If you're planning to photograph the Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off with a long lens, elevated vantage points are key to capturing clean compositions and layered balloon shots against the mountain backdrop. In this compressed gallery, I’ve focused on perspectives from higher ground around Memorial Park, where a telephoto lens brings out the rich detail, depth, and drama of the launch without the clutter of the crowd. Whether you're scouting for locations or looking for inspiration, these locations/images showcase what’s possible when elevation meets the right focal length.

It’s 2026 Landscape Calendar Time here at Jason Fazio Photography! Vote for your favorite images! Selected images will be chosen Wednesday, 13 August!

There’s a quiet magic in the moments before dawn, when the world is still, the air crisp, and the sky undecided. It’s my favorite time to step outside, even when I don’t know where I’m headed. Some mornings I chase light. Others, I let it find me. Either way, it's a gentle reminder that not every photo needs a plan, and not every morning needs a masterpiece. Sometimes, the experience is the reward.

Tucked within the rugged beauty of Arizona’s Superstition Mountains lies a hidden gem known as the Wave Cave, a natural rock formation that frames sweeping desert vistas through a sandstone wave. In this blog, I take you along on a sunrise hike into the backcountry, navigating the steep, rocky trail before first light, chasing the subtle hues of dawn. With camera in hand and no clear expectation, I found magic in the moment, an interplay of light, texture, and solitude that defines much of my work. Join me on this journey to discover not just a location, but an experience where nature, timing, and perspective all align.