What To Wear For Snowy Family Photo Sessions

Snowy family photos are always fun, but deciding what everyone should wear can sometimes be tricky...so we put together some great color palettes and tips to help you with your snowy photos!

Red, Black, Gray & White are really pretty together and have a great rustic feel for winter photos.  We are thoroughly in love with red & black plaid this season!  It just gets us in the holiday spirit!  Red is always a super pretty pop of color...especially in a field of Evergreens.  Very festive!

Cool blues are also beautiful for snowy photos-think icy, wintery.  Blue is the perfect shade to compliment a glistening snowfall.

Pops of bright colors are always fun in the snow!  We love color, and the neutral white background of snow gives you the perfect opportunity to show some fun color! Pick brightly colored scarves and accessories to spice up your photos!

Winter Neutrals like shades of subtle grays & creams are amazing in the snow too, and can be really classy!

Lastly, don't forget your fun winter accessories: fur hats, winter coats, knit hats, and scarves!!!  They are super festive and add dimension to your photos!

Snow Day | Colorado Snowy Photos

Everyone loves a snow day right?!  When you can cozy up inside, and only go out when you are ready to play!  This snow day has us thinking back to last year playing in the snow with Elise!  We cannot get over how much she has grown and changed in just a year!  And we love that she brought along her foxes for her snow adventure! 

Family Session | Fly'n B Park | Highlands Ranch, Colorado

This time of year our hearts are cozy and full of being with family.  Spending time with family...shopping...playing board games and card games...being outside together...just being together...slowing down and taking each other in.
It is such a time of connecting.  We love the connection this family had together.  Combine their connection with that beautiful Colorado snow, and our favorite time of year...and we had an awesome photo shoot!  This session was extra special because their oldest son was getting ready to leave the country for two years the following week, so it was an honor to be trusted to take their photos for them before he left!

Snowy Photos | Colorado

Oh when it snows ain't it filling
Though your nose gets a chilling
We'll frolic and play the Eskimo way
Walking in a winter wonderland

Tis' the season for snowy photos!  And we love every second of it!!!

We love catching snowflakes!  We love running in freshly fallen snow! We love the wonder and awe in children's eyes as they play in it!  We love the hot cocoa that follows!

Looking back at this session from last year has us ready to grab our mittens and sleds and play in the snow with our kiddos! 

Look at that pure joy!  Falling snow is simply magical!

Those eyes and those rosy cheeks!  Oh we just cannot get enough of this cutie!

Our Favorite Local Snowy Photo Session Spots

The snow here in Colorado is absolutely gorgeous, and it really makes for an amazing backdrop for photos!  I just wanted to highlight three of my absolute favorite locations for snowy family photos.

1. Fly'n B Park in Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Fly'n B Park is seriously Highlands Ranch Photographer heaven! At any given time you will likely run into 4-5 other photographers while out shooting here.  I still LOVE it though, and it's big enough to support a lot of photographers at once. There just seems to be infinite great locations, and it doesn't disappoint in the winter. 

2. South Valley Park in Littleton, Colorado [REQUIRES Jefferson County Permit]

Even though this location requires a permit it's worth it and it's easier & cheaper to get than photographing at Red Rocks.  There are two parking lots for the park one on each end of the trail, but I prefer to park alongside the street and hike down to the path.  If that's not an option then parking at the lot that's a bit further west is the way to go unless you want a long hike!

3. Columbine Open Space - Castle Rock, Colorado

Columbine Open Space in Castle Rock has this AMAZING red barn! It is a highly requested location from our clients.  The spot is technically in Castle Rock however is crazy far south of Plum Creek Pkwy.  The easiest way I've found is it head south on I-25 to Tomah Rd then come back North on the service road.  Besides the barn it has evergreens, a little moutainview, a red barn, a rock building, and a neat one lane bridge.  Just one note about this location, its a nature preserve so no dogs allowed. 

Enjoy & Happy Shooting :)

-Sharon

November Family Fall Mini Session | Columbine Open Space | Castle Rock, Colorado

This family fall mini session was extra special because this family has not had their family photos taken before!  It was an honor to capture these moments of pure joy for them, and we are head over heels in love with how all their photos turned out!

There were so many hugs and so much laughter in this session!  The loved that poured from this family was incredible, and it shines through in their photos!

Extended Family Session | Parker, Colorado

This extended family session spanned three generations and took place on family property...making it extra special!  Having those gorgeous mountains in the background and including the animals really captured the spirit of this family! 

We love how extended family photos not only represent who is in a family, but also the bond they share.  How they capture a precise time and season in our lives to treasure forever.  Something that will only grow in value as time passes.

Like memories and stories...family photos are part of a legacy...they document who we are and our time together...something to hold near and dear to our hearts and pass down...something that captures the essence of a family's love and joy.  Does it get anymore beautiful than that?!

November Family Fall Mini Sessions | Castle Rock, Colorado | Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Cue the sleigh bells...get out the eggnog and wrapping paper...these November mini sessions just have us soooo ready for the holidays!  So many bright, happy, festive families this year!  We love that fall in Colorado means gorgeous sunshine and snow all at once...such a magical combination! 

This year we had 3 awesome locations for our November Family Fall mini sessions!  One was announced early and two were top secret until just a bit before their sessions...making photos all the more exciting!  

These first few photos are from one of our secret locations...Daniels Park...the perfect spot for a family adventure!  The view was simply stunning and the sun was shining!

For our other secret location, we found a great wintery, foresty spot...perfect for pine cone collecting and getting out our red sleigh...it was so rustic for snowy Colorado photos!  And although it looks like we are way up in the mountains, we were actually close by in the Castle Pines area!

Our third location was one of our favorite spots for November sessions...Columbine Open Space in Castle Rock!  This spot has a red barn and wooden bridge...so charming for snowy family photos!

Snowy Family Photos | Colorado

I love fall, but there is just something so magical about snow.  You can go to sleep in one kind of world and wake up to find yourself in another enchanting sparkly snow covered world!  A world where bundling up and playing outside with rosy cheeks is simply exhilarating.  And a cup of hot cocoa with marshmallows and family is the perfect cozy ending to your snowy adventure. 

Looking back at this session from last November makes me want to capture that snowy enchantment with my family in photos!  Just thinking about it makes me all warm and fuzzy inside!

Last Few November Family Mini Time Slots | Colorado | Family Photos

Cue the sleigh bells...it's time for snowy Colorado family photos...perfect for holiday cards and gifts!

Grab your scarves, mittens, sweaters, and boots to cozy up for a magical snowy family fall session...we only have a few time slots remaining.

Saturday, November 14th secret location not yet announced...but will be fabulous!

9:30 AM

Sunday, November 14th at Columbine Open Space in Castle Rock 

10:30 AM

3:30 PM

$95 for 30 minutes and comes with a 5x7 print or $15 print credit

Check out the store HERE to purchase your November Family Fall Mini time slot directly.  We will email a booking to sign following your purchase that allows your session to appear in our calendar.