If you are thinking about booking a photo session, you might be wondering when you should book it for.  There are pros and cons to getting your photos done in every season.  Here are my personal thoughts on the best months to get your photos taken in Colorado.

January and February—If you are wanting snow photos, these are great months for those!  January and February are also usually my least busiest months so you will have your choice on dates and times to meet.  If you have little kids and your worry that they will be too cold for a full session, I do offer 20 minute mini sessions year-round at a park near my home in Littleton. Littleton family photographer mini photo session photography snow kids mother father son daughter boy girl brother sister Colorado foothills Littleton family photographer Highlands Ranch Mansion Colorado photography foothills snow winter kids children stone wall brick winter hats gloves boots fun

Littleton family photographer in Colorado at the Highlands Ranch Mansion in the snow boys brothers Christmas winter stone building iron gate

March—Since we live in Colorado, the weather is still usually still cold and wet during March.  I wish things were starting to bloom here by March, but it is usually still pretty dead.  This time of year is probably a great time to get urban photos done since it doesn’t involve nature.  It is also a great time to get photos at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison because daily concerts don’t start up until April so the park is easily accessible for photo sessions. Littleton family photographer Platt Park Denver Pearl Street area Colorado photography twins boy girl urban setting fall leaves

Littleton family photographer siblings urban snow pine trees brick walls brother sister sunset photography historic downtown winter coats

Littleton wedding photographer elope elopement eloped Colorado Texas couple snow snowy session photo courthouse red rocks amphitheatre in love sunset spring

Littleton family photographer Red Rocks Amphitheatre kids teens brothers sister friends grandmother extended sunset photography fall Thanksgiving trip view Arizona foothills Colorado April and May—These are great months to capture the pretty pink and white crab apple trees that bloom around Denver.  I know of 2 or 3 great spots to get these pretty blooms.  They don’t last long (only 1-2 weeks), but they are so pretty and just scream “SPRING!”  These months are also a great time to book “Mommy and Me” sessions as the perfect Mother’s Day gift!  And, don’t forget to book a cap and gown mini session if you have a graduating high school or college senior! Littleton family photographer Denver Colorado spring crab apple tree blossoms little girls mother father daughter sisters Littleton family photographer spring in Colorado crab apple tree blossoms pink and white trees little boy mother father son golden hour sunset light Littleton family photographer Bemis tree blossoms pink and white trees grandchildren grandparents visiting Colorado sons daughter mother father sunset light Littleton family photographer pink and white crab apple tree blossoms spring Denver brother sister mother father expecting baby bump little big sunset daughter son mother's day photo session Littleton high school senior graduation cap and gown photographer Red Rocks class of 2021 honors foothills sunset mini session June, July, and August—These are probably my favorite months to get photos.  The weather is warm, everything is green, and the light is gorgeous.  Sometimes we get summer afternoon rainstorms, but they usually pass quickly and then we can end up with GORGEOUS sunsets. Littleton high school senior photographer portrait photo session Heritage Class of 2023 Roxborough State Park red rocks tennis flute player photography

Littleton family photographer Mt. Falcon park Morrison red rocks photography kids siblings trailhead ColoradoLittleton family photographer mini photo session sunset light sisters girls mother father girls daughters foothills Colorado photography

Littleton high school senior portrait photographer photography Colorado photo session Hildebrand Ranch South Valley Open Space park red rocks sunflowers barn sports sunset

Littleton family photographer in Colorado at the Highlands Ranch Mansion two year old baby girl dog summer stone building flowers beautiful mother daughter father

Littleton family photographer Colorado 17 Mile House sisters little girls summer

September and October—Fall in Colorado is so pretty! These two months are by far my busiest.  Between senior portrait sessions and family photos, I am booked solid in September and October.  Everyone else in Colorado is also wanting family photos so we will be guaranteed to see lots of other photographers and families at 90% of the locations we go to in the Denver metro area, but the trees are so pretty that it is worth the busyness! Littleton family photographer Fly'N B park in Highlands Ranch Colorado fall foliage trees leaves brother sister photography

Littleton high school senior photographer Golden Clear Creek bridge Lakewood taekwondo black belt class of 2022 fall leaves photography

Littleton family photographer Lair O' the Bear Colorado fall Morrison yellow trees mother father son daughter big brother little sister creek love natural light photography

November and December—These can be tough months for photos for several reasons.  The weather has taken a nosedive, the trees are bare, and the holidays are approaching so people are stressed about getting their photos in time for holiday cards.  If we meet during one of these months, I suggest either an urban session or a spot with a lot of pine trees since the other trees are just brown sticks.  A big pro for these months is that November and December are a great time for extended family photos since some out-of-town relatives will be visiting for the holidays!  I am a very sentimental person so extended family sessions are close to my heart and I love doing them!

Littleton family photographer Clear Creek Golden downtown mother father daughter little girl dog urban city buildings murals grandmother leaves fall photography

Littleton family photographer extended Highlands Ranch Mansion photography winter Christmas snow grandparents grandchild uncles six year old girl

Littleton family photographer urban photo session Downtown Littleton fall Colorado photography boys brothers mother father sons alley bridge river town Red Rocks

Littleton family photographer extended grandparents grandchildren cousins siblings cold winter Mt. Falcon park photography boys girls mountain view Colorado