Follow their journey, the life captured along the way, then plan your own adventure.
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Taking in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, the photographers encapsulated the wonders of this outdoor playground. From the sandy beaches of the coastal states to the Great Smoky Mountains inland, what they found at the heart was the warmth of a people, ready to welcome any adventurer passing through.
Amelia’s photography is characterised by stunning moments of dappled light, portraits that capture the wholeness of her subject and warm tones that perfectly reflect Southern hospitality.
“They are showing us their backyard, and the passion and the love and the excitement that is just pouring out of them elevates the experience.”
@amslebrunNormally found shooting cars and motorbikes, Nikon Ambassador Amy, turned her camera to the golden-hued wilderness of the Southern States, capturing moments such as a lone elk or vintage truck, with her usual astuteness and attention-to-detail.
“It’s definitely somewhere that, I think, everybody needs to go at least once in their life”
@amyshorephotographyAlong with Guy, James is co-founder of production house, Zebra Fish. Their photography journal from the trip is suffused with epic aerial shots, moody landscapes and thoughtful portraits.
“Without a doubt, one of the most memorable moments of the entire trip was fishing on Lake Pontchartrain... sunset, fishing, kicking back.”
@jamesnorbury_Italian photographer, Federico, captures a level of detail in his landscape photography that pushes the boundaries far beyond the possibilities of the naked eye. Check out the exquisitely captured stillness of Louisiana swampland.
“I loved Dauphin Island because it is such a unique spit of land… I have seen, for the very first time, an alligator.”
@fpentaGuy took a break from producing award-winning films with childhood friend, James, to photograph stunning Southern sunrises and crystal-clear reflections.
“We went to the Atchafalaya Basin [Louisiana]… the cypress trees in the water, we did canoeing, there’s just so much wildlife and things that you don’t see anywhere else on the planet”
@guyjdavies