As far as fun places to visit in the Midwest go, Turkey Run State Park in Indiana makes it to the top of many peoples’ lists. Turkey Run State Park in Indiana doesn’t disappoint when it comes to Midwest hiking and it’s the perfect location for an adventurous couples photo session.
Turkey Run State Park
Each time I visit this state park, I forget I’m in Indiana. This was one of the big reasons why I wanted to capture an adventurous couple photo session at sunset in this beautiful gem of a location right here in Indiana.
There are a couple of amazing spots throughout the park that I really love. And depending on the lighting or the time of day, some trails work better than others for photos.
Some of my top favorites are playing in the water in Sugar Creek, crossing the Suspension Bridge, the hike to Punch Bowl, and wide shots in Rocky Hollow just to name a few.
Turkey Run Adventure Session
When I asked if Rachel + Josh were interested in an adventure photo session, they were all about it! Rachel + Josh love spending time outside together—that has been a huge part of their relationship so going for a sunset hike was right up their alley.
Turkey Run State Park in Indiana is a place that is near and dear to Rachel’s heart. She loves the outdoors and has spent a lot of time hiking here as a child growing up and also as an adult.
Rachel, Josh, Jonathan, and I spent the afternoon exploring and finding the perfect spots we wanted to visit around sunset. And did I mention that it was a perfect day for a hike?? Because the weather was INCREDIBLE. We enjoyed an afternoon hike before our sunset hike, and we weren’t mad about it.
Following an afternoon of hiking, we enjoyed a picnic right outside of the park trails. Picnics are an amazing element that couples can include in their sessions. We highly encourage it as a fun way to switch up your session! A picnic can be as chill or as fancy as you want it, but who doesn’t love a picnic during a hike?!
When it was time for sunset, we adventured back through the trails we explored earlier and Jonathan and I captured Josh + Rachel together. Their smiles. The ways they looked at one another. Their playfulness. The joy of being outside on a beautiful night with each other. It was amazing and gentle and sweet.
Adventure Photo Session
The thing is, Turkey Run State Park in Indiana doesn’t just make a perfect location for adventure photo sessions. It is a perfect location for engagement sessions, surprise proposals, and wedding portraits! The opportunities at this park are incredible for outdoor enthusiasts who want nature as their photo backdrop.
Want to plan a fun date? Well, adventure photo sessions are a great way to do that. All you have to do is pick an adventure that fits the two of you and have it documented.
That can be hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, a picnic at a park, stargazing, roasting marshmallows over a campfire, rock climbing/bouldering, or camping—the list goes on!
If an adventure session is something you’d love to try, you can book one with Jonathan and I here. Then, we can find the perfect adventurous spot for you and your favorite person.
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