Best places for graduation photos in Colorado Springs
Planning graduation photos in Colorado Springs? These are the spots worth shortlisting, chosen for the light, the backdrop, and how easily a session comes together.
8 places to shoot graduation photos & videos in Colorado Springs
Garden of the Gods
Towering red sandstone formations rise against Pikes Peak and blue Colorado skies. The dramatic rocks and vistas make it the region's premier spot for engagement, family and portrait sessions.
For graduation photos: an iconic, celebratory backdrop for cap and gown.
The Broadmoor
A grand historic resort with Italian Renaissance architecture, a reflecting lake and manicured gardens beneath the mountains. Elegant grounds and water suit engagement and formal portraits.
For graduation photos: a campus-worthy setting for the milestone.
Colorado College
A leafy liberal-arts campus of stone halls, ivy-draped facades and tree-lined quads just north of downtown. The classic collegiate architecture and shaded lawns give graduation and senior photos a timeless, storybook feel, with warm dappled light under the old canopy trees. Fall color and open greens make it easy for families to spread out too.
For graduation photos: a proud spot to mark the achievement.
America the Beautiful Park
A modern downtown park anchored by the sculptural Julie Penrose Fountain, a giant spinning ring set against open lawns and mountain views. The bold fountain, wide plazas and Pikes Peak backdrop suit celebratory graduation and engagement photos, and kids love the splash area on warm days. Sunset throws golden light across the water and the peak beyond.
For graduation photos: an iconic, celebratory backdrop for cap and gown.
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
The former 1903 El Paso County Courthouse, a granite civic landmark topped by a domed clock tower and framed by lawns and mature trees. Its grand steps and Renaissance Revival stonework make a dignified backdrop for graduation and senior portraits right in the heart of downtown. The surrounding green plaza gives you room for family groups too.
For graduation photos: a campus-worthy setting for the milestone.
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
A hillside campus on the north side of town with modern architecture, terraced walkways and sweeping views out toward Pikes Peak. The clean contemporary buildings and elevated overlooks give graduation and senior photos a bright, forward-looking backdrop. Open plazas and lawns leave plenty of space for family shots.
For graduation photos: a proud spot to mark the achievement.
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Glen Eyrie
General Palmer's 1871 English Tudor castle sits in a private glen of red rock, lawns and gardens on the city's west side. The stone turrets, quiet grounds and sheltered Great Hall make it a calm, elegant setting for maternity, lifestyle newborn and graduation photos alike. Golden light against the castle and surrounding formations feels genuinely romantic for engagements and proposals.
For graduation photos: an iconic, celebratory backdrop for cap and gown.
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
A landmark Art Deco and Pueblo Revival building by architect John Gaw Meem, with clean adobe-toned walls, sculpture courtyards and striking geometric lines. The warm stucco surfaces and shaded terraces give senior and portrait sessions a distinctive, artful backdrop near the Colorado College campus. Its angular shadows and textured walls are a gift for graduation and couples photos.
For graduation photos: a campus-worthy setting for the milestone.
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It depends on the spot. Public streets and sidewalks usually don't, while many parks, gardens, and landmarks require a permit for professional sessions. Each location above notes what we found on permits — confirm the current rules and any fee with the venue or city before you book.
Golden hour — the hour after sunrise or before sunset — flatters almost every location, and each spot above lists the light that works best there. Early morning also means thinner crowds at the popular ones.
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