A private professional session at Reflection Canyon pairs a remote, dramatic landscape with expert composition and editing. Choose 1–4 hour packages to capture sunrise, sunset or custom locations around Lake Powell.
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You arrive at the rim just before golden hour and the canyon exhales — slick sandstone cliffs catch the low sun while water below holds a broken mirror of sky.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; expect short walks over uneven terrain and some standing during shooting.
Wildlife
History
Reflection Canyon sits within the Glen Canyon system altered by Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell; exposed cross-bedded Navajo sandstone records ancient dunes and fluvial carving by the Colorado River.
Conservation
Water-level shifts at Lake Powell change shoreline access; practice Leave No Trace, avoid trampling cryptobiotic soil, and carry out all gear and waste.
Reserve your spot on the Private Professional Photo Shoot in Arizona's Reflection Canyon today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Book golden hour
Schedule sunrise or sunset for the softest light and strongest reflections; midday sun flattens the canyon.
Plan transport
Access may require a long dirt drive or boat transfer from Lake Powell—confirm meeting point and allow extra time.
Protect footing
Slickrock and loose gravel make sturdy, grippy footwear essential—avoid sneakers with smooth soles.
Respect fragile ground
Stay off cryptobiotic soil and pack out all trash to preserve the desert ecosystem.
Sturdy hiking shoes
Provide traction on slickrock and uneven shorelines.
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Protects against intense desert sun during daytime shoots.
summer
Water (2+ liters)
Hydration is critical in dry conditions and during long sessions.
summer
Camera tripod or gimbal
Stabilizes long exposures and supports composed portraits in low light.