I can’t imagine a more wonderful place to be a photographer than Utah. The mountains, the city, the Great Salt Lake… All four seasons… Exceptionally good looking people…

I grew up in this state. But since I really got into professional photography while I was in Berkeley, California for college, I didn’t get to photograph Utah as much. It has been a lot of fun being back and getting to capture all the beauty that Utah has to offer.

Making this list was somewhat overwhelming because certain locations look especially beautiful during certain times of the year & other locations are gorgeous year-round but look dramatically different depending on the season. This is, by no means, a comprehensive list of gorgeous Utah Photoshoot locations. But still a fun blog nonetheless!

If any of these catch your eye – I’d love to share more locations details once you reach out! I hope it sparks your interest, and I’m always willing to explore somewhat new as well!

1. Guardsman Pass/Empire Pass

This road connects Park City and Big Cottonwood Canyon. It is closed during the winter, but it is gorgeous during the Summer and Fall. Usually around the first week of October, all the trees are amazingly golden.

Dogs are allowed here, but not in Big Cottonwood Canyon so please exit through the Park City side if you bring your furry friends.

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2. Salt Lake City Rooftops

Rooftops are a great way to capture the city without having to interact with as much foot and car traffic.

*Note – Salt Lake City has been cracking down on people hanging out on their rooftops by locking up their roofs/having private security kick you out. So access is unfortunately ever evolving.

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3. Utah State Capitol

This location is beautiful all year round! And if your session coincides with bad weather, the interior of this building is gorgeous and usually open to the public. Toward the end of March, it is surrounded by white cherry trees which are especially pretty.

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4. Wall Murals

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5. The Streets of SLC

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6. Salt Lake Temple

The Salt Lake Temple is currently closed for construction, but predicted to open again in 2024.

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7. Coffee Shops

Taking photos at a Coffee Shop can be a cozy and warm option during Utah’s colder months.

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8. Storm Mountain in Big Cottonwood Canyon

You have to hike up a short, but steep cliff in order to get to the best views, but I think it’s worth it! Please consider just bringing good walking shoes that you can change out of at the top.

No dogs are allowed in Big Cottonwood Canyon because it is a watershed. This rule is enforced.

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9. Millcreek Canyon

Millcreek Canyon is beautiful all year long, but I particularly like it in the Summer and Fall since most trees get somewhat barren during the winter.

And it is one of the few canyons that does allow dogs!

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10. Jordan Pines at Big Cottonwood Canyon

This is a ridiculously beautiful location all year around.

*Note – No dogs are allowed in Big Cottonwood Canyon because it is a watershed. This rule is enforced.

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11. Silver Lake

*No dogs are allowed in Big Cottonwood Canyon because it is a watershed. This rule is enforced.

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12. Red Butte Garden

Admission to this garden costs money, but the grounds are gorgeous. 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.

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13. White Barn in Park City

The white barn is one of the go-to locations to take photos in Park City for a good reason. There is a bit of everything – industrial silos, cute white cottages, fences and rivers, and an open field with great mountain views.

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14. Memorial Grove Park

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15. Emigration Canyon

Spring usually hits downtown SLC in April, but spring peaks in this canyon toward the end of May.

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16. Little Dell Reservoir

This is a personal favorite location of mine! Yellow flowers typically bloom here toward the end of May. No dogs are allowed here because it is a watershed. This rule is enforced.

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17. Ensign Peak

You have to walk a little on a dirt path, but the views are really amazing!

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18. Albion Basin

This mountain is typically covered in wildflowers at the end of July. Regardless of whether you come here as a photoshoot location, definitely take a hike here and enjoy the amazingness!

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19. La Caille

This is a cute French-inspired restaurant with amazing grounds.

20. Bloods Lake

The wildflowers are so cute if you’re willing to hike around 3 miles up a mountain. But BRING BUGSPRAY.

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21. Salt Lake City Library

Another location that is beautiful year round and has a scenic indoor option if weather is cold.

22. Tunnel Springs Park

This is 5 minutes from where I grew up and it used to be a relatively-undiscovered running trail that connects to Bonneville Shore Line. Now it is a popular photographer location.

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23. Park City Main Street

24. Stein Eriksen

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