Kent Park is one of those magical places in Johnson County where every corner feels like a perfect backdrop for senior pictures. Just 20 minutes from downtown Iowa City—and an easy drive from Coralville, North Liberty, and surrounding areas—this Oxford, Iowa gem offers everything from open grass fields to wildflowers, a sparkling lake and iconic dock, charming  aged steel and wood bridges, and dreamy tree-lined trails.

For Lucy’s senior session, we photographed on a warm summer afternoon when the sun lit up the park’s textures and colors in the most beautiful ways. The result? A gallery that feels like summer bottled up in a photo collection.

Look One: Denim Romper + Cowboy Boots by The Wood Pile

We started in Kent Park’s wood cutting pile. This was the perfect spot for Lucy’s first look—a playful denim romper paired with western cowboy boots. The mix of rustic textures and the dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves gave her photos a moody, cinematic feel. Then we played in the path on the way to the forest. Of course, she stopped to see the flowers.

Look Two: Floral Maxi Dress + The Flowers

After the wood pile and forest path, we made our way to one of Kent Park’s hidden gems, an opening in the trees with soft light falling on a flower patch. The floral maxi dress Lucy chose felt timeless and soft, catching the breeze in just the right way. With the midday sun glowing overhead, the tall grass became a golden frame around her, and the light reflecting off the flowers gave us that sun-kissed, airy vibe every senior dreams of. And you can’t forget the iconic dock, this time it was supplied with bait, tackle and a fishing rod!

Kent Park Senior Pictures in Iowa City

Kent Park has this unique versatility—you can get soft, light-filled portraits in the open meadows and lake areas, then shift to dramatic, shaded shots on the wooded trails. The park’s wide variety of textures and lighting conditions means your senior gallery will have depth, variety, and personality, all in one session.

If you’re in Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, or anywhere nearby and want a senior session that feels both adventurous and relaxed, Kent Park is a location worth considering.

Ready to Book Your Own Kent Park Senior Session?

I photograph high school seniors all across the Iowa City area, including Kent Park, Devonian Fossil Gorge, downtown Iowa City, and other stunning locations in Johnson County. If you want photos that feel like YOU—full of personality, movement, and light—let’s start planning.

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