Kindergarten Graduation Photo Ideas in Westfield, IN
A Kindergarten Graduation Photoshoot for Oliver, the Helper-Hero with the Minecraft Villain Agenda
Listen. Some kids walk into their milestone session a little shy. Some show up ready to smile on command. And then there’s Oliver—a barefoot, dancing, Lego-loving, villain-choosing kindergartener who came in hot with personality and a proud-as-heck graduation cap.
We photographed Oliver’s kindergarten graduation photos at MacGregor Park in Westfield, Indiana in late May, when everything was glowing green and buzzing with summer energy. (Kind of like Ollie himself.)
This wasn’t just a cap-and-gown snap-and-go session—this was an adventure. And Oliver? He showed up with main character energy.
The Last Day of Kindergarten, But Make It Epic
Graduating kindergarten is a big deal. You go from crayons to books. From baby teeth to big feelings. From being the littlest in school to being ready to take on the world.
Oliver’s mom wanted a session that would capture this moment—the way he lights up when he talks about animals, the sparkle in his eyes when he dances, the curiosity that drives him to pick up litter and ask big questions.
So we gave him space to run, climb, pose, giggle, and be himself. He led the way through the park with a big grin and even bigger imagination. It was part cap-and-gown milestone, part full-blown personality parade. And that? Is the whole point.
A Little Bit Helper, A Little Bit Chaos Gremlin
Oliver is six years old. He’s deep into nature and animals. He draws Minecraft characters even though he’s never played Minecraft. (Icon behavior.) He loves a good Lego build but really just wants to collect every mini figure in the tri-state area. His villain phase? Elite.
But he’s also the helper. The kid who picks up trash on the sidewalk and helps mom fix breakfast on school mornings. Who dances while he sings to himself, and tells a joke with perfect comedic timing. Who makes every little thing feel big and important just by caring so much.
And honestly? That’s what this session captured. Not just the “he graduated!” part—but the “this is who he is right now” part. The kid with dirt on his knees, ideas in his head, and magic just pouring out of him.
Celebrating Big Milestones for Your Littlest Grads
These sessions aren’t just about a cap and gown. They’re about preserving the weird, funny, wildly special age of six. The gap-tooth grins. The way-too-big backpack. The endless knock-knock jokes. The season of life when their imagination is bigger than their body and their joy is louder than your coffee maker.
MacGregor Park was the perfect spot for this—wide open trails, tall grass to run through, and all the space in the world for Oliver to be Oliver.
His mom chose The Heart Narrative because she wanted something laid-back and full of feeling. Outdoor photos that don’t ask kids to be anything but exactly who they are. Something that feels as wild and warm and fleeting as this season of life.
And honestly? We nailed it.
Giant Markers, Confetti, and a Desk Full of Personality
Let’s talk props. Because this session wasn’t just cute—it was customized.
Oliver’s mom is an art teacher, and she brought the kind of magic only an art teacher mom can: giant oversized markers from her classroom to represent his creativity and love for drawing (especially Minecraft villains, obviously). They were colorful, playful, and totally Ollie.
I brought my vintage school desk and chair, which you might recognize from my Back to School In-the-Box Mini Sessions (you can peek those here). It’s one of my favorite little setups—simple, nostalgic, and perfect for capturing that end-of-kindergarten, about-to-conquer-first-grade energy.
And to wrap things up with a bang? We let Oliver toss some biodegradable confetti into the air like a full-blown celebration. (No worries—we picked it all up afterward, because Ollie’s a helper and Mother Nature deserves the love too.)
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Photographer: Lauren Lewis || THE HEART NARRATIVE
Location: MacGregor Park, Westfield, Indiana
If you’ve got a little human with a big imagination and even bigger personality, let’s capture it before it slips into the next season. Whether it’s kindergarten graduation, a birthday, or just because they’re growing too fast—milestone sessions are the perfect excuse to pause and celebrate who they are right now.
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