Pueblo, Colorado
Pueblo, Colorado photographer
Portraits and couples along the Riverwalk and around Lake Pueblo, from a photographer who lives 44 miles up the road.
Pueblo says it gets three hundred days of sunshine a year. For a photographer that's a promise worth testing.
Getting there
Forty-four miles south, and the sun keeps showing up.
Like Castle Rock, it's a short drive, so I can watch the forecast as the date gets near.
Where we would shoot
Two places to start, and the rule that goes with each.
Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo
Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo
A 1.3-mile Riverwalk with a scenic loop, public art, gardens and boats on the water. It packs a lot of different backgrounds into a very short walk.
Photo rules here: The Riverwalk has a facility rentals page for weddings and private events. I did not find a photography policy there.
Read the official rulesLake Pueblo State Park
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Scenic views of the Greenhorn and Wet mountain ranges to the southwest and Pikes Peak to the north, with a big reservoir in front.
Photo rules here: The park lists weddings among the activities that need a commercial use permit. You apply at least 90 days ahead and the fee is $50, non-refundable. Photography isn't named.
Read the official rules
Place rules last checked November 5, 2026. I check them again before we book.
Light
Pueblo is sunny most of the year.
Pueblo sits where the plains meet the mountains, with Pikes Peak to the north and the Greenhorn range to the southwest. The best light arrives in the hour before sunset.
| Date | Sunrise | Best evening light starts | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 20 | 7:02 AM | 6:36 PM | 7:10 PM |
| June 21 | 5:35 AM | 7:46 PM | 8:25 PM |
| September 22 | 6:46 AM | 6:20 PM | 6:55 PM |
| December 21 | 7:12 AM | 4:00 PM | 4:42 PM |
Golden hour is the soft, warm light before sunset. Times are local (MST and MDT).
Weather
What the weather does.
- January high
- 48°F
- January low
- 15°F
- July high
- 93°F
- July low
- 61°F
- Rainiest month
- August
Station: Pueblo. January is the snowiest month on average, at 4.9 inches. The city's own website says the area gets "three hundred days of sunshine each year." Figures are NOAA averages for 1991 to 2020. For your date, the shoot planner shows the forecast.
Sessions
What people book in Pueblo.
Questions
Fair questions about Pueblo.
Do I need a permit at Lake Pueblo?
Lake Pueblo State Park lists weddings among the activities that need a commercial use permit, at $50, non-refundable, with at least 90 days' notice. Photography isn't named on that page.
Is the Riverwalk good for portraits?
Yes. It has public art, gardens and water within a short loop, so you get several different backgrounds in one session.
Tell me where in Pueblo.
Send a rough date and tell me whether it's the Riverwalk or the lake you're picturing.
Inquire