Gold and Gorgeous Fall Family Photos in Woodland Park

I am absolutely in love with all the beautiful autumn colors. Not least because they make the best backdrop for fall family photos!

Man and woman seated on rock with their young son in their lap against a backdrop of golden aspens in Woodland Park Colorado

Couple with young son sitting outside on a rock near sunset, with pine trees and yellow aspens in the background

This family knew they wanted some family photos with aspen trees, and I knew the perfect spot to suggest: Rainbow Gulch is a trail near Rampart Reservoir in Woodland Park, and it is absolutely stunning in the fall. The evergreen foliage of the pine trees plus that joyous yellow of the golden aspens makes for the prettiest backdrop.

Little boy in brown sweater holding his parents hands and smiling during a family photo session in Colorado Springs

Mom and Dad hold hands as they walk together along a trail of aspen trees with little boy riding on his dad's shoulders

In fact, I loved this location and season so much that I even plan on doing my 2025 fall family mini sessions here. Be sure to subscribe to my email list if you haven’t already, so you can be the first to know when I open up dates!

A little boy smiles from atop his dad's shoulders as the two of them pose for a father-son portrait in Colorado

Man and woman holding hands with their son as they walk together along a trail lined with trees and yellow fall foliage

Since there are so many trees and hills at this location, the lighting is best a couple of hours before sunset. Usually I book my sessions for about an hour before sunset, but here, a little earlier is better. We still wanted that golden glow, but we had to make sure we had enough light to make it through the session!

We had so much fun walking the trail together, just laughing and playing. Mom had mentioned being a bit nervous about her 3-year-old would do for these Colorado Springs fall family photos. But he had so much fun running around and gave me the cutest smiles throughout. Yet another reason I love doing outdoor sessions with kids. If they’re happy, I’m happy—and guaranteed to get some wonderful shots!

Woodland Park Family Photographer

Have something specific in mind for your fall family photos? I know all the best places for gorgeous and scenic portraits! Check out a few more of my favorite locations here. Whether you’re looking for wildflowers in the spring, bright foliage in the fall, or just want to capture some of the dramatic Colorado landscape in your next family photo session, get in touch and let’s figure out the perfect place to meet!

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