As a Denver-based photographer, I love capturing special family photos in beautiful outdoor settings. Denver is a great place for family, vacation, maternity, or couples sessions. Below, I’ll share the best places, process, and packages for family photos in Denver. I’ll also answer common questions about family photography, so you can have a fun and relaxed experience!

Mom, dad, and daughter taking a family photo in Denver
Among the Pines Photography

Capturing Timeless Family Photos in Denver

Whether you’re documenting a memory, celebrating a milestone, or making holiday cards, I’d love to be your Denver family photographer. I enjoy capturing family photos for Colorado locals and visitors!

  • Family photography – Stop time with beautiful photos that capture the authentic moments that make your family so special
  • Vacation photography – Cherish your memories forever with fun photos of your family vacation 
  • Maternity photography – Appreciate this sweet season of life and the start of a new life chapter as you grow your family
  • Couples photography – Celebrate your engagement, elopement, or wedding,– or simply create a new memory with an intentional photography experience together 

Best Places for Family Photos in Denver

My favorite locations for family photos in and around Denver are outdoors. Photos in natural settings allow for diverse backdrops, spontaneity, and natural lighting. Children usually enjoy the photography experience outside, as well.

I love helping families find the perfect photography location! Here are some of my go-tos:

  • Sloan’s Lake – Denver’s largest lake with mountain views and grassy areas
  • Washington Park – A large park with two lakes, flower gardens, and ample green space
  • Denver Botanic Gardens – Diverse flower gardens with colorful scenery year-round
  • Mount Falcon Park – A park with various trails, castle ruins, and an observation tower, about 30 minutes from Denver
  • Lake Dillon – A large fresh water reservoir surrounded by fields and mountain scenery, about an hour from Denver

While Colorado Springs is a little more than an hour from Denver, it’s also a wonderful place for family photos with tons of gorgeous locations if you’re up for a day trip.

The Process for Denver Family Photos

My goal when taking family photos in Denver is to make the process stress-free and fun. If you have little ones, I’m all about helping them enjoy the experience, too.

Here’s what the process looks like for my family sessions:

  1. Initial ConsultationReach out to get started, and we’ll go over package options, your ideal location, and possible dates for your session.
  2. Session Planning – We’ll finalize the details together, including your photography vision, timeline for the picture day, and the location.
  3. Picture Day – I’ll make sure the experience is fun and relaxed for everyone and offer suggestions for poses to help your family feel comfortable.
  4. Final Gallery – Your full gallery will be ready and delivered within four weeks of your session.

Family Photo Packages & Pricing

I want your photography experience to be exactly what you’re looking for, so I’ll create a custom package for you. Packages start at $750 and usually include between 50 and 75 images.

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Family Photos in Denver: FAQs

Enjoy your family photography experience with answers to common questions below.

How often should you get family pictures?

Most families like to get photos every year, especially with children. This allows you to capture growth and document memories. 

If you’re taking pictures with your partner and no children, you might take professional photos less often, but this depends on personal preferences.

Can pets join for family photos?

This depends on the photographer, but I personally love animals and am always happy to capture your furry family member!

How far in advance should you book family photos?

Depending on the season, you should book family photos one to three months in advance. Summer and fall are typically busier times, so the more time, the better. However, winter and spring are slower, so about a month is usually enough planning time.

What should we wear for family photos?

It’s best to wear coordinating colors and patterns that don’t clash. Neutral colors are ideal for outdoor photos because they suit the natural setting. You can also add pops of color with accessories like hats and jewelry.

How long should family photos take?

Your session can range from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on your preferences. If you have small children, you might prefer a shorter session. However, more time can allow for more spontaneous moments and a larger gallery of pictures.

Let’s Plan Your Family Session in Denver

I hope you found this article helpful and are excited about your family photos in Denver!

I’d love to work with you to find the perfect location and capture a fun and special session for you, whether you’re looking for family, vacation, couples, or maternity photos.

Client Praise

kinsley + caden

“Brooke was the perfect choice for our wedding day! We had a micro wedding at Sapphire Point in August. I had never been to Sapphire Point and Brooke was so helpful suggesting vendors, picture locations, parking, marriage license info etc. She was so kind and helpful before and during the whole process and was a large part of why the day went so smooth. She does so much more than just show up and take pictures, Brooke will truly go out of her way to make your wedding day perfect! The photos are gorgeous and I keep getting so many compliments! I truly cannot recommend her enough!”

"Brooke was a large part of why our day went so smooth and will truly go out of her way to make your wedding day perfect!"

We chose Brooke to capture our Colorado elopement and she did exactly that and more. She made it easy to plan our day out with locations and timelines so that we could focus on ourselves. We decided last minute to change our afternoon/evening elopement to a 6am sunrise one so beat the heat of the day. Brooke accommodated us without hesitation and even created a new timeline for us so that we knew where to be for the perfect sunrise. She was kind and understood what we wanted in terms of our elopement and we are so grateful to have her capture the day. Our photos turned out beautiful and truly helped us relive the day. I would recommend Brooke to anyone wanting their special day photographed.

"Brooke accommodated us without hesitation and even created a new timeline for us so that we knew where to be for the perfect sunrise."

erica + stacy

kirstie + colin

Brooke not only photographed our mountain elopement beautifully, but she put so much thought into the details and knew all of the answers the questions I didn’t even know to ask. She really puts a lot of thought into each photo and brings her expertise while still remaining very open to what we wanted and ideas we had. She even helped pick the perfect spot for us and advised us on the logistical details like securing a reservation at the mountain lake where we wanted our ceremony. She is SO easy to work with and very friendly and chill. My husband and I are super awkward in front of a camera but she made it so natural and easy - and the shots came out better than we could have imagined.

"She really puts a lot of thought into each photo and brings her expertise while still remaining very open to what we wanted and ideas we had."

amanda + jace

Brooke is many things; talented, calm, flexible, experienced/ knowledgeable, patient, incredibly responsive, organized, resourceful in a pinch, supportive, creative, professional yet a blast to work with, and goes above & beyond w her clients. Our wedding was a spectacular dream and we couldn't be more grateful that she made that single day last forever. Whether she's photographing nature or an intimate event, her pictures tell a story of peace, love, whatever your vision may be. We couldn't recommend her more and we look forward to booking with her for all of our vow renewals, seasonal and family pictures for as long as she'll have us.

"Whether she's photographing nature or an intimate event, her pictures tell a story of peace, love, whatever your vision may be."

linden + brent

Working with Brooke was a dream come true! Before we even met, my husband Brent and I were impressed by her portfolio. After meeting, we were even more convinced that her photography skills and knowledge, and her fun and easygoing personality were exactly what we were looking for in an elopement photographer. Brooke was able to take our vision and facilitate everything so that it worked out beautifully, especially when it came to finding the perfect location (the incredible mountains surrounding Ouray). Throughout the entire planning process, she was honest and flexible, and made it clear that her goal was for us to be 100% happy. In the end, her creativity and our happiness totally shine through in every single photo.

"Throughout the entire planning process, she was honest and flexible."

lauren + branden

I can't begin to express my gratitude for the intimacy and beauty behind Brooke's photographs. In capturing our wedding day, she went above and beyond to document our story, our families, and the depths of our love in ways that I'll forever be grateful for. Brooke has an eye for not only capturing the adventure and magic of your love, but deeply connects with your personal story, understands your relationship, and then gives that back in the most incredible way. She is truly an artist and tells your story in an authentic and creative way for you to look back on for years to come. We are forever grateful to Brooke for spending the time to get to know us, our story, and capturing the memories that we'll relive for years to come.

"Brooke deeply connects with your personal story, understands your relationship, and then gives that back in the most incredible way."

heather + jedd

“If you're contemplating which photographer to go with, THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO CHOOSE BROOKE!!!! She is so so so talented and was able to capture our elopement exactly how I pictured and wanted! We eloped in Ridgway, CO this past September and she was so helpful figuring out picture locations, recommendations of timeline for the day, and just made the whole day feel so smooth. She schedules multiple check ins, phone calls, etc., leading up to the big day to ensure everything is as you want it. Brooke has such a calming, down to earth presence and is one of those awesome people you feel like you've known forever after just the first time of meeting."

"Brooke has such a calming, down to earth presence and is one of those awesome people you feel like you've known forever."

christy + austin

Brooke is the absolute best. She truly went above and beyond for my fiancé and I to be able to get our engagement photos taken with the fall colors. Brooke is so sweet, fun, personable and incredibly talented. We could not be more in love with our engagement photos! Our engagement session with Brooke was such a special experience and a memory we will cherish forever.

"Our engagement session with Brooke was such a special experience and a memory we will cherish forever."

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