Payson AZ Photo Locations: Mogollon Rim

Welcome to my Payson AZ Photo Locations series! This is to help you see possible locations in the Payson, AZ area for your portrait session with Marquette LaRee. Scroll through the photos below to see examples of sessions at the Mogollon Rim along with info about planning a session for the given spot. At the end are links to full blog posts of sessions done right here in this gorgeous place!

Information about the Mogollon Rim

• Nearest Town: Forest Lakes, AZ
  • This location is a 45 minute drive from Payson, AZ. It is a very popular spot, especially around sunset, but we can usually find us a clear spot for portraits. You can drive right up to the vista point on the Rim where there is a little walking trail and the rim rocks.
  • There are no parking or visiting fees for the Rim!
• Best time of day: This location can work at any time of day, but if you want soft light then sunrise or within an hour before sunset works best.
• This location is sometimes not accessible in the winter. The road is generally open until January or major snow (whichever comes first) and then the Forest Service closes the area.
• This location can experience some windy weather, but that makes for some great hair and flowing skirt action!
• The Mogollon Rim location is only about 9 minutes away from the Rim Lakes. These two locations pair really well for a session if you want to get portraits at both (as you can see in the sessions linked below).

Sessions at the Mogollon Rim

John & Brianna’s Mogollon Rim Engagement Photos

Mogollon Rim Engagement Session: Austin & Stevee

Anniversary Session on the Mogollon Rim: Kyle & LauraMae

Mogollon Rim Engagement Session: Shaun & Bridgette

Jonathan & Jennifer’s Woods Canyon Lake Wedding near Payson, AZ