We had an incredible experience with Arika from Zion Adventure Photog during our trip to Southern Utah. From start to finish, she made our family feel comfortable and at ease, and the results were beyond anything we could have hoped for. When we received our gallery, we were blown away by how authentically she captured our family. The photos are beautiful, natural, and full of genuine moments that perfectly reflect who we are. These are memories we will treasure for years to come. Arika is exceptionally talented, and her passion for what she does shines through in every image. If you're visiting the Zion area and considering a photo session, do yourself a favor and book with Zion Adventure Photog. I would recommend her to anyone without hesitation! read more

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I can't say enough about how great Zion Adventure Photography and Arika was. From the beginning of the process the communication was clear and consistent, pricing extremely reasonable. They sent directions on which way to go and clear instructions on finding the proposal location and the photography directions were even better. We were promised 50 photos but ended up receiving well over that amount. Sample photographs and full album was sent over well ahead of their deadlines. 10/10 would recommend using them, especially if you're planning a proposal in Zion read more

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Where do I start.... We were a family of 11, my grandchildren are from 18 to 10 months.... Need I say more. Arika was PHONOMINAL!!!! The stops she took us to ....were beautiful. LOOK NO FURTHER! THANK YOU!!! ARIKA read more

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Arika did an outstanding job capturing our family photos. We were visiting from California's Central Coast and wanted a truly unique setting for our son's senior pictures--something different from the beaches and oak trees we're used to back home. The location options she provided were absolutely incredible. In addition to focusing on our son's senior photos, she also took beautiful shots of my son and daughter together, my wife and me, as well as our entire family together. Arika was patient, professional, and made the experience enjoyable from start to finish. The hike to the locations felt like a guided tour, adding even more value to the experience. I highly recommend Zion Adventure Photog to both visitors and locals. Thank you for taking such great care of us--you made our time in Zion even more memorable! read more

Updated for 2026. We met up with Arika for family photos 5 years later and I could not be happier with them. She was so patient with my boys who weren't thrilled to be getting their photo taken, they're 11 & 16. She even managed to get my 16yo to do a REAL smile! Her mastery with the amazing light that we had at Snow Canyon really shines and I really appreciated how she posed us. I always feel so awkward in photos and she helped us look comfortable. Thank you!!!! read more

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Arika literally went above and beyond for these wedding photos. We picked a spot at the top of a cliff that was not an easy ride to get to, and she did it without complaint and got the most amazing photos for us. We are forever grateful to Arika for going above and beyond for us that day. Thank you! read more

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We had such a wonderful experience with Arika of Zion Adventure Photog for our family photos while on vacation! Her work is absolutely beautiful, and she was amazing at helping us pivot to a great alternative location when the winter weather came on more than we expected. She was so engaging with my boys--they had the best time following her down the trail, and she captured the joy and adventure of it all so naturally. I asked her to capture their playfulness, and she truly delivered--these photos feel like memories frozen in time. I know I'll look back on them for years and my heart will melt every time. We absolutely highly recommend Arika! read more

We had a wonderful photo shoot with Kennedy in Zion National Park. The location in a slot canyon was breathtaking and the photos of our family turned out great. She did a great job helping us get the most out of the shoot and was super friendly. The shoot was very easy to schedule, and when rain came up they found another time that worked for our schedule. Zion is beautiful but getting professional photos was well worth it for us. I highly recommend. read more

We had the absolute best experience with Kennedy as our photographer at Zion National Park for our engagement proposal. She was amazing to work with--so sweet, kind, and professional--and she made us feel completely comfortable and relaxed the entire time. The photos turned out absolutely gorgeous, and we couldn't be happier with how everything came together. The whole process with Zion Adventure Photog was seamless as well--they provided clear directions, a helpful map, and planning support that made the big day go perfectly. Truly an unforgettable experience. We are so grateful and highly recommend Kennedy and Zion Adventure Photog! read more

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Arika is an incredible photographer and found the perfect spot for our couples' pictures and individual pictures for my modeling portfolio. She knew exactly how to use the gorgeous sunset to bring out the best possible quality with a creative style. I highly recommend her for all of your photography needs. Also, she had the perfect suggestions for us for our hikes the next day. Thank you Arika! read more

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We had such a great experience working with Arika! She was so good with our kids and even noticed little details, like reminding my son to keep his chin down since he tends to raise it in pictures. She immediately made us feel comfortable and helped bring our family out of our shells--we ended up having so much fun splashing in the water and just being ourselves. She also knew all the best photo spots along the Pa'Rus Trail, which made the whole session feel easy and natural. On top of her talent, she's genuinely nice and friendly, which made the experience even better. Highly recommend! read more

Arika was absolutely amazing to work with! She and her team were very responsive and communicated with us so well throughout the entire process. Arika is so knowledgeable about the Zion area and was very personable and kind. Even with other people around at Canyon Overlook, she knew all the places to go to get phenomenal shots where it still felt secluded. This was our first trip to the Zion area and Arika helped to make it so special. She went above and beyond with the gallery she provided us and I would highly recommend her! We'd definitely book with her again! Thank you so much Arika :) read more

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We booked a 30 minute photo session with Arika Bauer and had a lovely time! She really knows the best spots to take photos at! She was very personable and made us feel comfortable. We received our photos quickly and they are so beautiful. She even threw in more images than the booking said we would receive, such a nice surprise! read more

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All I can say is WOW! Arika was our photographer for a surprise proposal at Zion national park and the entire process was seamless. I Set up a day, a time, a place, and she sent me specific instructions on where to be. After the proposal we spent about half an hour (based on the package I purchased) taking gorgeous photos near the Pa'rus Trail. We received some sneak peak photos after 1 day and received the rest within 1 week. The photos came out better than we ever could have imagined and Arika was such a pleasure to work with. Made us feel comfortable and encouraged us to be ourselves. Highly recommend Zion Adventure Photog for your photography needs! read more

We were doing a trip of the National Parks in July 2024, and I wanted to do family pictures at Zion National Park, quick search lead me to Zion Adventure Photography. No matter how many other photographers I looked at, I kept coming back to Zion Adventure Photography, so I filled out the contact form on their website, and almost immediately got a response. It was very easy to book a date and time and one of their photographers. We went with Arika. We met Arika in the evening in one of Zion's parking lots, we took a quick walk down to the river, and we got some AMAZING family pictures. Arika is very easy to work with and even with squirely boys, she was able to get some amazing shots. THANK YOU SO MUCH ARIKA! read more

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We tied the knot on 9*28*2024 in Zion National Park, Utah at sunrise! It was the most perfect day and we thoroughly enjoyed every second of our trip to this amazingly beautiful place! Special thank you to Kennedy with Zion Adventure Photog for capturing these moments that we will cherish forever! If I could give her and the team more than 5 stars, I would! Kennedy was amazing and so talented: she really helped make our dream wedding a reality and also delivered a lot more photos then we were anticipating which was such a lovely surprise! The absolute B E S T Day! read more

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The amount of "stunning" and "wow"s I have gotten from the photos received from Zion Adventure Photography are just the beginning of this review! I stumbled upon the company while looking for engagement photo ideas and photographers. The webpage, the photos, and the locations stood out to me. There was something through the webpage that felt inviting and genuine. When we reached our communication was clear and professional. My partner and I booked our session in July for November. With timing for both parties and availability it was better to plan ahead! Closer to the shoot, Arika provided guidance and ideas. Her personality radiated through the phone. Then the shoot, with directions made easy we got to our arrival. It was such a fun shoot and an amazing location! Our photos came out beautiful and quick turnaround. Well worth the price, with photos and memories that will last a lifetime! Highly recommend for those adventurous at heart that want stunning photos with a professional company. read more

We had the best experience with Kennedy and the Zion Adventure Photog team. From scheduling to receiving the photos the process was seamless. The photos turned out great and captured the special time my family had in Zion. read more

Wow! This was just a fun experience! We recently traveled to Zion and thought it would be fun to take some pictures while we were there for Christmas photos. Kennedy was so sweet and very talented! The pictures turned out way better than I could ever imagine! If you're thinking about getting some pictures done, do it, you won't regret it! read more

Zion Adventure Photography and our photographer Arika provided the absolute best experience for my fiancé and me. From setting up our shoot and discussing what we were hoping to capture over the phone, to meeting Arika at Zion and having our incredible shoot under her encouraging direction, to getting our amazingly perfect pictures, everything about Zion Adventure Photography and Arika were beyond perfect. Arika made our shoot so unbelievably incredible and recommended poses and framed photos so beautifully, that the resulting photos stunned us and our families. I mean, we know we are beautiful, but Arika truly captured our beauty and happiness! Hilary at Zion Adventure Photography was great at communicating, coordinating our photo shoot, and letting us know what to expect. Hilary was amazing at making sure everything with Zion Adventure Photography went smoothly and well coordinated! Everything with Zion Adventure Photography, Arika, and Hilary were beyond what we hoped for. First setting up the shoot was easy and stress free with them, second meeting Arika and shooting with her was beyond perfect, and finally getting our gorgeous pictures that were beyond our hopes, was the greatest gift we could have hoped for! If you are looking for an amazing photoshoot with someone that understands and and can get the best of you, plus can capture the amazing scenery of Utah, then look no further than Zion Adventure Photography. Also, thank you Arika for capturing us and our moment! read more

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We had such an amazing time for our anniversary photos. We came out for our 4 year anniversary to Zion and hoped to capture the adventure and make up for a small portion of our wedding photos we didn't get during our Covid wedding. Our photographer Kennedy captured so many beautiful photos we cherish and went above and beyond. We are in love and awe of the beauty in every single photo. She made it so easy and so comfortable to be around her and felt like we already knew her. The scenery takes your breath away and we loved every minute. We would 100% book again with Zion Adventure Photog and recommend our friends. If only we could have had Kennedy for our wedding read more

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We booked Arika with Zion Adventure Photog and we couldn't have had a better experience. We decided to plan an elopement to Zion with very short notice. Arika was available and worked with us from start to finish. She was quick to respond to questions and provide wonderful suggestions so we could capture photos of our wedding. She is super enthusiastic, passionate, and friendly. You can tell she loves taking photos, and loves making her clients happy with their photos. Everything from consultation, payments, location advice, and final products happened efficiently and smoothly. Taking our photos with Arika was truly an adventure and fun! Would do it again in a heartbeat! read more

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We were so blown away by our first photshoot we had to book a second with with Arika since we were in the area for a few months. If you're ever in the Zion/southern Utah area, you can't miss out on booking a session with her. Not only is she ridiculously talented, she is professional, timely, and a beautiful person inside and out. Such a gem to work with. I can t recommend her enough!! read more

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Just got our pics back and they are amazing! We did our wedding pics in Snow Canyon and they are spectacular. Arika has a way of shooting photos that look completely natural and not posed. We were absolutely blown away by our pics and at the same time really enjoyed the experience. Arika is relaxed, professional, and flexible. due to rain we had to reschedule our event THREE times! instead of being annoyed, she was supportive and worked with us to schedule alternate dates. Simy cannot say enough about her! she is the only photographer we would ever use moving forward! read more

We couldn't have been happier with our family pictures! Arika helped all of us pose because none of us know how to take pictures. The quality and location was well worth the price. Arika's skills are too knotch. read more

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Absolutely loved working with Akira! She was very helpful in setting up my proposal, from exactly where to park to how to angel ourselves for the best photographs for the proposal. Super nice and fun to work with through out the photo shoot. Made everything feel simple and let me focus on my fiancé. read more

I highly recommend Zion Photography. Arika did an amazing job capturing photos of our family, including of our two year old. She made the entire experience fun and we will treasure the images. Thank you Arika, you truly went above and beyond! read more

When planning a trip to Zion National Park, we decided to get our first family photos done, and it was THE BEST decision! Arika was amazing! We had a one and four year old, so it wasn't the easiest group to photograph, but she was able to work her magic and get us so many beautiful shots. She was welcoming from the very beginning and made the whole experience so easy! She also sent us our edited photos within a week. If I could give her 10 stars I would! read more

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Arika and her team are phenomenal. The scheduling and pre-shoot information is thorough, helpful, and emphasized with kindness. On the day of, Arika communicates effectively and really has "the eye" to get exactly the right shot. To that last note, I cannot emphasize enough the talent she has. It goes to show that knowing your location - lighting, timing, and number of folks to shoot - goes such a long way, but the real kicker is her flawless editing and warm approach. Looking for southern Utah or Zion photography services? You've found it. read more

I am so happy we found Arika! She was so fun and helpful and our pictures are absolutely gorgeous. Our six year old keeps asking when we can go back for more family pictures, and if you have kids, you know that NEVER happens. Arika also gave us great recommendations of things to do nearby and she knew all the best photo spots. We will definitely be using Zion adventure photog again in the future. The only problem we have now is there are too many pictures I love and I can't pick which ones to hang in my house!! read more

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Arika is the best! we've been getting photos done by her for over six years. I love her adventure style, the coloring and the natural lighting. She always captures my family perfectly. you will not regret her photoshoots ever! read more

So happy I found Arika. We wanted to take family photos around Christmas in Zion which is such a special place to us. She was available which was a win and was such an easy person to coordinate and work with. She knew the perfect spots to take us to and we discovered parts of the part we'd never been to before. Plus of course, she took amazing photos for us that we will cherish for years to come. Her great attitude and overall awesome disposition made everything about our session so fun. We are so thrilled with our photos and really happy we took the time to work with Arika. Don't pass her up! read more

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Absolutely loved working with Arika. Her energy and love for the job were unmatched. As a couple who is extremely awkward with photos, Arika made our first photo shoot experience a good one. The photos were absolutely stunning and more than we could have imagined. Would highly recommend this business to anyone looking for professional photos. read more

We recently had our family pictures taken by Arika and we could not be more pleased. Arika was easy to work with, professional and the results were outstanding. Capturing family photos on vacation in Zion is a must. Highly recommend! read more

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My fiancé and I have had professional photos taken before, but these are now our favorites! Arika is amazing at making you feel like you are a natural model, lol. She helped us get really into it and feel at ease because she made us feel like we were an adorable couple! She really cheerleads you and helps you have a good time, something we had not experienced with other photographers, and something I had not realized was so important! Of course, the pictures themselves are absolutely stunning. She does such an excellent job capturing the scenery as well as capturing your love for each other through adorable poses. We are so excited to blow up some of our pictures and put them in our home!! The gallery is also very user-friendly, which is awesome. Thank you Arika! If we lived in the area we would always ask her to be our photographer, and we highly recommend her! read more

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We booked a session during our family vacation to Zion, and highly recommend doing so with Zion Adventure Photog! Not only great quality photos but special ones to include in our family photo book and on our walls. They were great with communication for setting up, what to expect, along with meeting up. What I most appreciated about the experience was how Simone was very considerate and aware of every family member, helping everyone to really enjoy the shoot. After, each family member told me how much they enjoyed it :) when I think most felt reluctant beforehand! Thank you Simone! read more

Arika, was amazing, my wife loves taking pictures, I typically do not.... That said happy wife happy life, Arika made it fun and painless for me and had my wife thrilled with all the amazing shots. I'm sure we will be back, who knows we might even fly her out for a remote photo shoot. read more

Our family was planning a roadtrip to Utah and I was looking to capture some memories of the trip as this would be our first trip after a long long time. I am so glad I found Arika and she was available on one of the days we were going to be in Zion. Scheduling the photoshoot was easy and we communicated through emails. We chose to shoot at Virgin River location at sunset as this was closer to our hotel. Arika messaged and kept us in loop and met us at the location right on time. She led us to a cool spot for pictures and made us feel super comfortable. Our 2 year old was not cooperative as she did not want to be held and just wanted to run around after a long car drive. Arika did a great job capturing her in her element. She also managed to get some shots of us as a family even with the wiggly toddler. My mom was with us on the trip and she made sure she captured some really cute pics of me and my mom. We had a great time with Arika and our daughter also loved running to her and playing with her. Our package was for 20 edited pictures but she edited and gave us 60+ photos as she was not able to choose 20 pics. Truly, the pictures were lovely as they were natural and captured us interacting as a family and just having a fun time! I would totally recommend Arika for your next photoshoot if you are in the area. read more

My family of 5 was in Springdale for a few nights exploring Zion National Park and, during my trip planning, decided to get a quick professional photo shoot there with such a world-class background. After some research, I found Zion Adventure Photog and am glad I did. I really appreciate businesses that are responsive and informative and they exceeded expectations. I had some emails back and forth and got very clear instructions for our shoot - what to wear, detailed instructions on the meet up spot, and a little about our photographer, Simone. Payment links were easy to use and Simone was absolutely fantastic - knew all our names and made us very comfortable for the best family photos we've ever taken. The digitals came a week or so afterwards and the memories are priceless. read more

Wow. We had Arika for our session and I was amazed at the gallery she delivered, and after only a week! I'm always impressed by photographers that can capture great images of my crazy family (we have six kids age 12 and under!) and every one of the pictures is gorgeous. Seriously, don't hesitate to book a session! read more

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