Update: 2022 I’m going to preface this by letting you know that this post is a work in progress. We are all looking for flower fields in Utah to take pictures at, aren’t we? There are so many and I am on the hunt. It is currently 2022, and I am building a GIANT list of wildflower fields to shoot at in 2023. I’m going to keep y’all updated on all the details. I’ll post time of day, location, and gorgeous photos. If you are the first client to help me shoot at a location, you will get a DISCOUNTED SESSION. You help me, I’ll help you. 😏 Go sign up right here and I’ll send you notifications when I need a model family. Here is my wish-list-shoot-list.

Utah State Capital

Albion Basin – Colorful Wildflowers

And a few others nearby Albion Basin to hike to and try out:

Cardiff Pass | The south facing side of the canyon gets early snowmelt and is the first to bloom. Mid-July is perfect. It’s just a half mile to a sea of wildflowers from the trailhead by the town offices across from Alta Lodge. It’s a bit steepish but an easy trail offering panoramic views from Alta all the way east to the Pfeifferhorn. You can continue on up past the wildflowers to Cardiff Pass, or make it an epic summit day by heading up to Monte Cristo and Mt. Superior. I like the great diversity of flowers and almost no people.

Grizzly Gulch | Instead of taking the right fork to Cardiff Pass, head right up Michigan City Road and into Grizzly Gulch and on up to Twin Lakes Pass for spectacular views. You’ll experience great wildflowers and a host of old mines. If you want a longer hike, you can extend your adventure into Big Cottonwood Canyon to Twin Lakes, over to Lakes Mary and Catherine then up and over Catherine’s Pass and down into Albion Basin.

Mineral Basin | Snowbird is ablaze in color, but the richest veins are in Mineral Basin. Take the tram to the top and hike in. You’ll be greeted by a rainbow of color. Loop your way through Mineral Basin to the tunnel, where you can visit a display of 19th century mining artifacts before riding the Peruvian chair lift back down.

Alpine Poppy Flowers

I DO have information on the Alpine Poppies! I loved shooting there! It is about a 15-20 minutes walk up a dirt road, so be prepared for that. It gets very crowded because the poppies only last about a week. Shooting on a weekday evening is best. Check out this blog post for even more information!

Mantua Poppy Flowers

Another specialty of mine, and another overly crowded location. It gets dark quickly, so we meet earlier than usual at this location. About 2 hours before sunset.

Squaw Peak – Yellow Wildflowers

Squaw peak have giant yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It isn’t hard to find a location with them up Provo Canyon. Branson Maxwell has an amazing engagement shoot gallery from when Squaw Peak.

Green Canyon

This location is up in Logan. It is covered in yellow wild flowers in May. But I’ll get you much more info soon!

Heber Canyon

Mona Lavender Fields

This is my DREAM location. One of my very best flower fields in Utah to take pictures at. Honestly, I am planning my own family photos here next July. It does cost, and you have to reserve your time slot months in advance, but I’ll keep you updated. Until then, here is a gorgeous photo by Mary Horne Nelson.