There are no less than a million gorgeous places in the Boulder area and this is one of my favorites! Right up the hill from Chautauqua Park is this beautiful side view of the mountains and one of the Flatirons. With a big meadow and then a vista overlooking all of Boulder, right into CU Boulder's Folsom Stadium, it is hard to beat!
Wildflowers love to pop out at this location and shaded areas are around (a rare thing in Boulder!) from the big pines towering over the meadow.
I have adored watching this family grow and just letting them play with their kids! That is what my family sessions are about. Nothing stiff or rigid, just some throwing in the air, puppy snuggles and exploring the outdoors!
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