My first trip to Bali was both overwhelmingly amazing and much too short, so I jumped on the chance to go back!  
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This time, I joined my friend Karmen and planned a full 11 days in several different areas.  We stayed in the middle of rice fields, had our own private pools, slept in a hut with a snake hanging from the ceiling, hit up the beaches, explored smaller islands nearby, and pretty much did everything except party or stay up late (LOL).

My friend Mona joined us for part of the trip as well, I met her when she was studying in the US, and then met up with her in her hometown of Beijing later that year.  Mona loves taking photos and often used my camera to take the photos of Karmen and I together!  Such a cool thing to have her join us from such a different are of the world. 

Bali has actually changed quite a bit since the last time I went, mostly due to instagram as it appears.  Nevertheless - they have it down - they know exactly what tourists drawn to this area love and want to experience.  Our journey had a mix of hitting up the beautiful hangouts designed for vacationers as well as going on the country road with locals and seeing more of the country. 

Photos taken on a Canon 5d mark iv,  Canon 50mm lens, and edited with my presets.
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My friend Ashley and I went to London for the holidays this year!  We walked a TON every day, found so many street markets full of food vendors, vintage goods, and more.  We also tried out some highly recommended restaurants with crazy long lines (ex. Padella, Dishoom) that were so good!  So essentially we ate a lot, shopped a lot, and walked a lot!  Here are some photos I took on my camera of the sights around London, enjoy!

​Photos taken on a Canon 5d mark iv,  Sigma 24-70 lens, and edited with my presets.
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Christmas time in Paris, what more can you ask for?
My dear friend Ashley wanted to spend the holidays in London & Paris, and what kind of friend would I be if I said no?!  But really, I'll take any excuse to travel especially if it means I get to eat beignets and drink wine all day.

We spent most of our time here walking, exploring the city by foot, stopping in every Zara and boutique the city has to offer, and trying some amazing restaurants. 

My first time in Germany was such a refreshing experience!  I am fortunate enough to have made a few friends in the US who are from and live in Germany, and this time I got to visit my friend Max who was the best host!  He took my friend and I on a full bike ride throughout the city, we visited Christmas Markets, ate the local food and drank the local beers.  We saw the river that he surfs one continuous wave on, went dancing on a night where dancing was apparently illegal in the country, and had lots of homemade breakfasts from our wonderful host!

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I headed back to Sedona for a 2nd time and it was just as beautiful as ever.  Spent the weekend hiking, watching the sun set, trying out new restaurants, and taking in the beautiful desert.  Dying to shoot another wedding out here <3

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My last stop in China was to Shanghai, a fun, crowded, lit up city with lots to do. 

We took a pretty decent sized boat cruise along the river in Shanghai.  On one side of the river, it is filled with the the colonial architecture of European design - the Western influences of the old days.  On the other side it is full of more modern skyscrapers.  Seeing the difference of the area depending on which side of the river you were on was pretty incredible to witness via boat. 

​This large and insanely busy market is composed of specialty stores, selling traditional Chinese arts and crafts, medicine and souvenirs.  The buildings were all incredibly detailed and beautiful and everywhere we went was packed with people, especially on the weekend.  If you want to shop, this was definitely the place to do it! 

On my last night, we attended a Chinese acrobatic show called "The Intersection of Time."  The performers were phenomenal.   

​Hangzhou was described by Marco Polo as "the most beautiful and magnificent city in the world" and has been described by poets and artists as “Paradise on Earth”,  home to the West Lake, the most beautiful lake in the country.  Daytime here was quite and serene while nighttime downtown was filled with plenty of shopping, eating, lights, and fun things to explore!

We got to visit and tour the number 1 tea plantation and taste (and buy way too much) of the "Dragon Well" tea, the best green tea in China.  We learned a lot about the health benefits of green tea and got to witness its antioxidant benefits in a cool experiment! 

Wuxi (pronounced "ooo-she") was such a calm peaceful city.  The accent here almost sounds like singing as opposed to other cities like Shanghai which tend to sound like yelling.   Here i visited the grand Buddha and a serene lake. 

One of China's largest Buddha statues at over 80m tall. The surrounding area is huge, and full of peaceful, beautiful attractions.  At sunset, there was a large musical fountain which plays out the story of the birth of the Buddha.  Also here is the Brahma palace, a palace with sandalwood pillars, built to host the 2009 Buddhist conference.

Suzhou is also known as the "Oriental Venice" for its beautiful canals, bridges, pagodas, and gardens.  I took a boat ride through this gorgeous yet mellow city and was so humbled by the way of living I witnessed everywhere. 

My first stop in China was to Beijing.  After getting my bags held up along the way in Shanghai, I arrived in Beijing for 3 days with nothing but the clothes on my back (and the cameras in my carry on).  Beijing is in northern China and it was winter, so it was freezing cold!  Thankfully I had worn a scarf on the plane! 

Before visiting the Temple of Heaven, we checked out a park nearby early in the morning.  Here you can find many things you are unlikely to see in America.  There were hundreds of elderly people gathered playing games, cards, stretching, doing yoga, playing hacky sack, singing, and exercising.  There was also an area I like to call the "in person tinder" where parents brought worksheets describing their children (height, salary, education, a photo, etc) and placed them on the ground in the park.  Other parents would go around trying to find a suitable mate for their child.  Check out some of the happenings in this park!

An architectural masterpiece built in the1400s for emperors from the Ming and Qing dynasties.

The city square in the center of Beijing, contains the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum of China, and the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong. Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of China in the square on October 1, 1949.

 The Great Wall (Juyongguan) is one of the “Seven Wonders of the World”! I got the chance to climb/walk a small portion of the 3,700-miles for about half of a day. The steps are totally uneven, one step might be 6 inches tall and the next 2 feet.  It was pretty difficult on the uphill portions and you had to constantly be watching where you stepped, even though this section (and a lot of sections) had been rebuilt.   I walked most of it alone and it was a great experience to be in a place so grand, alone in my thoughts.

We took a ride with some locals to see a hutong which is essentially a neighborhood that people live in.  We were lucky enough to get a home cooked meal by a local family with noodles made from scratch!  

Before I went to Beijing, I was so lucky to have made a friend from there named Mona.  She was so sweet and came and met me, showed me around and took me to another hutong at night on the subway.  I didn't bring my camera, but the hutong she brought me to that night was quite different than the one pictured above.  It had a lot of shopping and eating and was a spot where people would go to hang out. 

The hotel I stayed at in Beijing was right next to where the 2008 Olympics were held. I got to see the amazing buildings built for the ceremonies, and they were lit up every night, full of people enjoying the space. 

Beijing is a city of rings, all formed around the center, which is where the Forbidden city is.  This is the former seat of the emperors throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties, and now home to the National Palace Museum

A former retreat place for royalty, this palace has a man made lake, now a serene retreat for the public.  It is huge, and beautiful, but only a few feet deep. 

I only got to spend a few days in Auckland but man was it gorgeous! Check out some photos of Auckland, surrounding harbors, ferry rides, and Waiheke Island! 
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From Brisbane, I drove down the Gold Coast to Byron Bay, and stayed in Currumbin.  Here are some photos along the way.
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Take a walk through downtown Brisbane with me <3
Explored this city on my own and was so impressed with the tiny shops, bakeries, and the parks!
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Bali. Bali. Bali.  Oh my goodness Bali.
I cannot wait to go back here and stay longer.
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I stayed in Sanur which was the more quiet area of Denpasar.  While in Bali I visited Ubud,  the sacred monkey sanctuary, 
Tanah Lot Temples, the rice terraces, saw how coffee was made, rode scooters throughout Denpasar, Learned to surf at Kuta beach,  talked with local artists, and  visited Mt Agung - a volcano that erupted just 2 days after.

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A short drive from Sydney is Royal National Park.  I stopped at one of the beaches here and found some pretty cool secluded spots including a natural pool in the rocks! 

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My first stop in Australia was the little beach town of Bondi Beach.  Talk about a gorgeous swimming pool location!  Loved the vibes here, and the food!  Poke bowls and Pad Thai were not in short supply ;)

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Summer roadtrip in Banff, Canada - can you beat it??
Day Hikes, a Helicopter ride, Crystal clear blue lakes, it was heaven.
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So thankful this year - My work nominated and chose me to go on a free trip to Miami Beach and stay at Fontainbleau!  It was a blast.. so much that I hardly took my camera out!  I took a little walk down the beach on my last day and got these photos with the goal of getting some tropical themed prints for my Print Store and to hang around my house. 

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Hi there!
I'm Lindsey and I run this blog and the photography company Lo Photo, LLC where I shoot weddings and lifestyle portraits.

I'm a destination Wedding photographer focused mainly in Charleston, SC and Seattle, WA.  I have some amazing places in mind that I just cannot wait to photograph a special elopment or ceremony at and because I simply can't wait I'm offering an INSANE deal to any couple down for an epic adventure!

My normal wedding packages range from $2200-$3200 but if you are looking to get married in one of the following destinations, I am offering a package for $300 plus travel fees! (Win! Win! Winning!)

• Countries outside of the United States
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Think you have something else I may be interested in, at a natural outdoor venue?  Feel free to reach out with your location and date!

Your package would include location scouting, documentation of your entire wedding day (start to finish) as well as other details from your vacation if you would like.
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Colonia was the CUTEST little town which is accessible via ferry from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The city was full of old cars, historical architecture, and vibrant colors + pastels.

Here we got to learn all about how they run their family business, the history, the challenges, the domestic sales, and the importation.  We also go to tour the winery and get an amazing tasting!

I loved Montevideo!  It was much less crowded and a lot cleaner, safer, and more active feeling than Buenos Aires was.   They have a beach lining the whole city and it is always full of people on the move!

I spent about 4 days in Buenos Aires, working with businesses in many industries and learning about the economy, challenges, and opportunities the people and businesses deal with on a daily basis.  

Check out the photos from a few spots around town!

From Cusco, it is a 3 hour drive to get to the Vinicunca mountains.  This was by far my favorite experience in Peru.
The hike is hard, its about 3 hours each way and goes from 12,000 to 17,000 feet in elevation.  This was my first experience with this elevation and the low oxygen levels really take a toll on your ability.  At the top of the mountain, I could only take bout 10 steps at a time before having to stop from being dizzy.  The views at the top were so incredible and so worth it.  What made this day so memorable for me was not only the views but the journey.  The hike through the mountains felt so untouched and genuine.  We were walking through these people's villages and seeing their daily life the entire way which to me made this day amazing.  I've included many photos of the things I saw along the journey, as well as the photos of the rainbow mountain - each outstandingly incredible!

How to get there?
I paid about $35 for a company in Cusco to shuttle us there and back.  They also took us to a small village on the way to eat a locally made breakfast (before) and lunch (after).  I would definitely recommend booking once you are in Cusco, as some of the companies online are charging $180 for the same exact service.  Once you are a bit into the hike, you can pay about $20 to have a horse and guide take you towards Rainbow Mountain and back, where the horse is able to. 

OK, can this place be any more magical?!?   Maccu Picchu is one of those bucket list travel destinations for me, so when I found out I was going to Argentina, I signed myself up for an extra week in Peru.  

To get to Maccu Picchu, you have to fly into Lima, Peru (I suggest staying a while!) and then fly into Cusco, Peru.  From Cusco you take a car to Ollantaytambo, located in the Sacred Valley, and the board a train to Aguas Calientes.   Here are some of the photos from the trip up. 

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On a last note, visiting Maccu Picchu during rainy season was indescribably lucky.  I was there with a handful of people as compared to the 10,000/day that visit during most of the year (the dry months) who are only allowed to stay for 2 hours and must go with a guide.  It took a few hours for the clouds to break and rain to stop but I can't image having seen this place any other way.