OUR FAVORITE PLACES TO PHOTOGRAPH
As your local photographer, we’re often asked about the best places to take pictures in Indianapolis and the surrounding areas. We’ve compiled a list of our most popular shooting locations, from picturesque parks to urban settings with iconic architecture. Whether it’s the historic charm of Lockerbie Square, the vibrant Bottleworks District, or the natural beauty of Newfields, these spots offer stunning backdrops for every style and occasion. Let us know if you have other ideas, and we’ll help you capture the perfect shot in any of these beautiful locations!
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Coxhall Gardens/West Park
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Located adjacent to each other off 116th street in Carmel, these 2 parks offer up an abundance of backgrounds for your session. Perfect for families, seniors and engagements.
Central Park / Central Park Boardwalk
Located in Carmel just off 111th street & college, central park/central park boardwalk in carmel is a fantastic location to use the boardwalk, open fields, walkways & more!
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Fort Harrison State Park
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“The Fort” is full of different locations to use, long grasses, a creek to get in if it’s hot, bridges, docks and endless trees and flowers, it’s a fantastic location to shoot in all year round.
Potter's Bridge
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Perfect little covered bridge and small park located just north of Noblesville. Great for family sessions.
Flat Fork Creek Park
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This new park in Fishers is becoming a favorite of ours as well. Plenty of backdrops to use, a small creek, long grasses, floral, trees and trails offer an abundance of locations to use for your session!
Often paired with Flat Fork Creek Park for 2 hour senior sessions, downtown Fortville offers great old buildings, alley ways, color, old building ads and even an ice cream stop for family sessions. For you engagement sessions, the 305 Wine Garage offers a great spot to start or end the evening for a drink and date night!
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Downtown Fortville
Tuttle Orchards
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Perfect for fall sessions. We typically schedule these for late September into early October. Apples, pumpkins, hay bales, what’s not to love about Tuttle Orchards fall photo sessions?
The Indiana War Memorial & Plaza Area
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The crown jewel of downtown Indianapolis. Regardless of the time of year, Monument Circle always looks great. Pair this location with the south end of the canal for a perfect downtown session.
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Monument Circle
Canal Area - White River State Park
There are many areas on the Canal Area/White River State Park that we love using, but by far, the south end, by the NCAA building is a favorite. Plenty of space to move around and different backdrops for you to use. Paired with an hour of your session at monument circle, these locations make for great photos!
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Bottleworks Hotel & The Garage
One of our newest additions to our favorite locations list is the Bottleworks Hotel & area around “the garage” on the north end of mass ave. Perfect for romantic engagement sessions, families or even senior portraits sessions, this area has just about everything! Please note, photography inside the hotel is by permit/fee only. The grounds outside are free to use.
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The Palladium / Carmel-Clay Veterans Memorial Freedom Circle
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The Palladium Center For The Performing Arts and Carmel Clay Veterans Memorial Freedom Circle, one of our favorite new spots for engagement & family photos! The combination of beautiful gardens, elegant arbors, charming brick streets, and stunning architecture provided the perfect backdrop for any photo session!
Flowing Well Park In Carmel
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Flowing Well Park in Carmel offers picturesque scenery with a charming creek, lush woodlands, and open green spaces, making it perfect for capturing precious family moments. The historic artesian well and natural setting provide a unique and versatile backdrop for any family photo session.
