Garden of the Gods is one of the most visited parks in Colorado Springs. With its red rocks forming unique shapes, these rock formations have attracted tons of visitors each year, making Garden of the Gods one of the most popular places to visit during the spring and summer months. According to the history of the park, thousands of years ago, these rocks formed due to ancient mountains that had eroded and had buried themselves in their own sediments. This created the beautiful park for what it is known today!
Although the park is quite crowded in the warmer months, Garden of the Gods is a great choice for any type of photography session you dream up! Whether it be for a family session, engagement session, or you desire senior portraits with gorgeous scenery in the background, Garden of the Gods is the perfect place where your visions come true!
In this blog post, I will mention a few reasons as to why Garden of the Gods is a great option for your next session!
The beauty of the red rocks brings contrast to your photos
If you are looking for an out-of-the-ordinary location for your next session, the red rock formations will add just a touch of specialty to your photos. Although you may find red rocks similar to these in other parts of the state, the uniqueness of the rock formations, as well as the history of the park, can tell a story within the story of your own life in a session. Garden of the Gods is a great location option for those who want to go a different route with their photos!
The park is an iconic staple piece of Colorado
Colorado is known for its red rocks throughout the state, including architecture that is even made from red rocks! Garden of the Gods is one of, if not one of the most well-known places in Colorado, thanks to its iconic and unusual red rock formations. If you are thinking about having your next (or even your first) session at Garden of the Gods, this location will bring out the iconic staple piece of Colorado to your photos! Consider this adventurous and beautiful way to represent Colorado in your next session!
It creates a unique mood for your session and photos
Imagine walking down the busy but thrilling concrete paths throughout Garden of the Gods. Children are laughing, parents are smiling, and couples are in awe of the wonders of the park. The atmosphere of the park is always filled with excitement and joy, regardless of the time of year. How could anyone not be happy visiting Garden of the Gods? It is unique with its rock formations, there is a good deal of history to read up on in the visitor center, and you even have the option to get out and walk or simply take a drive! There is something about Garden of the Gods that brings a simplistic joy to your mood, and capturing that on camera is exactly what would make that moment perfect!
There is always something new to discover, whether big or small
Whether you are having your session with a photographer for the very first time at Garden of the Gods, or this is your 10th year in a row going with family, every visit to this park will give you a new experience you will not forget. There is never a dull moment at Garden of the Gods, as the exquisite detail in the rocks or the twists and turns of the lengthy concrete paths will make you feel as if there is a never-ending discovery of new scenery. While every new visit to the park will create a magical and new experience during your session, the characteristics of the park will design an even more impressive collection of personal photos for you (and your loved ones) to enjoy! Garden of the Gods is the top choice for you if you are wanting to relive the joyful experience of the park, yet still wanting to keep the experience different and exciting!
Conclusion
Garden of the Gods is a special place for any session you can dream of, whether it be with your fiancé, or with you alone to close out your high school years. This park is a special place for new or old visitors, and can express that iconic Colorado feeling through any of your photos. If you are looking for a new way to show the beauty of Garden of the Gods this time more than the last, the park has more than enough options to go around so you can create the vision you were trying to accomplish. In no time, you will be glad you had a session at the popular, most loved park in Colorado Springs.
