Locations – Salt Lake County
Little Cottonwood Canyon
Location: Albion Basin is up Little Cottonwood Canyon, past Alta Ski Resort, Temple Rock Quarry is at the mouth of the canyon, Little Cottonwood Creek Trail is about half way up the canyon
Look/Style: Nature, Outdoors, mountains, trees, rock/boulders, Dry riverbed (not dry in spring,) fields, wildflowers, Tall tree lined trails
Best Time of Year: Spring-fall (some winter is ok) End of July/Early August (for the wildflowers)
Best Time of Day: About 2-2.5 hours before sunset
Info: Dogs allowed
Location Fee: $0
Big Cottonwood Canyon
Locations: Silver Lake, Jordan Pines, Storm Mountain
Look/Style: Silver Lake has gorgeous views of the mountain, lake, boardwalk, water reflections, evergreens, rocks, fishing, hiking, dirt trails. Jordan Pines has pines, open field, mountain scapes,
Best Time of Year: Silver Lake – June through November (Closed during winter months), Jordan Pines – year round, Storm Mountain – Year round
Best Time of Day: About 2-3 hours before sunset
Info: Dogs not allowed, we meet usually at the park-n-ride at the mouth of the canyon and drive up in one car
Location Fee: $0
Exchange Place & Downtown SLC
Locations: Meet at the Jimmy Johns | 14 East Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT
Look/Style: urban brick and colorful walls, artistic graffiti backdrops, architecture, a great view of the city from the top of a parking garage, great lighting and open shade at all times of day
Best Time of Year: Anytime of year is great
Best Time of Day: About 2 hours before sunset
Info: Have payment for your parking meter (they accept cash or credit card). Plan on arriving 15-2o minutes early to find a parking stall.
Location Fee: $0
Garden Park Ward
Locations: 1150 Yale Ave, Salt Lake City, UT
Look/Style: brick fence, architecture, pond, unique colorful tiled backdrop, stream with bridge, tall trees, matured grounds
Best Time of Year: Late Spring through Early Fall
Best Time of Day: 1.5 hours before sunset (but you’re supposed to leave by 7:00 pm, so 5:30 start time works well during the summer)
Info: Very limited availability; it is only available Monday to Wednesday and Saturday, as long as there is nothing else scheduled. To check availability go to http://gardenparkward.com/Calendar
Location Fee: $0
Gardner Village
Location: 1100 West 7800 South, West Jordan, UT
Look/Style: Boutique shops, walkways, different/fun walls
Best Time of Year: Year Round Access
Best Time of Day: 1.5 hours before sunset
Location Fee: $30
International Peace Gardens
Location: 1000 South 900 West, Salt Lake City, UT — located inside Jordan Park in Salt Lake City
Look/Style: Gardens, trees, with different structures for backdrops
Best Time of Year: Late Spring through Fall
Best Time of Day: 1.5 hours before sunset
Info: The International Peace Gardens can be a great place to shoot. The park as a whole can feel a bit run down, but as far as a backdrop for photos there are a couple great spots.
Location Fee: $0
Joseph Smith Memorial Building
Location: 15 S Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84150
Look/Style: beautiful formal settings in an historic building in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. This location is ideal to get some indoor shots as well as some outdoor images around Temple Square.
Best Time of Year: Good year round
Best Time of Day: 1.5-2 hours before sunset
Info: Have payment for your parking meter (they accept cash or credit card). Plan on arriving 15-2o minutes early to find a parking stall.
Location Fee: $0
Lacaille
Location:9565 Wasatch Blvd, Sandy, UT
Look/Style: Beautiful gardens, stone paths, and buildings.
Best Time of Year: Spring through Fall
Best Time of Day: Morning or Evening
Info: This is a dream location for me. The first couple that hires me and pays to shoot their bridals at this location, I will give them their bridals at no cost.
Location Fee: $300
Memory Grove Park & Utah State Capitol
Location: Memory Grove Park – 300 North Canyon Rd, Salt Lake City, UT — the park is located just a little northeast of Salt Lake Temple. Utah State Capitol – 350 North State Street, Salt Lake City, UT
Look/Style: Memory Grover – This location has both a park feel as well as a nature feel. It is almost two or three different locations in one. Capitol Building – very grand and regal appearance inside with manicured gardens and grand architecture outdoors.
Best Time of Year: Year Round Access
Best Time of Day: 1.5 hours before sunset
Info: It is important to check the calendar on their website (utahstatecapitol.utah.gov/calendar) to make sure the Rotunda area is available. You can also call the Capitol Preservation Board office (801-410-0011) if you have any questions. You do NOT need to schedule a shoot there.
Location Fee: $0
Murray Park
Location: 296 E Murray Park Ave, Murray, UT 84107 – meeting place is 5175 Parkside Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Look/Style: bridges gazebos, and a creek for fun pictures.
Best Time of Year: Year Round Access
Best Time of Day: 1.5-2 hours before sunset
Info: Dogs are allowed
Location Fee: $0
Red Butte Gardens
Location: 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT
Look/Style: Nature, Outdoors, with gardens, trees, and different structures
Best Time of Year: Spring through Fall
Best Time of Day: 1.5-2 hours before sunset (but you need to pay attention to the Garden’s hours)
Info: The gardens here offer quite a few different looks and feel. Some parts have more flowers and gardens while others feel like you are more in nature with long grass and trees and a cool path with arching trees (though the trees are kind of low).
You must schedule the photography session at Red Butte Garden. The number for the event coordinator is 801-585-9563.
Another one of my dream locations. First couple to hire me and do their bridals at this locations, gets $100 off their wedding photo price.
Location Fee: $100 for photo day pass plus regular admission for each person (except the photographer).
Salt Lake City & County Building
Location: 451 State Street, Salt Lake City, UT — located in downtown SLC
Look/Style: Park with great trees, fountains, and historic building
Best Time of Year: Year Round Access
Best Time of Day: 1.5 hours before sunset
Info: It is a good mix of building and outdoor feel. The area is small but offers a lot of great little spots to shoot.
Travel Fee: $0
Sugarhouse Park
Location: 1498 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106 Meet in the parking lot for Fabian Lakeside Pavillion (first parking lot PAST the pond).
Look/Style: natural, pines, pond, small bridge, green park with a river running through the middle.
Best Time of Year: Year Round Access – Fall leaves are good usually through Nov.
Best Time of Day: 1.5-2 hours before sunset
Info: Dogs allowed
Travel Fee: $0
Saltair - 'Salt Flats'
Location: 12408 W Saltair Dr, Magna, UT 84044 Take I-80 Eastbound and exit 104 to Salt air. Park in front of the fence that goes around the perimeter of Salt Air. Do not park in the parking lot.
Look/Style: Salt Flats look, tall cattails, a beach-like feel and beautiful views of the lake
Best Time of Year: Year Round Access – Fall leaves are good usually through Nov.
Best Time of Day: 1.5 – 2 hours before sunset
Info: The lake is much more shallow lately so getting to the water is a bit of a walk, but doable. A very beautiful location.
Travel Fee: $0
The Disney UP House
Location: 13218 S Herriman Rose Blvd, Herriman, UT 84096
Look/Style: Replica of Disney UP House
Best Time of Year: Year Round Access
Best Time of Day: 1.5 – 2 hours before sunset is the best light of the day but we can make anytime work at this location
Info: The lake is much more shallow lately so getting to the water is a bit of a walk, but doable. A very beautiful location.
Travel Fee: $50 for outdoor, $100 for outdoor and indoor
This is the Place Heritage Park
Location: 2601 Sunnyside Avene, Salt Lake City, UT — located across the street from Hogle Zoo
Look/Style: Historic Buildings with dirt roads and trees, some views of Salt Lake City or mountains.
Best Time of Year: Year Round Access
Best Time of Day: 1.5 hours before sunset
Info: You do have to schedule your shoot with Heritage Park. The phone number is 801-924-7507.
Location Fee: If you are having your wedding/reception at Heritage Park there is no cost to do a shoot there on a different day. If you don’t have an event scheduled with them the cost is $50 for a photo day pass.
Wheeler Historic Park
Location: 6351 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, UT
Look/Style: Outdoor, Nature, a lot of fun paths with trees; there are also historic farm buildings that add some great backdrops.
Best Time of Year: Year Round Access
Best Time of Day: 1.5 hours before sunset
Cost: $10
Indoor Studio
Location: Multiple options in Weber, Salt Lake and Utah Counties
Look/Style: Usually white walls, potentially white floors, colored walls, brick walls, white blanketed bed, antique colored couches and chairs etc
Best Time of Year: Year Round Access
Best Time of Day: middle of the day
Cost: $50-100 per hour
