This article was originally published at lizanest.com.

What if every U.S. state were a person you could meet on the street, in a diner, out in the wilderness, or behind a smoky grill? This coast-to-coast collection imagines exactly that—one woman for every state, each captured in a moment that reflects her home’s spirit, culture, quirks, and contradictions. From mountain-climbing soul-searchers in Oregon to crab-cracking coastal queens in Virginia, this is a portrait tour of America like you’ve never seen it before. Grit, glamour, grit and glamour—it’s all here. Buckle up. You’re about to meet America.
