Northern Utah is widely known and loved for its beautiful outdoor landscapes. One of the best parts about being a photographer is being able to see (and photograph) the true beauty that Utah has to offer. Add your gorgeous couples to the equation, and it’s a recipe for unforgettable moments.

 If you haven’t adventured into the great outdoors with your camera just yet, or if you’re newly engaged and searching for the perfect photo shoot location, look no further! I’m here to help you. In this post, I’ve compiled a list of 10 beautiful locations for engagement shoots in Northern Utah.

Antelope Island

Surrounded by the waters of the Great Salt Lake, Antelope Island is the largest of the ten islands in the lake. Here you will find both open spaces and mountainous landscapes, as well as a beautiful watery background. 

Ogden Botanical Gardens

The stunningly curated greenery in the Ogden Botanical Gardens makes for the perfect photo backdrop. This location is complete with darling benches and bridges for couples to stand or sit on. 

Alpine Loop

This mountainous location is perfect for photographing couples at any time of year. The road itself winds through a tree-filled canyon, giving you a surplus of breathtaking views all along the way. Though it is a mountain scene, you can find open fields here as well.

State Capital Building

If your couples are looking for a timeless location, the Utah State Capitol Building is the perfect place. Between the granite pillars, marble interior, and blooming springtime cherry blossoms, this location is sure to be a hit.

Big Cottonwood Canyon

With each season, Big Cottonwood Canyon changes colors. From springtime wildflowers to bright fall leaves, the canyon offers new scenery at different times of the year. You can find mountainous and open landscapes here, making it a perfectly customizable location for any couple.

Cecret Lake

If your couples crave an adventure photoshoot for their engagements (and you’re up for it too), Cecret Lake provides the look of a gorgeous high-mountain lake, with only a 1-mile hike in. Your couples are bound to have an unforgettable experience in this gorgeous location.

Albion Basin

One of Utah’s most iconic photo locations, Albion Basin, is located up the Little Cottonwood Canyon. The wildflower-covered mountainside makes it a dreamy spot for summertime engagement shoots. A photography license is required here, so make sure to look into that!

Red Ledges

Hidden in the gorgeous Spanish Fork Canyon, Red Ledges Park brings the Southern Utah red rock a little closer to home. You can find a few open grassy areas here as well, in case you need to break up the red background.

Young Living Lavender Farm

If your couples are looking for a unique location for their engagements, the Young Living Lavender Farm in Mona, Utah is the perfect place! Make sure to call ahead and reserve your spot, and you’re set for a picture-perfect location.

Tibble Fork Reservoir 

If your couples want a taste of adventuring to a mountainous lake without the hike, Tibble Fork Reservoir is what they need. The picturesque lake is surrounded by lush greenery, complete with a small dock. 

I hope these ideas are helpful to you! What else would you add to this list?

xoxo

savanna

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