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Best places for newborn photos in Colorado Springs

Planning newborn photos in Colorado Springs? These are the spots worth shortlisting, chosen for the light, the backdrop, and how easily a session comes together.

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6 places to shoot newborn photos & videos in Colorado Springs

01

The Broadmoor

Best light
1 Lake Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 · Broadmoor · Outdoor

The gardens closest to the resort's parking stay sheltered from wind, and the walk from the car to the lakeside path is short enough for a week-old baby. Cheyenne Lake keeps the mood calm and quiet, and there is always a bench nearby if you need to stop and feed.

For newborn photos: a gentle, low-key setting for a first session.

Best dayWeekdays; weekends draw the crowds
Best timeGolden hour reflecting off Cheyenne Lake
AccessResort parking; flat paved lakeside paths and gardens
PermitA permit may be required for professional shoots — check current rules with the venue or city.
02

Monument Valley Park

Local favorite
170 W Cache La Poudre St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 · Downtown / Old North End · Outdoor

Free street parking sits right along the park, so the walk in with a newborn is minutes at most. The lawns by the duck pond stay quiet on a weekday morning, and a bench under the trees gives you a private spot to pause for a feed.

For newborn photos: a calm backdrop that keeps baby comfortable.

Best dayWeekdays; weekend foot traffic peaks
Best timeGolden hour along the creek and gardens
AccessFree street and lot parking; flat paved paths
PermitA permit may be required for professional shoots — check current rules with the venue or city.
03

Bear Creek Regional Park

245 Bear Creek Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 · Southwest · Outdoor

Free lots put you steps from the meadow, which matters when you are carrying a car seat instead of a camera bag. Cottonwoods shade a quiet corner near the creek, warm enough on a mild day and private enough to stop and nurse without an audience.

For newborn photos: an intimate spot for those first-week frames.

Best dayWeekdays; weekends draw the crowds
Best timeGolden hour across the meadows
AccessFree lots; flat dirt and paved trails
PermitA permit may be required for professional shoots — check current rules with the venue or city.
04

Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site

3105 Gateway Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 · Westside (near Garden of the Gods) · Outdoor

Parking sits right at the edge of the fields, so a newborn barely leaves the warmth of the car before the shoot starts. The homestead stays quiet on a weekday morning, and the porch of the old farmhouse offers shade and a place to settle in for a feed.

For newborn photos: somewhere warm and sheltered enough for a tiny subject.

Best dayWeekday mornings, ahead of tour groups
Best timeGolden hour on the fields and buildings
AccessFree parking; flat dirt roads and grass paths
PermitA permit may be required for professional shoots — check current rules with the venue or city.
05

Horticultural Art Society Demonstration Gardens

Garden
222 Mesa Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 · Monument Valley Park · Outdoor

Parking near the railroad tracks puts you only steps from the garden gate, which counts for a lot when the whole outing has to fit around a newborn's schedule. The perennial beds shelter a handful of quiet corners, warmed by soft light and private enough for a feed if one is needed.

For newborn photos: quiet surroundings that will not startle a sleeping newborn.

Best dayWeekday mornings, ahead of tour groups
Best timeSoft overcast midday or early morning, when blooms glow and shadows stay gentle
AccessParking near the railroad tracks off Mesa Road; flat garden paths
PermitA permit may be required for professional shoots. Check current rules with the venue or city.
06

Glen Eyrie

Castle estate
3820 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 · Westside (near Garden of the Gods) · Outdoor

On-site parking means the walk to the glen is short, and the stone Great Hall holds its warmth even when the morning outside is cold. The grounds stay quiet between scheduled tours, and a sheltered corner near the castle gives you room to stop and settle a fussy baby.

For newborn photos: short access from the car with a pram.

Best dayWeekday mornings, ahead of tour groups
Best timeGolden hour, when warm light rakes across the stone and the glen
AccessOn-site parking; the estate operates by tour, event and stay, so book access in advance with the venue
PermitA permit may be required for professional shoots. Check current rules with the venue or city.

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Frequently asked questions

Shooting newborn photos in Colorado Springs

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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