For Stern, I took a train ride from Denver on Amtrak's California Zephyr line and photographed the experience. Writer Alex Kraft and I spent two days on the train learning the stories of passengers and savoring incredible views across Colorado, Utah, Nevada, and California.

Several years ago Amtrak had its own magazine, and I devoured the train travel photo essays produced by editor Jessie Adler and featuring photography crushes like Brinson + Banks and Jesse Reiser. It was thrilling to take my own train trip and document the experience. When my children are older, I'm definitely doing it again.