Location Guide
My Location guide to all my favorite locations to shoot near Cortez Co
Sand Canyon/ Canyon of the Ancients
This location has beautiful red rocks, sand, and cactus
Parking:
Free parking at the location
Best time of day to take photos:
1-3 pm if you want a hot desert look with bright highlights and harsh shadows
Golden hour (an hour before sunset) if you want a soft warm sunny look
Hawkins Preserve
This location has a beautiful view of the mountains with beautiful rocks and trees. It is great for family photos and senior photos
Parking:
parking lot open during daylight hours
Best time of day to take photos:
golden hour/ sunset
Location:
Boggy Draw
This location has pine trees and it is great if you want a forest look without driving far.
Parking:
parking at location
Best time of day to take photos:
golden hour
Dolores River
This location is best in the summer but still beautiful in winter
Parking:
varies
Best time of day to take photos:
golden hour
Rico Co
This location is about 15 minutes past Rico Colorado. It has an amazing mountain view. In the winter the snow blocks off the trail so we can not walk far without snowshoes so we are limited to shooting right by the road. (Will require an additional travel fee)
Parking:
parking available at the location
Best time of day to take photos:
afternoon, we will lose sunlight earlier because the sun gets blocked by the mountains. I’ve found the best time to shoot there is around 3-4 pm
Groundhog Reservoir
This location has a great mountain view and beautiful pine trees! (Will require an additional $50 travel fee)
Parking:
parking available at the location
Best time of day to take photos:
golden hour, or an hour before
Durango Co
I know of a few locations in Durango, so if you are interest in shooting here you can ask me for more information.
Parking:
parking available at or near the location
Best time of day to take photos:
golden hour or eariler
