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Location Guide
A collection of our favorite photography locations in Utah.
We are more than willing to travel and go places not on this list we love exploring new areas! We do travel out of state and internationally. We regularly visit Southern Utah, California, and Idaho and there are no travel fees for most locations. Please reach out with any questions or requests.
We do offer discounts and waive travel fees for bucketlist locations in and out of Utah!
Utah County
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Big Springs
Provo Canyon
Big Springs is one of our favorite photo locations in UT County! If you love open meadows, soft lighting, and mountain views, Big Springs is for you! This location requires a short hike, that takes around 5-10 mins.
It is accessible year-round and typically less crowded than many other photo locations in the area. Lighting is best in the evening, or EARLY morning.
Josh and I hike here pretty often throughout the year. The area also has a creek and more mountain views, if you’re up for going on more of a hike for your photos.
Stewart Falls Trailhead
Above Sundance Ski Resort
The view of Mount Timpanogos is unmatched at Stewart Falls Trailhead. We love driving up and enjoy the plentiful aspen and pine trees.
It is accessible mostly year-round and typically less crowded is the spring. It can get very crowded on weekends in the summer, fall, and winter. The location is right off the parking lot, no hiking required, but there is uneven terrain.
We recommend scheduling a weekday morning or evening photoshoot to beat the crowds. Because of the higher elevation, the snow usually isn't melted until late May/June.
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Tibble Fork
American Fork Canyon
There’s a reason this reservoir is so popular! Beautiful mountain views, blue-green water, open meadows, various foliage, this location has it all!
This is our most requested location, and we love visiting Tibble Fork year-round. There is no hiking required, but terrian can be steep in some spots, we often walk around the water to get different backgrounds.
During busy season (summer, fall) this location can get crowded, and it can be difficult to get a parking spot. We recommend booking on a weekday, and arriving early to ensure a parking spot.
Mount Timpanogos Park
Provo Canyon
This location is easy to get to as it is located right at the mouth of Provo Canyon. The park has Provo River running through it and a wide variety of foliage planted for different backgrounds.
It is open year-round, and the sidewalks are paved and flat. I always recommend this spot in the Spring because it is the first to turn green and has a ton of blossoms and flowers.
When the weather gets warmer and on weekends, this location can get a little crowded, with hikers and bikers.
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Timpooneke Trailhead
American Fork Canyon
If you want a less-crowded spot in American Fork Canyon, I highly recommend the Timpooneke Trailhead. It has gorgeous mountain views and a beautiful meadow and creek running through it.
It is open during the warmer months May-October. There are lots of pine and aspen trees. There are even some wildflowers during certain parts of the year.
No hiking required - there are beautiful spots right off the parking lot.
Utah Lake
Vineyard
Utah Lake is a good place to visit year-round. It has tall grass, and expansive water views.
During winter months, the lake can freeze over and form giant ice sheets that make for fun winter photos!
It doesn’t often get crowded with other photographers and there is a paved walking trail along the lake shore.
There is an alarming amount of bugs in the summer!
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Khyv Peak
Provo Canyon
This location is near the mouth of Provo Canyon. It is open meadows with a nice view of Mount Timpanogoes and an overlook of Utah Valley.
It is open most of the year, and there are yellow wildflowers that start to blossom in May and June.
When the weather gets warmer and on weekends, this location can get a little bit crowded.
Buffalo Peak
Provo Canyon - Past Khyv Peak
While this is one of my favorite locations in all of Utah County, it is not as easy to get to. It is from Provo Canyon it is another 20-30 mins on a dirt road up to it.
Because it is harder to get to - it is typically less crowded from other people and photographers. It has beautiful mountain views, an open meadow, pretty wood fence, and a patch of aspen trees. If you explore the area more you can find patches of wildflowers and a view of Utah County.
It is open only during the warm months.
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Springville Art Museum
Springville, Utah
I love visiting the Springville Art Museum! It is beautiful and constantly changing with new exhibits on the inside. The outside is stunning with well-kept landscaping and amazing architecture. There are so many great backgrounds for photographs.
Before visiting, we must get permission from the art museum and make sure it’s open on the day we want to shoot. Extra fee may be required. Typically not crowded.
Jolley's Ranch
Springville, Utah
Jolley's Ranch is located just past Hobble Creek Golf Course in Hobble Creek Canyon. It is a beautiful open meadow with a barn, mature trees, and a beautiful creek running through it.
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This location is well-know amongst photographers, but is typically not as crowded as Provo or American Fork Canyons.
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Other Utah County Locations
Red Ledges
Bridal Veil Falls
Battle Creek Falls
Deer Creek Res.
Lambert Park (Poppies bloom Late May/Early June)
Young Living Lavender Farms
Hobble Creek
Payson Canyon
Mount Nebo Loop
Thanksgiving Point
Highland Gardens
Sun River Gardens
Lock Lomond Pond
Provo City Library
Bicentennial Park
Salt Lake County
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Silver Lake
Brighton - Big Cottonwood Canyon
Silver lake is accessible year-round! It is gorgeous during all seasons. In the winter the lake freezes and gets covered in snow. In the summer and fall there are a lot of wildlife viewing opportunities. It is located right next to Brighton Ski Resort, and has a nice boarded path around the lake.
There are no pets allowed, and you must stay in designated areas or else you could get a ticket from a park ranger.
Typically isn’t too crowded.
Jordan Pines
Big Cottonwood Canyon
Jordan Pines is accessible year-round and beautiful in all seasons. It has a small creek running through it and lots of pine trees and mountain views.
There is an easy trail right off the parking lot.
This location is popular in the summer, fall, and winter for photos. It’s best to visit on a weekday or early morning. Because of the higher elevation, the snow usually isn't melted until late May/June.
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Capitol Building
Salt Lake City
The Capitol Building is a great place to visit in the heart of SLC! It is free to use, and can sometimes get crowded during certain times of the year.
We can utilize both inside and outside of the building. We do need to be aware of any events that may close the building to the public, or protest that make taking photos more difficult.
This location is very popular End of April/Beginning of May when the cherry blossoms bloom.
Memory Grove
Salt Lake City
Memory Grove is right next to the Capitol Building in SLC! I will often take clients to both memory grove and the Capitol Building! It is free to use, and can sometimes get crowded during certain times of the year.
There is a variety of architecture pieces including bridges, stairs, rock walls, stone paths, pavilions. There is also a small river and pond that runs through the park.
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Albion Basin
Little Cottonwood Canyon
Albion Basin is an extremely popular location in Little Cottonwood Canyon.
Due to its popularity with photographers, they have started charging cars to get up to the site. So there is a sight fee and many areas are roped off. I have waited 30+ mins in line to get to this area.
That said - it is beautiful and fills with wildflowers in the summer. It is only accessible part of the year. Late June-October. Happy to photoshop out a few people and barrier lines to shoot at this location. :)
Little Cottonwood Trailhead
Little Cottonwood Canyon
I love this little trail in Little Cottonwood Canyon! It feels like a secret spot, but it’s not very far up the canyon.
This spot is FILLED with tall pine trees, and a gushing river running through it. There are beautiful views of the mountains, peaking through the trees. The walk isn’t very long, but it can be a little steep in some places. If you’re wearing heels, a change of shoes is recommended!
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Butterfield Canyon
Oquirrh Mountains
I have only been here a few times in the fall. It can get a little bit crowded, but not too bad.
There is a big open field, a bridge, and a lot of scrub oak. There are lots of trails for exploring and has really nice lighting due to it's location.
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It is accessible year-round and easy to get to.
Temple Square/City Creek
Downtown SLC
Want to take a stroll around the city? We like to visit city creek, and walk around temple square, and end our session over at the conference center!
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There’s tons of spots to take photos, with lots of different backgrounds/textures to take advantage of. Up on the conference center there are a few trees and gardens.
Sometimes this location can get packed, other times is really quiet depending on events going on nearby.
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Other Salt Lake County Locations
Red Butte Garden
Porter Fork Trail
Wheeler Farm
SLC Library
Gateway
Daybreak
Conservation Garden Park
Liberty Park
Little Valley Trailhead
Wrangler Trailhead
Big & Little Cottonwood Canyon
Davis County
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Tunnel Springs
North Salt Lake / Bountiful
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Tunnel Springs is the most popular photos spot in Davis County. It is popular for it's tall grasses, and pretty open fields.
Due to high traffic, I will not shoot here on a Saturday. Weekdays and mornings are the best time to visit Tunnel Springs. The lighting is also harsh on clear days, so the best time to take photos is sunset or sunrise.
It is accessible year-round. It the grasses turn really green in the spring and turns yellow in the fall. There is a wooden fence and only a couple trees.
Mueller Park
Bountiful
Mueller Park is filled with pine, aspen, and scrub oak trees. It seems like every time we visit, we find a cool new spot to take photos. There is a creek and a couple bridges in the area.
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Usually Mueller Park isn't crowded, however occasionally there are events or meetups in the spring and summer that make parking and shooting more difficult.
It is open for photos year-round, and a few slopes to walk to to get to certain spots. Because it is very shaded, we can shoot here more during the day.
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Creekside Park
Bountiful
Creekside Park is located across the street from the Bountiful High School track & field. There is a short paved trail that runs around the park and has a good variety of photo backdrops.
There is a creek that runs through the park and a cute bridge. There are scrub oak, mature pine trees, and a few open grassy fields.
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The park typically isn't too crowded, and there is plenty of shade trees.
Bountiful Pond
Bountiful/Woods Cross
You may be asking yourself - isn't this location next to the Dump? Technically -yes
Does it have lots of mosquitoes? Also - yes
Do we care? No! :)
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I actually enjoy shooting at Bountiful Pond, there are beautiful trees, tall grass, and the sunsets are perfect here!
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Farmington Pond
Farmington
Farmington Pond has a good variety of spots to take photos. There's a pond surrounded by mature trees and a pier overlooking the pond. There is also a park with plenty of space for larger families.
Typically isn't too crowded and has a lot of space to walk around and find photo spots.
Antelope Island
Great Salt Lake
Antelope Island is a great place for photos year-round. A lot of people like to come here during winter to get photos without as much snow.
Crowds are hit and miss on Antelope Island. There may be a fee to take photos here. There is a variety of different spots for photos and a great view of the Great Salt Lake.
There's also lots of wildlife viewing!
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Woodland Park
Farmington
Woodland Park is a heavily wooded park in Farmington, UT with mature trees. It is free to use and typically not too crowded.
There is a creek that runs through the park and lots of different picnic locations to take photos. There is also a few large open fields that are perfect for larger families
Wild Rose Trailhead Park
North Salt Lake / Bountiful
Wild Rose Trailhead Park is a small park near Tunnel Springs in Bountiful/NSL area. It is usually not crowded with other photographers, but there is a bit of traffic from people coming and going on the trail.
This location has a few open fields and lots of mature trees. It is really pretty in the Fall and Summer.
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Other Davis County Locations
Farmington Creek Trail
Station Park
Wilderness Park
Nicholls Park
Kays Creek Parkway, Utah
Weber River Trail
Trapper's Loop
Snowbasin Area
Jensen Nature Park​
West & Central Utah
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Bonneville Salt Flats
Wendover
The Salt Flats are perfect if you're looking for a simple, clean background. We love visiting here!
There is always plenty of space to shoot. Because of the harsher sunlight - I like to shoot here in the evening to get pretty sunsets. It is popular in the winter for people who are wanting to avoid snow and dead trees.
The drive is about 1.5 hours from Salt Lake City. ​
Note - The salt can be rough on shoes and may track in your car. The flats can also flood during certain parts of the year.
Little Sahara Desert
Little Sahara
Little Sahara is so much fun! Similar to the Salt Flats, it is an expansive location with plenty of space to shoot!
Because of the harsher sunlight - I like to shoot here in the evening to get pretty sunsets. It is popular in the winter for people who are wanting to avoid snow and dead trees
It is about an hour drive from Provo. Depending on the day/time there may be an entrance fee to enter the park. There's also lots of sand (if you couldn't tell) and it will get everywhere :)
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Nephi
Nephi
Fairview Canyon
Fairview
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Deadhorse Point State Park
Moab
Canyonlands
Moab
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Arches National Park
Moab
Fishlake National Forrest
Central Utah
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Other West & Central Locations
Elberta Sinclair Station
​Goblin Valley
​Circleville
Capitol Reef
Nephi
Northern & Eastern Utah
UT State
Logan
Blacksmith Fork Canyon
Logan
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Morgan Bridge
Morgan
In Morgan, there is a little area off the side of the road with a small river, rocky mountain views, and train bridge. It is not crowded, free, and a beautiful spot for photos.
Lily Lake Campground
Mirror Lake Highway
Lily Lake Campground is about an hour and a half away from Orem. It is so beautiful and peaceful. It isn't very crowded and is right of Mirror Lake Highway. There are tons of beautiful lakes in the area filled with wildflowers, pine trees, and open meadows. It is worth the drive!
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Bug spray is encouraged. Access is seasonal, and there may be a site fee required.
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Provo River Outlook
Mirror Lake Highway
Right off Mirror Lake Highway, Provo River Outlook is a stunning set of waterfalls surrounded by pine trees. It can get a little busy at certain times, but people usually come and go pretty frequently.
The paths are a little steep, but there is no major hiking from the parking lot. Access is seasonal and bug spray is encouraged.
Other Northern & Eastern Utah Locations
Mantua (Poppy Flowers in June!)
​Bear Lake
Pineview
Snowbasin
Monte Cristo Campground (major wildflowers)
Park City
Heber
​Mideway
Strawberry Res.
Currant Creek
Dinosaur National Park
Southern Utah Locations
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Snow Canyon
Ivins
Snow Canyon is hands-down my favorite location in Southern Utah.
Zion National Park
Zion
Pioneer Park
St. George
Joshua Tree Forrest
Nevada
You don't have to drive to all the way to California to enjoy the Joshua Trees! This location is just across the border of Utah (30-40mins away from St. George.)
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Downtown
St. George
Other Southern Utah Locations
Lake Powell
Gunlock
Cedar City
Brianhead
Duck Creek Village
Navajo Lake
Black Rock Road
Sand Hollow
Quail Creek
Bryce Canyon