Senior year is a huge milestone and is something that should be captured for memories to look back on for years to come. The Peoria area offers many opportunities for locations that capture personalities, style, and timeless class. Below are some popular senior photo locations in the Peoria area.
Farmdale Reservoir: 818 W Bittersweet Rd, East Peoria, IL
Farmdale is a great option for outdoors, prairie, and grassy vibes. There is a walking trail that leads to the top of an old reservoir with a great overlooking view, along with woods, wild grasses, and a beautiful pasture.
Jubilee College State Park: 11817 Jubilee College Road, Brimfield, IL
Jubilee College State Park in Brimfield is a park including trails, wildflowers, grasses, woods, and an old restored college building with a beautiful chapel.
Mackinaw River canoe access point and dove fields: 31700 Schlappi Rd, Mackinaw, IL 61755
Mackinaw River canoe access point and dove fields are a great, close option. This location features sunflower fields, grasses, woods, and the Mackinaw River. Take some photos while splashing and having a blast!
Coopers Park:
Coopers Park is a park in East Peoria with a trail that leads right to a view of Peoria right on the Illinois River. There is also a trail with a beautiful bridge in the woods.
Warehouse District: 726 SW Adams St, Peoria, IL
A popular urban location for photos in Peoria is the warehouse district. This part of Peoria is full of renovated industrial buildings, bricks, windows, and metal. Many seniors take photos by their graduation year that gets spray painted on a brick building in the warehouse district.
Peoria Riverfront: 212 Southwest Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602
The riverfront gives a view of the Illinois River, an old train station, railroad tracks, and other urban landscape.
Farmland
The Midwest is a highly agricultural part of the country. The Dee-Mack community is surrounded by many farms, and there are lots of local farms and fields to capture agricultural interests.
Wherever you choose to take your senior pictures, make sure you go somewhere that reflects your personality and interests!