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Salt Lake County sits at the edge of foothills, canyons, and trail systems that make outdoor sessions feel natural rather than staged. Within minutes, the city gives way to open space, mountain light, and room to move.
Most sessions that begin in Salt Lake County do not feel urban. They happen just outside the city, where dogs can settle into their environment and people can stop thinking about how they look and focus on being present. These locations are close enough to be practical, but far enough to feel like a break from routine.
I intentionally work near the edges of Salt Lake County whenever possible. The goal is not to place you in a generic backdrop, but to choose spaces that support how you actually live with your animals.
Built environments are part of the landscape when they make sense. Otherwise, we let the setting stay quiet and let the story take the lead.
This work is rooted in everyday life with animals, not in directing perfect moments. Dogs are treated as part of the family, not as accessories to a photograph. Kids and dogs move together, interact naturally, and settle into their own rhythms during a session.
Rather than asking everyone to hold a pose, I work in a documentary style that allows space for real moments to unfold. Walking, pausing, laughing, adjusting to a dog’s curiosity or a child’s attention span are all part of the process. The goal is to reflect how your family actually spends time together, not to manufacture a version of it.
Family photos with dogs work best when there is room for movement and flexibility. Outdoor pet photography supports that approach by giving everyone space to be themselves, without pressure or constant direction. What matters most is not how still everyone can be, but how connected the moment feels.
This approach is a good fit for families who want photographs that feel lived in and honest, and who see their pets as active participants in the story rather than something to manage for the camera.
Sessions for Salt Lake County families take place in a range of settings, depending on how you like to spend time together. Some stay close to home, choosing city parks or foothill trails within Salt Lake City. Others are drawn a bit farther out, toward open landscapes and quieter spaces.
Common locations include areas along the Wasatch foothills, Antelope Island, and, when it fits the family, locations around Park City or the Heber Valley. Each offers a different pace and feel, from wide open views to more contained, familiar spaces.
Location planning is part of the process. The goal is not to limit options, but to choose a place that supports the experience you want and works well for both people and pets.
This work is a good fit for families in Salt Lake County who want photographs that reflect real life with their animals. Dogs are part of the household, included because they belong there, not because they behave perfectly on cue.
Sessions work well for families who enjoy being outside together and are comfortable with movement, unpredictability, and moments that unfold naturally. Kids do not need to sit still. Dogs do not need to perform. The emphasis is on connection rather than control.
While most sessions center on dogs, I also photograph cats and other companion animals when the setting supports their comfort and personality. Multi-pet households are welcome, and sessions are planned with each animal’s needs in mind.
This approach tends to resonate with people who value experience over posing and who want images that feel honest, lived in, and true to how their family spends time together.
If you’re in Salt Lake County and looking for outdoor pet photography that reflects real life with your animals, I’d be happy to talk through ideas and options. Sessions are planned with flexibility, experience, and the individual needs of both people and pets in mind.
You’re welcome to reach out with questions, to start planning a session, or to get a sense of what might work best for your family.
Dogumentary Pet Photography
801-712-3200
liz@timepunkpetphotography.com
Park City, Utah 84098
