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