Morning Locations

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Green Canyon

My go to easy to get to canyon backdrop!

  • close to town
  • has tons of parking
  • pond and bridge feature
  • no fees for parking
  • looks good year round
  • green trees year round
  • dogs allowed
Large family group portrait outdoors in a meadow with mountains and trees in the background on a sunny day.
Parents joyfully lift two laughing children outdoors among green trees and golden grass on a sunny day.
Smiling young boy in denim overalls and white t-shirt sitting on wooden bench outdoors in natural setting.
A joyful group of eight adults posing together outdoors in a natural field setting with trees in the background.
Happy family of four smiling outdoors in a grassy field, parents holding two young boys during a professional photo session.
Family of six walking together on a nature trail surrounded by green shrubs and trees on a sunny day.
Large multigenerational family portrait outdoors in a meadow with green trees, wearing coordinated neutral and blue outfits.
Extended family posing outdoors in coordinated blue and neutral clothing against mountain backdrop.
Group portrait of family members in casual attire standing together in a grassy field with mountains in background.
A couple poses together by a tranquil pond with hills in the background.
A couple holds hands while posing on a gravel path with rolling hills behind them.
A couple stands together in a scenic mountain valley surrounded by spring wildflowers.
Black and white photo of group standing together in tall grass with trees and mountainside behind them.
Casual outdoor family gathering with group members wearing coordinated outfits in natural mountain setting.
Group posing together outdoors in front of mountain scenery with green foliage.
A couple holds hands while walking through tall grass in a scenic spring setting.
A couple embraces on a wooden bridge with green hills and nature in the background.
A young family stands together in tall green grass with pine trees in the background.
Family and dog posing together in scenic mountain valley with sage brush.
A family shares a joyful moment together in tall summer grass with evergreen trees behind them.

UPPER GREEN CANYON

Even closer to the canyon backdrop!

  • close to town
  • has tons of parking
  • outhouse
  • looks good year round
  • green trees year round
  • dogs allowed
  • better light on cloudy days or in the morning for this specific view


A scenic mountain valley with scrubby vegetation and rolling hills in the background under an overcast sky.
A floral pink dress set against a backdrop of rugged mountains and natural grassland terrain.
A person in a light colored dress stands in a grassy mountain valley surrounded by rugged terrain and desert brush.
A graduate in traditional black cap and gown stands in a grassy mountain valley on their graduation day.
A couple poses in a scenic mountain valley with sage brush, the woman wearing a flowing pink maxi dress.
A couple poses together in a scenic mountain valley setting with green hills, the woman wearing a pink maxi dress.
A couple poses in a grassy meadow surrounded by mountains during a maternity photo shoot on a sunny day.
A couple stands together on a hillside covered in sage brush and native grasses during golden hour.
Two people stand together in a scenic mountain valley surrounded by rolling hills and sagebrush.
A couple stands together in a scenic mountain valley with sagebrush and rolling hills in Logan, Utah.

Hospital Trees

Trees located behind a hospital parking lot.

  • close to town
  • has tons of parking
  • no fees for parking
  • behind a hospital
  • dogs not allowed
  • weekends aren't too busy
  • good spot for morning pictures
  • blooms late April to early May, very seasonal.
  • They are big full green trees in the summer.
  • Option to shoot with leafy trees and pines.


A family plays together under blooming spring trees with white blossoms in a lush green park setting.
A couple holds hands beneath blooming white cherry blossom trees on a lush green lawn during spring.
A family walking together on a sunny spring day in a lush green garden with blooming trees in the background.
People enjoy a playful moment together on a lush green lawn surrounded by trees and bushes in a backyard setting.
An expectant mother in a flowing white dress stands serenely under a blooming spring tree in a lush garden setting.
A group of seven people standing together on a green lawn with evergreen trees in the background.
Two people holding hands while walking on green grass with blooming trees in the background on a sunny day.
A couple walks together through a blooming spring orchard with a person wearing a flowing red dress and black shirt.

Denzil Stewart Park in Logan

An overgrown nature park along side the Logan River

  • easy access in the "island" of Logan
  • plenty of parking
  • lots of backdrops nearby including a fence and bridge and river view
  • no fees for parking
  • pine trees year round
  • dogs allowed
Family of four poses together near a rustic fence during autumn.
Adults swing a small child while walking together on a paved path through a green summer field.
Group standing together outdoors in casual attire against a rustic fence and green foliage background.
Family enjoying autumn scenery together under golden trees.
Fall family portrait with autumn trees and warm colors in the background.
Sweet moment captured between parent and child by wooden fence in fall setting.
Playful family moment in front of rustic fence during autumn.
Young child in a mint tulle dress twirls in a sunlit meadow during summer.
Group photo of people lined up outdoors wearing coordinated blue and white outfits.
Three men in business casual attire pose together by a wooden fence in a pastoral setting.
Large group poses together outdoors while sharing joyful moments in casual summer attire.

Lower Old Main Hill Pines

Pine trees at the base of campus.

  • lots of parking on the street
  • has beautiful light through the trees
  • dogs allowed as far as I know
  • the pine trees are great in the morning and the evening


A group of people standing together on grass with large evergreen trees in the background.
A group of people standing together in a forest setting with sunlight filtering through pine trees.
Five people stand together smiling outdoors under evergreen trees in a casual family portrait setting.
A group stands together on a grassy lawn with large trees casting soft shadows in the sunlight.
A group of five people laughing together while standing outdoors in a sunlit park with trees in the background.
A group of five people pose together on a sunny day in front of a large evergreen tree on a grassy lawn.
Couple embracing among tall pine trees on a sunny day in a serene forest setting.
Couple holding hands standing on tree stumps in a sunlit forest with tall pine trees.
Couple sharing a tender moment outdoors at golden hour beneath evergreen trees in a romantic engagement photo.
Family of five posing on tree stumps in a pine forest, wearing coordinated pastel outfits for a outdoor portrait.
Family with young children sharing a joyful moment among pine trees in soft natural light.
Young girl in pink floral dress posing outdoors among trees in warm sunlight.
A young couple smiles together outdoors under pine trees, woman in blue maxi dress, man in khaki shorts and green polo.
Family of five smiling outdoors with two dogs, posing near evergreen trees on a cloudy day.
Family of five walking dogs in a park with evergreen trees, smiling and holding hands outdoors.

MAck park in smithfield

A wooded park in Smithfield

  • 15 minutes from Logan
  • available parking
  • a few parks for kids
  • no fees for parking
  • dogs allowed
  • Sometimes busy with walkers.
  • Shaded so we start a little earlier in the trees.
  • A river running through the park


A family poses together on a sunny day in a grassy park with tall trees in the background.
Family enjoying a playful outdoor moment in a park on a sunny day with green trees in the background.
A family walks together outdoors on a sunny day in a grassy park with trees in the background.
A large group wearing coordinated blue and neutral colored outfits poses together on grass with trees in background.
A family wearing coordinated pink and blue outfits poses together on a sunny lawn with trees in the background.
A group of children and adults posed together outdoors on a sunny day in front of green foliage.

Logan Canyon

1st Dam in logan canyon

The base of the Logan Canyon where Logan River flows into a reservoir.

  • 10 minutes from Logan
  • has lots of parking
  • sometimes very busy with picnickers
  • no fee for parking
  • lots of ducks and geese
  • dogs not allowed as far as I know
A couple embraces by blooming bushes, with her in a white dress and him in a striped shirt.
A couple walks together on a lush green lawn surrounded by trees on a sunny summer day.
A couple stands together on green grass near a lake and trees in a natural outdoor setting.
Romantic couple embraces by a serene mountain lake surrounded by lush greenery on a sunny day.
A couple shares a romantic moment on a grassy hill with mountains and transmission towers in the background.
A couple walks hand in hand along a riverbank on a sunny day surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
Large family group portrait outdoors with green hills, wearing coordinated pink and blue outfits on a sunny day.
Three women in pink tops and jeans walk outdoors with two toddlers near a scenic lake and green hillside.

3rd Dam in logan canyon

Such a beautiful view of Logan River in the mountains

  • 15 minutes up Logan Canyon
  • has limited parking
  • other backdrops near by of tree lined trails
  • no fee for parking
  • a public campground
  • dogs allowed
Loving couple sharing a joyful embrace by a serene mountain lake surrounded by scenic landscape.
A romantic couple embraces by a serene mountain lake with soft sunlight and natural scenery in the background.
A loving couple shares a tender moment by a scenic mountain lake surrounded by rolling hills.
A couple shares a joyful moment while holding hands along a rocky shore with mountains and a lake in the background.
A couple walks hand in hand by a serene mountain lake surrounded by tall reeds and peaks during sunset.

Franklin Basin Parking Lot


A gorgeous spot with aspens and wildflowers 20 mins from Bear Lake

  • lots of parking
  • Aspen and mountain backdrops
  • lots of shade allows for flexibility with time of day with good lighting
  • no fees for parking
  • restrooms provided
  • bring bug spray in case
Sunlight streaming through pine trees creates long shadows across a grassy meadow landscape.
Morning sun peeks through a grove of pine trees casting shadows on a peaceful meadow.
Pine forest edge meets open meadow with mountains visible in the distance under bright sunlight.

Bear Lake Overlook*

*generally for families in Bear Lake


A gorgeous spot with aspens and wildflowers 5 minutes from Garden City Utah.

  • lots of parking
  • lots of backdrops, including aspens and wildflowers and the lake overlook
  • lots of shade allows for flexibility with time of day with good lighting
  • no fees for parking
  • restrooms provided
  • bring bug spray in case
Large family group photo outdoors with mountains and trees in the background.
Family group portrait in coordinated blue and white outfits standing in a wooded forest setting.
Three children posing together outdoors in a forest setting wearing pastel colored clothing.
A group poses together in a scenic aspen grove with lush green foliage in the background.
Extended family gathering poses for a group photo in a beautiful wooded mountain setting.
A family of four poses together in a scenic aspen forest setting.
A large family group poses together in an aspen grove during summer.
Young girl in white tulle dress and silver sandals smiling outdoors among green plants and wildflowers.
Happy family of six poses outdoors in a lush green garden setting during a professional portrait session.
Large family group photo outdoors in nature, wearing coordinated pastel outfits, holding hands and smiling among pine trees.
Two women smiling outdoors in white and mint outfits, posing together among lush green trees and foliage.
Family of six poses outdoors in a lush garden, wearing coordinated pastel outfits, smiling together on a sunny day.
Large family group portrait outdoors among pine trees, dressed in coordinating white and neutral tones.