Do you have young children like in Pri to Sec ? If yes, US western is a good 1st choice.
Start in LA & it is Summer time, in 3-4 days, visit all the theme parks available like Disneyland, Universal, etc.
Do spend a day in Seaworld at San Diego, the kids will love it.
Nx drive to LV and spend at least 3 days there. Surrounding LV is Hoover Dam, Route 66, Grand Canyon, etc where you can get tons of scenic shoots. In LV you can do some Factory outlet shopping and at Barstow, etc.
From LV drive up north to Yosemite Nat Pk and spend 2-3 days. On-route you can drop by the 'Aeroplane graveyard' where they dump all the retired planes. You may even drive pass 'Top Gun' training area. Do visit the Giant Sequoia trees like those you see in the 'Return of the Jedi', Yosemite Peak, Valley, where lot's & lot's of photo ops.
Nx drive west another 3 hrs twd San Frisco and spent 3-4 days at least here at Pier 39, Alcatraz, Golden Gate bridge, Chinatown, Bruce Lee memorial, Sausolito, Twin Peaks, etc, etc.
All in all that should cover your 10-14 days & both photos & family funs + shopping for that missus.:lovegrin:
One thing to note, always make a point to top up your car at every opportunity cos the nx kiosk may be 1000km away
2nd best choice is Australia. But it's Wintertime.
Start in Brisbane where Southbank is a photo friendly spot & Gold coast and spend 6-7 days visit all the theme parks like, Movieworld, Seaworld, Dreamworld, White water or Wet & wild (may be too cold), Paradise country, Australia Outback Spectacular, Surfers Paradise, etc.
Once done, either drive down to Sydney or fly to Melbourne.
If Sydney, There are again tons of photo ops at Harbour area, Blue Mountains, winery, Hot air balloons, etc.
If in Melbourne you need to spend at least 8 days. 3 days covering Melb city, QVM, Yarra, Crown, Southbank, Dockland, Botanical Garden & areas, etc, etc. 1-2 days North-East you've got Snow fields like Mt Buller, etc, Dandenong regions including Puffing Billy, Tulip gardens, 2 days South-Eastern Drive including Mornington Peninsula, the winery, Philip Island, Arthur's Seat, 2 days Western drive including the Great Ocean Road, Grampians, Sovereign Hill, etc, etc.
3rd choice will be NZ.
Start from Auckland, spend 1-2 days visiting the yatch berth, Auckland tower & casino. Nx drive up north of North Island 2 days to visit the tip of the island at 90 miles beach near Cape Reinga, Bays of island to see the Hole in the Rock, etc.
Spend 2 days to drive to Lake Taupo & Rotorua area the most colourful thermal pool you will ever witness. You can also visit the glow-worm cave. From here drive all the way south to Wellington & you can spend a day or two here.
In South island, the land of Middle earth, you will need at least 7 days there is always Mount Cook, Christchurch, & the best is Queenstown during winter time where from there you can go to Mildford Sound. Another heaven on earth. Phew!
In NZ, always drive slowly esp at the edge it is a 1000ft drop into the sea or rocks!!:bigeyes:
All the best in your trip.