why, hello!
"My name is Twila Clair, Owner & Founder of Twila Clair Fine Art Photography, Firefly Menagerie Productions, and The Lantern Marquee. I am so glad you've stopped by to learn a little about me. My life has been a giant adventure, but at the heart of it has always been and will always be photography.
Working through college I took a job at Kiddie Kandids to make ends meet. My first day on the job hadn't even come to an end before I was hooked. I soon became the assistant manager followed by the manager of the Provo store. The world played out in front of me during those days, I even remember what camera bay I was cleaning when the twin towers were struck (yes, I realize I've aged myself indefinitely in this first paragraph haha; here - I will one up that: I learned on FILM...nothing digital).
My days were full of so much joy - meeting the most amazing families and spending all my time with beautiful little ones. But I remember one day in particular my love for photography began to evolve in a deeply personal way. I photographed a darling little boy, so cute and happy. He had thick red glasses, and a smile that made all of us giggle, and wore a plaid bowtie. Aside from him being so adorable I was almost distracted, it was a perfect sitting. A few weeks later his family returned to purchase portraits for his funeral.
The experience permanently shaped my understanding of photography’s true purpose, that they allow us to remember that even if only for just a moment, everything was perfect. What followed is a passion for photography that grew beyond even my own understanding - an emotionally intuitive desire to create something for families that they will cherish for the rest of their lives. I believe photographs are far more than images - they are preservation of feeling and that philosophy continues to guide every wedding, family portrait, and editorial session I create today.....Love you!"
her Productions:
"Clair’s guidance turns that new talent into something remarkable. In her director’s note, she shares how she left a corporate career to rediscover her love of storytelling, and that passion radiates through every scene. Her vision blends circus spectacle, emotional honesty, and imagination into an unforgettable experience for Utah audiences. This is just a small taste of what’s yet to come—and I, for one, can’t wait to see what magic she stirs up next."
-Cynthia Terry, Front Row Reviewers
her Theatrics:
"Twila's mind is a fever dream is creativity, and the community is lucky to have her ingenuity on full display. Everyone should see one of her shows at one point in their life. It's like a painting in real life!!"
-Kally Beckstead, Local Artists Unite
her Photography:
"I rarely meet someone as extra as me, but Twila takes the cake. I have never seen anyone with more ambition, creativity and insomnia....this girl gets it done!!
-Karaleigh Garrison, Be The Dream Podcast
My Story
"For over 26 years, Twila Clair Fine Art Photography has been my baby as I documented weddings, families, and love stories with a cinematic eye shaped by world travel, theatrical storytelling, and a profound understanding of human connection. From the emerald waters of The Cayman Islands and the deserts of Qatar to the misty coastlines of the Olympic Peninsula and the red rock canyons of Utah, I have spent a lifetime chasing extraordinary light, rich color, and fleeting beauty wherever it appears. Yet no matter how far I travel, Provo, Utah remains the heart of my artistic identity - the glow of bistro lights on summer nights, Rockwell ice cream beneath Sundance skies, spring blossoms drifting through historic streets, and the timeless romance of the Provo City Center Temple with it's gorgeous patina fountain all continue to influence the emotional light woven through my work.
With an education in graphic design that provided value within my photography, I went beyond that and launched not only a production company but also an immersive theatrical world that specializes in large-scale visual story-telling. These companies have taken me all over the world and back again - all with the intent to bring light, color and artistry in breathtaking harmony as a storyteller, and all the while the camera never left my hands.
Beyond artistry, I also cherish my decades of executive-level client care experience from my time as a Vice President at Zions Bank, where I refined the relationship-centered service philosophy that now defines my photography business. I understand that trust, responsiveness, and emotional investment matter just as much as beautiful imagery. For me every client relationship is personal, and every gallery represents something sacred: the preservation of joy, love, and the fleeting moments that make life beautiful.
Whether photographing a massive luxury destination wedding or a small family elopement; whether artistically managing concerts, or curating a performance for 50 people under the stars my goal remains the same - to create moments that allow people to return not just to what they looked like, but to what they felt. Years from now, I hope my clients remember laughing with their photographer behind the camera, but more importantly remember themselves: deeply loved, fully alive, and surrounded by beauty in a moment worth holding onto forever."
Press, Features & Community Recognition
Twila Clair is a Utah-based creative director, fine art photographer, producer, and visual storyteller with more than 26 years of experience capturing emotionally rich imagery and immersive artistic experiences.
Her work and creative leadership have been featured across podcasts, live productions, editorial publications, charitable organizations, and community arts initiatives throughout Utah.
Featured & Recognized By:
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Featured guest on the "Be The Dream Podcast" discussing creativity, immersive storytelling, and artistic entrepreneurship
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Featured by Front Row Reviewers for her work on Dreamers of Voléville, which praised the production’s “magnificently detailed and colorful” visual storytelling and described the overall design work as “like watching a living painting.”
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Featured in a national plus-size bridal publication for a full luxury wedding editorial photographed and creatively directed by Twila Clair
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Featured on Studio Chatter for creative entrepreneurship and artistic direction
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Host of Spanish Fork’s Got Talent and numerous live fundraising and community arts events throughout Utah County
Community & Leadership Involvement
Twila’s work extends far beyond photography. Throughout her career, she has remained deeply involved in nonprofit leadership, community fundraising, and arts advocacy initiatives. Her community involvement includes:
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Working alongside organizations such as Mothers Without Borders and United Way
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Serving as Lead Chair of a major employee giving campaign during her executive leadership career at Zions Bank
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Serving on boards and advisory initiatives connected to the Ronald McDonald House Charities and the Zions Bank Art Show
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Supporting arts accessibility, live performance, immersive entertainment, and charitable fundraising efforts throughout Utah
Creative Production & Artistic Direction
Beyond photography, Twila Clair is known for producing visually ambitious theatrical and live-event experiences that combine cinematic storytelling, immersive design, and emotional spectacle. Creative leadership credits include:
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Producer of live concert events featuring internationally recognized recording artists such as Alex Boyé
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Artistic Producer for Masked Miracles, a large-scale live performance and charitable entertainment production
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Set Director for the world premiere of Still I Rise, the feature film centered on the life and legacy of James Dixon
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Founder and Creative Director of The Lantern Marquee, a visually immersive entertainment company known for cinematic dinner theater and experiential storytelling and Firefly Menagerie, a large scale production company.
Available for elevated celebrations and destination love stories around the world.
Based in Utah, United States
801-347-7539