Castlewood Canyon Creek Family Session
This creek family session in the center of Castlewood Canyon was made possible by this kick ass mama and some location scouting by me a few weeks ago. In Colorado, we have crazy weather where sometimes it will be lovely and warm and sunny and then, we will have a snowstorm (like this weekend, and it’s nearly June!). I have sincere love for scouting new locations, even better when I can do it with my family. My boys and I headed out on a beautiful Saturday morning for a hike someplace new. I had been to Castlewood Canyon, but not down on the trails at the bottom. Wow, that’s all I can say. Certainly, a longer hike than most all of my other locations (save a few) but, the crystal clear creek and golden light are absolutely worth the trek down to this amazing spot.
Olivia and her crew met up with me this past fall for family photos and I was over the moon to get a chance to hang out with her and her babes again. This time, with mama along too! Olivia showed up at the park with their “session clothes” in tow as the hike down to the canyon bottom is a bit dirty and you need to have on hiking shoes. Ready to go, we took off down the trail. With each step, the kids were getting more and more excited to play in the water, which made me super excited too! We were all giddy to get in and play, especially Blake. That girl LIVES for the water and we have the proof right here in this gallery.
Creek Family Session at Castlewood Canyon
This creek family session in the center of Castlewood Canyon was made possible by this kick ass mama and some location scouting by me a few weeks ago. In Colorado, we have crazy weather where sometimes it will be lovely and warm and sunny and then, we will have a snowstorm (like this weekend, and it’s nearly June!). I have sincere love for scouting new locations, even better when I can do it with my family. My boys and I headed out on a beautiful Saturday morning for a hike someplace new. I had been to Castlewood Canyon, but not down on the trails at the bottom. Wow, that’s all I can say. Certainly, a longer hike than most all of my other locations (save a few) but, the crystal clear creek and golden light are absolutely worth the trek down to this amazing spot.
Olivia and her crew met up with me this past fall for family photos and I was over the moon to get a chance to hang out with her and her babes again. This time, with mama along too! Olivia showed up at the park with their “session clothes” in tow as the hike down to the canyon bottom is a bit dirty and you need to have on hiking shoes. Ready to go, we took off down the trail. With each step, the kids were getting more and more excited to play in the water, which made me super excited too! We were all giddy to get in and play, especially Blake. That girl LIVES for the water and we have the proof right here in this gallery.
When you book a session with me, you get access to my client exclusive location catalog. This catalog hosts a wide variety of locations in and around Colorado Springs. On occasion, I will find a new spot like this and if it’s good enough, I will add it to the catalog, which is super exciting! I am constantly on the lookout for new spaces that show off the beauty of our state AND ones that are off the beaten path. I don’t really like crowds and I definitely don’t like taking turns to take a photo in a certain spot. Sessions just don’t flow well that way and I want everyone to feel pressure free. Anyway, let’s hang in a new spot, maybe this one? Hit a girl up.
Support Your Community with Small Sessions in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Small Sessions are open! This year I am offering an indoor and an outdoor option for Spring Small Sessions. Small Sessions is another way of saying Micro or Mini sessions but I took a note from my friend Jocelyn Collins (hey babe!) and are calling them small sessions this year because it’s fun!
For the indoor sessions, we will hang out at Cultivate Studios in Old Colorado City and for the outdoor sessions, we will adventure in an urban creek located in South Springs. Yes, that means we don’t have to travel into the mountain and it won’t be (as) freezing.
Small Sessions are taking place both April 29th and 30th. Read the post for all the details and to book. See you there babes!
Colorado Springs Small Sessions + Community
We can hang out at Cultivate Studios in Old Colorado City snuggling up on your babes during the day or…..
We can hang out at an urban creek around sunset getting dirty (and looking pretty). You pick, friend. I’ll be there.
Not only will you be there too, you’ll also be supporting the Success Collective in Colorado Springs’ endeavor to provide feminine hygiene products and undergarments for homeless women in need when you book your small session.
For EVERY small session booked, Wild Prairie Photography will donate $50 to the Success Collective of Colorado Springs to help them reach their goal of 100,000 items this year, which will fully supply our local Colorado Springs homeless women friends with the products they need to keep clean and comfortable for one year. Pretty rad, right?
You can learn more about the Colorado Springs chapter of the Success Collective on their Facebook Page and also check out the organization as a whole on their website.
The Location Details
Indoor Studio Spring Small Sessions are held at Cultivate Studios in Old Colorado City. Their new street-level studio is open and wow, is it pretty. There are plants galore, a soft squishy bed to lounge (or jump on), several couches and chairs we can utilize (including a beautiful wicker egg chair), and plenty of space for you and your loves to relax.
Think authentic connection in a temperature-controlled environment, perfect for those new babes, small babes, or friends who just aren’t into going outside quite yet with the weather.
Outdoor Creek Small Sessions are held at an urban creek in south Colorado Springs. This location is one I have been seeking since I moved to Colorado and when I found it, I jumped around like a kid (ask my son, he was with me). Location scouting is something that I love to do and when it pays off, it’s amazing. This location is a guarantee to get wet as we cross a low stream to get to the prime spots.
Full details and tips to make the most of this location are shared prior to your session.
Investment and Inclusions
15 Minute Spring Small Session either at the studio or the creek
5 Hand Edited Heirloom Digital Images
Curated Slideshow and Instagram Story Set
Access to Entire Gallery Online with Option to Upgrade Your Gallery or Purchase Images Ala Carte
Personalized Wardrobe Styling Service Access + Client Closet Access
Full Reprinting Rights with Professional Printing Options
Beautiful Session Guide
300.
Don’t forget, with each small session booked, Wild Prairie Photography will donate $50 to the Colorado Springs Chapter of the Success Collective to help them reach their goal of providing 100,000 feminine hygiene products for local homeless women in need. That’s something to feel good about, friends!
Dates + Times
April 29th + April 30th
April 29th Sunset Creek Sessions
April 30th Studio + Creek Sessions. Studio Sessions take place between 12 NOON and 2:40 PM in Old Colorado City. Creek Sessions take place at sunset.
Please see the calendar below for available times for each date. Please note, Creek Sessions are ONLY booked in the evening time slots.
A Few Important Things to Note
Rain dates for Creek Sessions are May 2nd and May 5th. I will make the call the day of the sessions if this is needed.
To book your date + time, select from the calendar below and complete the form that populates. Your invoice will show automatically. Invoices must be paid in full to reserve your date + time.
These sessions can include your entire family (not just mamas and their babes).
I love doggos but being that these are small sessions, so sorry, we just don’t have enough time to include them. You can always reach out to book a full session and bring puppers along! You can check out info on my regular sessions here.
All small sessions are non-refundable but are transferable to a full or half collection session on an alternate date.