Best places for newborn photos in Salt Lake City
Planning newborn photos in Salt Lake City? These are the spots worth shortlisting, chosen for the light, the backdrop, and how easily a session comes together.
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6 places to shoot newborn 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 newborn photos: a gentle, low-key setting for a first session.
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 newborn photos: a calm backdrop that keeps baby comfortable.
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 newborn photos: an intimate spot for those first-week frames.
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 newborn photos: a gentle, low-key setting for a first session.
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 newborn photos: a calm backdrop that keeps baby comfortable.
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 newborn photos: an intimate spot for those first-week frames.
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Shooting newborn 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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