After more than a decade of living and working as a photographer in Aspen, I am pleasantly surprised when I find a new way to showcase the most popular locations in the area. Finding a fresh vantage point, playing around with angles, and changing lenses is always a part of my shot execution equation. Also get creative with framing and try shooting through a window of a historic miners cabin or using fall leaves and snowy trees to surround your subject, which creates a sense of scale and juxtaposition. Lastly, locations are sacred in Aspen. A few years ago, ACRA launched the “Tag Responsibly, Take the Aspen Pledge” geotagging initiative in an effort to keep Aspen beautiful for years to come. Keeping secret spots more discreet on social media protects our natural surroundings from human impact and overuse.
Aspen, Colorado - October 2023