More than red rocks



Don't get me wrong, I love the red rocks of Southern Utah, but there's so many more great locations outside of Red Hollow Trailhead. As a Southern Utah photographer of two years, I've had the opportunity to find stunning photoshoot locations in Cedar City! Although most amenities and stores require a drive to St. George, photoshoot locations isn't one of them!!


All of these photo shoot locations are perfect for families, couples, seniors, bridals, and headshots! No hiking required :)


Table of Contents:

  • Woods Ranch Park
  • SUU Campus
  • Red Hollow TrailHead
  • Cedar City LDS Temple

Woods Ranch Park

 

 

(37.593154, -112.917313)

Smiling family of six stands together on a gravel path with lush green forest in the background in Southern Utah.
Young couple with baby hiking on a forest trail surrounded by aspen trees on a sunny day.
Smiling middle-aged man with gray hair and beard wearing a light blue shirt, standing on a gravel path outdoors.
A man and two young women smile together outdoors on a gravel path surrounded by lush green trees in Cedar City UT
Young blonde woman smiling in white crop top and wide-leg jeans on a gravel path surrounded by lush green trees.
Family of six gathered on a scenic mountain path surrounded by lush green trees, admiring a newborn baby.
Young couple smiling outdoors holding newborn baby, standing on gravel path surrounded by green trees.
Young woman in wide-leg heart-patch jeans and blue top smiling on a gravel path surrounded by green trees.
Man with mustache fly fishing by a mountain lake surrounded by tall green grass and pine trees.
Young man with mustache smiling outdoors, wearing white t-shirt and jeans, arms crossed, with green shrubs background.
A smiling couple poses hand-in-hand on a gravel path surrounded by lush green trees and aspen birches.
Young couple kissing their newborn baby outdoors surrounded by lush green trees on a sunny day.
Young woman in blue t-shirt and flare jeans holds a newborn baby on a scenic gravel path surrounded by green trees.

15 Minute Drive from Main Street

Pros:

  • Free parking
  • Two minute walk
  • Pets allowed on leash
  • Fishing pond
  • Snow lasts longer

Cons:

  • Zero cell service
  • Potential mud

Southern Utah University Campus

 

 

(37.676101, -113.068367)

 

 

Two graduates in black robes smile and point at camera outdoors with evergreen trees in background.
Couple in black graduation gowns holding hands and walking on campus pathway with blooming pink trees in background.
Two graduates in caps and gowns pose in front of red THUNDERBIRDS sign with bell tower at university campus.
Graduate in cap and gown holds mortarboard hat, standing with back to camera outside modern university building.
A young woman in graduation cap and gown stands proudly outside the J.L. Robinson School of Business building on a sunny day.
Two graduates pose proudly in front of Southern Utah University's iconic sign, Home of the Thunderbirds.
A blonde woman in a white dress and graduation cap walks away, holding her black gown on a tree-lined campus path.
Graduate in black gown tossing mortarboard cap into sky outdoors near campus building on graduation day.
Graduate in cap and gown stands before Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business brick building at commencement.
Smiling graduate holding cap and gown with SUU stole on steps outdoors.
Smiling woman in floral dress holding a book between library shelves.
Smiling woman in printed midi dress holding colorful book outdoors on sunny day.
Smiling graduate in black cap and gown with colorful stoles poses outdoors on sunny day. Southern Utah University Senior Graduate

Located in the Heart of Cedar City is the Iconic College Campus of SUU!


Pros:

  • Forest
  • Bell tower
  • Old town vibe

Cons:

  • Limited parking
  • Crowded

Red Hollow Trailhead

(37.672331, -113.037226)

Smiling young woman in white dress clasping hands on red rock desert trail backdrop.
Female graduate in black cap and gown standing confidently in desert brush with red rock hills.
Young woman in flowing white dress walking on red rock desert trail with brush and cliffs.
Smiling graduate in black cap and gown posing among red rock desert landscape.
Young woman in navy graduation cap and gown smiling in front of red rock desert landscape.
Joyful young woman in white flowing dress spinning on red desert trail with rocky hillside.
Young woman in black graduation cap and gown over white dress poses on red dirt path in desert landscape.
Smiling young woman in white dress with arms crossed posing before red rock desert backdrop.
Smiling young woman in elegant white flutter-sleeve maxi dress stands on red desert trail surrounded by sage brush.

5 Minutes From Main Street

Pros:

  • Free parking
  • Great lighting

Cons:

  • Crowded
  • Limited parking spots
  • Red sand on clothes and in shoes

Cedar City LDS Temple  

(280 S Cove Dr, Cedar City, UT 84720)
White LDS Mormon temple with gold angel Moroni statue on spire against clear blue sky, couple standing at entrance.
A smiling couple poses outdoors, woman in red floral dress and man in gray shirt, standing in front of a building.
Large family group portrait posing outdoors in front of a white building, dressed in formal attire.
Young man in light gray suit with blue striped tie wearing a name badge, posing outdoors near a building.
A joyful family of four shares a warm group hug outdoors near a building with green landscaping.
Family of four posing outdoors near the Cedar City Temple, parents holding toddlers, dressed in formal attire on green lawn.
A smiling young couple poses together outdoors in front of a building, dressed casually in blue and gray outfits.
Group of nine adults posing together outdoors near a building on a sunny day, dressed in formal and semi-formal attire.
Joyful couple exits wedding venue as guests celebrate with raised hands on sunny day.
Couple shares first dance outside wedding venue surrounded by cheering guests in formal attire on sunny day.
A woman and four young girls in matching teal floral dresses sitting on green grass outdoors for a family photo outside Cedar City Temple
Five men in dress shirts and ties smiling and laughing together outdoors on green grass at Cedar City Utah Temple.

8 minutes from Main Street


Pros:

  • Free parking
  • Clean grounds
  • White/cream background



Cons:

  • Crowded on Saturdays
  • Often windy

Let's go shoot!


As a Cedar City photographer, I love exploring the many scenic views that are found in our little city! I'd love to photograph you and your loved ones at any of these locations! If there's any locations you think I should add to my list, leave a comment down below!

 

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