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!

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

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.

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

A red barn.  A chunky scarf!  Polka dot tights!  

A light dusting of snow...the first sign of the holidays!

Oh it makes my heart so warm and excited for cozy days by the fire...nights looking at Christmas lights...and just spending time with family!

Doesn't this photo shoot just make you want to grab a scarf and a blanket and snuggle up?!  

Columbine Open Space with that red barn and rustic little bridge is just the perfect spot for photos.

And of course fall in Colorado means snow!

We love braving the cold for a gorgeous Colorado fall session!

Check out our store HERE for our last few November mini session time slots!