scenery + landscape it has to offer, details about the location, & more. I suggest picking the top 2-3 locations you love & are vibing with, and then we can plan specifics from there (depending on the season, weather, etc.)! So let’s get right into it, shall we?!
*Full disclosure: I won’t be giving you super-specific locations, since I reserve those for my couples who book me. We like to make sure we keep locations sacred & protected from any tourist damage over here, so once you book me, that’s when you’ll get alllll my knowledge & expertise!*
1. Loveland Pass
Location deets
Distance from Denver: 60 miles west
Distance from Aspen: 150 miles northeast
Distance from Durango: 300 miles northeast
Photo by Apollo Fields
The landscape
Loveland Pass is a classically beautiful Colorado mountain pass, you can’t really beat it. It’s got gorgeous mountain views, a super scenic drive, and green alpine meadows!
Fun facts + other information
Loveland Pass is technically open year-round, but can get pretty dangerous in the winter and roads will often get shut down. So this is not a spot to visit during the winter - there’s been a few avalanches in the past and that is not what we want for your session!
Photo by Elevate Photography
This is the location for you if. . .
You want a classic Colorado location with gorgeous mountain ranges full of greens & blues
You want the opportunity to go on hikes nearby after your session is over - or you want to hike during your session!
Your engagement session is happening during the summer or late spring/early fall
Photo by Apollo Fields
2. Breckenridge
Location deets
Distance from Denver: 80 miles west
Distance from Aspen: 140 miles northeast
Distance from Durango: 270 miles northeast
The landscape
Breckenridge is actually a tiny mountain town that sits at the base of the Tenmile Range of the Rockies. I love it because it’s got access to tons of beautiful nearby spots that don’t require lots of hiking! You can visit spots with mountain views, open grassy fields, hit up the Dillon Ice Castles, or find gorgeous alpine lakes.
Fun facts + other information
Since Breckenridge is a lil’ mountain town, there’s plenty to do in the area! You can go skiing, visit local restaurants + breweries, go on mine tours, you name it. There are so many local places that you’ll want to visit if you’re staying in Breckenridge, so you’ll def want to make a multi-day trip out of your session here!
This is the location for you if. . .
You want to stay in a cozy town and make a trip out of your engagement session
You want access to spots that don’t require lots of hiking
You want a variety of landscapes to choose from that aren’t too far away from each other
3. Rocky Mountain National Park
Location deets
Distance from Denver: 65 miles northwest
Distance from Aspen: 165 miles northeast
Distance from Durango: 370 miles northeast
The landscape
RMNP is an obvious one that I had to include!! The park has over 300 miles of hiking trails, wildflowers, wildlife, amazing mountain views. . . pretty much everything you’d want for an epic adventure engagement session. From waterfalls to wide-open fields to alpine meadows to valleys to mountain ranges, you won’t be short of incredible views within the park!
If you already know you’d LOVE to go to RMNP, and are maybe considering eloping there, I’ve got a whole guide for you on How to Elope in Rocky Mountain National Park!!
Fun facts + other information
RMNP is open year-round, weather permitting. Know that most sites in the park are much more secluded in the winter + on weekdays. Less crowds = the best! You’ll want to make sure to do your research ahead of time on locations to see which ones are closed in the winter and check current road + trail statuses on the NPS website.
This is the location for you if. . .
You want to adventure around a national park together
You’re ready to obtain the necessary permits/passes, + follow rules/restrictions
You want to explore multiple different spots & enjoy the scenery
You love to hike & want to find a great hike to go on for your session
4. Great Sand Dunes National Park
Location deets
Distance from Denver: 240 miles south
Distance from Aspen: 270 miles southeast
Distance from Durango: 165 miles northeast
Photo by Wandering Weddings
The landscape
The name pretty much says it all - this national park is full of super beautiful sand dunes, with mountain ranges in the background! It’s such a unique location since it’s not all desert, and you can see the mountains in the distance. Definitely a different location than what you might expect when you think of Colorado!
Photo by Wandering Weddings
Fun facts + other information
These dunes are actually the tallest dunes in North America!! Colorado provides such a freaking diverse landscape and this is the perfect example of that. The park is open year-round, but in the winter there’s usually some snow on the dunes (it looks super cool, but usually melts fast). I also love the dunes because there are multiple camping options, so you can stay a night or two in the park!!
Another super fun thing you can do here - sand sledding!!
This is the location for you if. . .
You want a super diverse location for your engagement photos
You’d like to camp under the stars after your session
You want a combo of both desert & snowy mountains
Photo by Wandering Weddings
Photo by Larsen Photo Co
The landscape
Another mountain town for ya! Aspen offers stunning views of the Maroon Bells, lakes, snow-covered buildings & pretty lights at night in the winter, and tonsss of stuff to do. It’s beautiful in every season, and you can’t beat the town’s foliage colors in the fall!!
Fun facts + other information
There is sooo much to do in Aspen, which makes it such a fun location for an engagement session!! Whether you’d rather go hiking, biking, fishing, climbing, horseback riding, rafting, camping. . . you name it. Aspen has it all, depending on the season you visit in!
This is the location for you if. . .
You want to have access to local breweries, shops, & restaurants to visit
You want to have options of activities to incorporate into your session
You want to make a trip out of your session & stay a few nights in a ski resort or nice Airbnb
Photo by Larsen Photo Co
6. Colorado Springs
Location deets
Distance from Denver: 70 miles south
Distance from Aspen: 265 miles east
Distance from Durango: 315 miles northeast
Photo by Larsen Photo Co
The landscape
Colorado Springs has sooo much to offer. You can visit the Garden of the Gods, an insanely beautiful park full of sandstone formations, red rocks, trees, and epic views.
Fun facts/other info
Colorado Springs is another area that has a ton to offer if you’re looking for a location with activities that you can do! Whether you want to go horseback riding for your engagement photos, hike Pikes Peak, or go white water rafting, it’s super easy to make a hella fun time out of your session in CO Springs!!
This is the location for you if. . .
You’d prefer a more desert-y location than mountain valleys (hello Garden of the Gods!)
You want to be in/near a town where you can find local places to go + activities
Photo by Larsen Photo Co
7. Boulder
Location deets
Distance from Denver: 30 miles northwest
Distance from Aspen: 210 miles northeast
Distance from Durango: 350 miles northeast
The landscape
And finally, I had to include Boulder, which sits at the base of the Rocky Mountains! Boulder has views of the Flatirons, which are super beautiful & huge slabs of sandstone. They look so unique, and the beautiful grassy fields + trees in front of them make it a great location for a fun engagement session!
Fun facts + other information
If you want to hike, you’ll love Boulder - there are plenty of hikes in the area that’ll take you to spots with epic sunsets & views. You can also go mountain biking if you’re into that, or hit up the local farmer’s market and find some yummy food, drinks, & artisan goods!
This is the location for you if. . .
You want grassy open fields with mountains in the background
You want a town with activities + things to do
You want to stay close to a bigger city (Denver)
And there you have it - 7 of my fav locations for engagement photos in Colorado!
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