Brittin Lane | Palmer Park Portraits
Colorado Springs, CO
Brittin is one of the strongest people I know — and not in a flashy or attention-drawing way. Her strength shows up quietly, in how she keeps going, how she tells the truth, and how she treats people with deep care even after walking through incredibly hard seasons.
This Palmer Park portrait session in Colorado Springs wasn’t about creating something polished or dramatic. It was about documenting who she is in this season of life — someone who has walked through real pain and come out the other side with honesty, compassion, and a rock solid faith.
A Story That Matters
Brittin has faced more than most people realize, including a traumatic brain injury that changed her life in ways both big and small. If you or a loved one has experienced this, you know it's not the kind of thing you ever fully “move on” from — it’s something you learn to live with, adapt to, and navigate one day at a time.
What stands out most about Brittin isn’t what she’s been through. It’s how she shows up afterward. She’s thoughtful, steady, and deeply aware of the people around her. She notices things others miss. She listens well. And she walks through the world with a level of empathy that only comes from experience.
This is what made her Palmer Park portraits feel so meaningful. They weren’t about pretending life has been easy. They were about honoring her resilience without romanticizing the hardship.
Why We Chose Palmer Park for Her Portraits
Palmer Park is one of my favorite locations for portrait sessions in Colorado Springs, especially for sessions like this one. It’s quiet, spacious, and full of natural beauty (like she is!). There’s room to breathe and to move— which makes it ideal for the kind of portraits we were aiming for.
For Brittin’s session, Palmer Park offered exactly what we needed:
- Simple backdrops that don’t distract from her natural beauty
- Soft light that makes the images feel classic and timeless
- A calm outdoor space that helps people feel comfortable and able to move
As a Colorado Springs portrait photographer, I love Palmer Park because it allows people to show up as they are. There’s no pressure to “do” anything. You can just be — and that always leads to better, more authentic images.
Faith That’s Been Tested — and Stayed
There’s a Scripture Brittin holds close, Isaiah 61:3, about beauty coming from ashes. It’s meaningful to her not because it's nice sounding but because it’s something she’s lived. Her faith hasn’t come from a smooth or predictable path. It’s been tested, refined, and held onto in moments when things didn’t make sense.
That kind of faith doesn’t need to be loud. It shows up in consistency, in humility, and in the way she loves people well. Photographing her wasn’t about trying to visually “prove” anything — it was about creating space for her to simply be who she is.
Photographing Someone You Love
As Brittin’s older sister, this session was personal to me. I’m incredibly proud of the way she fights for truth, advocates for others, and walks with compassion. She doesn’t shy away from hard conversations, and she doesn’t gloss over reality — but she also doesn’t let hardship harden her.
Taking her portraits at Palmer Park was so special. The setting matched her season — steady, grounded, and strong without being overwhelming. There was no rush. There was no pressure. We were able to just be sisters together, twirling and picking wildflowers and celebrating how far she's come.
What Palmer Park Portraits Can Be
Portrait sessions don’t have to be about a milestone or a big life announcement. Sometimes, they’re about marking a season — especially one that’s been defining in your life.
Palmer Park can be a great fit for photos for anyone who wants images that feel relaxed and honest. Whether you’re in a season of healing, growth, transition, or reflection, this particular location gives room for images that feel grounded rather than staged.
Brittin’s session is a reminder of why I love portrait photography in Colorado Springs. It’s not about perfection. It’s about presence. It’s about telling real stories and honoring real people exactly where they are.
Brittin, thank you for trusting me to document this part of your story. I’m endlessly proud of you — not just for what you’ve survived, but for who you’ve become.
