Hi, I’m Quinlan! I’m a photographer based in Salt Lake City, and I believe great photography starts with genuine connection. I work closely with every client to create images that feel real, honest, and full of life. Whether it’s your wedding day, your last semester of college, or a property you’re putting on the market, my goal is always the same: to tell your story with clarity and care.
I’ve always been drawn to the idea of capturing real life as it happens. I didn’t grow up thinking I’d become a photographer. In fact, it wasn’t until I studied abroad in Norway that I really picked up a camera and started seeing the world differently. That trip changed everything. It was the first time I saw how photography could freeze a feeling, not just a moment.
Since then, I’ve poured myself into learning the craft. I invested in top-tier Canon gear. I’ve spent hundreds of hours editing with Lightroom, Photoshop, and Final Cut Pro, and have taken every opportunity to work with real people – whether it’s couples, graduates, athletes, pets, or families. I also took a course on photo books at the University of Illinois to better understand how stories come together in a visual format.
When you hire me, you’re not working with a big company or passing through some automated booking process. It’s just me. I show up, I listen, and I try to create something that feels true to you.
2nd – People Category
Oslo, Norway
1st – Personal Growth Category
Vettakollen, Norway
First place in the personal growth category and second place in the people category in the 2024 University of Illinois study abroad photo competition
Selected as one of the top three projects out of 400 submissions in a college capstone class, for a short film I created for the Champaign County Humane Society
