Locations in Salt Lake City and north of Salt Lake City.
Locations between Draper, Herriman, Lehi, and American Fork.
Locations in Lindon, Provo, and south of Provo
Salt Lake City
Silver Lake
Pros
Minimal hiking, boardwalks, marshes, small pond/lake, pine trees, rocks.
Cons
Can’t walk into the grasses, long drive to the top of the canyon.
Seasons
All seasons
Cost
$0.00
Jordan Pines
Pros
Tall pine trees, 2o minute drive into the canyon, good colors all year round
Cons
Very deep snow in winter
Seasons
All seasons
Cost
$0.00
The Great Saltair
Pros
Minimalistic, desert/beach vibe, sunsets
Cons
Bugs during certain months, limited background options
Seasons
All seasons
Cost
$0.00
Capitol Building
Pros
Indoor options, classy style, near SLC Temple + other parks.
Cons
Can’t access indoors if an event is scheduled.
Seasons
All seasons.
Cost
$0.00
Antelope Island
Pros
Unique landscape (rocky/beach)
Cons
Can be windy. Bugs in springtime.
Seasons
All seasons
Cost
$0.00
Black Rock Mountain
Pros
Unique location, greenery nearby
Cons
Steep but short climb
Seasons
All seasons
Cost
$0.00
Trolley Square
Pros
Urban location
Cons
Populated area
Seasons
All seasons
Cost
$0.00
Albion Basin
Pros
Hills, mountains, wildflowers
Cons
Very busy during wildflower season, advanced permit requirements
Seasons
Summer, wildflowers July-August
Cost
$300.00
Cactus + Tropicals
Pros
Indoors
Cons
Can’t schedule during booked events
Seasons
All seasons
Cost
$50.00-$75.00/hour
Ensign Peak
Pros
Cons
Seasons
Cost
Tunnel Springs
Pros
large open field
Cons
Seasons
All seasons
Cost
$0.00
Temple Quarry
Pros
Close to bottom of the canyon, variety of backgrounds
Cons
difficult climb over rocks (cannot wear heels)
Seasons
fall
Cost
$0.00
The Studio Room
Pros
Indoors
Cons
Studio costs
Seasons
All seasons
Cost
$50.00/hour
Holbrook Canyon
Pros
Cons
Seasons
Cost
Meish Studio
Pros
Indoors
Cons
Studio costs
Seasons
All seasons
Cost
$50.00/hour
Mueller Park
Pros
Cons
Seasons
Cost
American Fork
Silver Lake Flat
Pros
Cons
Seasons
Summer
Costs
$6.00/car
Tibble Fork
Pros
Cons
Often crowded
Seasons
All seasons
Costs
$6.oo/car
Poppy Field
Pros
Cons
Seasons
poppies bloom late spring/early summer
Costs
$0.00
Potato Hill
Pros
Cons
Seasons
All seasons
Costs
$0.00
The Loft Studio
Pros
Indoor
Cons
Seasons
All Seasons
Cost
$75/hour
Herriman Hills
Pros
Close driving distance
Cons
Nearby houses/communities
Seasons
All seasons
Cost
$0.00
Provo
Utah Lake
Pros
Cons
Seasons
Cost
Downtown Provo
Pros
Cons
Seasons
Cost
Squaw Peak
Pros
Cons
Seasons
Cost
Big Springs Park
Pros
Cons
Seasons
Cost
Provo Canyon Field #1
Pros
Cons
Seasons
Cost
Provo Canyon Field #2
Pros
Cons
Seasons
Cost
Provo Orchard + Castle
Pros
Cons
Seasons
All Seasons
Cost
$20
Sundance
Pros
Cons
Seasons
Cost
Wadley Farms
Pros
Cons
Seasons
Cost
Cook’s Greenhouse
Pros
Indoors
Cons
Seasons
All seasons
Cost
$25
Vivian Park
Pros
Cons
Seasons
Cost
Little Sahara Sand Dunes
Pros
open all seasons, not crowded, unique location
Cons
Seasons
All seasons
Cost
$18/car