Dreamy Badlands National Park Engagement Photos

Lauren and Ben packed up their car in Indiana and pointed it west, chasing open skies and new memories. Somewhere along the way of planning, they decided that documenting this chapter—their engagement—while on the road felt just right. Because their love? It’s equal parts cozy and brave. The kind that belongs in campfire stories and well-worn journals.

We met up at Badlands National Park, where the earth looks like it’s been brushed by a painter’s hand. The light was soft and golden, and a full moon rose as if it had RSVP’d just for them. They laughed easily, moved gently, and made my job feel less like work and more like watching something truly good unfold. These two are the real deal—and their photos? Just a reflection of how it feels to be around them: warm, grounded, and full of wonder.

Thinking about popping the question or saying I do sometime soon? Let’s make some magic together. I’d be honored to tell your love story—exactly as it is, full of all the real and beautiful moments. Reach out through my contact form and we’ll start dreaming it up.