Session Locations

Some of My Favorite Locations

Just to get the brainstorming started. If you find a location you love, put the name in your design questionnaire. If you want something different, put those preferences in your design questionnaire instead.

Please note that your permit fees are covered by Sara Herkes Photo for Rocky Mountain National Park, Larimer County, Boulder City, and Jefferson County. And for all locations below permit fees are covered by Sara Herkes Photo. However, entry fees may still be required for certain locations. We’ll discuss those details during your design meeting.

In the Mountains

  • Betasso Preserve

    Mountains and Ponderosa Pines

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  • Bald Mountain

    Unmatched Mountain Vistas

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  • Sprague Lake in Rocky Mtn National Park

    Epic Mountains with alpine lake

    Only available outside timed entry (late-Oct to Memorial Day Weekend) OR when the sunset works with timed entry.

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  • Moraine Park East in Rocky Mountain National Park

    A stream and a meadow flanked by mountains

    Closed Sept 1 to Oct 31 due to elk activity

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  • Moraine Park West in Rocky Mountain National Park

    Stream flowing through mountains

    A stream and a meadow flanked by mountains

    Please note that the slideshow linked to below is at two locations, Moraine Park West and 3M Curve. Location overview is under construction.

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  • Windy Saddle Park

    Mountain peaks for miles, along with an alpine forest

    Construction is currently underway at this location (Summer 2024). Will need to check on progress before confirming if this location can be utilized. It is best to come up with a plan B location just in case.

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  • Mount Falcon West

    Surrounded by mountain peaks with an alpine forest

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  • Lily Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park

    Aspen Groves, Lake, and Long’s Peak

    Great fall color for aspen fall color season (late Sept to early Oct)

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  • 3M Curve in Rocky Mountain National Park

    Grandiose Views of the Mountains and Moraine Valley

    can be paired with a great fall color spot for aspen fall color season (late Sept to early Oct)

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  • Brainard Lake

    Towering Mountain Peaks Over an Alpine Lake

    Available from June 15 to Oct 15, weather pending

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In the Foothills

  • Golden Ponds

    Waterfalls, Mountain Views, and Ponds

    Great fall color for foothills fall color season (mid-Oct to late-Oct)

    Longmont city recently (Spring 2025) started requiring photo permits. The process is still being worked out. There is a good chance that we will be denied for a session here. I will apply, but choosing a plan B location is advisable.

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  • Pella Crossing

    Longs Peak, Cottonwood trees, Ponds, and Wetlands

    Great fall color for foothills fall color season (mid-Oct to late-Oct)

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  • Walden Ponds

    Wetlands, Boardwalk, Ponds, and Mountains

    Great fall color for foothills fall color season (mid-Oct to late-Oct)

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  • Rabbit Mountain

    The Foothills in all their glory

    Affected by multiple fires during the summer of 2024. Not sure when this location will be available again.

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  • Hall Valley Ranch

    Southwest Mesa Glory

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  • Chautauqua

    The Boulder Flatirons

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  • Lost Gulch

    Spectacular Mountain Vistas

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  • South Boulder Creek West Trailhead

    Boulder Flatirons from the South

    Great fall color for foothills fall color season (mid-Oct to late-Oct)

    Access Guide

  • Heil Valley Ranch

    Rolling Hills, Historic Cabins, and Historic train cars. Great western or boho feel!

    No location overview developed yet. Click below to see a slideshow of a session at Heil Valley Ranch.

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  • NCAR Trailhead

    Flatirons and pine trees. Great year round!

    No location overview developed yet. Click below to see a slideshow of a session at NCAR.

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  • Roger's Grove

    This is a brand new location that I haven’t released any images for yet. Feel free to ask me more about it in our design meeting.

    Great fall color for foothills fall color season (mid-Oct to late-Oct)

    Longmont city recently (Spring 2025) started requiring photo permits. The process is still being worked out. There is a good chance that we will be denied for a session here. I will apply, but choosing a plan B location is advisable.

    No Guide or Slideshow Available

In the Plains

  • Pearson Park

    Cottonwood Tree Grove

    Great fall color location for foothills fall color season (mid-Oct to late-Oct)

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  • Sandstone Ranch

    Historic Ranch, Lake, and Nature Preserve

    Longmont city recently (Spring 2025) started requiring photo permits. The process is still being worked out. There is a good chance that we will be denied for a session here. I will apply, but choosing a plan B location is advisable.

    See Location