If you're looking for a stunning view of Pikes Peak for your photos, but want something a bit less crowded, Palmer Park is a fantastic choice!


This location has SO many benefits. My favorite spot here CAN be quite popular for photo sessions, but it's nothing compared to the crowds at a place like Garden of the Gods (High Point Overlook in particular). Palmer Park also offers a wide variety of different settings for your photos as you'll see in some of the photos below! Anything from those classic peak vistas, to rustic wood fences, fields of grass and flowers, rugged rocks, and pine forests. Oh, and don't forget those stunning golden sunsets!


The white rocks here are also a wonderful reflector! For non-photographers, basically it means the rocks will bounce light onto your skin and make it look amazing! The fact that the rocks here are white/light colored means NO color-casting! At a place like Garden of the Gods, it can be challenging to produce accurate skin tones because the orange tones of the rocks reflect onto your skin. Not impossible to correct, but at Palmer Park, not a problem! Beautiful skin tones every time! (Just skip the spray tan. ;) ) Another perk of Palmer Park is its location! Central to Colorado Springs, it isn't too far of a drive from pretty much... anywhere!


Next time you're considering a location for your session and you'd like... Pikes Peak views... variety... to be away from the crowds... and crisp, clean final edits? Choose Palmer Park! You won't be disappointed!

Family with two sons standing and hugging at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs
family of four with two sons standing by rugged fence at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs
family of four with two sons standing and holding hands at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs
parents with toddler daughter standing holding hands at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs
family of three snuggles while parents kiss at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs
Expecting mother holds her tummy, pondering, at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs
expecting mother holds her tummy and smiles on a trail at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs
expecting mother wanders through the grass at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs
mother and two teens stand on a trail in the forest at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs
brother and sister hug and smile in a flowery field at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs
mother and teens children stand in front of Pikes Peak at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs
senior guy in a suit poses at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs
senior guy in a cowboy hat poses in the woods at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs
senior guy in a cowboy hat smiles at sunset at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs
family of four poses with their dog in front of Pikes Peak at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs
family of four hold hands and smile at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs
family of four snuggles with their dog in the woods at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs