Best of Zion
Photography
Original photography from Zion and the surrounding region - snowbound December mornings, the canyon in full light, Bryce's hoodoos, remote backcountry, and the ghost towns that came before. Filter by scene, or click any photo to view it full-size.
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Gear for Shooting Zion
A travel tripod, a camera pack, and the definitive southern-Utah location guide. Best of Zion earns from qualifying Amazon purchases, at no extra cost to you.
Keep Exploring Zion
Photograph Zion Wildlife
Where and when to find the park's animals - and how to photograph them.
Zion wildlife →Best Time to Shoot Zion
The seasons and months that give you the best light, color, and weather.
Best time to visit →Trails to the Best Views
The hikes that put you in front of Zion's most photogenic scenery.
Zion hikes →How Zion Got Its Names
Who named the Great White Throne, the Patriarchs, and Angels Landing.
Read the stories →More Photography Guides
Best Photo Spots in Zion
Where to point a lens in Zion: Watchman mesa, Canyon Overlook, Riverside Walk, Weeping Rock, Emerald Pools, Pa'Rus and Kolob, matched to the shot each one gives you.
Best Sunrise Spots in Zion
Sunrise photography in Zion: Watchman mesa, Canyon Overlook, and Observation Point, with the early-start logistics that decide whether you get the shot.
Best Sunset Spots in Zion
Sunset photography in Zion: west-facing Watchman mesa, long shadows at Canyon Overlook, and an evening river walk on Pa'Rus, plus how to get down after dark.
Photographing Zion in Winter
How to photograph Zion in winter: frozen seeps at Weeping Rock, frosted hanging gardens, sheltered river walks, snow on the peaks, and the safety notes that matter.
Photography Spots in Springdale
Photograph Zion from town: cliff views along Zion Park Boulevard, the Watchman Trail lookout over Springdale, the Pa'Rus riverside path, and local galleries for ideas.
Scenic Drives for Photographers
Photographer's guide to Zion-area drives: SR-9 through Springdale, the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway, Kolob Terrace Road, and Kolob Canyons Road, with stops worth the pull-off.
What to Pack for Zion Photography
A photographer's packing list for Zion: tripod, polarizer, memory cards, a comfortable camera bag, lens care and a location guide, plus how to carry it on the trails.
Zion Photo Galleries
Six themed photo galleries from Zion country: winter, sunrise, sunset, favorite landscapes, black and white, and roads and barns. Pick a mood.