Best Summer Nature Locations around Peru, Indiana

When it comes to hiring a photographer, sometimes the location can be the most intimidating part! As a photographer, we always have places in mind for your shoot: However, we always love when people have ideas of their own!

Whether you're looking for a bridge for your senior pictures or a waterfall for couples photos, this list will cover all your bases!

Location #1 - Charley Creek Gardens

551 N Miami St, Wabash, IN

Nestled in the heart of Wabash, Indiana is the stunning Charley Creek Gardens. The botanical garden is perfect for a variety of shoots and even includes a small waterfall and beautiful green bridge. Green benches are scattered about as well. The trees look gorgeous any time of year and the admission to get into the park is completely free!

Location #2 - Preslie Meadow

3409 East Mississinewa Road, Peru, IN

This beautiful meadow right next to the Wabash River is in honor of Preslie Lynn Dennis, a young girl who was soon to head off to boot camp before sadly passing due to a car accident.

This wonderful location helps her memory live on. The owners ask that people do not pick the flowers and stay on the designated paths. These flowers typically bloom in June and are bloomed all of Summer.

Location #3 - 7 Pillars Nature Preserve

3985 Mississinewa Rd, Peru, IN

This location is right on the water of Mississinewa River. Filled with rich Native American history, this location provides beautiful rock structures along with plenty of greenery. At the right time of day, you can catch the gorgeous sun reflecting off the water. It is an extremely popular spot among locals to the area, so it is likely you will be shooting with other people around.

Location #4 - Sunflower Fields

Exact location differs each year. Converse, IN

This stunning field of sunflowers is grown around Converse, IN every single summer. Planted and owned. by Healthy Hoosier Oil, also known as the form store Rachel's Taste of Indiana, uses all of the sunflowers for local products which can be purchased at their store. They ask visitors to respect the flowers! This location is only around for a short time, so follow them on Facebook

to stay updated!

Location #5 - Matter Park

N River Rd &, N Quarry Rd, Marion, IN

This garden has multiple different spots for photos. Their park blooms with multiple different flowers in the Spring and Summer. They have a small waterfall as well as different statues scattered around the 101 acers of land. This location is home to many events and parties, so it's important to check with their office to ensure it is not booked.

You can call them at: 765-662-9931

Location #6 - Charley Creek Falls

401-499 Vermont St, Wabash, IN

This natural waterfall located in Wabash, IN just a few miles off of highway 24 is perfect for someone who doesn't mind getting a little wet! This spot is for the more adventurous type, meaning great photo can be taken when climbing the falls or balancing out onto a fallen tree. This is an extension of the creek and other areas of the water can be accessed with a short walk.

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