Utah Indoor Photography Locations

I've put together a list of great indoor photo locations. Click on each thumbnail to view more photos taken at that location. At the bottom of the gallery, you’ll see a small “back to location list” icon, please note, this returns you to my full location list, not the specific indoor location list. For easier navigation, it’s best to use your browser’s back arrow instead.

Please Note: As stated in my pricing information “travel fees may apply.”  If a photo location has a travel fee it will be noted in the notes at the top of the photo gallery. Most of the images in each location gallery are images taken from afar so that you can see the location. I always photo closeups and 3/4 length images as well, I don’t post those to the location guide because it does not show the surroundings of the actual location. Some indoor locations require a fee set by the building/location manager, which will be noted when applicable.

Some of the listed locations offer the flexibility to shoot both indoors and outdoors, which is great for variety and weather concerns. Other indoor location ideas include family-owned barns (gas powered space heaters can make these cozy in the winter) or brick-and-mortar businesses with a spacious interior. You might also consider asking a friend or relative who owns a beautiful indoor space or business if they'd be willing to let you use it for your session. The more people included in your portrait session, the more space we’ll need. For example, if you’re planning for a group of around 20 people, the indoor location should ideally be at least 25 feet wide and have a minimum of 50 feet in depth. That depth is crucial, as I need enough room to step back and properly frame large group portraits.

Photography Studio A can comfortably accommodate groups of up to 35 people.

White Shanty Venue has no set capacity—there’s plenty of space to work with for larger families.

Utah State Capitol is best visited on a weekday, as weekends tend to draw larger crowds. I recommend going right when it opens to avoid tourists and to steer clear of afternoon or evening weddings that may be scheduled there.

The Grand America offers elegant indoor hallways for portraits, though I don’t recommend it for groups larger than 20 if you're planning indoor photos. The courtyard also makes a great photo location and provides a solid backup plan for indoor portraits in case of bad weather. During the colder months, you can take a few quick photos outside in the courtyard, then comfortably move indoors to finish the session.

Library Square offers great architecture, though I don’t recommend it for groups larger than 20 if you're planning indoor photos. It is recommend to start here at the time of opening to avoid crowds. Weekdays are preferred.

With indoor photo locations, the start time is more flexible since we’re not relying on outdoor sunlight conditions. I’m experienced with a range of indoor lighting techniques, but I do prefer to mix natural light with strobe lighting when possible. For that reason, I recommend starting at least an hour before sunset. If we’re using a public building, it’s best to begin right at opening time to avoid crowds.