Winter Family Mini Session at South Valley Park in Littleton, Colorado

If you're from Colorado, you know the weather is unpredictable. Sometimes snow is in the forecast and you get none. Sometimes snow isn't in the forecast and you get feet. Sometimes, you just get lucky, and Colorado drops the most beautiful, fluffy snow, so you reach out to your local photographer, line up a mini session and get the sweetest, most playful family photos. Perfect for a holiday card? Yes. Perfect for hanging up on your wall? Also yes. The best part is, you don't have to travel far at all from the metro area to find stunning views.

Mother, father, daughter and son snuggling close together with red rocks formations, shrubs and snow in background.

South Valley Park in Littleton is gorgeous year round.

South Valley Park has a Mann Reservoir, red rock formations (when they aren't buried under snow), and views of the foothills. It does involve a bit of a walk, so it can pose some accessibility complications. There is usually ample parking, which is a major plus! It's also close to C-470 and easy to get to.

Close up of young girl smiling, snow in background
Family standing in South Valley Platte park in Littleton, Mann reservoir and foothilss in the background
Young boy smiling with missing front tooth

Tips for a successful family snow portrait session

  • Reach out now!! Since snow pictures are based on mother nature's timeframe, it's best to fill out the contact form so we can stay in touch in the winter and spring season. We can stay in touch throughout the season and land on a snowy day that works for both our schedules.
  • Have outfits at the ready, since snow can be unpredictable. Consider getting boots or high top shoes for everyone.
  • Mini sessions work best for kids. It will be cold, and sometimes wet. We can get all the photos we need in a 20 minute session.
  • Plan on playing!! Is there anything better than being outdoors with your cute kids?? Let's capture a snowball fight.
Brother and sister playing in the snow with red rock formation in background
Family playing together in the snow, throwing snow at each other

We will absolutely get some precious candids of the chaos of photographing kids in the snow.

Family of four standing together, father putting shoe on daughter
Young boy smile laughing in snow
Brother and sister throwing snow into the air

And we'll get the perfect family portraits photos too.

Mother and daughter standing closely, mother looking at daughter
Brother and sister snuggling closely together, both with missing front teeth
Father, mother, young daughter and son standing together, with snow in and foothills in the background.

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Let's plan a snowy family portrait session!