Badlands Art Nude with Kara

We recently had the chance to shoot outdoors with our friend Kara near Badlands National Park, and the shots were amazing. Kara has a background in dance and yoga instruction, and she has a fantastic intuitive sense of movement.

Also, she wasn’t afraid to clamber around on sharp rocks to get the shot. Laura and I got to wear shoes, and even we said ouch.

We couldn’t have asked for better weather. There were incredibly dramatic skies from thunderstorms passing nearby. They only sent us a few scattered drops, but we did get an incredible rainbow out of the deal.

We mostly shot art nude, but we did sneak in a few boudoir-style shots, too. I absolutely LOVE shooting in the Badlands. The variety of terrain and incredible natural lighting make it super versatile. You can get an ethereal feeling, or big drama, or an intimate desert look, or a more traditional Western prairie.

I adore this location. Can’t wait to get back.