Geneva, Illinois

Geneva, Illinois offers a charming and picturesque setting with a small-town feel. The city is known for its historic architecture, tree-lined streets, and scenic riverfront views, providing plenty of opportunities for capturing stunning photos.

The downtown area of Geneva features several quaint and colorful buildings, with a mix of Victorian and Italianate architecture. The Third Street shopping district offers many unique shops, cafes, and restaurants, providing great opportunities for street and architectural photography.

The Fox River runs through the heart of Geneva, offering many beautiful views of the river and surrounding scenery. The Geneva Riverwalk offers a peaceful and scenic path along the river, with several picturesque bridges and park areas to capture.

Geneva is also known for its parks and nature preserves, such as the Peck Farm Park and the Fabyan Park which offer a mix of natural landscapes, such as woodlands, wetlands, and prairies, perfect for nature and landscape photography.

Throughout the year, Geneva hosts several festivals and events, such as the Geneva Arts Fair and the Geneva Swedish Days Festival, providing great opportunities for capturing lively and colorful scenes of people enjoying music, food, and art.

Looking west at Golden Hour over Downtown Geneva, Illinois

Shot from an altitude of 250ft during a hazy sunset at the end of May 2023.

Looking Over Downtown Geneva, Illinois at Sunrise

Aerial view of Geneva during a beautiful fall sunrise.

Looking over Downtown Geneva, Illinois at Sunrise

The morning sun lighting up downtown Geneva, Illinois in early fall.

Early Spring Sunrise at the Fabyan Windmill

The working Dutch windmill dating back to the 1850's in Geneva, Illinois.

Fabyan Park Lighthouse

The lighthouse at Fabyan Park in Geneva, Illinois.

Sunset on State Street in Geneva, Illinois

Golden hour in the historic downtown. Taken in the summer of 2020.

Early Fall Sunrise over Geneva, Illinois

As the sun peaks through the clouds, the fall colors light up in downtown Geneva, Illinois.

Peck Farm House at Peck Farm Park

This Italianate brick house was built in 1869 by Eli and Jerusha Peck on the outskirts of Geneva, Illinois. The Peck’s were nationally known for raising Merino sheep and at the height of their operation had 2000 sheep grazing on 1,600 acres of land.