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HowWeSeeIt, a Chicago-based tourism content creation, photography and videography agency

Trusted by Destinations, Brands, & Tourism Boards...

Brand partners and tourism clients How We See It has produced travel and lifestyle content for.

A Chicago-based digital creative agency specializing in travel content creation, social media management, professional photography, and video production for tourism boards & businesses.

 

With nearly a decade of digital experience, we’re a trusted creative duo working with tourism organizations, businesses, and consumer brands of all sizes, from national campaigns to independent businesses.

We’ve successfully completed 285+ content shoots and partnered with 17+ tourism boards, producing social media campaigns, professional photography, and video content that showcase destinations through immersive visual storytelling.

 

Our client content has generated over 20.1 million views and 516,000 likes across Instagram and TikTok. You just might be a part of our own growing community of 18.3K+ social media followers.

AMERICAN PICKERS // LE CLAIRE, IA

Official logo of Travel Iowa, featured for travel UGC content and portfolio use

HOLY HILL TOWER // HUBERTUS, WI

Official logo of Travel Wisconsin, representing tourism, travel, and attractions throughout Wisconsin, featured for travel UGC content and portfolio use

WITCHES GULCH // WI DELLS, WI

Official logo of Travel Wisconsin, representing tourism, travel, and attractions throughout Wisconsin, featured for travel UGC content and portfolio use

SUMMER STAYCATION // CHICAGO, IL

Official logo of Enjoy Illinois, representing tourism and travel throughout Illinois, featured for travel UGC content and portfolio use

MAMA ROSA // WAUWATOSA, WI

Official logo of Travel Wisconsin, representing tourism, travel, and attractions throughout Wisconsin, featured for travel UGC content and portfolio use

Words From Destinations…

Official logo of Travel Iowa, featured for travel UGC content and portfolio use

“Where have you been all this time!? The helmet shot??? Iconic. Racking the bike at the end = chef’s kiss!”

“WE LOVE THIS CONTENT! Lighting is gorgeous with amazing videos and photos of the experience — makes us jealous!”

“No detail was missed – loved every shot.”

Official logo of Visit Galena, representing tourism and travel in Galena, Illinois, featured for travel UGC content and portfolio use

“Thank you for everything you do to share your Galena Country experience with the world! We love when you two come to visit!“

“Thank you for helping tell our story, one image at a time.”

Official logo of Travel Dubuque, featured for travel UGC content and portfolio use
“Your content looked fantastic! You captured exactly what we were looking for.“
 

“A GREAT summary of the experience! We love the shots of entering the different gardens & the inclusion of the sculptures and koi fish!”

Official logo of Meet Chicago Northwest, representing tourism and travel in Chicago Northwest, Illinois, featured for travel UGC content and portfolio use

“No notes – you always capture exactly what we want! Loved all the angles and a great variety of shots!!” 

“We’re obsessed with these clips! Love the variety and all the creativity, different angles. I can tell effort is being put in! I look forward to using these clips!“

Official logo of Visit Lake County, representing tourism and travel in Lake County, Illinois, featured for travel UGC content and portfolio use

“Big shoutout to you guys for providing delicious content during the Lake County February Flavor Festival! 

THANK YOU FOR helping showcase all the tasty treats! 

We appreciate you!“

Official logo of Enjoy Illinois, representing tourism and travel throughout Illinois, featured for travel UGC content and portfolio use

“5/5 stars! A fantastic mix of content here, well done!”

“We really appreciate the variety of clips and the different angles captured. GREAT action shots!“

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Written by Chicago-based travel creators and photographers, HowWeSeeIt documents Midwest destinations through cinematic storytelling, professional photography, and in-depth travel guides designed to inspire meaningful exploration…