Finding the Perfect Location in Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain Location Scouting
The trip to Rocky Mountain National Park was fueled by a family session referral from another local photographer. I got to meet up with Sarah and her family in the mountains because the super sweet Katie Mitzelfelt of Katie Mitz Photo (go check her out because she is amazing!) recommended me. Thanks, friend!
This was a last-minute addition to my schedule and I had only been to Rocky Mountain a handful of times before but knew the area I wanted to shoot in fairly well. With COVID and all the capacity limitations that came along with it in the summer of 2021, I was lucky that sunset was later in the evening so I could get to where I needed to be without a permit, which was pretty damn awesome.
My daughter, Emma, and I left early so I could scout out the perfect spot for their extended family that would be doable for everyone and still looks amazing. Emma and I stopped at a few locations along our way but they weren’t it. When I find a location that is “it” I get super giddy and excited. I will literally jump up and down and run around thinking of all the things that I can do within the space. Serious. Ask her.
When we arrived at this spot, I walked down to the water and that was it. Perfect light, perfect banks, perfect spaces to hide from the sun, and what I could have guessed was going to be beautiful light as the sun faded behind the mountains. I mean, was I wrong?
Looking to adventure with a family photographer? Don’t know exactly where you want to go? No worries, I got you! I offer a robust location catalog for my clients and personal assistance with location scouting and all the things. I would love to find the perfect spot for you and your crew. You know, one I jump up and down in when I find it because I am so excited, and then, adventure in it! Let’s connect and explore.
