Best places for maternity photos in Salt Lake City
Planning maternity photos in Salt Lake City? These are the spots worth shortlisting, chosen for the light, the backdrop, and how easily a session comes together.
12 places to shoot maternity photos & videos in Salt Lake City
Red Butte Garden
Utah's state arboretum, 100 acres of themed gardens, waterfalls and foothill trails with hundreds of thousands of blooms. Lush plantings and mountain backdrops suit maternity, family and engagement shoots.
For maternity photos: soft light and flowing lines that flatter a bump.
Memory Grove Park
A tranquil canyon park with a creek, stone memorials and lush greenery just below the Capitol. Shaded groves and water features suit engagement, maternity and family sessions.
For maternity photos: a calm, comfortable spot to slow down and pose.
Liberty Park
The city's oldest large park with a pond, tree-lined promenades and broad lawns. Mature trees and open space suit family, graduation and engagement portraits.
For maternity photos: a serene backdrop for the wait.
Temple Square Gardens
Meticulously landscaped downtown grounds with seasonal flower beds, fountains and historic architecture. Manicured gardens and grand facades suit engagement and family portraits.
For maternity photos: soft light and flowing lines that flatter a bump.
This Is The Place Heritage Park
A living-history park of restored pioneer buildings, rustic fences and open meadows against the foothills. Vintage rural charm suits family, maternity and engagement sessions.
For maternity photos: a calm, comfortable spot to slow down and pose.
International Peace Gardens
A riverside garden with themed plots representing countries around the world, dotted with sculptures and bridges. Diverse cultural landscaping suits engagement, family and maternity portraits.
For maternity photos: a serene backdrop for the wait.
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Sugar House Park
A rolling 110-acre park with a pond, gentle hills and mountain views. Open lawns and water make it ideal for family, graduation and engagement shoots.
For maternity photos: soft light and flowing lines that flatter a bump.
Tunnel Springs Park
A hillside park of open fields and trails with panoramic views of the valley and Wasatch peaks. Wide-open space and mountain backdrops suit couples, bridal and engagement portraits.
For maternity photos: a calm, comfortable spot to slow down and pose.
Cactus & Tropicals
A warm, humid greenhouse packed with lush houseplants, palms and blooming florals under diffused daylight. The soft, even light and green backdrops make it a gentle spot for newborn and maternity photos when the weather outside turns cold. Quiet corners and leafy pathways give families room to slow down.
For maternity photos: a serene backdrop for the wait.
Salt Lake City and County Building
A grand Richardsonian Romanesque sandstone building crowned by a 256-foot clock tower, set on the ten-acre lawns of Washington Square. Carved stone arches, turrets and mature shade trees make a dignified backdrop for graduation and senior photos. The open green also gives engagement and maternity sessions room to breathe.
For maternity photos: soft light and flowing lines that flatter a bump.
Wheeler Historic Farm
A restored 1890s farmstead with a red barn, an adobe-brick farmhouse, split-rail fences, grazing animals and a creek winding through open fields. The rustic, unhurried setting is lovely for family photos and calm lifestyle newborn and maternity sessions. Golden light across the pastures makes for soft, nostalgic frames.
For maternity photos: a calm, comfortable spot to slow down and pose.
Ashton Gardens at Thanksgiving Point
Fifty acres of manicured botanical gardens laid out in seventeen themed spaces, with formal beds, sculpture, stone paths and secluded green nooks. The variety and calm make it a versatile pick for maternity, family and lifestyle newborn photos as well as romantic engagement sessions. Quiet corners give privacy while grand vistas open up around every bend.
For maternity photos: a serene backdrop for the wait.
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Shooting maternity photos in Salt Lake City
It depends on the spot. Public streets and sidewalks usually don't, while many parks, gardens, and landmarks require a permit for professional sessions. Each location above notes what we found on permits — confirm the current rules and any fee with the venue or city before you book.
Golden hour — the hour after sunrise or before sunset — flatters almost every location, and each spot above lists the light that works best there. Early morning also means thinner crowds at the popular ones.
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