Planning a ski trip to Telluride?
A lot of people don’t even consider booking a photo session in the winter, because…uh- it’s COLD! But Telluride is one of those places that is just so magical in the winter. A dusting of fresh snow, beautiful mountains + a fun gondola ride equals picture perfect magic! Keirsten & Luke were totally prepared for chilly temps and we were all so excited when the snow started falling. I can’t imagine a more romantic engagement session! With a little preparation you can beat the freezing temps and walk away from your vacation with not only memories, but photographs to look back on for years to come.
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Prepping for winter photos in Telluride
There are a few things you’ll want to consider when planning a winter photo session in the Colorado mountains, because the last thing you want is to be miserable & freezing!
- Layer, layer, layer! I cannot stress this enough. Wear leggings under your pants/dress/skirt. Wear wool socks. Wear at least 1-2 base layers under your top!
- Bring a COAT! You’d be surprised how many people don’t bring a coat to the session. Even if you don’t want it on in the photos, bring it to wear between shots! I like to move around to different areas at my sessions so there will be plenty of opportunities to snuggle up in that coat while we walk.
- On that note- handwarmers! I usually try to bring extras for my clients, but it doesn’t hurt to have them handy (ha-ha). Once those fingers go numb, it gets miserable quick!
- Shoes with traction! I know you may want to break out your cutest pair of booties- but save that for summer + fall portraits. If it’s snowing the last thing you want is wet toes, or worse- to slip & fall! You’ll be a lot more comfortable, and we’ll have way more options for fun poses!
- I try to come prepared for my clients with extra hand-warmers, a blanket, and if there are kiddos involved I always bring hot cocoa!
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Things to do in Telluride
Besides a photo session and skiing of course, what else should you do while visiting Telluride?
- Check out Orvis or Ouray Hot Springs
- Make a reservation & schedule a snow coach ride to the fabulous Alpino Vino for dinner
- Go ice skating
- Shop in Downton Telluride