I’ve loved traveling ever since I can remember. I grew up in a bilingual European home, with relatives in France, Italy, Switzerland, and Tahiti. Even though we grew up in Texas, my parents made it a priority for me and my brother to grow up cultured by traveling and visiting family abroad. I am so grateful to have visited over 21 countries by 25 years old. There are so many more places I want to see, but I will cover the top places I would love to revisit for photo shoots as well.
When I say “photography travel bucket list” I mean places I would love to photograph a couple or a styled shoot with a model, not necessarily landscape photos! So here are my dream shoot locations! If you are a client ever wanting to book me for a shoot in these locations I will go with NO TRAVEL FEE!
IN THE U.S.
Places I’ve been and want to go back to for shoots:
- Yosemite National Park
- New York City
- Colorado
- Napa Valley
- Big Bend National Park
- Lake Tahoe
- Joshua Tree National Park
- Glacier National Park
- Oahu
- Maui
Places I’ve never been but would love to go for shoots:
- Alaska
- Grand Canyon
- Zion National Park
- Antelope Canyon
- Bryce Canyon, UT
- Yellowstone
- Oregon Coast
- Death Valley, CA
- Bonneville Salt Flats, UT
- Kauai
ABROAD
Places I’ve been and want to go back to (there are many more but these were my favorites):
- Tahiti (Bora Bora, Moorea)
- Mexico (Tulum, Cabo)
- Switzerland
- Italy (Amalfi Coast, Venice, Florence, Tuscany)
- France (Paris, Nice, lavender fields in Valensole, Cassis)
- Monaco
- Estonia
Places I’ve never been and am DYING to go to:
- Greece (Santorini and Mykonos)
- Scotland (Dunnottar Castle, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, Loch Ness, Isle of Skye, Edinburgh)
- Ireland (Cliffs of Moher, Dunseverick Castle, Kinbane Castle)
- Germany (Neuschwanstein Castle, Christmas Market in Frankfurt, Bamberg, Bastei Bridge)
- Austria (Innsbrook, Salzburg, Vienna, Hallstat)
- Norway (Fjords)
- Turkey (Cappadocia hot air balloons)
- Tokyo, Japan
- Australia (Great Ocean Road, Bondi Beach, Kangaroo Island)
- New Zealand
- Bali
- Thailand
- Banff, Alberta
- Canada
- Croatia
- Iceland
- Kenya
These are just my top priorities of places to visit, but there are sooo many more!
meet Merissa
I’m Merissa, a Dallas-based photographer and travel agent with a passion for creating timeless yet trend-forward imagery. At 29, I’ve already had the privilege of capturing love stories, milestones, and brands around the world, and I’m constantly inspired by the beauty of new places and the people I meet along the way.
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I’ve loved traveling ever since I can remember. I grew up in a bilingual European home, with relatives in France, Italy, Switzerland, and Tahiti. Even though we grew up in Texas, my parents made it a priority for me and my brother to grow up cultured by traveling and visiting family abroad. I am so grateful to have visited over 21 countries by 25 years old. There are so many more places I want to see, but I will cover the top places I would love to revisit for photo shoots as well.
When I say “photography travel bucket list” I mean places I would love to photograph a couple or a styled shoot with a model, not necessarily landscape photos! So here are my dream shoot locations! If you are a client ever wanting to book me for a shoot in these locations I will go with NO TRAVEL FEE!
IN THE U.S.
Places I’ve been and want to go back to for shoots:
- Yosemite National Park
- New York City
- Colorado
- Napa Valley
- Big Bend National Park
- Lake Tahoe
- Joshua Tree National Park
- Glacier National Park
- Oahu
- Maui
Places I’ve never been but would love to go for shoots:
- Alaska
- Grand Canyon
- Zion National Park
- Antelope Canyon
- Bryce Canyon, UT
- Yellowstone
- Oregon Coast
- Death Valley, CA
- Bonneville Salt Flats, UT
- Kauai
ABROAD
Places I’ve been and want to go back to (there are many more but these were my favorites):
- Tahiti (Bora Bora, Moorea)
- Mexico (Tulum, Cabo)
- Switzerland
- Italy (Amalfi Coast, Venice, Florence, Tuscany)
- France (Paris, Nice, lavender fields in Valensole, Cassis)
- Monaco
- Estonia
Places I’ve never been and am DYING to go to:
- Greece (Santorini and Mykonos)
- Scotland (Dunnottar Castle, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, Loch Ness, Isle of Skye, Edinburgh)
- Ireland (Cliffs of Moher, Dunseverick Castle, Kinbane Castle)
- Germany (Neuschwanstein Castle, Christmas Market in Frankfurt, Bamberg, Bastei Bridge)
- Austria (Innsbrook, Salzburg, Vienna, Hallstat)
- Norway (Fjords)
- Turkey (Cappadocia hot air balloons)
- Tokyo, Japan
- Australia (Great Ocean Road, Bondi Beach, Kangaroo Island)
- New Zealand
- Bali
- Thailand
- Banff, Alberta
- Canada
- Croatia
- Iceland
- Kenya
These are just my top priorities of places to visit, but there are sooo many more!
My Photography Travel Bucket List
I’ve loved traveling ever since I can remember. I grew up in a bilingual European home, with relatives in France, Italy, Switzerland, and Tahiti. Even though we grew up in Texas, my parents made it a priority for me and my brother to grow up cultured by traveling and visiting family abroad. I am so […]