Your Illinois photography—anyone’s photography of Illinois—will reveal a state and its people that are proud to work hard to build a future for their families. They know how to balance that hard work with many leisure activities for families and adults that they welcome you to share and photograph. It’s easy to be attracted to the beaches and mountains and the most glamorous places in America. Illinois’ natural beauty, however, will equally captivate your mind and your camera; and glamour is replaced (thankfully) by genuine Midwestern fun, adventure and living that become lifelong memories in pictures.
Chicago is a worthy subject of your Illinois photography. It is still the “city of broad shoulders,” as described by Carl Sandburg, the great American poet. It has a robust vibe all its own, as signified by a bustling Loop business district and a skyline dominated by the Willis Tower, the largest skyscraper in America. The Chicago Segway Art and Architecture Tours is one of the best ways to view and photograph Chicago. Step onto an innovative Segway Personal Transporter and follow your guide past famous attractions, through parks and along the lakefront to create a great portfolio of Illinois photography.
Because families are central to the Illinois lifestyle, almost anyplace you take your family will provide wholesome activities and fun that you’ll want in your Illinois photography. Look for outdoor adventure in the north: river rafting, waterparks and state parks, museums and resorts. Explore the southwestern region of Illinois, where you’ll find an amazing learning and picture-taking experience at Cahokia Mounds. It was the largest prehistoric Native American city north of Mexico, and has been designated by the United Nations as a World Heritage Site. Take your family west to discover the river country: a boat ride on the Illinois River or plan a biking vacation on the 62-mile Great River Trail along the Mississippi River.
Illinois hasn’t forgotten couples and adults who want the sparkling nightlife of Rush Street and Chicago’s many restaurants, casinos and clubs—and memorable Illinois photography of all that fun. Take a stroll down the Magnificent Mile, Chicago’s upscale shopping and residential district, and snap pictures of your window-shopping adventures and Sunday brunch at a trendy restaurant. Take a break from those fast-paced activities and head to one of Illinois’ many relaxing retreats. There are resorts, river cruises and hiking and camping for every outdoor enthusiast with a camera and the goal of great Illinois photography.
Whether you come to Illinois as a family or a couple, or with friends, its historical places can be some of the highlights of your visit and your best-remembered Illinois photography. Follow any of the four Presidential Trails to learn more about the lives of Lincoln, Grant, Reagan and Obama. In Springfield, tour the Lincoln Home and Tomb where he was laid to rest. Galena is the location of the restored Ulysses S. Grant home.
As the heartland of America, Illinois is farms, factories and a hub of global commerce. Illinois photography is also a treasure of natural and historical images and fun activities for you and your family to capture in pictures.
