Portraits taken in Fruita,
that feel like home
Family, senior, and couples portraits in Fruita, Colorado. One session, one price: $150.
$150
Per session. No packages.
About an hour
No rush if the light is good.
Online gallery
Edited photos to download and share.
Always in Fruita
Minutes from your front porch.
Minutes away from your front porch
Paleo Trail - McInnis Canyons
Red rock and wide sky at the edge of town.
Around Town
Downtown murals, Circle Park, and old Fruita shade trees.
Dinosaur Hill
Desert ridgelines that glow at golden hour.
Little Salt Wash
Cottonwoods, soft light, and room for kids to run.
What I photograph
Family portraits
The whole crew, little ones included, at an easy pace.
Senior pictures
A few spots, a couple of outfits, photos that look like them.
Couples and anniversaries
For the years you have, and the ones ahead.
Kids and milestones
First birthdays, new siblings, the ages that go fast.
Individual portraits
Headshots, profiles, or just a photo you actually like.
Just need a few photos
A quick one for the holiday card. Still $150.
How a session works
Step 1. Reach out
Send a note with the season and the kind of photos you want.
Step 2. Pick a spot
I’ll suggest a location and an evening when the light is warm.
Step 3. Show up
About an hour outside, easy direction, no stiff posing.
Step 4. Get photos
Edited photos in an online gallery, ready to download and share.
I’m Ammon Pierce, a Fruita photographer making portraits since 2016.
Fruita grew up on orchards and long evenings, and the light here still does most of the work. I keep things simple: one price, familiar places around town, and a relaxed hour where you can just be yourselves.
You walk away with natural photos that look like the people you are, in the place you call home.
Meet your photographer
Great Fruita Photography Locations
Colorado National Monument
Snooks Bottom Recreation Area
Circle Park
Riverfront Trail
Little Salt Wash Park
Reed Park
James M. Robb Colorado River State Park – Fruita Section
“He was so kind to both of my kids and patient with them. It was so hard to choose between all of the photos he sent us.”
Shelby S., family visiting from OhioQuestions about Fruita portrait sessions
How much does a portrait session cost in Fruita?
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Every session with Fruita Portrait Co. is $150. That includes about an hour of photos and an online gallery of edited images you can download and share.
Where are the best places for photos in Fruita?
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Dinosaur Hill and the Paleo Trail for desert views, Little Salt Wash and Snooks Bottom for trees and water, and downtown Fruita for murals and a small-town feel. I’ll help you pick based on your style and the season.
When is the best time of year for photos in Fruita?
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Spring and fall bring soft light and comfortable temperatures, and the cottonwoods turn gold in October. Summer works best in the last hour before sunset, when the heat breaks.
Do you photograph families from Grand Junction?
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Yes. Sessions always take place in Fruita, about 15 minutes from Grand Junction, and anyone is welcome to book.
Book your session
Ready to book, or just have a quick question? Send a note with the kind of session and a rough date, and I’ll get back to you to find a time and a spot that fits.
Coming from Grand Junction, Loma, or Mack? Sessions still happen here in Fruita, about 15 minutes away, and everyone is welcome to book.
Serving Only Fruita, Colorado
All sessions take place in Fruita, from the Colorado National Monument and Snooks Bottom to Circle Park, Mulberry Plaza, the Riverfront Trail, The Launch, and your own Fruita home.
If you’re looking for a friendly, simple, local photographer right here in Fruita, you’re in the right place. Let’s make some great photos together.