We’re firm believers that anyone can learn how to make beautiful photos. We like to consider ourselves as living proof of this because with no training, we taught ourselves the art of travel photography and we now have work published in various media outlets and travel books like Gestalten’s Great American Road Trip.
We never leave home without our cameras and whenever we visit a new place, we make sure we’re out for sunrises, sunsets and at night. For us, photos are the best way to remember vacations, so we’re always looking back through our galleries to reminisce.
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Below you’ll find our photography guides to some of the most photogenic places in the US. We have lots more coming from other parts of the world, so be sure to bookmark our website or subscribe to our newsletter.
New York City
Let’s start with one of the most iconic urban photo locations in the world.
New York City
After living in NYC, we created a detailed guide featuring the very best photo spots in one of the world’s most famous cities.
Brooklyn Bridge
If this is your first time in NYC, we highly recommend walking across the Brooklyn Bridge. This bridge is stunning any time of day, but sunset is when the surrounding city truly comes alive.
Central Park In Winter
Walking through Central Park in the snow has been one of our favorite travel memories to date.
Summit One Vanderbilt
New York City’s newest observation deck, Summit One Vanderbilt is an incredible photography location because light bounces off every surface in the building.
The American Southwest
With bucket list places such as the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley and Sedona, the US Southwest is an extremely photogenic region. Here are a few of our favorite photography locations on the west coast:
Grand Canyon Viewpoints
There is no shortage of stunning views when you visit Grand Canyon South Rim. The guide features the 20 best viewpoints so you know exactly where to get those perfect photos.
Horseshoe Bend, Arizona
Horseshoe Bend in the Colorado River has been plastered all over social media, but is it better to visit at sunrise or sunset?
Sedona, Arizona
Sedona is a photographers dream. This guide is all you need to find the best photography spots for your visit.
Hiking Photography
We’re avid hikers who love to hit the trails at sunrise to capture those perfect moments in the sky. There’s nothing like being completely surrounded by nature with a camera in your hand at dawn or dusk.
Fire Wave
Fire Wave is one of the most popular hikes in Valley of Fire State Park. The red topography creates an amazing landscape we couldn’t stop photographing!
The Wave In Arizona
The wave has a similar landscape to the Fire Wave, but this hike is a bit more challenging to photograph as you need a permit to hike the wave. If you can secure a permit, hiking the wave will be an experience you will never forget.
Watkins Glen State Park
Another stunning hiking location is the Gorge Trail at Watkins Glen State Park. It’s hard to take a bad photograph in this gorgeous area.
Want more hiking content? Don’t miss the best hikes in the USA or head over to our hiking page for endless resources for your next adventure.
Photography Inspiration
If you’re looking for photography inspiration, you’ve come to the right place. Use our photography guides below to search for what you need.
Inspirational Photography Quotes
Here are the best photography quotes and captions to help inspire your next shoot.
Silky Waterfalls
Personally, we love to shoot waterfalls or similar scenarios such as reflections in a body of water. These types of water scenes are the reason we fell in love with photography.
Photography Gift Guide
Our popular photography gift guide features items for both beginners and pros including items we use ourselves (or have on our wishlist).
Photography Backpack
As photographers who always hike, we quickly realized we needed lightweight gear. This is where the Peak Design Everyday Backpack comes into play.
As we mentioned earlier, photography was a self taught art. During our 18 month honeymoon around the world, we decided to buy a camera abroad and learned how to use it on the road. This is a fun guide detailing the steps we took to buying a Sony camera in Tokyo, Japan.
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