Colorado Engagement Sessions: Following Fall Foliage

Colorado is a state known for its stunning scenery, and fall is no exception. As Colorado's premiere Wedding + Elopement photographer, Bug + Bear has lots of experience helping couple's capture their engagement photos amidst the fall foliage.

The state's many aspen groves and other deciduous trees turn brilliant shades of red, yellow, and orange during the fall season, making it a prime destination for leaf peeping and engagement portraits for locals and visitors alike!

Here are some of the best locations in Colorado for engagement photos featuring epic fall foliage:

• Rocky Mountain National Park: Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Colorado, and for good reason. The park is home to a variety of landscapes, including alpine meadows, towering mountain peaks, and pristine lakes. In the fall, the park's aspen groves turn a brilliant shade of gold, making it a truly spectacular sight.

• Trail Ridge Road: Trail Ridge Road is the highest continuously paved road in North America and actually winds through Rocky Mountain National Park, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. In the fall, the road's aspen groves turn a brilliant shade of gold.

• Independence Pass: Independence Pass is a scenic mountain pass located near Aspen, Colorado. The pass offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, and it's a great place to see the fall leaves.

• Kebler Pass: Kebler Pass is another scenic mountain pass located near Crested Butte, Colorado. The pass is known for its aspen groves, which turn a brilliant shade of gold in the fall. Check the bottom of this page for some more engagement portraits we've taken near Keebler Pass:

• Guanella Pass: Though it can get incredibly busy during peak season, Guanella Pass is a gorgeous mountain pass located near Georgetown, Colorado. The pass offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, and it's a great place to see the fall leaves.

• Scenic byways: Colorado has a number of scenic byways that are perfect for leaf peeping. Some of the most popular byways include the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway, the Million Dollar Highway, and the Gold Belt Scenic Byway.

• Denver, Golden, and Parker: Don't count the metro area out when it comes to impressive fall color! Later in the season, areas around the city become ablaze in color. If you ask our opinion at Bug + Bear, we'll tell you that Golden is a true hidden gem!

When planning your fall engagement session in Colorado, be sure to check the fall foliage forecast to see when the leaves are expected to peak. The peak leaf season in Colorado typically occurs in late September to early October, but the experts at Bug + Bear can help you plan the perfect date!

Here are a few tips for making the most of your fall engagement session in colorful Colorado:

• Go early in the morning or late in the afternoon. The light is best during these times of day, and the leaves will look their most vibrant.
• Follow our style guide but wear comfortable shoes. You'll likely be doing a lot of walking to see the best leaf peeping spots.
• Be prepared for all types of weather. The weather can change quickly in the mountains, so it's important to be prepared for anything.

With its stunning scenery and abundance of aspen groves, Colorado is the perfect place to capture your engagement photos with gorgeous, colorful, fall foliage. Book your session today!