L O C A T I O N S
Local (Parker)
McCabe Meadows - Parker
Hidden Mesa - Parker
PACE Center - Parker
17 Mile House Farm - Parker
Nearby (within 30ish minutes)
Festival Park - Castle Rock
Daniel’s Park - Sedalia
Castlewood Canyon - Franktown
Hudson Gardens - Littleton
Highlands Ranch Mansion - Highlands Ranch
Other Favorites (select dates only)
Roxborough State Park - South Littleton
Horsetooth Reservoir - Fort Collins
The Paint Mines - Calhan
Lost Gulch Overlook - Boulder
Union Station - Denver
Deer Creek or South Valley Park - Littleton
Here are some of my most popular locations! I try to give you an idea of what an experience at each would be like, and some sample images! Feel free to contact me directly with any other questions you may have regarding locations.
Images slightly vary in uniqueness due to seasonal weather and time/lighting of each session.
McCabe Meadows (Parker)
Walking: Easy & Short
Features: Shallow creek, large bridge, greenery, small dirt trail, small fence
Castlewood Canyon (Franktown)
Walking: 10 minute intermediate hike
Features: Beautiful canyon, dirt trails, big rocks, gorgeous creek, multiple small bridges
*$10 Parking Fee
Festival Park (Castle Rock)
Walking: Easy & Short
Features: Rocks, greenery, small creek, modern metal bridges, large metal shed, parking garage, downtown streets, railroad tracks, old white building
Daniel’s Park (Sedalia)
Walking: Easy - A little climbing
Features: Large rocks, brief view of mountain range, large wood fence, brick shelter, tall grass
Roxborough State Park (Littleton)
Walking: Easy & Short
Features: Red rocks, tall grass, a really cute road, and unique views. A miniature version of Garden of the Gods, and more private than Red Rocks. You must stay on the trails, but there are tons of great spots along the trails.
Driving: About 45 minutes outside of Parker, and a $10 parking fee *No dogs allowed
Hudson Gardens (Littleton)
Walking: Easy - A little climbing
Features: Large rocks, brief view of mountain range, large wood fence, brick shelter, tall grass
Deer Creek (Littleton)
Walking: Intermediate - A 15 minute incline hike up to my favorite spot
Features: Large rocks, brief view of mountain range, large wood fence, brick shelter, tall grass
Parking: There is a small dirt pull off lot near the trailhead
Horsetooth Reservoir (Fort Collins)
Walking: Intermediate - A 15 minute incline hike up to my favorite spot
Features: Large rocks, brief view of mountain range, large wood fence, brick shelter, tall grass
Parking: There is a small dirt pull off lot near the trailhead
Union Station (Denver)
Walking: Potentially walking across a busy street, but very easy walking.
Features: Downtown scenery, travel vibes, and city streets
Parking: There are nearby parking garages and fees. Sundays are typically the best day.
Other Select Locations
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The Paint Mines (Calhan)
A bit of a drive! But a gorgeous and very unique location! Rustic and rocky. About an hour southeast of Parker.
*No dogs allowed *Only available on select dates
*Photo courtesy of KOAA
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Lost Gulch Overlook (Boulder)
A bit of a drive up to Boulder, but this is one of the most beautiful mountain views with a very short walking distance.
*Only available on select dates
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Highlands Ranch Mansion (Littleton)
Gorgeous and rustic mansion with beautiful grounds.
This location is only available on select dates due to events that are held here.
*No dogs allowed
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17 Mile House Farm Park (Parker)
A great spot for a shorter session in Parker
Cute little houses and surrounding open space.
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PACE Center (Parker)
Another great spot for a quick session in Parker!
Minimal walking to get a lot of nice backdrops