My Favorite Spots to Take Photos in Palo Duro Canyon

I have taken engagement, family, senior, and wedding photos in Palo Duro Canyon literally dozens and dozens of times. It never gets old for me! Each time I’m driving on the flat plains and then suddenly the world opens up into the canyon, I am amazed. It is absolutely my favorite place to take pictures around Amarillo, Texas. It is beautiful and versatile. And because of that versatility, I thought it was necessary to create this blog to show some of my favorite spots within the canyon to take photos. These little sub-locations within the canyon are completely different from one another and it’s hard to choose a favorite among them. They all look great any time of year but some can look drastically different from one season to another and on those, I’ve noted which season the picture was taken in.

Kayla SmithFebruary 19, 2019palo duro canyon, engagement photos, family photos, senior photos, locations, amarillo, texas, amarillo texas, texas panhandle, natureComment

Elise | Downtown Amarillo Senior Photo Session

Elise's senior photo session in downtown Amarillo has officially convinced me that winter is just as beautiful as all of the other seasons. I love the crisp cleanness of wintertime, the muted colors, and the softness. Of course, it doesn't hurt that Elise is a beautiful girl with the brightest blue eyes. She's a senior at Claude High School and she clearly has a heart of gold. She's headed to Midwestern State University after she graduates and though she doesn't know what she will study yet, I'm sure she'll be very successful.

SeniorsKayla SmithJanuary 3, 2017downtown, amarillo, senior, senior photos, high school, amarillo photographer, claudeComment

Aiden | Senior Photos in his Unique Amarillo Home

Aiden's senior photos are sure to be some of the most unique that I've done so far. He and family have spent the past two years remodeling their 108 year old home in Amarillo. This house is a gem that they have clearly put a lot of care and love into over the past couple of years. He and his mom Stacey invited me into their foyer and I was astounded. It was like stepping into the past and it was amazing to witness.

SeniorsKayla SmithDecember 5, 2016senior photos, senior, amarillo, amarillo photographer, downtown, city, home, house, guyComment

Brenda | Palo Duro Canyon Senior Photo Shoot

About two months ago, Dumas high school senior Brenda emailed me with an idea. She wanted to use some props to showcase her love of learning. I told her I loved the idea and she rolled with it! She gathered props such as a globe and some old looking books by borrowing from various teachers. This girl drove all the way from Dumas to Palo Duro Canyon with a giant, heavy globe in her lap! We set up a sort of outdoor studio right in the middle of canyon and if anyone saw us as they drove by, they probably thought we were crazy. But it was totally worth it. Make sure you scroll down all of the way to see the results of Brenda's creativity!

SeniorsKayla SmithApril 30, 2016amarillo, photographer, senior, senior photos, palo duro canyon, texas, dumas, high schoolComment