Engagement photos near Denver.

When to take them, what to wear and how to time the light, with the Indian Peaks behind you. From Mily & Danny in Genesee.

Start reading Proposals & engagement

Step 1

When to take them

Many couples take engagement photos a few weeks to a few months after the proposal, with time to spare for save-the-dates.

Fall

Golden grass in the meadow, crisp evenings and warm colors everywhere.

Winter

Snow-dusted pines when it comes, bright peaks and cozy coats. We can't promise snow, but it's often on the peaks.

Spring

Long evenings and green pines, with snow often still on the peaks.

Summer

Golden hour after 6 pm, and afternoon storms that often clear for a big sky.

Step 2

What to wear

You'll look back on these for years, so wear what feels like the two of you.

  1. Coordinate, don't matchPick a shared palette, like cream and rust or navy and dusty blue.
  2. One dressy, one casualTwo looks give you variety, and there's a bathroom inside for changing.
  3. Shoes for the forestComfortable shoes between spots, dressier ones for close-ups.

More ideas in our guide to what to wear for mountain photos.

A dinner table set on the deck under glowing string lights, with a pink sunset over the mountains

Step 3

Ideas to try

Walk hand in hand through the pines, then slow down on the deck as the sun nears the peaks. After sunset, wrap up in a blanket on the patio under the string lights.

Bring your dog, the ring box, or a note from the proposal. Small details make these photos yours.

Step 4

Time it to the light

Plan your session to end as the sun goes behind the peaks, about 20 minutes before the official sunset.

Pink and purple sunset clouds over the Indian Peaks and layered foothills

Golden hour

Warm light, long shadows and glowing skies behind you.

Warm and soft
The flagstone patio and lawn under glowing string lights at blue hour

Blue hour

A few close, quiet photos under the patio string lights.

Calm and moody

Check sunrise and sunset for any date on our photo sessions page.

Fiery red and orange streaked clouds over the snowy Indian Peaks at sunset

Still planning the proposal?

Read our guide to planning a proposal near Denver, or see how a proposal here works.

Plan your engagement photos

Bring your own photographer, have Danny take your photos, or ask us for names of local photographers whose work we like.

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