Be advised some locations require a travel fee as they are outside of my radius.

Box Elder and Ogden Locations

Please let me know if you have any questions or want to see further examples!

Sardine Canyon

Epic mountain views in any season!

  • in the canyon
  • on the shoulder parking
  • Trees, valley and mountain views
  • no fees for parking
  • looks good year round
  • great lighting
  • dogs allowed
  • have to strategize travel in the canyon due to barriers
A wedding couple embraces against a backdrop of golden fall foliage in the mountains.
A groom in a classic black suit poses on a hillside with autumn colors in the background.
A romantic mountain wedding portrait with dramatic rocky landscape in the background.
A wedding photograph featuring golden aspen trees and mountain views in autumn.
A romantic wedding photo in front of rugged mountains with a beautiful autumn-colored bouquet of flowers.
A bride in a flowing white gown holds a vibrant fall bouquet against a mountainous backdrop.
A wedding couple poses on a hillside with golden autumn foliage and mountains in the background.
A couple shares a joyful moment on their wedding day surrounded by fall mountain scenery.
A bride's dress flows in the wind against yellow aspen trees and mountain landscape.

Box Elder Camp Ground

Hidden gem in the mountains

  • near Mantua Utah
  • free parking
  • famous Mantua poppies at the beginning of June--- very busy this time of year
  • Trees, valley and mountain views
  • looks good year round
  • great lighting
  • dogs allowed


A tender moment shared between a couple in a lush green meadow surrounded by trees.
A romantic springtime portrait with orange poppies blooming in a green meadow.
A loving embrace captured in a wildflower meadow with orange poppies and green trees.
A romantic scene on a dirt path through a sunlit meadow with overhanging trees.
A couple walks together on a nature trail surrounded by green grass and trees.
A sweet moment captured on a dirt path with sunlit trees in the background.
A group portrait of six people in coordinating outfits against a green hillside.
Family group photo with horses grazing in a peaceful meadow setting.
A line of horses and people in a sunny meadow with mountains in the background.
A joyful outdoor moment with a family tossing a baby in the air against a natural landscape background.

Mantua Lake

Very close to Box Elder Campground

  • unique lake scenery
  • Trees, lake, and mountain views
  • no fees for parking
  • looks good year round
  • great lighting
  • dogs allowed
  • bring bug spray in the summers
A romantic silhouette of a couple embracing against a sunset sky.
A couple walking on a wooden dock by a lake with mountains in the background.
A couple sharing an intimate moment on a country road with mountains and greenery.
A couple dancing on a wooden dock with mountains and lake in the background.
A couple embracing on a lakeside dock with mountains in the background.
A couple walking hand in hand on a wooden pier overlooking a serene lake.
A couple embracing on a dirt path with mountains and sunset in the background.
A playful couple sharing a romantic moment on a rural road at sunset.
A couple in formal attire embracing on a dock with mountains and lake in the background.
A couple embraces in a romantic pose on a snowy lakeshore with snow-capped mountains in the background.
A couple shares a romantic moment under a clear umbrella on a snowy mountain road during a winter wedding shoot.
A couple shares a romantic moment by a snow-capped mountain lake as the groom carries his bride in formal attire.
Two silhouettes embrace on a rocky outcrop overlooking a misty winter lake framed by bare trees.

Ogden Botanical garden

My go to easy to get to get a garden backdrop!

  • close to town
  • has tons of parking
  • river, roses and trails
  • no fees for parking
  • looks good year round
  • great lighting
  • dogs allowed
A person in casual attire standing in a garden setting with stone walls and wooden pergola.
A group of people standing together in a garden setting with flowers and greenery.
A tender moment between parent and baby in a garden setting with a white pergola.
A group portrait of people standing together in a garden with a white trellis structure.
Parents lift and play with their infant in a garden setting with a white trellis arbor during golden hour.
A baby smiles while being held in a lush garden with a white trellis in the background.
A couple poses together outdoors in casual attire against a wooded background during sunset.
A group poses together on a garden path surrounded by lush greenery during golden hour.
A woman in a denim vest and black maxi dress stands on a garden path during sunset.
A group of friends share a laugh together while gathered on an outdoor garden path.
A first look moment before a garden wedding ceremony with a beige suited figure reading notes.
A romantic wedding portrait in a lush garden setting with colorful flowers and tall trees.
A wedding couple poses on a garden path surrounded by vibrant summer foliage and flowers.
A bride in a white lace dress poses in a rose garden wearing a floral crown and holding a peach bouquet.
A wedding couple stands under a wooden pergola surrounded by colorful garden flowers.
A beautiful garden wedding scene with red and white roses lining a concrete pathway.

Snow Basin

Amazing views in all seasons.

  • plenty of parking
  • mountain views
  • no fees for parking
  • available year round
  • dogs allowed
Couple holding hands while walking through golden meadow at sunset with mountains in background.
Newlyweds standing together in tall grass with large tree and mountain backdrop.
Couple in wedding attire embracing on mountainside with valley vista behind them.
Wedding couple walking through mountain landscape at golden hour with dramatic sunburst.
Romantic mountain wedding portrait with couple against scenic valley backdrop at sunset.
Couple in wedding attire standing together in golden mountain meadow at sunset.
A wedding couple shares a joyful moment in a golden autumn field with fall foliage.
A wedding couple walks through tall autumn grass with vibrant yellow and red fall trees behind them.
A wedding couple poses against a backdrop of mountains and desert brush at sunset.
A wedding couple stands in a mountain meadow with autumn colors and rolling hills in the background.
A wedding couple holds hands while walking through a mountain meadow at sunset.
A wedding couple poses in a green mountain meadow with dramatic mountain peaks in the background.
A wedding couple stands together on a mountain trail with autumn foliage and mountain views.
A wedding couple poses in a sunny meadow with wildflowers, the bride wearing a flowing lace gown with long train.
A couple in wedding attire stands in a mountain meadow with rolling hills and peaks in the background.
A group portrait of people standing together in casual attire on a grassy hillside during golden hour.
A candid group photo of people gathered on a mountainside with snow-capped peaks in the background.
A couple poses together in a natural setting with mountains and sagebrush in the background.
Family group portrait on a hillside with mountains and lush vegetation in the background.
Casual outdoor family photo session with mountains and bright sky in the background.
A couple embraces while standing in a meadow with mountain views during sunset.

Antelope Island

Amazing views in all directions

  • plenty of parking
  • MUST get permit for photography in advance and pay parking fees
  • desert views
  • wild animals around
  • not available year round-- only from end of sept-early April due to biting gnats
  • dogs not allowed


Couple walking hand in hand in desert landscape with mountains in background.
Playful couple embracing on hilltop against scenic desert landscape.
Silhouette of couple against dramatic sunset sky at beach.
Couple sitting on rocky outcrop by ocean in casual attire.
Family portrait at sunset on salt flats wearing coordinated blue and white outfits.
Couple sharing intimate moment against rocky desert backdrop in casual attire.
A couple sits on rocky terrain overlooking a desert landscape during sunset.

Salt Lake Valley

Tunnel Springs

Amazing views in all directions

  • plenty of parking
  • slightly north of Salt Lake City
  • rolling hills and epic sunsets
  • very busy with people in the summer
  • available year round
  • dogs allowed


A romantic wedding portrait on a green hillside during golden hour.
A silhouetted wedding couple against a sunset sky.
Romantic couple embraces in grassy field during sunset with rolling hills in background.
Newlyweds pose together in golden field with rolling hills during sunset.
Bride in lace wedding dress holds colorful bouquet while standing in golden field at sunset.
Newlyweds walking together through golden grass field during sunset.
Black and white photo of couple sharing playful moment in field during wedding.
Newlyweds holding hands while walking along path through tall grass.
Wedding portrait in golden wheat field with soft sunset lighting and flowing veil.
A wedding portrait against a backdrop of silvery green foliage.
A couple stands together in a golden wheat field with mountains in the background.
A romantic wedding portrait in a field of tall grass during sunset.
A springtime wedding photo shoot with white blossoming trees in the background.
A wedding couple poses in a rolling green meadow with hills in the background.
A winter wedding photo shows a couple embracing in snowy mountains with a white and blue floral bouquet.
Wedding couple poses in a snowy field with golden grasses and a white floral bouquet.
Newlyweds celebrate in the snow with a raised bouquet against a winter landscape.

Bountiful Pond

Amazing lake scenery

  • plenty of parking
  • free parking
  • bring bug spray in the summer
  • available year round
  • dogs allowed


Family group portrait by a lake with willow trees in soft evening light.
Family portrait by a lakeside with willow trees and natural lighting.
Extended family gathering outdoors for a group portrait in autumn setting.
Family portrait by water with willow trees and natural afternoon lighting.
Parents swing child between them by lakeside under willow branches.
Family plays together by lake shore during outdoor photo session.
Large extended family group poses together by lake under willow tree branches.

Capitol Building

Such a stunning and historic building.

  • close to town
  • has tons of parking
  • lots of backdrops nearby including blossoms in April, Memory Grove Park
  • no parking fee
  • free to shoot inside but limited hours
  • lots of people around in peak seasons
  • dogs allowed
Wedding couple sharing intimate moment between elegant white columns of classical building.
Historic marble staircase with classical columns and arched ceiling in black and white photography.
Wedding couple poses on grand stone steps of stately government building with white columns.
Romantic wedding pose with flowing veil between classical white columns of historic building.
Wedding couple embracing on grand white marble staircase in elegant historic building interior.
Wedding couple posing in front of ornate metal doors with long flowing wedding dress train.
Wedding photo on courthouse steps with elegant white dress and light gray suit.
Spring wedding photo under blooming cherry blossom trees on path.
Bride in flowing white gown poses on elegant stone steps of historic building.
Couple in wedding attire stands on balcony overlooking mountain landscape.
Wedding portrait in front of ornate iron gates.

Memory Grove Park in SLC

Very near to the Capitol building. Have to walk down semi steep path to get there from parking area.

  • lots of parking but often busy
  • lots of backdrops, including vines, trees, spring blossoms, a pond, and roman style buildings with columns
  • lots of shade allows for flexibility with time of day with good lighting
  • no fees for parking
  • Dogs allowed and usually lots of them around
A group of people pose together against a stone wall outdoors in casual summer attire.
Couple dances under white garden gazebo surrounded by blooming white flowers.
Wedding couple poses on garden path with flowing white dress and veil against lush greenery background.
Group portrait in front of evergreen trees in a garden setting wearing elegant fall attire.
Group gathering amidst vibrant autumn foliage and fallen leaves in an outdoor garden.
Couple in formal wear posing on leaf-covered path with golden autumn trees.
Group photo in a park with stone wall and autumn trees in background.
Couple sitting on stone steps of a classical columned structure in garden setting.
Couple in casual elegant attire standing on stone path in garden setting.
Couple seated on stone steps between classical white columns.
Couple standing among blooming flowers with white columns in background.
A person in a white crop top and mint green pants stands on a pathway lined with lush greenery.
A couple laughing while walking together on a path lined with green hedges and trees.
A group portrait of people standing together in coordinated outfits against a green garden backdrop.
A casual group photo of people sitting on a brick wall surrounded by lush greenery.
A group of friends in casual attire standing and posing along a brick wall in a garden setting.
Romantic moment captured under blooming spring cherry blossoms by stone pillar.
Couple sharing romantic moment beneath blooming cherry blossom trees on nature trail.
A family of four walking together on an autumn path.
A playful family moment captured in front of vibrant red autumn foliage.
Young family sitting together on a stone wall with colorful fall foliage behind them.
A couple stands together on a stone path surrounded by autumn foliage and green hedges.
Family walking on grass in a park during fall with colorful trees in the background.

Salt Air

A much closer salt flats duplicate location but more variety!

  • 30 minutes from SLC
  • has tons of parking at the concert venue
  • stunning open air views
  • no fees for parking
  • looks good year round but sometimes is flooded and lots of biting bugs in the summer
  • Not sure if dogs are allowed
Romantic desert engagement photo with couple standing on salt flats under cloudy sky.
Joyful moment captured of couple laughing together on scenic salt flats.
Stylish couple posing in elegant archway for engagement photos.
A couple stands together in tall grass with mountains in the distance wearing coordinating light blue outfits.
A romantic couple poses on a salt flat desert landscape during golden hour.
A couple embraces on a desert plain with dramatic mountain backdrop and soft lighting.
A romantic moment captured as a couple shares a playful lift on a desert salt flat.
A couple stands together in a white archway wearing formal attire.
A silhouetted couple embraces against a dramatic sunset sky.
A couple walks hand in hand across a salt flat desert landscape at dusk.
A couple poses in matching blue outfits among tall grasses with a lake view.
Romantic embrace on sandy beach at sunset in formal wedding attire.
Bride in white dress holding bouquet on sandy beach with overcast sky.
Newlywed couple embraces on sandy beach during sunset wedding photoshoot.
Silhouette of couple standing together against dramatic cloudy sunset sky.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand across desert landscape with flowing white dress.
Couple in wedding attire playfully poses on sandy beach during sunset.

Holt Farms in South Jordan

Historic park free to the public!

  • has a free parking lot
  • stunning willow trees
  • looks good year round
  • pretty lighting
Family gathering under a weeping willow tree on a sunny summer day.
Couple walking hand in hand under weeping willow trees in a park setting.
Couple sharing a joyful moment while walking under weeping willow trees in a park.
Family moment under willow trees with a baby in a floral outfit on a sunny day.
Large group portrait of extended family members seated in rows under willow trees.
Four siblings pose together in casual clothing against a backdrop of drooping willow tree branches in a park setting.
Person wearing grey t-shirt stands casually with hands in pockets under willow trees in summer.
Couple shares a tender moment under weeping willow trees in a park.
Couple in casual attire poses together under willow trees in summer.
Group of people walking together under weeping willow trees in casual summer clothing.
Large family group portrait gathered under a weeping willow tree on a sunny day.
Extended family group photo with multiple generations seated on grass under willow trees.
Large extended family gathering posed under weeping willow trees in coordinated blue and white outfits.
Multi-generational family portrait under willow tree with golden sunlight filtering through branches.
Two people embrace while standing in front of a beautiful weeping willow tree in a sunlit park setting.

Jordan Pines Campground

Such a beautiful pine tree spot!

  • 30 minutes up Little Cottonwood Canyon in SLC
  • has tons of parking but is usually busy
  • stunning mountain views
  • no fees for parking
  • looks good year round
  • green trees year round
  • NO dogs allowed (watershed)
Spring portrait in a lush mountain setting with evergreen trees and rocky cliffs.
Couple hiking together on mountain trail surrounded by evergreen forest.
Couple poses for engagement photo with mountain landscape and pine trees in background.
Romantic couple embracing on mountain trail with evergreen forest vista.
Couple dancing together on mountain trail during golden hour.
Couple sitting together on mountain trail with forest backdrop.
Couple standing in a mountain meadow surrounded by evergreen forest and rocky peaks.
Engaged couple posing in floral dress and casual attire against mountain wilderness backdrop at sunset.
Wedding portrait in an alpine meadow with mountain views and carrying pose.
Couple walking hand in hand through lush mountain wilderness during engagement photo session.
A romantic mountain wedding portrait with evergreen trees and rolling hills in the background.
Wedding couple stands in a sunlit mountain meadow surrounded by pine forest.
Wedding portrait in autumn mountains with burgundy attire and dramatic mountain backdrop.
Intimate autumn mountain wedding photo with burgundy and white floral details.
Bright winter wedding portrait featuring a white bouquet and snow-covered mountain landscape.
A winter wedding portrait with fresh snow and evergreen trees in the mountain landscape.
Elegant winter wedding portrait with snowy mountains and evergreen trees creating a stunning backdrop.
Wedding couple shares an intimate moment in a snowy mountain setting with golden cliffs behind.

Silver Lake in Little Cottonwood Canyon

A few miles farther than Jordan Pines. Pretty sure it's unavailable in the winter due to cross country skiing.

Such a beautiful mountain lake

  • 40 minutes up Little Cottonwood Canyon in SLC
  • has tons of parking but is usually busy
  • stunning mountain views
  • no fees for parking
  • have to walk on boardwalks
  • green trees year round
  • NO dogs allowed (watershed)


Couple balancing on wooden boardwalk surrounded by summer mountain scenery.
A couple embraces in a sunny meadow with forested hills in the background, wearing green and coral outfits.
A couple poses on a wooden boardwalk surrounded by tall pine trees in matching green and coral outfits.
A couple walking hand in hand along a wooden pathway through a forest wearing coordinated outfits.
A couple sits together on a wooden dock overlooking a serene lake and mountain landscape.

Murray Park

This is a beautiful open and public park. There is a creek running though and bridges, trees and flowers!

  • Right in Murray
  • has tons of parking
  • usually lots of people enjoying the park
  • Big trees year round
  • I think dogs are allowed
A playful family moment on a spring day with purple iris flowers blooming in a lush garden setting.
A family sits together on grass beneath autumn trees during a portrait session.
A family portrait taken under golden trees during fall with everyone sitting on green grass.
A couple relaxes on grass under willow trees while lifting a baby in a playful moment on a sunny day.
A romantic spring photoshoot among blooming purple irises in a verdant garden setting.
A family poses together in front of a colorful garden filled with blooming flowers.
Multiple generations of a family gather together in a lush garden setting with colorful flowers.
A family group poses together in front of a white flower garden.
A young child poses happily in front of a garden filled with white and pink flowers.
A large family group poses together in front of a blooming garden on a sunny day.
A tender family stroll through a sun-dappled garden with blooming trees overhead.

Old Dome Meeting Hall in Riverton

This is a beautiful open and public park.

  • Right in Riverton
  • Cool building
  • has tons of parking
  • usually lots of people enjoying the park
  • Big trees year round
  • I think dogs are allowed
Historic Old Dome Meeting Hall building entrance with spring flowers in the foreground.
A casual portrait on concrete steps near a brick and metal gate entrance.
Cherry blossoms frame a brick building with a dome and architectural details.
Brick building with classic architecture and landscaped garden in spring.
Relaxed outdoor portrait on green grass with trees in background.

Utah County

Tibble Fork in American Fork Canyon

Need to pay a fee to enter this canyon. I sometimes meet you at church down the road and ride up with you so we don't get separated without service.

A beautiful mountain reservoir.

  • 20 ish minutes up American Fork Canyon
  • has tons of parking but is usually very busy
  • stunning mountain views
  • green trees year round
  • I think dogs are allowed
A couple in casual dressy attire poses together with snowy mountain peaks and evergreen forest behind them.
A couple walks hand in hand on a mountain path with dramatic alpine scenery in the background.
A couple dances and twirls together on a mountain overlook with snow-capped peaks in the distance.
A couple stands together by a serene mountain lake surrounded by forested hills and mountains.
A couple shares a romantic moment among tall white aspen trees in a summer forest.
A couple embraces in a mountain valley with dramatic peaks and evergreen forests in the background.
A couple shares an intimate embrace against a backdrop of mountain peaks and autumn foliage.
A group poses together on a mountain viewpoint with evergreen forests and peaks in the background.
Group in coordinated fall outfits poses together in front of autumn trees and mountain scenery.
Two friends in flowing burgundy and coral dresses pose against autumn foliage in a mountain setting.
Couple in casual fall attire poses on mountain trail with scenic forest backdrop.
Couple in winter wear stands together on snowy mountain road surrounded by snow-covered evergreens.
Romantic winter engagement photo with snowy pine trees in background.
Intimate winter portrait of couple embracing in snow-covered mountain landscape.
Winter engagement photo with couple in cozy sweaters against snowy mountain vista.
Couple shares intimate moment in winter wonderland setting with snow-covered trees.
Playful winter engagement photo with snow-capped mountains and pine forest backdrop.
Little girl in white dress smiles while standing in mountain meadow.
Happy family portrait in a scenic mountain meadow with evergreen trees in the background.
Joyful outdoor family photo session in a mountain valley with golden grass and evergreens.
Playful family moment captured in a mountain meadow during golden hour.
Beautiful candid family moment in a mountain valley with dramatic peaks in the background.
Family walking together through tall grass with mountain landscape behind them.
A group walks together along a mountain trail during autumn with scenic peaks in the background.
Friends gather for a group photo on a mountainside with fall foliage and peaks in the background.
Group portrait against a backdrop of mountain scenery during golden hour in autumn.
Group photo of people standing on a hillside with mountains and autumn vegetation in the background.

American Fork Ampitheater

There is a large rock ampitheater not pictured here in this park!

  • A beautiful public park
  • Across the street from Mount Timpanogos Temple
  • has lots of free parking
  • I think dogs are allowed
A couple poses among blooming spring cherry blossoms in a park setting.
A couple walks together beneath flowering trees on a spring day.
A pink tulip with a diamond engagement ring balanced on its petals against a soft green background.
A couple stands together under blooming spring trees at sunset in a park setting.
A couple dances and twirls together on a grassy lawn surrounded by evergreen trees.
A romantic moment shared under a blooming cherry blossom tree beside a path.
A couple shares a joyful moment together on a sunny day in a park setting.

Lower Big Springs Park /Up Vivian Park Road in Provo Canyon | (Outside my Travel Radius)

Additional travel fee added for this location

Busy Location in the fall.

A beautiful Mountain View!

  • 30 ish minutes up Provo Canyon
  • has tons of parking but is usually busy
  • I think dogs are allowed
Candid family moment captured in an autumn field with warm fall colors.
Family standing together on wooden boardwalk surrounded by fall foliage.
Candid lifestyle family photography in a golden autumn meadow.
Autumn family portrait in a grassy field with mountain backdrop.
Family sitting together on wooden deck surrounded by autumn foliage.
A group walks together through an autumn field with mountains in the background on a sunny day.

Big Springs Park in Provo Canyon | (Outside my Travel Radius)

Additional travel fee added for this location

Requires a short uphill walk from the parking lot to the view

A beautiful Mountain View!

  • 35 ish minutes up Provo Canyon
  • has tons of parking but is usually busy
  • a single tree in the area
  • I think dogs are allowed
Six people join hands while walking through a sunny mountain valley with peaks in the background.
A family walks together through a golden mountain meadow at sunset with mountains in the distance.
A casual outdoor portrait beneath a tree with mountains in the background on a sunny day.
Outdoor portrait in a mountain meadow with golden grasses and peaks in the distance.
Wedding couple embracing in a mountain meadow with a flowing veil catching the breeze.
Newlyweds share an intimate moment in a mountain field with dramatic peaks in background.
Wedding couple dancing in a scenic mountain meadow surrounded by majestic peaks.
Dramatic mountain landscape at sunset with pink clouds and rugged peaks.

Aspen Grove Provo Canyon | (Outside my Travel Radius)

Additional travel fee added for this location

A beautiful mountain bowl

  • 35 ish minutes up Provo Canyon, past Sundance resort
  • has tons of parking but is usually busy
  • free to park
  • usually has an open outhouse
  • stunning mountain views
  • I think dogs are allowed
Majestic mountain landscape with evergreen forest and dramatic rocky cliffs.
First look wedding moment on a mountain trail surrounded by tall pines and rocky cliffs.
A wedding dress photoshoot in a mountain meadow with tall grasses and dramatic cliffs in the background.
Wedding couple standing together in mountain meadow with colorful bouquet and dramatic mountain backdrop.
Wedding dress twirling in mountain meadow with dramatic mountain peaks and evergreen trees in background.
Winter engagement photos in snowy mountain landscape with evergreen trees.
Couple walking hand in hand across snow-covered valley with mountain backdrop.
Playful winter engagement photo in snowy forest setting.