Top Colorado Photography Locations

Explore a growing collection of the best places to take pictures in Colorado, designed specifically for outdoor and nature photographers. From dramatic alpine peaks and mountain valleys to hidden waterfalls and golden autumn aspen groves, each field guide provides exact GPS coordinates, camera settings, ideal lighting windows, and practical notes to help you plan your next shoot in the Rockies.

Field Guides for Top Photography Locations in Colorado

Whether you are traveling on a short vacation or exploring your own state, this collection of top Colorado photography locations was built by a photographer to help you spend less time scouting and more time behind the lens. You will find actionable details on seasonal timing, composition tips, ideal lighting, and proven camera settings to eliminate guesswork, streamline your planning, and increase your chances of bringing home incredible images.

Royal Gorge Bridge Photography Guide

An absolute bucket-list location guide for shooting the dramatic cliffs and historic structure of the Royal Gorge Bridge near Cañon City. Learn how to time the morning sun for perfectly

Mystic Falls Telluride Photography Guide: How to Photograph It

A detailed location breakdown for finding and capturing one of Telluride’s most spectacular hidden waterfalls. Learn how to navigate the steep descent into the deep canyon forest, manage high-contrast lighting

Wild Turkey Photography at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

In wildlife photography, some of the best moments come out of nowhere. You can head out to a location with a specific shot in mind, but nature usually has its

How to Photograph Helen Hunt Falls

An insider’s location guide for capturing Helen Hunt Falls in Colorado Springs. Skip the harsh lighting by hitting the trail at the perfect times, learn how to use lens filters

Photographing Snowy Egrets at Cherry Creek State Park

Cherry Creek State Park is widely celebrated among locals as one of the most productive Colorado photography locations for bird photography and waterfowl tracking. Finding exactly where to photograph these

Photographing Hummingbirds at Cherry Creek Reservoir

As early summer arrives in Colorado, it signals the return of one of nature’s most incredible aerial acrobats: the hummingbird. Tracking these tiny, fast-moving birds in the wild requires a