Your Story Deserves to Be Seen… All of It.

Salt Lake City photographer specializing in weddings, portraits, headshots & creative work. Queer-owned. LGBTQIA+ celebrated. Genuinely obsessed with making you look incredible.

I'm Preston Powell, an Idaho-raised, SLC-based photographer who left professional dance to chase my new passion: capturing people at their most alive. No stiff poses. No awkward silences. Just real moments & lasting memories.

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Two men in ornate matching jackets kissing on a rocky surface outdoors with a mountain range in the background.
A woman with dark hair in an updo, wearing gold earrings and a beige off-shoulder dress, poses against a black background.
Young woman in a black tutu and ballet shoes sitting on a gray upholstered bench with nailhead trim, posing with her eyes closed against a dark gray background.
A woman with long, wavy blonde hair, wearing a white sleeveless jumpsuit, sitting on a stool against a black background, touching her hair with her right hand and looking to her left.
A young person wearing a wide-brimmed black hat and black V-neck shirt, looking at the camera against a dark background.
A person with short hair wearing a see-through black shirt and sequined pants standing against a gray background.
Close-up of a man's face in profile, illuminated by warm light with a dark background.
A woman with long dark hair, wearing a royal blue one-shoulder dress and beige high heels, sitting on a blue sofa and appearing to laugh or speak passionately indoors.
Black and white close-up portrait of a woman with short, platinum blonde hair, wearing earrings, with her hand on her head and chin, looking directly at the camera.
A smiling woman with dark, wavy hair wearing a white blazer and gold hoop earrings inside a well-lit room.
Group of six young adults and children dressed in formal attire standing outdoors on a city rooftop, backlit by the sun with a tall building in the background.
Two men dressed in tuxedos and bow ties, standing on a balcony with a cityscape in the background, smiling and looking into the distance.
A young woman with long red hair and freckles smiling outdoors.
A man and woman standing inside a room, looking at something off-camera with smiles. The room has cream-colored walls, dark wood floors, and windows with cream curtains.
A couple holding hands and smiling at each other outdoors during golden hour, with trees and a stone tower in the background.
A couple sitting on the steps of a large castle-style house with wooden double doors, black railings, and decorative lamps. The woman wears a blue dress with black sandals, and the man wears a white polka-dot shirt and tan pants.
A bride and groom embrace closely on their wedding day, with the bride resting her head on the groom's chest and looking at the camera, while the groom gently holds her. The bride is wearing a white lace wedding dress and veil, and the groom is in a
A bride and groom dancing at their wedding reception, smiling and holding hands, with guests in the background.
A bride and groom on their wedding day, with the bride smiling and leaning her head on the groom's shoulder, outdoors under a partly cloudy sky.
A woman standing in a grassy field during sunset, smiling at the camera with hands in pockets, wearing a sleeveless top and light-colored pants.
Two people holding hands, wearing traditional Chinese robes with dragon patterns.
Two men in white shirts sitting on rocks, embracing each other outdoors with a rocky background, both have short hair and serious expressions.
Two men in white shirts and dark pants helping each other climb over large rocks outdoors during sunset or sunrise.
A bride and groom sharing a kiss and holding hands in a field with the mountains of Utah in the background.
A bride and groom embrace outdoors in a field, with the bride looking at the camera and the groom facing away with the mountains of Utah in the background.
A bride with three bridesmaids standing outdoors on a cloudy day, all dressed in lavender gowns, with the bride holding a bouquet of purple flowers.
A bride wearing a white wedding gown and veil smiling at a woman in a lavender dress with a corsage, inside a room with purple curtains.
Man in a black suit looking at himself in a mirror, adjusting his purple boutonniere, with a floral picture hanging on the wall behind.

What People Are Saying

 

“Absolutely in love with our new promotional video!… Huge thanks and shout out to Preston Powell Photography for his amazing work! You did it again my friend!”

— Eureka Live- Eureka Springs, AR

“Favorite photos ever! So good at what he does and will make you look like a model!”

— Becca B.

“Loved [Preston] and the girl that was with him. They seemed like sweet, kind and open-hearted individuals. They didn’t make a fuss when we kept asking for more family photos. They were very warm and adept. Would use again.”

— Mila M.

“Thank you for making me glow and capturing my amazing maternity photos!”

— Jamie S.

“Preston is the BEST! So creative, talented and fabulous. Thanks for making us look so damn good. 🔥”

-Kevin R.

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