Memorial Chamber | Peace Tower in Ottawa, Ontario

Inside Peace Tower in Ottawa, Ontario you'll find the Memorial Chamber on Parliament Hill. On display in the main altar is the First World War Book of Remembrance. When Parliament was rebuilt in the early 1920's following a devastating fire and the end of World War I, the new Peace Tower included this Memorial Chamber in dedication to all the Canadian men and women who had given their lives in service to their country.

Pentagon Memorial in Washington DC

A few visuals from the Pentagon Memorial in Arlington County, Virginia, honoring the 184 people who were killed at this site during the attacks on September 11, 2001.

Smithsonian Castle in Washington DC

Completed in 1855, the Smithsonian Institution Building (or The Castle) is one of the numerous landmarks located on the National Mall in Washington DC. Today, The Castle houses the main Smithsonian visitor center and administrative offices, as well as the tomb of James Smithson.

State House in Trenton, New Jersey

A state capitol dome and a few colonial ruins - all part of a quick stop in Trenton, New Jersey.

Epic Adventures in the Northeast USA

Over 5500 miles covered, 10K+ images shot, and some incredible sights marked another successful series of travel shoots as I explored the Northeast United States over the last two weeks. While this road trip did have some overlap with previous shoots, all totaled I spent time in 14 states. In fact, I filled in the last few gaps I had on the map - meaning I've now shot photography and video (in varying capacities) in all 50 states + the District of Columbia.

Highlights included a pretty diverse range of activities - from exploring ships in Baltimore to beaches in Cape Cod to driving back roads in Vermont to walking the entire National Mall in Washington D.C. This ended up being one of my most ambitious road trips to date, not because of the distance or driving required, but instead because I had to have a bit more strategy to cover one of the most populated and expensive parts of the USA effectively.

Traffic was always going to be an issue in this part of the country, and knowing that I'd be staying in a different city every night meant navigating a lot of busy streets. I always try to give myself windows to catch up if things don't go to plan, but my biggest worry was getting stuck / wasting time in traffic jams in some of America's largest cities.  

Amazingly, my timing seemed to work out in avoiding most rush hours and the buffers I gave myself actually allowed me to cover more places when I ended up ahead of schedule. All of the experience I gained planning elaborate shoots like this over the last few years really seemed to come in handy this time. I'm just as willing to admit that I lucked out though.

There's no question, as much fun as it was, this series of travel shoots in the Northeast was really challenging to orchestrate. That's just made me more excited to share it now. Stay tuned for more additions to my Middle America series in the weeks ahead!  
 

Nevada State Capitol in Carson City

A few visual highlights from inside the Nevada State Capitol in Carson City, Nevada.