This is probably my favorite location I've found in the Indy area so far. The broken down ruins are lovely, there's so much greenery with lots of flower fields, and zero entry river front access that looks like a magical forest at the right time of day.
You just can't go wrong with a good trail filled park. Eagle creek has plenty of pretty paths to explore with a variety of plants and trees that give a little more variety to your session. There's also a small lake and overlook that we can take advantage of as well.
Downtown Indy is perfect if you want to add some urban flair to your engagement session. The architecture of the buildings is absolutely gorgeous and there's plenty of pockets of nature to still add a little of the green goodness into your session as well.
Two words, Willow Tree. Need I say more? Well I will anyway. There's a lovely little river, a beautiful giant staircase leading up to the belltower, small ponds, and GORGEOUS lilacs the right time of year. Along with all the pretty green spots that glow when the light hits just right, and at Holcomb it seems to never miss.
Taking a stroll down the Canal Walk downtown is a great option for your engagement session. The canal walk itself is gorgeous and it's also right off of some of my favorite "downtown" buildings.
This gorgeous little spot right off of downtown Indianapolis gives me all the fairytale village vibes. Littered with brick paths, cobblestone roads, iron rod fences and so much greenery there's plenty of beautiful places to take advantage of. I personally enjoy this area dressed up a bit rather than in your comfiest clothes just to really give it that extra something.
Coxhall Gardens has a little bit of everything. A beautiful bell tower, stunning bandshell, lots of pretty stairs, a mansion with a lovely courtyard, red brick, and some water features as well.
These are locations that I personally have not shot at but would make great options as well!
Newfields*
100 Acre Woods*
Cool Creek Park
Downtown Carmel
Fort Harrison State Park
Brown County State Park
Fountain Square
Indianapolis Zoo + Botanical Gardens*
Strawtown Koteewi Park
Broad Ripple
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