Utah Photoshoot Locations
How beautiful is Utah?! I am seriously so lucky to live in this state that contains every form of scenery possible! This list is to help you find your location for your next photoshoot! Keep in mind, I'm still new to this beautiful state and many places below I have only visited and dream to shoot at so I have a lot of scenery photos to give you an idea. If it's on the list, I know we can make magic there in photograph form!
Kays Creek Trail
Location: East Layton
Trappers Loop
Location: Mountain Green
Albion Basin
Location: Albion Basin
Gate Entry Fee: $15/car
Wildflowers are at peak during late July-early August! This is an extremely busy location, but the pictures are SO worth it and you won't see a single sole in the background of your photos!
Tunnel Springs
Location: Bountiful
Wanting grass hills or wide open dry fields look? Then this is your ideal location! If you're up for a walk you can also get an overlook of the city.
Red Butte Garden
Location: Salt Lake City
Admission: $16/person
The garden features a wide variety of plants and trees from around the world. Visitors can wander through colorful flower gardens, meander along winding paths, and enjoy the peaceful beauty of the garden’s many water features. If the weather is bad, ask if the Orangerie is available to the public (it is when not being used for private events) and it is a great indoor location with tons of greenery all year round.
Capitol Building
Location: Salt Lake City
Such a beautiful and elegant backdrop!
Tibble Fork Reservoir
Location: Utah County
Canyon Entry Fee: $6
La Caille
Photo fee: $30/person for 1 hour
This venue has a huge range of backdrops for a session from lush gardens to elegant architecture and mountain views!
Walker Farms
Location: Lindon
$150/hr - Outside Photography only
Wheeler Farm
Location: Salt Lake City
Photo permit fee: $10
Jordan Pines Campground
Location: Big Cottonwood Canyon
Beautiful when green or snowy!
Storm Mountain Lookout
Location: Big Cottonwood Canyon
Parking fee: $9/vehicle
This location is a little hike from the amphitheater and leads to a full 360 view of the mountains. This spot is best at sunrise or right before sunset!
Bonneville Salt Flats
Location: Tooele County
Travel Fee: $100
It's a drive, but it's SO worth it!
Antelope Island
Location: Davis County
Park Entry Fee: $15/car (State parks pass)
Travel Fee: $50
Such a beautiful place all year long!
The Saltair
Location: Magna
If you are not willing to make the drive to the Salt Flats, the Saltair is your next best option! And its best feature is the Great Salt Lake with beaches and the most beautiful sunsets.
Little Dell Reservoir
Location: Eastern Salt Lake County
North Fork Campground
Location: Eden, UT
Easy place to drive around and get a ton of variety.
Ashton Gardens
Location: Thanksgiving Point / Lehi
Photo permit: $100 (does not include admission)
Big Springs Park
Location: Provo
Easy parking and big open spaces with easy walking!