Durango Portrait Location Ideas
Perins Peak: yellow flowers in fall, lots of green in spring/summer
Falls Creek: red cliffs, open field with grass, green in spring/summer, lots of yellows in the fall
La Plata Canyon- green in spring/summer, waterfall all seasons, mountains, forest, colorful aspens in fall
Cascade: epic mountain views, open field, tall pines and colorful aspens in the fall, green in spring/summer, gorgeous in the winter (may require 4x4 vehicle in winter)
Summit Lake, Mancos, CO: beautiful pine trees and lake, green in spring/summer in the forest, easy to access
Purgatory: colorful aspens in the fall, green in spring/summer, beautiful snowy peaks in the winter
Overend Park Trail in Crestview Neighborhood: easy access, yellows in the fall, green spring/summer, mountain view and forest
Rotary Park: gazebo, lots of green grass, river access, yellows in fall, green spring/summer, easy access
River Path, Foot Bridge, and Powerhouse: easy access, river access, green spring summer along river path, yellows in the fall, cool urban features like foot bridge, tunnel, and brick walls,
Lion’s Den and Fort Lewis College: easy access, colorful in the fall, mountain views overlooking town of Durango, gorgeous in the winter
Elbert Creek Trail (Near Purgatory): small amount of walking on the trail, deep forest, colorful in the fall, very tall trees, creek runs in spring/early summer, green in spring/summer
Baker’s Bridge: epic views, colorful in the fall, green in spring/summer, easy access, river access and cliff views
Downtown Durango: easy access, tons of fun urban features, different and unique
Lemon Reservoir: green in spring/summer, colorful aspens in the fall, lake view
Junction Creek- evergreens all year, running water, some mountain views, easy access, yellow foliage in fall
Studio: perfect for any time of day with any weather, dozens of backdrops, furniture, and set pieces to choose from. Warm, dry, and convenient any time of year, classic and timeless portraits with creative and unique lighting
