Black Note Photo, Utah photography and video studio

Brand image designed to make your memories stand out

Portrait, autumn canyon light Yoga session, triangle pose at golden hour Family session in the foothills Yoga session, extended reach in tall grass Children playing, golden hour Yoga session, reverse prayer pose Portrait among the maples Meditation portrait at sunset Family walking the trail Yoga session, backlit shoulder stand Child portrait, warm light Yoga session, folded pose in the reeds Portrait, leaf in hand
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Five ways we keep the light.

A living portfolio across the work we love most.

Portrait session, golden hour, autumn light
Family portrait session, autumn
Child portrait, natural light
Portrait session, autumn foliage
Couple portrait, mountain backdrop
Child portrait, golden hour
Portrait session, natural smile, autumn
Family session, mountain golden hour
Child portrait, plaid shirt, fall colors
Child portrait, floral dress, golden light
Toddler portrait, warm backlight

Portraits and family sessions that look like the real you, not a stiff pose. Directed quietly until you forget the camera is there.

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Editorial yoga shoot, headstand at sunset
Editorial yoga shoot, hands at rest
Editorial yoga shoot, arms raised at golden hour
Editorial yoga shoot, seated in tall grass
Editorial yoga shoot, kneeling pose in profile
Editorial yoga shoot, side crow pose

Concept-driven shoots for magazines, lookbooks, and personal brands. We build the moodboard with you, then chase a frame worth a full page.

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Bride and groom kissing at the temple
Proposal on one knee at sunset by the lake
Couple laughing together on their wedding day
Proposal at golden hour on the shoreline
Maternity portrait at sunset on the salt flats
Aerial view of a couple on the salt flats

Unhurried, documentary coverage of the day as it actually feels. The vows, the blur of the dance floor, the half-second nobody else caught.

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Album covers, press shoots, and live sets shot in near-dark and made to look like a dream. The genre the name was made for.

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Brand portrait, red studio lighting on concrete
Business headshot against brick
Moody studio portrait in warm light
Brand portrait, studio lighting
Professional headshot, natural expression
Creator portrait at the studio desk
Brand portrait, arms crossed

Product, brand, and campaign portraiture built to earn its place on the page.

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10 years photographing Utah.
Every frame finished in-house.

A decade shooting across Salt Lake County, Utah County and Wasatch County, then grading and cutting on the industry standard tools. Nothing is outsourced; the person behind the camera is the person behind the edit.

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LightroomColor & grading
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PhotoshopRetouch & design
DaVinci ResolveVideo & film
The Black Note in-house editing suite: color-calibrated monitors under warm studio light
The in-house edit suite, where every frame gets finished

Three ways to begin.

Every commission is custom. These are starting points; tell us what you are dreaming up and we will shape a quote around it.

The Sitting
$450 starting
A focused portrait session.
  • Up to 1 hour, one location
  • One outfit or look
  • 10 hand-edited images
  • Private online gallery
  • Personal print release
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The Story
$1,650 starting
A full editorial or portrait story.
  • Up to 3 hours of shooting
  • Multiple looks and locations
  • 40+ hand-graded images
  • Pre-shoot creative direction
  • Gallery + three fine-art prints
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The Legacy
$4,500 & up
Weddings, campaigns, multi-day.
  • Full-day or multi-day coverage
  • Second shooter available
  • Full hand-graded gallery
  • Heirloom album + print collection
  • Licensing for brands
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A studio built on light, patience, and a little silence.

Inside the Black Note studio: edit desk, monitors, and warm slat-wall lighting

Black Note began with a simple frustration: most photographs are taken, not made. We wanted images that hold the room, the light, and the half-second before someone laughs.

So we work slowly and on purpose. Available light over flash. Direction over posing. A long edit by hand instead of a filter. Whether it is a portrait, a family session, a wedding, or a brand campaign, we shoot for the version of you the moment deserves.

Then we put it in your hands: printed and bound to outlive the hard drive it came from.

Black Note Photo
Based in UtahSalt Lake, Utah & Wasatch counties
On locationStudio, on location & travel
Delivered asPrints & archival albums

A limited number of dates each season.

We take on a small number of commissions so every one gets the patience it deserves. If a date matters to you, it is worth reaching out early.

Let’s hold your moment.

Tell us what you are dreaming up. We reply within 24 hours.

A real conversation

No hard sell. We talk through your moment and whether we are the right fit.

A clear quote

Transparent pricing shaped around your time, location, and deliverables.

Your date held

A signed agreement and a 30% retainer lock your spot in the calendar.

The Black Note promise

Not in love with your gallery? We will reshoot, on us.

Prefer to talk it through? Call or text and we will answer.

By submitting, you agree to be contacted about your inquiry.

Your inquiry is in.

Thank you. We will be in touch within 24 hours to talk through your session and check the calendar.

No catch. Just ask.

How do we book a session?

Send an inquiry above with what you have in mind and a rough timeframe. We reply within 24 hours with availability, a quote, and the next step. A signed agreement and a 30% retainer hold your date.

What does a session cost?

Portrait sittings start at $450, full sessions and editorial stories at $1,650, and weddings and brand commissions from $4,500. Every booking is custom; the investment depends on time, location, and what you want to take home.

How long until we see the photos?

You will get a handful of previews within 48 hours. Full galleries are delivered in 2 to 3 weeks for sessions, and 6 to 8 weeks for weddings, each frame color-graded by hand.

What areas of Utah do you serve?

We photograph across Salt Lake County, Utah County and Wasatch County, including Salt Lake City, Provo, Lehi, American Fork, Orem, Draper, Sandy, Park City and Heber City. We also travel beyond the region; travel is billed at cost and folded into your quote.

Do we get the digital files and print rights?

Yes. Every collection includes high-resolution files and a personal print release. We also offer fine-art prints and archival albums finished in the studio if you would like us to handle it.

What should we wear, and how do we prepare?

Once you book, you will get a tailored prep guide: wardrobe, location scouting, and a moodboard we build together. Then you just show up; we handle the rest.

Let’s make something worth keeping.

The light is only here for a moment. Let’s not waste it.