The Best Locations for Outdoor Photography in Indianapolis

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September 22, 2026

Best Family, Senior and Branding Photo Session Locations in Indianapolis, Carmel, Westfield, Brownsburg & Greenwood

If you have booked a fall family session or senior session with me, you already know I ask one big question on your questionnaire: are you drawn to nature, do you love an urban feel, or do you want a little bit of both? To help you decide, I’ve put together this location guide to make it a little easier to pick a spot.

As an Indianapolis family photographer with over 16 years of photographing families, extended families, seniors, and branding sessions throughout Carmel, Westfield, Brownsburg, Greenwood, and the surrounding areas, I return to these locations season after season. Below are some of my favorite locations, grouped by vibe first, since that is how I like to start the conversation with you. I’ve also noted the side of town for each one so you can pick somewhere close to home.

Nature Locations for Family & Senior Portraits Around Indianapolis

If your family loves exploring areas with trees, trails, and open fields, these are the parks I visit most with my nature-loving clients for family portraits and senior pictures.

North Side: Fishers, Carmel & Noblesville Area

Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve, Fishers. Wooded trails and a quiet, tucked-away feel that photographs beautifully in summer and fall. A great pick for a Fishers family session.

An extended family gathers along a wooded path at Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve during this multi-generational photoshoot, grandparents, parents, and grandchildren coordinating in soft pastel polos and dresses. The collage includes an expecting daughter in a pink dress cradling her belly, a toddler in a color-block dress holding her grandmother's hand near a wooden fence, and the full family spread across the gravel trail beneath the tree canopy. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this extended family portrait session at Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve in Fishers, Indiana, a wooded Indianapolis-area location well suited for large multi-generational family photography.

Cool Creek Nature Park, Carmel. I love the overgrown grassy areas with small patches of wildflowers here and there, and the trees in the fall always show off their beautiful foliage. A favorite for Carmel or Westfield family photos.

A father in a gray "Girl Dad" tee lifts his baby daughter overhead during this family photoshoot at Cool Creek Nature Park, her cream tulle dress and oversized bow catching the golden evening light. The collage includes the family seated together on a patchwork quilt in a wildflower meadow, a close moment of mom and dad leaning in to admire their daughter's smile, and dad walking her down a gravel path at sunset. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this family portrait session at Cool Creek Nature Park in Carmel, Indiana, a favorite Indianapolis-area location for golden hour family and milestone photos.

A father in glasses lifts his laughing toddler overhead beneath a canopy of golden fall leaves to open this Cool Creek Nature Park family session, while his infant son in a light blue polo explores a cream picnic blanket scattered with autumn leaves. The collage moves through candid kisses between mother and baby, a family portrait framed by amber tree cover, and a bright close-up of the toddler's gap-toothed smile in his plaid button-down. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this fall family portrait session at Cool Creek Nature Park in Carmel, Indiana, a wooded Indianapolis-area location known for its rich autumn color.

Flat Fork Creek Park, Fishers. Open meadows, a creek, and a beautiful bridge with nice clean lines. It has great golden-hour light in the evening and is one of my top picks for family portraits near Fishers and McCordsville.

Five siblings and their golden Labrador make their way down a fall-lit path in this Flat Fork Creek Park family session, autumn color glowing gold and red overhead. Throughout the collage you can see the group holding hands along the gravel trail, individual portraits on a wooden bridge including a curly-haired daughter in a red midi dress with her hair loose and natural, and a close embrace between father and daughter on the grass. Their golden retriever joins nearly every shot, tail wagging beside the family on the bridge railing. Amanda Duncan Photography captured this fall family portrait session at Flat Fork Creek Park in Fishers, Indiana, a favorite Indianapolis-area location for outdoor family photography with pets.

Three young siblings in coordinating rust, plaid, and floral fall outfits sit together on a fallen log at Flat Fork Creek Park, the middle brother in buffalo check kneeling on a wooden footbridge in the next frame. The collage shows the family gathered together on the same log, a candid moment of the older sisters swinging their little brother between them on the bridge, and a close-up portrait of the youngest daughter in a pumpkin-print skirt with an orange bow. Amanda Duncan Photography captured this fall family portrait session at Flat Fork Creek Park near Fishers, Indiana, a wooded Indianapolis-area park known for its footbridge and creek views.

Geist Park. A relaxed, less crowded option on the northeast side, plus I love the bridge as a rustic add-on. It’s the perfect place if you want your family photos to feel unhurried.

Four brothers in coordinating red and navy tones stand together on a wooden covered bridge at Geist Park during this fall family photoshoot, the youngest grinning up at the camera in his red quarter zip. The collage includes a close parent embrace with their toddler between them, the full family seated together on a plaid blanket surrounded by fall leaves, and a solo close-up of a freckled, tousle-haired son leaning against the bridge's wooden railing. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this fall family portrait session at Geist Park in Indianapolis, a relaxed northeast-side Indianapolis-area park known for its covered bridge and fall color.

South & Southeast Side: Franklin Township, Greenwood, Center Grove

Southeastway Park. I have been visiting this park since I ran cross country in high school, so I know it very well! It has wooded areas, trails, a creek that is great for creek stomping or just for some water in the background of your pictures, and open fields, meadows and prairies. We could visit this park year after year and your photos would look different every time. This park works well for families who want space to spread out, and seniors who want a more laid-back vibe.

Warm golden light wraps around a senior in a soft blue cardigan and light wash jeans as she walks down a gravel path lined with tall autumn grasses at Southeastway Park. The collage carries her seated barefoot on a fallen log over the creek in a blue floral dress, lying across a plaid picnic blanket scattered with fall leaves, and laughing in a sunlit meadow with her hair catching the breeze. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this senior portrait session at Southeastway Park on the south side of Indianapolis, a favorite location for golden hour senior pictures thanks to its creek, meadows, and wooded trails.

A couple sits together in a bed of fall leaves at Southeastway Park with their golden retriever stretched out beside them, the woman in a navy polka dot dress and the man in a heather purple button-down. The collage includes a close embrace along a wooded path, a candid moment with the dog's tongue out mid-pant, and the couple walking hand in hand beneath the tree canopy. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this couple and pet portrait session at Southeastway Park on the south side of Indianapolis, a wooded Indianapolis-area park well suited for fall portraits with pets.

Glenns Valley Nature Park. This park is smaller, with a peaceful, secluded feel. It has a lot of gorgeous trees, native plants and overgrown areas, and an old historic house for some variety. It’s a nice option for extended family photos on the south side of Indy.

A mother nuzzles her baby's cheek in front of a weathered white brick farmhouse to open this fall family photoshoot at Glenns Valley Nature Park, her son in a maroon polo standing close beside his father in a plaid button-down. The collage moves through a patchwork quilt blanket portrait scattered with fall leaves, a candid parent slow dance in the grass, and a solo shot of the older son grinning from a stone ledge in dappled afternoon light. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this fall family portrait session at Glenns Valley Nature Park on the south side of Indianapolis, a wooded Indianapolis-area location known for its historic farmhouse and quiet, secluded feel.

A big sister presses a kiss to her baby sister's cheek on a colorful patchwork quilt to begin this Glenns Valley Nature Park family session, tucked into a shaded wooded trail thick with summer green. The collage carries the family through a piggyback moment with dad, a mother in a teal wrap dress cradling her baby while her husband nuzzles their toddler overhead, and a close-up of the youngest daughter perched proudly in a black wicker chair in a white sundress and mustard bow. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this family portrait session at Glenns Valley Nature Park on the south side of Indianapolis, a peaceful wooded Indianapolis-area location well suited for candid family moments.

A mother in a mustard floral dress laughs with her baby boy in front of a white brick farmhouse to open this first birthday family photoshoot at Glenns Valley Nature Park, her daughters in coordinating teal stripes and navy florals close by. The collage includes the birthday boy grinning on a patchwork quilt in his "ONE" shirt, a big sister carrying her little brother across the sunlit lawn, and the whole family walking hand in hand toward the farmhouse at golden hour. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this family milestone session at Glenns Valley Nature Park on the south side of Indianapolis, a charming Indianapolis-area location with a historic farmhouse backdrop perfect for first birthday photos.

Garfield Park. One of the oldest parks in the city, with beautiful mature trees and formal garden areas on the south side of downtown Indianapolis. There’s a small fee to visit the sunken garden, but there’s a wide variety of areas to explore.

A family of four crosses Garfield Park's green footbridge during this family photoshoot, the mother in a pink floral blouse and mustard skirt walking between her husband in a navy polo and her son in a heather blue button-down. The collage includes grandparents seated together on a patchwork quilt near a stone wall, a son's close-up portrait beneath the golden evening light, and the full family posed against a white barn door and a stacked stone archway with a blue wooden gate. A daughter's engagement ring catches the light in a close embrace with her mother, and the session closes with the family lined up on the bridge's weathered wooden planks at sunset. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this extended family portrait session at Garfield Park in Indianapolis, one of the city's oldest parks and a favorite Indianapolis-area location for golden hour family photography with its footbridge, stonework, and mature tree cover.

An expecting couple embraces beside a wrought iron gate at Garfield Park to open this maternity session, the mother-to-be in a black and white striped maxi dress cradling her belly in the golden evening light. The collage continues onto a quilt blanket spread across the lawn, a close embrace with the father's hand resting on her stomach, and a solo portrait of the mother laughing along a tree-lined path at sunset. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this maternity session at Garfield Park in Indianapolis, one of the city's oldest parks and a favorite Indianapolis-area location for golden hour portraits.

Family portrait session at Garfield Park in Indianapolis featuring the sunken gardens with natural dappled light, and the garfield park conservatory

West Side: Eagle Creek Park & Washington Township Park

Eagle Creek Park. The variety here is hard to beat: fields, wooded trails, and water access all in one park. It is a great choice for true nature lovers! I’ve photographed families with flowers, water, and fall foliage here, and you can always find a new area to visit, or go back to the crowd-pleasing pond that everyone loves.

A couple shares a close embrace with the reservoir stretching behind them during a family photoshoot at Eagle Creek Park, tall prairie grass and wildflowers framing the water's edge. The collage includes a mother seated in the meadow with her son and daughter tucked under each arm, a tender cheek-to-cheek moment between mother and daughter, and the family walking together along a wooden boardwalk overlooking the lake. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this family portrait session at Eagle Creek Park on the west side of Indianapolis, a spacious Indianapolis-area park known for its reservoir views and open meadows.

Three siblings pile together on a colorful patchwork quilt spread across a wooden boardwalk at the start of a golden hour family photoshoot at Eagle Creek Park, the lake glowing behind them as the sun sets. The collage follows the family walking hand in hand down the dock toward the water in shades of coral, pink, and olive, a father lifting his daughters for a laughing double hug, and the whole family silhouetted against the sunset over the reservoir. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this family portrait session at Eagle Creek Park on the west side of Indianapolis, a favorite Indianapolis-area location for golden hour family photos over the water.

A boy in a heather blue henley sits on a fallen log at a family photo session at Eagle Creek Park, his sister stretched out on a wooden bench nearby in a maroon floral dress with her feet kicked up. The collage includes the siblings gathered close with their mother against a backdrop of still pond water, parents sharing a quiet embrace on a bench overlooking the reflection of the trees, and the whole family walking together along the water's edge at sunset. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this family portrait session at Eagle Creek Park on the west side of Indianapolis, a wooded Indianapolis-area location known for its peaceful pond views.

Adventurous family photographed at Eagle Creek Park during the summer in Indianapolis surrounded by wooded trails, open fields and in front of the reservoir.

Urban Family & Senior Portrait Locations in Downtown Indianapolis

If your family feels more comfortable in an urban setting, downtown Indianapolis offers more variety than you might expect for family photos and senior pictures alike.

Fountain Square. Colorful storefronts, amazing graffiti artwork, and a fun, artsy energy. Fountain Square is a favorite for seniors who want personality and lots of color in their pictures.

Teen girl with long wavy blonde hair wearing a white ruffle romper, photographed against a teal-painted wall and colorful mural in Fountain Square, standing near string lights in one image and posed beside greenery in another, during her senior photoshoot with Amanda Duncan Photography in Indianapolis.

Photo collage of senior guy with dark brown hair, one look in a pink hoodie and jeans at a graffiti wall in Fountain Square, another in a blue and black flannel over a white Nintendo hoodie sitting in fall leaves at Southeastway Park, Indianapolis senior photos by Amanda Duncan Photography.

Photo collage of high school senior girl with dark curly brown hair and wire rimmed glasses wearing a casual outfit holding her guitar in downtown Indianapolis during her senior portraits with Amanda Duncan Photography

Indiana High School Senior with short teal and dark green hair wearing a purple pinstripe shirt and matching vest over black pants, photographed against layered graffiti murals in Fountain Square, sitting against a chain-link fence in one image and standing beneath colorful spray-painted doors in another, during their senior photoshoot with Amanda Duncan Photography in Indianapolis.

Bottleworks District. Modern architecture with a polished, upscale feel. The Bottleworks District is great for branding sessions, senior sessions, and family sessions, and a great place if you feel like dressing up!

A young girl in a black wide-brim hat and graphic tee leans into her brother's shoulder in front of the Bottleworks District's string-lit storefronts during a family photoshoot. The collage includes the family walking hand in hand down the brick sidewalk, a candid moment of mother and son laughing against sage green doors, and a close parent embrace framed by the district's warm evening light. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this family portrait session in the Bottleworks District in downtown Indianapolis, a modern urban Indianapolis-area location known for its architecture and string-lit charm.

War Memorial Plaza and Obelisk Square, downtown. This whole area downtown is one of my favorite urban locations in the city for family photos, senior photos, and branding sessions. You get the chance to climb the stairs of the War Memorial building, which takes you up high for a gorgeous view of the city skyline and amazing lighting. You get some greenery and a large water fountain across the street, then we can hop over to the Social Security building on Pennsylvania and Michigan, where an ombre color wall adds fun, unexpected pops of color. Golden hour here is stunning!

A daughter in a cream top leans against a bold orange wall during this War Memorial Plaza family photoshoot, her family scattered through colorful backdrops of blue, pink, and mustard throughout downtown Indianapolis. The collage includes a father swinging his son through the air near the plaza fountain, the whole family walking hand in hand past the downtown skyline, and two sisters sharing a quiet embrace beside the reflecting pool. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this family portrait session at War Memorial Plaza in downtown Indianapolis, a colorful urban Indianapolis-area location known for its architecture and playful wall backdrops.

A family of five in coordinating sage green and gold tones poses on a stone balcony overlooking downtown Indianapolis to open this War Memorial Plaza session, the historic building's architecture framing the city skyline behind them. The collage moves to a bold orange wall backdrop for a bright family portrait, candid moments of the children lying together on the plaza pavement in front of the War Memorial's carved stone lettering, and a daughter twirling her pink tutu skirt near the plaza fountain. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this family portrait session at War Memorial Plaza in downtown Indianapolis, a favorite urban location for family and branding photography thanks to its architecture and skyline views.

Three brothers pose against a color-blocked yellow, pink, and blue wall to open this War Memorial Plaza family session, one seated on a bench between his parents in coordinating red and white patterned shirts. The collage carries the family to an ornate bronze door reading "LIGHT," candid embraces between mother and son with the Indianapolis skyline behind them, and a walk toward the plaza's obelisk and fountain at the close of the session. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this family portrait session near War Memorial Plaza in downtown Indianapolis, an urban Indianapolis location known for its architectural detail and city backdrop.

Monument Circle and downtown Indianapolis. A classic Indianapolis view, always a hit for family members who want that unmistakable city backdrop, and a great stop for portrait sessions.

Broad Ripple. Eclectic shops, a lot of color and some graffiti, with a laid-back, rustic vibe.

A couple poses in front of a colorful dinosaur mural in a Broad Ripple alley to open this session, the woman in a burgundy plaid coat and the man in a tan sherpa jacket, their arms linked as they walk down the sidewalk. The collage moves through a close embrace in front of a spray-painted brick wall, a laughing portrait against a graffiti-covered loading dock, and the pair posed beneath a tall stone pillar downtown. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this couple's portrait session in Broad Ripple, an eclectic Indianapolis neighborhood known for its colorful street art and urban backdrops.

A family of four stands together in a Broad Ripple parking lot during this family photoshoot, the daughter in a blush pink dress twirling mid-jump beside her brother in olive pants and a forest green tee. The collage carries the family past a colorful graffiti mural, a mother and daughter matching in pink with headbands and coordinating smiles, and a father lifting his son onto his shoulders as they cross the street at golden hour. Later frames show the son leaping in the air with his arms thrown wide, grandparents sharing a close embrace on a brick stoop, and the whole family walking hand in hand down a sunlit Broad Ripple street as the evening light glows behind them. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this extended family portrait session in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis, an eclectic Indianapolis-area neighborhood known for its colorful murals, brick storefronts, and golden hour street scenes.

Highland Park. A great park setting with the city skyline behind you, plus cute nearby houses that provide a fun backdrop.

A couple walks their two dogs across the open lawn at Highland Park to open this session, the Indianapolis skyline rising behind them beside the park's iconic white "ndy" sculpture. The collage includes a candid moment of the dogs licking the couple's faces on a picnic quilt, a close embrace with the skyline soft in the background, and a playful portrait of the pair crouched down loving on their golden retriever and mixed breed dog. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this couple and pet portrait session at Highland Park in Indianapolis, a favorite urban Indianapolis-area park known for its skyline views.

A Mix of Nature and Urban for Family & Senior Photos

This is where most of my Indianapolis-area clients end up, somewhere that gives you nature without feeling completely tucked away, plus a little architecture or small-town charm mixed in.

Gardens, Grounds and Ruins

Holliday Park. This one truly bridges both worlds. The park setting is gorgeous on its own, and the historic ruins on the property add an architectural element you will not find anywhere else in the city. Their landscaping is stunning, too. It’s centrally located in Indy, which makes it a great pick for extended family sessions when everyone’s coming from different sides of town.

An extended family poses in front of the historic stone ruins at Holliday Park during this multi-generational photoshoot, tropical banana leaves and blooming red flowers framing the crumbling columns behind them. The collage includes grandparents sharing a close embrace among the garden beds in coordinating denim, two sisters hugging in polka dot pants and a denim top, and the full extended family spread across the ruins' stone steps. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this extended family portrait session at the historic ruins in Holliday Park in Indianapolis, a one-of-a-kind Indianapolis-area location for large group and multi-generational family photography.

Family of four posing among mature trees at Holliday Park and golden sunlight during an outdoor family photo session in Indianapolis at Holliday Park.

A father crouches beside his toddler daughter in a field of black-eyed Susans to open this Holliday Park family session, both dressed in soft blush and cream tones that echo the wildflowers around them. The collage moves through a seated family portrait in the tall grass, a close-up of the younger daughter's wispy curls, and the family walking hand in hand down a grassy path as the girls lead the way. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this family portrait session at Holliday Park in Indianapolis, a nature-forward Indianapolis-area park known for its wildflower fields in addition to its historic ruins.

Coxhall Gardens, Carmel. Manicured gardens paired with a natural setting, plus an amphitheater that adds a beautiful architectural backdrop.

A family of four and their goldendoodle stand together on the lawn at Coxhall Gardens, the daughter in a maroon and cream color-block sweater peeking through the park's iconic round stone tunnel wall with her brother. The collage includes a candid piggyback moment by the reflecting pond with the downtown Indianapolis skyline soft in the distance, a close-up of a blonde toddler's windblown curls, and the family's dog in a buffalo check bandana sitting for its own portrait. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this fall family portrait session at Coxhall Gardens in Carmel, Indiana, a manicured Indianapolis-area garden known for its architectural stone features and skyline views.

Old City Park, Greenwood. A charming park on the south side with a small-town feel. The grounds have a soft, overgrown quality without looking unkempt, and the light here is gorgeous.

A family lies together on a floral picnic quilt tucked into tall grass at Old City Park during this family photoshoot, the two teenage children resting on their parents' shoulders. The collage carries the family across a wooden boardwalk at golden hour, a daughter holding wildflowers with light catching her hair, and a close mother-daughter embrace framed by soft green foliage. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this family portrait session at Old City Park in Greenwood, Indiana, a charming south-side Indianapolis-area park known for its meadows and boardwalk views.

Fort Harrison State Park, Lawrence. One of my go-to spots for family photos year-round. We can stick to the area in front of the park near the hotel and incorporate the bridge, or head into the park for the fields, trails, and a dock overlooking the water.

Two brothers in coordinating plaid and denim run across an open field at Fort Harrison State Park to during a fall family photo session, golden light catching the tall grass behind them. The collage includes a close embrace between parents on a picnic blanket in front of a stacked firewood pile, a father lifting his sons for a laughing hug, and the whole family walking along a stone bridge at sunset. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this fall family portrait session at Fort Harrison State Park in Lawrence, Indiana, a favorite Indianapolis-area location for golden hour family photography.

Newfields. The grounds and landscaping here are the best kept in the city, hands down. This is the perfect place for senior portraits in Indianapolis, and great for families too! Keep in mind that come September, Newfields shifts to Harvest Nights hours, which affects when we can shoot there, so this one is best saved for spring or summer rather than late fall.

A family gathers beneath a white garden pergola at Newfields to open this session, the youngest son in a light blue bow tie standing proudly on a stone path beside blooming coneflowers. The collage moves through a mother and two daughters embracing near an iron garden gate, a senior-aged daughter in tortoise glasses posed among the flower beds, and sisters leaning cheek to cheek in the golden evening light. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this family portrait session at Newfields in Indianapolis, a botanical Indianapolis-area location known for its manicured gardens and architectural details.

Elegant family portrait session photographed on the grounds of Newfields Indianapolis Museum of Art with wide open lawns and architectural details during the start of winter.

Photo collage of Brownsburg High School Senior girl with long dark wavy hair in a black fitted top, black wide-leg jeans, and white heels, posed along the white pergola archways and boxwood garden paths at Newfields, photographed by Indianapolis senior photographer Amanda Duncan Photography.

Collage of images of teen girl with wavy blonde hair in a flowy ivory dress, one look standing among peach and pink garden flowers, another lying on a floral blanket surrounded by blooms, all photographed at Newfields for senior photos by Amanda Duncan Photography.

100 Acre Woods. A great option year-round if you want that mixed nature feel no matter the season. The pond creates lovely water scenery.

A woman in a flowing white dress kneels in a field of wildflowers during this 100 Acre Woods photoshoot, warm evening light catching the tall grass around her. The collage includes a close embrace between mother and toddler son, a family portrait with the group in soft neutral and floral tones, and a playful moment of father and son bouncing together near the car at the end of the session. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this portrait session at 100 Acre Woods, a year-round Indianapolis-area location known for its wildflower fields and relaxed, natural light.

A senior in a denim crop top and flowing white maxi skirt wades into the still water at 100 Acre Woods during this senior photoshoot, ripples spreading out around her bare feet. The collage follows her posed along the grassy shoreline, seated on a fallen log with the pond stretching behind her, and walking the water's edge as her hair catches the evening breeze. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this senior portrait session at 100 Acre Woods, a scenic Indianapolis-area location known for its pond and marshy, natural backdrop.

High school senior girl wearing a white crop top and denim shorts, long dark wavy hair, in a collage of images posed near colorful playground-style art and yellow wildflowers at 100 Acre Woods near the Funky Bones exhibit, photographed by Amanda Duncan Photography in Indianapolis.

Charming Small Towns Near Indianapolis

These downtown areas all have that perfect small-town feel: fun doorways and alleyways, flowers, local businesses, and a park nearby if you want to add a nature backdrop to the same session.

Downtown Bargersville, a favorite for Center Grove and Greenwood area families.

A boy in a cream striped button-down leans against a brick wall to open this downtown Bargersville family session, freckles catching the evening light beside his father near the town's grain silos and railroad tracks. The collage includes a daughter in a tropical print dress laughing with sun-kissed hair, the full family walking hand in hand past a peach sunset sky, and the siblings leaning back to back against a red brick wall. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this family portrait session in downtown Bargersville, Indiana, a small-town Indianapolis-area spot known for its industrial grain silo backdrop and golden hour light.

A young girl in rust corduroy overalls leans against a weathered brick doorway to open this downtown Bargersville family session, her siblings later perched together on a wooden beam in front of the town's grain silos. The collage carries the family past a hand-painted "Taxman Brewing Co." mural, down a small-town sidewalk holding hands, and in front of a colorful abstract mural where the daughter poses solo against a bright pink wall. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this family portrait session in downtown Bargersville, Indiana, a small-town Indianapolis-area location known for its murals, grain silos, and brick storefronts.

Franklin, Indiana, a great option for anyone on the south side without the big city feel.

A couple shares a quiet moment on stone steps in downtown Franklin, Indiana, the woman in a burgundy top and black leather skirt, the man in a plaid button-down. The collage moves from a wooden footbridge embrace to a cozy coffee shop portrait against exposed brick, then out to a garden path lined with red Japanese maple leaves and a tunnel of golden vines at golden hour. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this couple's session in downtown Franklin, a charming small-town location south of Indianapolis known for its brick storefronts and natural light.

Danville, Indiana. The town square and surrounding alleyways always surprise my clients. So much variety in texture and color. It’s the perfect place for family photos, senior portraits or branding sessions on the west side of Indianapolis.

A senior in a black crop top and pink floral maxi skirt poses against a wall of climbing ivy during this senior photoshoot in downtown Danville, her long blonde hair catching the afternoon light. The collage carries her through a bold blue and yellow floral mural where she sits cross-legged on the sidewalk, a wrought iron stair rail beside a brick storefront, and a classic black convertible parked along Danville's main street. Later frames show her leaning against a chalkboard-covered wall, propped up at a wooden table beneath a string of warm cafe lights, and closing the session with an easy, hand-in-hair smile on the sidewalk. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this senior portrait session in downtown Danville, Indiana, a charming small-town Indianapolis-area location known for its murals, brick storefronts, and classic car backdrops.

Noblesville, Indiana. I can’t get enough of the murals and cute doorways, and the bridge over the water is stunning

A high school senior in a blue tie-front top and light wash jeans poses against a bright yellow mural in downtown Noblesville, her long wavy hair falling over one shoulder. The collage carries her through a brick-lined alley strung with colorful fabric canopies, in front of a hand-painted floral mural where she sits cross-legged on the pavement, and finally onto a wooden bridge overlooking the river at the edge of town. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this senior portrait session in downtown Noblesville, Indiana, a favorite Indianapolis-area location for senior pictures thanks to its colorful murals and historic brick alleyways.

Fortville, Indiana, quaint and quiet. It is the perfect spot for someone who lives east of Indianapolis and wants a small-town vibe for their portrait session.

Two brothers sit together on a brick ledge in downtown Fortville, one in a mustard long sleeve tee and the other swinging playfully by his parents' hands down the sidewalk. The collage includes photos from a family photo shoot with the family piled together in a teal doorway laughing, string lights glowing behind a close parent embrace, and a bright close-up of the younger son's gap-toothed smile against a brick storefront. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this family portrait session in downtown Fortville, Indiana, a quaint small-town Indianapolis-area location known for its brick storefronts and colorful doorways.

Zionsville, Indiana, a go-to for family photos and senior portraits near Westfield and Carmel.

A family of five gathers against a red brick wall in downtown Zionsville, the youngest daughter in a blue gingham dress with a white bow in her hair, laughing between her brothers. The collage carries the family from a front porch decorated with string lights and pennant bunting, to a wooden picket fence backdrop, to a mural-lined alley where the boys pose side by side in matching striped polos. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this family portrait session in downtown Zionsville, one of the small-town Indianapolis suburbs known for its charming brick storefronts and family-friendly photo backdrops.

Ivy climbs a brick wall behind a couple in coordinating navy outfits to open this Zionsville family session, their two children following close behind on a gravel alley walk with their golden doodle dog. Later images show a daughter in a red dress perched on a rock pile near a colorful mural, a brother and sister leaning forehead to forehead, and the whole family framed inside a wrought iron garden gate at golden hour. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this family portrait session in downtown Zionsville, Indiana, capturing the small-town charm and evening light this Indianapolis-area suburb is known for.

Lockerbie Square, downtown Indianapolis. Cobblestone streets and historic charm right in the heart of the city.

A couple walks their yellow Labrador and mixed breed dog down Lockerbie Square's cobblestone street to open this session, the Indianapolis skyline visible past the neighborhood's historic red house and steeples in the distance. The collage includes a close embrace in front of a weathered wooden doorway, both dogs sitting patiently beside the couple on a red brick stoop, and a candid moment crossing the street together as the dogs pull eagerly ahead. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this couple and pet portrait session in Lockerbie Square, a historic downtown Indianapolis neighborhood known for its cobblestone streets and red brick charm.

A family of five stands together on an ivy-lined brick sidewalk in Lockerbie Square during this family photoshoot, the two daughters in cream and sage green dresses beside their little brother in denim overalls. The collage includes a close couple embrace against a weathered brick wall, a candid father-son moment on a stone curb, and the family walking together down Lockerbie's cobblestone street at dusk, the neighborhood's red brick doorway glowing warm behind them. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this family portrait session in Lockerbie Square, a historic downtown Indianapolis neighborhood known for its brick streets and evening charm.

An extended family lines up in front of a brick storefront with green shutters to open this Lockerbie Square session, coordinating in red, denim, and white against the neighborhood's historic architecture. The collage includes a grandmother and grandfather posed beside a weathered wooden door, two young cousins seated together on a stone ledge, and the full family strolling down Lockerbie's cobblestone path lined with brick homes. Amanda Duncan Photography photographed this extended family portrait session in Lockerbie Square, one of downtown Indianapolis's most charming historic neighborhoods for family photography.

A Few Practical Notes

Some of these locations require a permit or have a fee, and a few (like Newfields) have seasonal hours that affect availability, so let me know your top pick early, and I will handle the details.
Not sure which vibe fits your family? Your questionnaire answers help me figure that out, and I am always happy to talk through options once I see them.

As an Indianapolis family photographer serving Carmel, Westfield, Brownsburg, Greenwood, Franklin, and the surrounding communities, I am always happy to talk through location options for your family portraits or senior pictures before session day.

Can’t decide when to book your next family photoshoot? Read the pros and cons of each month in this blog post here.

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