Estes Park couples photoshoot on a stand up paddle board

Snowy Estes Park Portrait Photography at Dream Lake

What better way to celebrate your 25th wedding anniversary than in Estes Park with a portrait photography session?

P & R are local Estes Park residents and spend much of their time time hiking, fishing, and exploring. They have Rocky Mountain National Park in their backyard and it’s an incredibly meaningful spot for them.

Prior to our portrait session, it had been many years since they’ve had professional portraits taken. When their wedding anniversary came around, they decided it was the perfect milestone to hire a photographer! When it came to deciding on their location, it was an easy choice.

Bear Lake Estes Park Portrait Photography

First light hitting the snowy mountains in Rocky Mountain National Park

Husband and wife walking across a frozen lake with headlamps

Husband and wife at a lookout in Rocky Mountain National Park with mountains in the distance

Husband kissing wife on the cheek overlooking the mountains in Estes Park

Action shot of hiking up to Dream Lake in Estes Park during a lifestyle portrait photography session

Couple hiking through the snowy mountains about to arrive at Dream Lake in Estes Park

Wintery scene just before arriving at Dream Lake in Estes Park

Couple looking at each other with mountains in the distance

Black and white image of windy Dream Lake in April

Couple with hands in the air at windy Dream Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park

Couple standing on a rock on frozen Dream Lake in Estes Park during their lifestyle portrait photography session

Panoramic photo of couple at Dream Lake in April

Why Choose Dream Lake for Photos?

Dream Lake is one of their favorite spots in Rocky Mountain National Park. It’s only a 2.2 mile roundtrip hike and there are stunning views and photo opportunities the entire way.

During this hike, you pass by multiple lakes, mountain viewpoints and overlooks, and lovely forest areas. It’s one of Rocky Mountain National Park’s most popular hikes, and for good reason.

If this location speaks to you, I highly recommend planning a sunrise start during peak season. Not only because it’s a quieter experience, but because the lighting on the mountains (alpenglow) is chefs kiss!

Looking for other ideas for photo locations in Estes Park, Colorado?

Included in all of my photography sessions is location matching to make sure you find the best spot to fit the vibe you’re going for!

Black and white image of Longs Peak view from Dream Lake hike

Couple from behind while hiking during their Estes Park portrait photography session

Couple gazing off into the distance with snowy mountain peaks in the background

Estes Park lifestyle portrait photography session

Couple walking through the snow in the warm sunlight

Sunny view of Rocky Mountain National Park on the hike down from Dream Lake

Couple dancing at overlook on Dream Lake hike during their Estes Park lifestyle portrait photography session

Close up of couple smiling and dancing in the mountains of Estes Park

Couple sitting at overlooking, looking off into the sun with snowy mountains in the distance

View of Nymph Lake in Estes Park at sunrise

View of Longs Peak in Estes Park at sunrise

Couple from behind, looking off into the distance over the mountains in Rocky Mountain National Park

Close up of smiling and happy couple during their lifestyle portrait photography session in Estes Park, Colorado

Couple sitting back to back in the mountains of Estes Park at sunrise

Meet Your Estes Park Portrait Photography

Portrait photography sessions are perfect for any occasion including a vacation, anniversary, engagement, proposal, or simply just because!

Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park hold some of the most scenic spots in Northern Colorado for a portrait photography session! To learn more about my photography offerings, check out my couple sessions page.

Thing we might be a good fit? Reach out below to meet and start planning your dream photo session!

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