The 5 Best Places for Photos Near Ionia, Michigan
I often travel to Ionia, Michigan area for photos. Not just for Ionia residents, but others know the beauty of this community as well! There are so many options in this area and it has so much to offer! Ionia is only a short drive for families from Portland, Lyons and Westphalia making it the perfect spot to get your photos taken.
Payton - 2023 graduate at Bertha Brock Park in Ionia, Michigan
Downtown Ionia
If you are looking for a more urban appeal for your photos, Downtown Ionia is worth the visit. Beautiful storefronts, alleys, a lot of textures and their famous brick road are all perfect backdrops for photos. There are so many little areas in a downtown area that are perfect for photos, and Downtown Ionia is no different!
2. Bertha Brock Park
Bertha Brock Park is the perfect place to get photos taken if you are looking to be surrounded by nature. From wooded areas to streams and bridges, Bertha Brock Park truly has something for everyone. The dense woods are so much fun to walk through to discover new places. If you are scheduling during summer, make sure to bring the mosquito spray, Bertha Brock definitely is home to many of them!
3. Sessions Lake
Sessions Lake is a great spot to get your photos taken if you are looking for a beach photo. This is the closest beach to our area and it is so well taken care of. On warm days, this beach is well used so you do have to time your session right if you want the space. Sessions lake is surrounded by dense woods that also make a great photo backdrop. Please note that there is an entrance fee to the park.
4. Ionia Fairgrounds
The Ionia Fairgrounds is a great spot to get your photos taken. This property sits right next to the river giving you the perfect opportunity to get some water photos. Further back on the property are tall grasses and trees. There is a bridge that crosses the river which is also a very nice looking photo opportunity. If you are scheduling during the right week, you can also schedule your session during the free fair so that you can get fair scenery in your photos! (Elephant Ear anyone?)
5. Green View Point Park in Lyons
Green View Point Park in Lyons is close enough to Ionia for photos and definitely worth the drive. It has a large wooded area and beautiful views of the river that are unlike any other in the area. There is a manmade wooden bridge as well that is the perfect photo backdrop. At this location, you are definitely going to want to wear tennis - shoes, there is a staircase that leads down quite a ways to the bridge but a hill you have to go down to reach the river making good shoes worth the time.
If you are visiting Ionia from out of town, I often get asked where to eat! There are many places to stop to grab a bite to eat. Here are a few of my personal favorites!
-Oliveras is the best italian food you will find!
-At Lamplight Grill, you will find something for everyone
There are many other options that are filled with all sorts of wonderful food to enjoy!
*This is not an inclusive list of Ionia, Michigan photo locations. I recommend speaking with your photographer directly to help determine which option might be the best for your next photo session!