As a professional photographer and commercial producer, I’ve worked in so many different studios around Salt Lake City. These five stand out as my all-time favorites—clean, creative, and packed with everything I need for a smooth, beautiful shoot. Whether you’re planning a fashion editorial, branding session, or portraits, these are the spaces I can’t recommend enough.

Planning a photoshoot? Whether it’s for your brand, website, or a personal project, this guide walks you through the steps to bring your vision to life—from defining your purpose to creating a shot list and choosing the perfect location. Let’s make the creative process easy, inspiring, and efficient.

Utah’s landscapes are as dramatic as they are beautiful, and they make for some of the most unique photo backdrops in the country. In this post, I’m sharing my favorite outdoor photo locations across Utah, complete with tips, Google Map pins, and behind-the-scenes insight from a local Indigenous photographer and creative based in Salt Lake City.