After months (or weeks!) of dating, you've finally found the ONE! Now it's time to plan your perfect day! Having trouble thinking of or finding just the right spot for your engagement photos? Well you’re in luck! We have compiled 50 of the most beautiful places in Utah County for the perfect pictures, featuring places from Santaquin to Alpine.
It is free to shoot at most of the places listed, unless stated otherwise. Each of these places offer something unique, so no matter what the season is, we have something that can work for anyone.
Tibble Fork Reservoir, American Fork Canyon
PC: Brandon Burk Photography
American Fork Canyon Rd American Fork, UT 84003
Great water, wooded areas, perfect for an outdoors feel.
The Provo Orchards, Provo
PC: Emily Lesher Photography
Reservations required, $20 entrance fee, get access to Provo castle too.
2109 N University Ave, Provo, UT 84604
Fun apple orchards in the heart of Provo and a magical castle, too! Just the right setting for a fairy tale feel to the photo shoot.
Thanksgiving Point, Lehi
PC: Kailey Rae Photography
Photo passes required (reservations not required, but check to make sure they are not already booked for your date and time).
Fees: $100 Gardens, $75 Water Tower Plaza, $150 for a combo pass that includes both locations. Additional entrance fee may apply if more than 3 people in your party.
Rock Canyon Park, Provo
PC: Tracy Hill Photography
Nice grassy area, versatile with most photo shoot styles.
Alpine Loop, American Fork
PC: Dave Neeley Photography
Great lush area full of beautiful trees.
Canyon View Park, Provo Canyon
Pretty, manicured park area.
Downtown Provo
PC: Simply Amor Photography
Such a fun place for a shoot! Lots of urban vibes.
Lehi Roller Mills, Lehi
Great for a Footloose-inspired engagement!
The Shops at the Riverwoods, Provo
PC: Tracy Anderson Photography
Free if using the bridge, park, stream, etc. In the mall there is a fee.
Vivian Park, Provo Canyon

PC: Swensen Photography
South Fork Park/Big Springs Park, Provo Canyon
PC: Tracy Hill Photography
From Provo Canyon, turn into Vivian Park and keep going
Spanish Oaks Walking Trail, Spanish Fork
Near Spanish Oaks Golf Course. Great for fall/winter engagements.
Salem Pond, Salem
PC: Salem City
This is a beatiful pond, not far from the city.
American Fork Amphitheater, American Fork
Star Mill, Alpine
PC: Lindsey Black Photography
Fee around $40
Utah Valley University Campus, Orem
Requires permission and can’t include anything identifiable at UVU.
South Brigham Young University Campus, Provo
PC: hellodarlyn photography
Find duck pond, stairs, grassy areas.
Bicentennial Park, Provo
PC: Kylie Elizabeth Photography
Alpine, UT
Woods, tire swing, bridge, tall grass
Downtown Springville
Payson Canyon
Hobble Creek Canyon, Mapleton/Springville
Poppy Field near Lambert Park, Alpine
PC: Omni Photography
Provo Library
Utah Lake, Provo
Provo River and Trail
PC: Stephanie Pass Photography
Spanish Fork
PC: Kylie Elizabeth Photography
The Old Highway, between Spanish Fork and Springville
PC: Argyle Photography
Free, has some old cars, rustic fence, tall grass
Red Ledges, Spanish Fork Canyon
PC: Argyle Photography
The Red Ledges are a great alternative to Southern Utah red rock.
Thistle Ghost Town, Spanish Fork Canyon
Abandoned buildings, wide widows, rustic and gives a unique element to any engagement shoot.
Castle Amphitheater, Provo
PC: Kylie Elizabeth Photography
Provo Canyon
Squaw Peak Provo
PC: Petersen Pix Photography
The infamous squaw peak, popular for romantic evening dates, as well.
Nebo Loop, Spanish Fork
Payson Lake, Nebo Loop
PC: Cheap shots LLC Photography
Timpanogos Falls, Provo
Highland Glen Park, Highland
Lavender field, Santaquin
Nielsen’s Grove Park, Orem
PC: iyouandme blog
Offers a barn, wood harbors, various trees, rock pond, fountain pond, and swings!
Dry Canyon, Lindon
PC: Willie Holdman Photography
Sundance Mountain Resort, Provo Canyon
Railroad tracks behind Vivian Park, Provo
Southridge Farms, Santaquin
Beautiful orchard!
Aspen Grove, American Fork Canyon
Utah Lake Reflecting Ponds, just south of the Lindon Boat Dock
Has ponds, water reflections of mountains at the right time of day.
Cascade Springs, American Fork Canyon
Loch Lomond Pond, Lehi
PC: Good Eye Photography
Free, great trails, wooded areas, and views of northern Utah Lake
We know how stressful it can be trying to find and decide on a spot, so hopefully this helps! Are we missing any of your favorite photo shoot spots or photographers? Let us know in the comments!
If you want some fun ideas for things to do with your bridesmaids before the big day, check out our Girls' Night Out blog!