Courtney Bowlden Photography

Courtney Bowlden Photography is a Utah-based wedding photography business in Herriman. Courtney has photographed weddings for 16 years and serves couples in the Salt Lake area and around Seattle, as well as at destinations.

LGBTQ+ couples

The business is LGBTQ+-owned. Courtney aims to direct couples gently while keeping images candid and natural, and says clients often feel like close friends by the end of the experience.

Experience and approach

Courtney has spent years learning more about photography, and her weddings have been featured on several wedding blogs and publications. Her goal is to turn your wedding into a visual love story.

• Candid yet guided approach
• Gentle direction during portraits
• Experience across 16 years
• Featured work on wedding blogs

Choosing your photographer

Because she travels, ask how fees for travel and lodging are handled for destination weddings. Ask to see full galleries so you can see how a whole wedding unfolds. If you feel uncomfortable in front of a camera, mention it early, and ask about an engagement session to practice.

Mountain and desert settings

Utah offers striking locations, from red rock canyons to alpine meadows. Ask about permits, access and any weather risks. Sunrise and sunset sessions can be easier to manage than midday light, and a timeline that allows for travel between spots keeps the day relaxed.

If you need photographs for a legal announcement, a magazine submission or a family gift, mention it at the start so the editing schedule fits. Ask how files are stored after delivery and whether a backup copy is kept for a period.

Where she works

The business is based in Herriman, Utah, and works in Salt Lake, Seattle and beyond. Rated 5.0 across 48 reviews.