Summer Locations

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

Hyde Park Canal Field

An overgrown field near a city canal

  • sidewalk access
  • can shoot here earlier than sunset due to tall trees (nice for little kid bedtimes!)
  • random street parking
  • in North Logan on the mountain
  • no fees for parking
  • dogs allowed


Group stands together on a dirt path alongside a stream with green trees and vegetation in the background on a sunny day.
Family group in casual clothing standing together in a lush green field with a tall tree in the background on a sunny day.
A child in a floral dress stands along a peaceful creek bank surrounded by tall green grass on a sunny day.
Family holding hands while walking through a lush green meadow on a cloudy summer day.
A group stands together in a serene grassy meadow with a tall tree in the background on a cloudy summer day.
A family holds hands while walking along a peaceful dirt path beside a stream surrounded by lush greenery on a summer day.

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
A couple stands together in a scenic mountain valley surrounded by spring wildflowers.
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.
Extended family posing outdoors in coordinated blue and neutral clothing against mountain backdrop.
A couple sits together on a grassy hillside during golden hour.
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.
A joyful moment outdoors with someone carrying a child on their shoulders among spring foliage.
A couple walking on a scenic mountain trail, looking back at the camera.
Group posing together outdoors in front of mountain scenery with green foliage.
A couple shares a tender moment on a hillside trail during golden hour.
A couple shares a playful moment on a wooden footbridge surrounded by nature.
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.

Green Canyon Parking Lot

An overgrown naturey part along side of the parking lot of Green Canyon.

  • easy access in North Logan
  • plenty of parking but sometimes busy
  • no fees
  • beautiful spring, summer and fall
  • dogs allowed
  • Some trees have fallen in the back


Two young children sit together on a rock outdoors surrounded by wildflowers and greenery on a sunny day.
A family wearing coordinated neutral outfits walks together on a gravel path surrounded by greenery at sunset.
A family poses together outdoors against a backdrop of lush green foliage on a sunny summer day.
Group of people in coordinated light outfits standing together outdoors against a backdrop of green trees.
A family enjoys a tender outdoor moment together in a sunlit natural setting among green trees and grass.
A group in coordinated light blue and khaki outfits pose together outdoors in a natural sunlit setting.

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.

Elk Ridge Park in North Logan

An overgrown naturey part along side a dry canal next to the Elk Ridge soccer park.

  • easy access in North Logan
  • on the south west part of the park
  • plenty of parking but sometimes busy
  • no fees
  • beautiful spring, summer and fall
  • dogs allowed
  • Sometimes busy with soccer games.


Couple standing together in meadow with backlit trees during sunset.
Large family group posing for outdoor portrait with coordinated outfits against natural greenery.
A family holds hands in a line while dancing outside during golden hour.
Couple embracing in tall grass with sunlit trees in background.
Couple sharing intimate moment in tall grass with sun-dappled trees behind.
Couple walking together on a path during golden hour sunset with lush greenery in background.
Young person wearing denim jacket smiles outdoors with green foliage in background.
Couple holding hands while standing in wild grass field with trees behind them.

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.

Old Main Hill

A manicured area of campus. You can choose to highlight USU or just have greenery!.

  • plenty of parking, free after 5pm
  • mountainous backdrop at the end of the evening, have to plan the shoot correctly for the mountains
  • 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 relaxes together on outdoor stone steps surrounded by landscaping and greenery near a brick building.
Group of students standing on walkway at a historic college campus with Gothic architecture and green lawns in spring.
Family walking together on a wooded path surrounded by lush greenery during a warm summer evening.
Group walking together through a sunlit park with tall pine trees creating a natural outdoor backdrop.
Group poses together for outdoor photo with desert mountain landscape and green shrubs in the background.
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.

Mendon Field

An overgrown field on the west side of Cache Valley overlooking the Wellsville Mountains.

  • plenty of parking
  • mountainous backdrop
  • has beautiful open lighting
  • no fees for parking
  • dogs allowed


Romantic couple embracing in a golden field at sunset with mountains in the background.
Couple sharing an intimate moment in a rustic field with mountains on the horizon.
Couple standing together in a scenic mountain meadow during golden hour.
Happy couple holding hands while walking through a summer field with mountain views.
Silhouetted couple in an intimate pose against a dramatic sunset sky with mountains.
Couple enjoying a tender moment in a meadow during sunset with mountain backdrop.

Mendon Green Hills

Amazing views in Cache Valley of the Wellsville!

  • 20 from town
  • has limited parking (building a new parking lot)
  • Green rolling hills
  • looks good year round
  • Dirt road
  • dogs allowed
Couple embracing in mountain meadow during sunset with rolling hills in background.
Couple walking hand in hand through mountain meadow with scenic landscape views.
Couple sharing tender moment in mountain meadow with dramatic landscape behind them.
Couple poses in a scenic field with rolling green mountains in the background during a spring photo session.
Happy couple relaxes together in a mountain meadow filled with wildflowers.
Couple holds hands while walking through a picturesque mountain valley during a photo session.

Wellsville overlook

Amazing views in Cache Valley of the Wellsvilles!

  • In South Cache Valley
  • has dirt parking and outhouse
  • Green and golden hills
  • looks good year round
  • have to walk up a road to the view, about 1/4 mile or so
  • dogs allowed as far as I know


Couple embraces on hilltop overlooking a scenic Wellsville valley at golden hour.
A winding dirt path leads through golden wheat fields surrounded by green mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
Sun peeks through branches of a solitary tree in a dry, golden field with scattered vegetation.
Rolling mountains stretch across the horizon beyond a sun-drenched meadow of tall, golden grass.
Rolling hills and mountains rise behind a golden field of dry grass under a partly cloudy sky in a serene landscape.
Panoramic view of a grassy field with mountains in the distance under a bright blue sky with wispy clouds.
A cheerful group poses together outdoors against a natural backdrop with wooden fencing at sunset.
A family in casual attire poses together on a grassy hillside during a sunny outdoor photo session.
A family portrait in a golden field next to a rustic wooden fence during sunset.
Two people in a serene outdoor setting walk along a dirt trail surrounded by golden grass and green trees on a sunny day.
A group standing together in a red dress and blue shirt against a rustic wooden fence in a meadow at sunset.

RATTLE SNAKE TRAILHEAD IN SARDINE

A golden field in Sardine Canyon overlooking the Wellsville Mountains.

  • plenty of parking off the road
  • mountainous backdrop
  • has beautiful open lighting
  • colors are best during Sept
  • have to walk about a 1/4 mile from the car up a slight hill
  • no fees for parking
  • dogs allowed


Family portrait in green meadow with mountain backdrop, parents and children posing together in casual jeans outfits.

WELLSVILLE ROLLING GREEN HILLS

Amazing views in South Cache Valley !

  • 20 mins South from Logan
  • has limited parking
  • Green rolling hills
  • looks good year round
  • Dirt road
  • have to climb a small ladder over a fence or fit through a narrow spot
  • best lighting is 40-30 mins before sunset so we have to start later in the summer
  • dogs allowed


Bride and groom share a romantic kiss in a lush green meadow with rolling hills backdrop on their wedding day.

East Logan Canal

This exact spot has been blocked off from use by landowners but the farther out area is available.

Fun new spot by the canal.

  • street parking only
  • non busy area along the canal
  • no fees for parking
Playful couple enjoying a piggyback ride in a scenic outdoor setting with lush greenery.
A couple walks together through a grassy meadow on a sunny day.
Affectionate moment captured between couple in light blue and dark clothing outdoors.
Couple holding hands while standing by a scenic creek on a spring day.
Family of three poses together by a creek in a natural outdoor setting.

Trapper Park in South logan

Closed for construction as of the end of 2025.

Hidden gem on the west side of Logan

  • dirt road to get there
  • free parking and outhouses
  • right next to Logan River
  • Trees, valley and mountain views
  • looks good year round
  • great lighting
  • dogs allowed
An elegant outdoor wedding photo against mountain views with two figures standing beneath a willow tree.
A scenic outdoor wedding ceremony setup with chairs on grass under willow trees with mountains in the background.
Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with hexagonal arch and blue chairs facing snow-capped mountains against green landscape.
Romantic outdoor wedding ceremony features a wooden hexagonal arch decorated with white flowers against mountain backdrop.
A bride and groom pose together in a rustic outdoor setting with white lace dress, blue suit and natural greenery backdrop.
A playful couple enjoying a sunny day outdoors, with piggyback ride and laughter amid green trees and a wooden fence.
Group in denim overalls and white shirts gathered casually by a wooden fence in a sunny outdoor setting.
A couple wearing matching denim overalls walk hand in hand through a sunlit park on a bright summer day.
A group of people wearing coordinated white tops and blue jeans stand together on a grassy lawn under shady trees.
A couple walks hand in hand on green grass with a wooden fence and trees in the background.
A family enjoys a sunny afternoon together outdoors near a wooden fence in a lush green setting.

Logan Utah LDS Temple

Historic religious building in Logan.

  • lots of parking
  • lots of backdrops, including tan brick walls, fountains, white doors, pine grove
  • closed Sunday and Monday
  • no fees for parking
  • restroom in temple waiting room
  • often busy with patrons
A couple poses in formal attire under a stone archway entrance with flowers.
A couple in wedding attire playfully poses in front of white arched doorways.
A couple in wedding attire poses in front of a historic stone temple building.
A couple in wedding attire poses in front of a stone building with blooming garden.
A bride in a classic white wedding gown with a trailing veil poses in front of a stone building with arched windows.
Wedding couple standing in a garden near a grand white stone temple building with colorful flowers in bloom.
A couple shares a romantic moment among tall pine trees during their wedding photoshoot.
A group of four people pose for a formal photo outside a stone building on a wedding day.

Downtown in Historic Logan

Cute shop views in Logan Canyon

  • plenty of parking
  • easy to get variety
  • sometimes busy
  • buildings, benches, facades
  • generally no fees for parking
  • available year round
  • dogs allowed
Couple walking hand in hand on sidewalk past Bluebird restaurant sign in downtown area.
Intimate moment shared between couple against neutral wall background.
Couple embracing and smiling together outside storefront on urban street.
Couple posing together outside restaurant, dressed in blue shirt and polka dot dress.
Couple standing together beneath Bluebird restaurant sign on city sidewalk.
Couple walking hand in hand on sidewalk with snowy mountains visible in background.
Couple standing beneath metal architectural feature against brick building in winter.
Couple posing in front of Utah theater marquee on city sidewalk.
A couple poses under ornate red and orange architectural columns at the entrance of a building.
A loving maternity photo against a weathered wall with peeling paint textures.
A couple holding hands in front of a distressed wall, wearing casual clothing.

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.

Mantua Campground/Poppies

A hidden campground in Mantua Utah

  • 20 minutes from Logan
  • limited parking
  • poppy field blooms the first two weeks of June usually
  • no fees for parking
  • dogs allowed
  • VERY busy during the bloom, have to accommodate to go early than sunset


Two people playfully run through a sunny mountain meadow together.
A joyful embrace in a wildflower field with mountains in the background.
A couple embraces in a meadow filled with yellow wildflowers and mountain scenery.
A romantic moment captured in a misty mountain meadow during golden hour.
A candid laughing moment captured in a lush green natural setting.
Close-up of a vibrant yellow wildflower with delicate petals in natural lighting.
Close-up macro photograph of a vibrant orange poppy flower with dark center against blurred green background.
Couple sharing an intimate moment outdoors in a lush green summer setting.
Couple dancing together in a field of yellow wildflowers against rolling hills.
Couple embracing on a trail surrounded by spring wildflowers and green foliage.
Couple embracing on a sunlit dirt path surrounded by oak trees and green grass.
Couple sharing joyful laughter together on a nature trail.
Romantic lift pose in a meadow filled with yellow wildflowers and pine trees.
A couple standing among wildflowers and tall trees in a sunlit summer meadow.
Couple sharing an intimate moment in tall grass beneath trees in a natural outdoor setting.
Romantic couple embrace on a sunlit nature trail surrounded by lush green trees and foliage.

Logan Canyon

Jardine Juniper in Logan Canyon

A hidden canyon in Logan Canyon

  • 20 minutes up the canyon
  • plenty of parking
  • Mountain backdrops every direction
  • no fees for parking
  • dogs allowed
  • Green grass comes mid-late May and starts to yellow around July. Turns golden in August.
A couple stands close together in a mountain valley with sage brush and rolling hills.
A couple holding hands while walking through a wildflower-filled mountain meadow.
A couple sitting together in tall grass with mountain views in the background.
A couple sharing a joyful moment among white birch trees in a lush summer meadow.
A couple walking hand in hand through tall grass with dramatic mountain cliffs in the background.
A silhouetted couple against a dramatic sunset sky with mountain ridges in the background.
Two people in light colored clothing walk through a green mountain meadow with a rocky cliff and forest in the background.
A couple poses in a mountain meadow holding hands with evergreen forests on the hillside.
Newlyweds walking together holding hands in a mountain meadow with evergreen forest backdrop.
A groom carries his bride in a white dress through a scenic mountain meadow.

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.

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.

Tony Grove Lake

Such a beautiful high mountain lake!

  • 40 minutes up Logan Canyon
  • has tons of parking
  • lots of backdrops nearby including lake, rocks, aspens, wildflowers
  • $15 fee for parking
  • only open June-October due to snow
  • green trees year round
  • dogs allowed
A couple poses together on a mountain trail surrounded by evergreen trees and rocky cliffs.
A couple stands on a large boulder with mountains and pine trees in the background.
A couple embraces by a serene mountain lake with sunlight streaming through the trees.
A couple stands atop a large boulder with evergreen trees and blue sky in the background.
A couple embraces in a meadow filled with yellow wildflowers and aspen trees.
A couple dances together on a sunlit mountain road surrounded by trees.
A bride in a flowing white dress stands atop a rocky outcrop with mountain views.
A bride walks along a mountain trail holding a bouquet of flowers.
A romantic wedding photo of a couple by a serene mountain lake surrounded by evergreen trees.
A couple sharing a first look moment on a mountain trail surrounded by pine trees and wildflowers.

Second Dam in Logan Canyon

Gorgeous sheer rock views in Logan Canyon

  • plenty of parking
  • only 5 minutes up the canyon
  • water features nearby
  • mountain backdrops with rugged rocks and trees
  • has beautiful open lighting
  • no fees for parking
  • available year round
  • dogs allowed


Couple holds hands while walking along a mountain trail in wedding attire.
Newlyweds share an intimate moment while standing on a rock with mountain views.
Bride and groom pose on a large boulder with mountainous landscape behind them.
Wedding portrait with dramatic mountain cliffs and evergreen forest creating a majestic backdrop.
Wedding couple smiles while holding a vibrant bouquet featuring sunflowers against a mountain backdrop.
Newlyweds pose on a mountain path as the bride's veil flows in the breeze.
Silhouette of a couple embracing on a mountaintop at sunset.

Grand Canyon in Logan Canyon

Epic views in Logan Canyon

  • plenty of parking
  • mountain backdrops with rugged rocks and trees
  • has beautiful open lighting
  • no fees for parking
  • not available when deep snow is in parking lot
  • no service here
  • dogs allowed
  • yellow flowers mid-late May depending on the heat
A couple shares a romantic moment against a backdrop of towering mountain cliffs.
A couple in wedding attire stands together in a mountain meadow with dramatic cliffs in the background.
Newlyweds share a romantic moment in front of majestic mountain cliffs.
A bride and groom embrace in a mountain meadow with rocky cliffs behind them.
A wedding couple poses in a scenic mountain location with dramatic cliff faces in the background.
A couple stands together on a large boulder against a backdrop of forested mountains and cliffs.
A couple embraces while standing among rocky outcrops and green vegetation against towering mountain cliffs.
Couple sits in scenic mountain landscape surrounded by blooming yellow daylilies and red rock formations.
A silhouetted couple embraces against a sunset mountain landscape.

Beaver Mountain Ski Hill


A gorgeous spot with aspens and wildflowers 15 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
  • bring bug spray in case
Large family group poses together in a mountain meadow surrounded by aspen and pine trees.
Young girl in white dress sits on black stool in summer meadow with aspen trees in background.
Group of children pose together in casual attire against backdrop of mountain forest.
Three young children in matching bunny print outfits stand together in mountain meadow.
Family of five stands together in mountain meadow with aspen and evergreen trees behind them.
A family of three poses together in a grassy meadow surrounded by aspen trees.

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.
Two people posing together in a mountain meadow with aspen trees and rolling hills in background.
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.
Young person in a blue shirt smiles joyfully while standing in front of green forest vegetation.
A family of four poses together in a scenic aspen forest setting.
A family stands together on a forest trail surrounded by tall aspen trees.
A large family group poses together in an aspen grove during summer.