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Backcountry Portraits | Utah Elopement Photographer
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About Backcountry Portraits | Utah Elopement Photographer
Backcountry Portraits | Utah Elopement Photographer brings photographer services to weddings across Salt Lake City, Utah, working from Park City. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Red Pine Lodge and Arastra Park City. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Salt Lake City
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Salt Lake City?
Most couples in Salt Lake City budget between $1,500 and $3,500 for wedding photography. Packages at the lower end typically cover 6–8 hours with one shooter; higher tiers add a second shooter, engagement sessions, and albums. Always confirm exactly how many hours and edited images are included.
When should we book our wedding photographer?
Photographers with strong reputations are commonly booked 9–14 months ahead — earlier for peak-season Saturdays. If your date is inside six months, ask about waitlists and cancellations; openings do appear.
What should we ask before booking?
Ask to see two full galleries from real weddings (not highlight reels), confirm who will actually shoot your wedding, and get delivery timelines and image counts in the contract.
How does Lazo rank wedding photographers in Salt Lake City?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Backcountry Portraits | Utah Elopement Photographer
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Red Pine Lodge | 2.8 mi |
| Arastra Park City | 4.4 mi |
| Legacy Lodge | 4.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from Backcountry Portraits | Utah Elopement Photographer to each venue listed on Lazo.
Salt Lake City weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, September, October. The driest months are June, July, August.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39° | 24° | 15% | 4:42 PM | 5:24 PM |
| Feb | 45° | 29° | 15% | 5:24 PM | 6:02 PM |
| Mar | 55° | 36° | 16% | 6:58 PM | 7:34 PM |
| Apr | 62° | 42° | 20% | 7:30 PM | 8:07 PM |
| May | 73° | 50° | 16% | 7:58 PM | 8:38 PM |
| Jun | 84° | 59° | 9% | 8:19 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Jul | 94° | 68° | 5% | 8:17 PM | 8:57 PM |
| Aug | 92° | 67° | 5% | 7:47 PM | 8:25 PM |
| Sep | 81° | 56° | 9% | 7:00 PM | 7:36 PM |
| Oct | 66° | 44° | 12% | 6:09 PM | 6:46 PM |
| Nov | 51° | 33° | 13% | 4:28 PM | 5:09 PM |
| Dec | 39° | 25° | 15% | 4:17 PM | 5:00 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Salt Lake City International Airport (4.3 mi from Salt Lake City). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Salt Lake City.
Photo spots around Salt Lake City
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young Historic Parkhistorical landmark | Salt Lake City | 0.7 mi |
| City Creek Parkpark | Salt Lake City | 0.8 mi |
| Gilgal Sculpture Gardenpark | Salt Lake City | 1.1 mi |
| Memory Grovepark | Salt Lake City | 1.2 mi |
| Faultline Gardenspark | Salt Lake City | 1.6 mi |
| International Peace Gardens of SLCbotanical garden | Salt Lake City | 1.8 mi |
| Hidden Hollownature preserve | Salt Lake City | 3.1 mi |
| Sugar House Parkpark | Salt Lake City | 3.4 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central Salt Lake City first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to Salt Lake City
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| SLC Salt Lake City International Airport | 5 mi | 10 min |
| OGD Ogden Hinckley Airport | 31 mi | 45 min |
| PVU Provo Municipal Airport | 38 mi | 60 min |
Straight-line distance from central Salt Lake City; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 5519 Lillehammer Ln, Park City, UT 84098, USA
- Where
- Park City · 18 miles east of central Salt Lake City
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Salt Lake City
- One of 149 wedding photographers we list
- Website
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From Backcountry Portraits | Utah Elopement Photographer's website
“Utah elopement photographers + planners. Husband & Wife Team. Leti & Stefan Olson specialize in adventure elopements and small weddings in Utah, the Tetons, Glacier, the Dolomites, and beyond.”backcountryphotographers.com
- Services they list
- Engagement sessions, Film photography, Online gallery, Elopements, LGBTQ+ couples
- Style, in their words
- Fine art, Editorial, Timeless
Read from backcountryphotographers.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Backcountry Portraits | Utah Elopement Photographer before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Park City
- Nearest venue
- Red Pine Lodge, 2.8 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 9 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 3 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 31 within 5 mi
Distances are straight-line from Backcountry Portraits | Utah Elopement Photographer; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Salt Lake City.
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