High Point Overlook – Colorado Springs Maternity Photos

A couple in wedding attire walks hand-in-hand down the center of an empty road, surrounded by red rocks and trees, with mountains and a blue sky with clouds in the background.

There’s something about maternity photos that just feels like pure magic. That sweet anticipation. That glowing love. That once-in-a-lifetime moment where you’re standing on the edge of something brand new. If you’re dreaming of capturing that feeling in a place as breathtaking as you are, let me introduce you to one of the most beautiful spots in Colorado Springs: High Point Overlook at Garden of the Gods.

Trust me, friend — you’re going to want to put this dreamy spot at the top of your list.

Why Garden of the Gods + High Point Overlook Are Simply Perfect for Maternity Photos

Garden of the Gods is basically Mother Nature’s way of showing off. Towering red rock formations, rolling hills, and a skyline that seems to stretch forever — it’s one of Colorado Springs’ most iconic (and most photographed) spots for a reason.

But if you really want the best of the best? High Point Overlook is where it’s at.
Imagine standing on a hilltop, the famous rocks glowing golden behind you, Pikes Peak smiling in the distance, and soft mountain breezes playing with your dress. It’s peaceful. It’s romantic. And it feels like you’re standing on top of the world.

For maternity photos, it’s a literal dream — wide open spaces, epic mountain views, and sunsets that will have you swooning. Plus, it’s super accessible (yay for not having to hike in a million miles while pregnant!), making it an easy choice for a relaxed, joy-filled photo session.

A couple in light-colored clothing holds hands while walking along large red rock formations outdoors, with mountains and trees visible in the background under a bright sky. Captured at Garden of the God's by Michelle Betz Photography

Why Maternity Photos Are So Incredibly Special

Here’s the thing — maternity photos are about way more than just a pretty bump. They’re about celebrating this wild transformation you’re going through.
They’re about capturing the fierce love you already have for that tiny human you haven’t even met yet.
They’re about freezing a chapter of your story that passes by way, way too fast.

When you look back at these photos, you’ll remember not just how you looked — but how you felt. Strong. Beautiful. Full of hope and excitement and maybe just a little bit of nerves (because hey, that’s real too).

You deserve photos that honor all of that.

A pregnant woman in a white lace dress stands with a man in front of tall red rock formations, both gently touching her belly, under a clear sky with distant green hills in the background. A couple stands together at the base of tall, jagged red rock formations under a clear blue sky, with sparse greenery around them, in a desert-like landscape.

Finding the Right Photographer for Your Maternity Session

Not all photographers are created equal — especially when it comes to maternity photos.
You want someone who knows how to make you feel completely at ease. Someone who can pose you in a way that flatters that beautiful bump and captures your glow (yes, even if you don’t feel glowy — I got you). Someone who knows the light, the location, and all the little tricks that turn a good session into an unforgettable one.

The right photographer will celebrate you — the real, radiant, about-to-be mama you are — and turn your vision into magic.

(And hey, if you’re still searching for your Colorado Springs maternity photographer? I’d be absolutely honored to be part of your journey.)

A couple stands close together on large red rocks, surrounded by rugged rock formations and green trees, with distant mountains and a clear sky in the background. A pregnant woman in a white lace dress smiles at the camera while holding hands with a man in glasses, standing on red rocky terrain with hills and blue sky in the background.

Let’s Make Some Magic at High Point Overlook

Ready to celebrate your story in one of the most breathtaking spots Colorado Springs has to offer?
Let’s capture that beautiful bump, that heart-full-of-love feeling, and the pure magic of this moment at High Point Overlook.

Reach out today to book your maternity session!
I’ll bring the camera — you just bring that glow (and maybe a flowy dress or two).

[Contact Me Here]

A couple stands on red rock formations at sunset, surrounded by mountains and trees. The woman in a white dress holds her pregnant belly while her partner embraces her, with dramatic clouds and distant peaks in the background. Captured by a Colorado Springs maternity photographer, Michelle Betz


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