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we haven't been everywhere, but
it's on our list.

Another aim of this site is to visualize our goals as well as to see how far we've traveled toward them (figuratively and literally!). There's power in putting something in writing ... And the pictures make it pretty.

Our main goals fall into two categories: States and National Parks. Only ones we've visited together count, and a state gets checked off only if we've been to a specific destination (rather than simply passing through).

We didn't coin this saying but certainly have lived by it for a long time! And while pictures aren't the only point of travel, they're definitely essential to the experience for us (and we shoot a lot of travel video, too!).

Although this site focuses only on America, that's not because domestic destinations are the only ones that interest us. We'd love to see a lot of our own country and at least a little of a lot of others around the world.

WE HAVEN'T BEEN EVERYWHERE,
BUT IT'S ON OUR LIST.

we're wedding photographers who call Kansas city home,
but we also have a passion for capturing stunning sites all over.

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write it to make it real

travel rules of the road

pics or it didn't happen

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We created this site for our own enjoyment in curating our travels and
as a way to have little pieces of all of them all in one place. For anyone interested in tagging along, here's some background on our travel goals:

or browse by SECTION:

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50 states to see

from sea to shining sea

our current count:
30/50

states we've seen together

states we've seen separately

states
we have not seen

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only the pink count toward our goal!

o say can you see all the

We'VE VISITED 34 OF 63 AND MADE GREAT MEMORIES
ALONG THE WAY (AND LOTS OF GREAT IMAGES, AS WELL!). 

sweet land of liberty,

We're all about national parks, but We've
also hit a lot of other awesome destinations. 

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We figure it's a cliché for a reason, and undoubtedly a beautiful one! Of course, our first trip to this area will include Acadia National Park.

new england in the autumn
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02
Charleston, South Carolina

This city seems to be the epitome of Southern charm and also looks incredibly picturesque, which is always a plus for picture-takers!

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Big Sur

This stretch along the California coast is said to be one of the most scenic in the country, and we can't wait to see it for ourselves.

I (Erin) took a school trip to NYC in 2001, just months before 9/11. I've wanted to revisit the city ever since, especially since Seth hasn't been.

new york, new york
you love tackling
a good to-do list  
04

checked off 2022

Waterfalls never cease to amaze, and we're sure this one — arguably the world's largest and most famous — is especially spectacular.

niagara falls
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Yes, these are two distinct spots — so maybe we're cheating in listing both in our Top 10. But both do rank high as dream destinations!

alaska & hawaii
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hawaii checked off 2023

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lake tahoe

We'd planned a summer trip for snorkeling and exploring this beauty, but wildfires got in the way. Now we're extra eager to attempt again!

So far we're one for five, and Lake Michigan was great enough to make us make sure Superior, Huron, Erie and Ontario are also on our list.

all the great lakes
you know beauty
and how to make it 
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Washington, D.C.

We've each been to D.C. multiple times, but never together. And it seems like a place that should be among our shared experiences.

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Cape Cod

As one of the first areas of the U.S. to be settled by Europeans, it has a lot of history as well as natural beauty – and we're drawn to both.

{10 of our top to-see spots}
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An account of where we've been wouldn't be complete without a few (or 50) favorite shots in and around K.C.

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We love to pair our passions for photography and travel! Whether you're planning an elopement or an adventurous engagement session, we're ready to go.

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