All of My Favorite Utah Photo Locations All In One Place | Northern and Southern Utah
My favorite photography locations that I’ve actually done photo sessions, and then some, all listed below.
These have been my top, most popular locations that I have done family photos, couples sessions, and bridals, weddings, and elopements. Scroll through, enjoy, and see which location appeals the most to you.
Kings Peak Coffee Roasters | Travel 30
Natural History Museum | Travel 25
Studio Elevn | Travel 30
Utah State Capitol | Travel 30
White Space Studio in Bountiful | Travel 40 + Studio Rental Fee
Memory Grove | Travel 30
Dimple Dell | Travel 35
Great Saltair | Travel 40
Downtown SLC Commercial Club | Travel 30
Cathedral of the Madeline | Travel 30
Donut Falls Boardwalk | Travel 35
WOW Trail TOP OF TRAIL | No Travel Fee
WOW Trailhead
Guardsman’s Pass | No Travel Fee
Tunnel Springs Park | Travel 35
Adams Canyon | Travel 50
Antelope Island | 85
Little Sahara | 85
White space studios provo | Travel 15
Ogden Canyon | Travel 65
Provo Canyon | No Travel Fee
Sundance Aspen Grove Trailhead | No Travel Fee
Ampitheater | 15
Thanksgiving Point | Travel 25
Butterfly Museum | Travel 25
Tibble Fork | Travel 15
Beaufontaine | No Travel Fee
Deer Creek Trailhead | No Travel Fee
Deer Creek Dam Trail | No Travel Fee
Logan Canyon | Travel 99
Snow Canyon | Travel
Red Reef Trailhead Near St. George | Travel 285
Moab | Travel 200
Dimple Dell | Travel 35
Meadow Hot Springs | Travel 125
NORTHERN UTAH
Heber/Midway
Outdoor
Deer Creek Ddam Trailhead
Beaufontaine Park
Charleston Day Use Area
Jordanelle State Park
Deer Creek North Trailhead
Wasatch Mountain Golf Course
WOW Trailhead
Aspen Grove
Sundance
Kamas
OUTDOOR
Mirror Lake Highway Overlook
Lilly Lake
Upper Provo Falls
Layton/Kaysville
Outdoor
Adams Canyon Lower Falls (1 mile hike)
Bountiful Pond
Tunnel Springs Park
Farmington Creek Trail
Farmington Pond
Antelope Island
Layton Commons Park
Nichols Park
Shorelands Preserve
Hobbs Reservoir Layton
Lehi/American Fork
Indoor
Thanksgiving Point
Riverwoods Mall
Butterfly Museum at Thanksgiving Point
Outdoor
Alpine Poppy Field Area
Elk Ridge Orchards
Highland Glen Park
Thanksgiving Point
Tibble Fork Reservoir
Logan
Indoor
Center Street Studio
Outdoor
First Dam Logan Canyon
Logan Canyon Jardine Juniper
Logan River Park
Mendon Wellesville Mountains
Middle Green Canyon
Tony Grove
Ogden
Indoor
J&J Greenhouse Nursery Layton
Ogden Botanical Gardens
Ogden Union Station
ARCHITECTURE
Ogden Historic 25th Street
Outdoor
First Dam Logan Canyon
Jensen Nature Park
Ogden Canyon
Ogden Serene Forest
Trappers Loop
Park City
Indoor
Wild Willow Studio
Outdoor
Bonanza Flats
WOW Trail TOP OF TRAIL
Bloods Lake (1 mile hike to lake)
Guardsmans Pass
Provo
Indoor
Provo City Library
Utah State Hospital Orchards (buildings)
White Space Studios
ARCHITECTURE
Provo Main Street and Downtown Provo
Shops at Riverwoods
Outdoor
American Fork Amphitheater
Battle Creek Falls
Cascade Springs
Kyhv Peak
Provo Canyon
Rock Canyon
Utah Lake/Utah Lake Dock
Salt Lake City
Indoor
Kings Peak Coffee Roasters
Natural History Museum
Studio Elevn
Utah State Capitol
White Space Studio in Bountiful
ARCHITECTURE
La Caille
Memory Grove
Outdoor
NATURE
Ensign Park
Dimple Dell
Cecret Lake
Emigration Canyon
Jordan River Trail
Lisa Falls Little Cottonwood Canyon
Donut Falls Boardwalk
Great Saltair
Jordan Pines
Storm Mountain Big Cottonwood
ARCHITECTURE
Downtown SLC Commercial Club
Cathedral of the Madeline
Garden Park Ward
Utah State Capitol (exterior grounds)
Spanish Fork/Payson
Nebo Loop
Payson Canyon
Little Sahara Sand Dunes (1 hr drive)
Tooele
Outdoor
Grantsville
Butterfield Canyon
CENTRAL + SOUTHERN UTAH
Moab
Canyonlands
Dead Horse Point
Delicate Arch
Sand Dune Arch
Turret Arch
Double Arch
Landscape Arch
La Sal Mountian Overlook
Hidden Valley
St. George
Outdoor
Red Reef Trailhead
Sand Hollow State Park
Snow Canyon
Virgin River Gorge
Torrey
Capitol Reef
BONUS | ADVENTURE LOCATIONS
Spiral Jetty
Meadow Hot Springs
Adam’s Canyon Upper Falls
Ultimate Guide to Utah Photography Locations
Here are some quick, brief descriptions for each location.
Salt Lake City Area
Kings Peak Coffee Roasters
Industrial-style coffee shop with brick walls and wooden elements. Free street parking available. Best visited weekday mornings for fewer crowds.
Natural History Museum
Modern building with striking architecture and surrounding mountain views. Paid parking in museum lot. Visit year-round, exhibits change seasonally.
Studio Elevn
Urban warehouse studio with industrial aesthetic and natural light. Street parking nearby. Available year-round by appointment.
Utah State Capitol
Neoclassical building with marble columns and rotunda dome. Free public parking available. Spring offers blooming gardens on the grounds.
White Space Studio in Bountiful
Minimalist studio with white walls and polished concrete floors. Private parking on-site. Open year-round by reservation.
La Caille
French-inspired chateau with gardens and vineyard. Free parking on property. Best in spring and summer when gardens are in bloom.
Memory Grove
Historic park with monument, stream, and tree-lined paths. Street parking available. Fall offers colorful foliage displays.
Ensign Park
Hilltop park with panoramic city and mountain views. Limited street parking. Sunrise and sunset provide dramatic lighting year-round.
Dimple Dell
Natural ravine with trails through scrub oak and sagebrush. Multiple parking areas along rim. Spring brings wildflowers, fall offers color.
Cecret Lake
Alpine lake surrounded by rocky peaks in Alta. Parking at trailhead, requires short hike. Accessible July-September after snow melts.
Canyons & Trails
Emigration Canyon
Historic canyon with winding road and mountain scenery. Pull-offs available for parking. Fall colors peak in October.
Jordan River Trail
Urban pathway along river with bridges and wetland areas. Multiple parking lots along route. Spring and fall offer pleasant temperatures.
Lisa Falls Little Cottonwood Canyon
Small waterfall cascading over granite. Limited roadside parking. Best flow in late spring during snowmelt.
Donut Falls Boardwalk
Unique waterfall flowing through circular rock formation. Parking at trailhead, fee required. Summer and early fall before snow closes access.
Great Saltair
Historic pavilion on Great Salt Lake's shore. Large parking lot, small fee. Sunset creates pink skies reflecting on water.
Jordan Pines
Forested area with stream and mountain views. Parking at campground entrance. Summer and early fall before snow closure.
Storm Mountain Big Cottonwood
Rocky overlooks with canyon views and pine forests. Small parking area. Summer and early fall for best access.
Downtown & Urban
Downtown SLC Commercial Club
Historic building with vintage architecture and details. Street parking or nearby garages. Accessible year-round.
Cathedral of the Madeline
Gothic-style cathedral with stained glass and ornate interior. Street parking available. Open year-round, check service times.
Garden Park Ward
Historic church with manicured gardens and stone architecture. Parking lot on-site. Gardens best in spring and summer.
Utah State Capitol (exterior grounds)
Landscaped grounds with monuments and mountain backdrop. Free parking available. Spring offers cherry blossoms, fall shows colorful trees.
Wild Willow Studio
Modern creative space with natural light and minimalist design. Dedicated parking lot. Available year-round by appointment.
Park City Area
Bonanza Flats
High-elevation meadows with mountain views and aspen groves. Roadside parking available. Summer wildflowers and fall aspen colors.
WOW Trail TOP OF TRAIL
Mountain biking trail with valley vistas and forest sections. Parking at trailhead. Summer and early fall before snow.
Bloods Lake
Mountain lake surrounded by pine forest. Parking at Guardsman Pass, 1-mile hike required. July-September after snowmelt.
Guardsmans Pass
High mountain pass with panoramic views of valleys. Roadside pullouts for parking. Open July-October before winter closure.
Davis County
Adams Canyon Lower Falls
Waterfall in rocky canyon setting, 1-mile hike required. Small parking lot at trailhead. Spring for peak water flow.
Bountiful Pond
Small lake with mountain backdrop and walking path. Parking lot on-site. Year-round access, sunrise creates reflections.
Tunnel Springs Park
Hillside park with city and mountain views. Street parking available. Year-round access, sunset offers golden light.
Farmington Creek Trail
Wooded canyon trail following creek with small waterfalls. Trailhead parking available. Spring and summer for flowing water.
Farmington Pond
Small pond with mountain views and walking path. Parking lot on-site. Year-round access, morning for calm water.
Antelope Island
Island in Great Salt Lake with free-roaming bison and desert landscape. Park entrance fee required. Spring and fall avoid summer insects.
Layton & Ogden Area
Layton Commons Park
Urban park with pond, trees, and mountain views. Large parking lot available. Year-round access, fall colors in October.
Nichols Park
Secluded park with stream and forested areas. Small parking area available. Spring and summer for greenery.
Shorelands Preserve
Wetland area with birds and lake views. Limited parking nearby. Spring and fall for bird migrations.
Hobbs Reservoir Layton
Small lake surrounded by hills and vegetation. Parking lot on-site. Early morning for calm water reflections.
J&J Greenhouse Nursery Layton
Plant nursery with greenhouse structures and flowers. Customer parking available. Spring and summer for blooming plants.
Ogden Botanical Gardens
Landscaped gardens with variety of plants and water features. Parking lot on-site. Late spring through summer for blooms.
Ogden Union Station
Historic train station with brick architecture and museum. Free parking lot. Accessible year-round.
Ogden Historic 25th Street
Preserved historic street with brick buildings and urban character. Street parking and public lots. Year-round, evening for street lights.
First Dam Logan Canyon
Small reservoir with mountain backdrop and rocky shores. Parking area available. Year-round access, fall for colorful surroundings.
Jensen Nature Park
Wetland park with boardwalks and bird habitats. Parking lot on-site. Spring and fall for wildlife viewing.
Ogden Canyon
Dramatic canyon with river, rocky walls, and forest. Pull-offs along highway. Fall for colorful foliage displays.
Ogden Serene Forest
Dense woodland area with filtered light and paths. Limited parking nearby. Summer for full foliage, fall for colors.
Trappers Loop
Mountain pass with valley views and meadows. Highway pull-offs for parking. Summer for greenery, fall for colors.
Utah County
Nebo Loop
Scenic drive with mountain vistas and forest sections. Multiple pull-offs for parking. Fall for aspen color displays.
Payson Canyon
Forested canyon with stream and rock formations. Roadside parking areas. Summer and fall before winter closure.
Little Sahara Sand Dunes
Desert landscape with large sand dunes. Entry fee required for parking. Spring and fall avoid summer heat.
Provo City Library
Historic building with gothic architecture and grounds. Free parking lot. Accessible year-round.
Utah State Hospital Orchards
Historic buildings with surrounding orchard trees. Limited street parking. Spring for blossoms, fall for fruit.
White Space Studios
Modern studio with minimal white interior and large windows. On-site parking available. Available year-round by appointment.
Provo Main Street and Downtown Provo
Urban streetscape with historic buildings and shops. Street parking and public lots. Year-round, evening for street lights.
Shops at Riverwoods
Outdoor shopping center with stone architecture and landscaping. Free parking lots on-site. Winter for holiday lights.
American Fork Amphitheater
Outdoor venue with mountain backdrop and stone seating. Parking lot available. Summer during performance season.
Battle Creek Falls
Waterfall in rocky canyon setting with mountain views. Small parking area at trailhead. Spring for peak water flow.
Cascade Springs
Series of natural springs with boardwalks and fish ponds. Parking lot available, small fee. Summer after road opens.
Kyhv Peak
Mountain peak with panoramic valley views. Limited parking at trailhead. Summer and early fall before snow.
Provo Canyon
Scenic canyon with river, cliffs, and forested areas. Multiple pull-offs for parking. Year-round, fall for colors.
Rock Canyon
Steep canyon with limestone cliffs and hiking trails. Parking lot at entrance. Spring for wildflowers, fall for colors.
Utah Lake/Utah Lake Dock
Large freshwater lake with mountain backdrop and docks. State park entrance fee. Spring and fall avoid summer algae.
Lehi & Alpine Area
Thanksgiving Point
Garden complex with various themed areas and landscaping. Paid parking on-site. Spring and summer for garden blooms.
Riverwoods Mall
Outdoor shopping area with landscaping and architecture. Free parking lots. Year-round, winter for holiday decorations.
Butterfly Museum at Thanksgiving Point
Indoor tropical garden with butterflies and plants. Paid parking, admission fee. Year-round attraction.
Alpine Poppy Field Area
Seasonal wildflower meadows with mountain backdrop. Limited roadside parking. Late May to early June for blooms.
Elk Ridge Orchards
Fruit orchards with mountain views and tree rows. On-site parking when open. Spring for blossoms, fall for fruit.
Highland Glen Park
Park with small lake, walking paths, and mountain views. Parking lot available. Year-round, sunrise for calm water.
Tibble Fork Reservoir
Mountain lake surrounded by forest and peaks. Parking lot, fee required. Summer and early fall before snow.
Center Street Studio
Urban studio space with industrial elements and natural light. Street parking nearby. Available year-round by appointment.
Logan Area
First Dam Logan Canyon
Small reservoir with rocky shoreline and canyon views. Parking area available. Spring and fall for scenic surroundings.
Logan Canyon Jardine Juniper
Ancient juniper tree reached by hiking trail. Trailhead parking available. Summer and early fall before snow.
Logan River Park
River park with water features and mountain views. Parking lot on-site. Spring for rushing water, fall for colors.
Mendon Wellesville Mountains
Mountain range with rolling foothills and meadows. Roadside pull-offs for parking. Summer for greenery, fall for colors.
Middle Green Canyon
Forested canyon with stream and hiking trails. Parking at trailhead. Summer and early fall before snow.
Tony Grove
Alpine lake surrounded by meadows and limestone cliffs. Parking lot, fee required. July-September after snow melts.
Heber & Midway
Deer Creek Dam Trailhead
Reservoir with mountain backdrop and dam structure. Parking lot available. Year-round, sunrise for calm water.
Beaufontaine Park
Open park area with mountain views and landscaping. Street parking nearby. Spring through fall for greenery.
Jordanelle State Park
Large reservoir with mountain surroundings and beaches. Entrance fee required. Summer for water activities.
Deer Creek North Trailhead
Shoreline trail with water and mountain views. Parking area available. Spring through fall before snow.
Wasatch Mountain Golf Course
Manicured golf course with mountain backdrop and ponds. Parking lot for visitors. Summer for greenest conditions.
WOW Trailhead
Mountain trail with forest and valley views. Designated parking area. Summer and early fall before snow.
Aspen Grove
Forest area with dense aspen stands and mountain views. Parking at trailhead. Fall for golden aspen colors.
Sundance
Mountain resort with rustic buildings and forest setting. Parking lots on property. Fall for colorful foliage displays.
Uinta Mountains
Mirror Lake Highway Overlook
Scenic viewpoint with mountain panoramas and forests. Roadside parking available. July-September after road opens.
Lilly Lake
Small alpine lake surrounded by forest and rocky terrain. Small parking area. July-September during open season.
Upper Provo Falls
Series of cascades in rocky mountain setting. Roadside parking available. Summer after snowmelt for water flow.
Butterfield Canyon
Winding canyon with forest and valley views. Limited roadside parking. Summer and early fall before closure.
Southern Utah
Canyonlands
Vast desert landscape with mesas, canyons, and rock formations. Visitor center parking, entrance fee. Spring and fall avoid summer heat.
Dead Horse Point
Dramatic overlook of Colorado River and canyon landscape. State park fee required. Sunrise and sunset for dramatic light.
Delicate Arch
Iconic freestanding natural arch on slickrock. Parking at trailhead, national park fee. Sunset for reddish glow.
Sand Dune Arch
Natural arch nestled among sandstone fins and sand. National park parking, entrance fee. Midday for light filtering through.
Turret Arch
Window-like arch with distinctive turret formation. National park parking, entrance fee. Sunrise for best lighting.
Double Arch
Twin natural arches connected at one end. National park parking, entrance fee. Morning for fewer crowds.
Landscape Arch
Long, thin natural arch spanning across canyon. National park parking, entrance fee. Morning for best light.
La Sal Mountain Overlook
Viewpoint of red rock formations with mountain backdrop. Roadside parking available. Evening for golden light.
Hidden Valley
Secluded valley with ancient rock art and desert landscape. Small parking area at trailhead. Spring and fall avoid summer heat.
Sand Hollow State Park
Red sand beach reservoir with sandstone formations. Entrance fee required. Spring and fall avoid summer crowds.
Snow Canyon
Red and white sandstone canyon with lava tubes. State park entrance fee. Spring and fall avoid summer heat.
Virgin River Gorge
Dramatic river canyon with steep limestone walls. Highway pull-offs for parking. Year-round accessible.
Capitol Reef
Colorful cliffs, domes, and rock formations in desert setting. National park entrance fee. Spring and fall avoid heat.
Spiral Jetty
Earth artwork extending into Great Salt Lake. Dirt road access, no fee. Spring and fall when lake levels permit viewing.
Meadow Hot Springs
Natural hot springs pools in open meadow setting. Parking along dirt road. Fall through spring avoid summer heat.
Adam's Canyon Upper Falls
Large waterfall in rocky mountain canyon. Parking at trailhead, 3.5-mile hike required. Spring for maximum water flow.