The rules of classical composition were established long ago, and today’s photographers would do well to study the past masters and apply that knowledge.
Read MorePrep work for Architectural Photography
Upon receiving an assignment to photograph a building one of the first things I do is check the weather forecast and will continue to do so right up until the shoot date. All architectural photographers are at the mercy of the weather and this one critical factor alone has a huge impact on whether the shoot is successful or not.
Read MoreAerial Photography
I love getting great drone shots. The aerial perspectives available with a drone has opened new worlds to photographers previously only accessible by renting expensive helicopters and lifts. It’s a fantastic tool to have as an architectural photographer.
Read MoreTelling the Technology story
Over the last 20+ years I have had the pleasure of photographing some great home technology projects. Telling the story of these spaces visually is challenging, as much of the installed tech is mostly hidden from view.
Read MoreWinning Industry Awards
The challenge is how to increase your odds of winning awards. A well run competition will ensure anonymity, meaning that the judges have no idea who is submitting the application. Most competitions require you to tell the story with a limited number of pictures and answer specific questions with a limited number of words.
Read MorePhotographing Large Scale Industrial Architecture
This is the award winning AES Alamitos Battery Energy Storage System facility. The energy is stored in large battery banks inside and the cases surrounding the building house the inverters. It is able to provide power at peak demand times on a par with natural gas systems.
Read MoreNew Apple Store opens in downtown LA
When I think of Apple products, the words ornate, baroque, and exuberant are not what springs to mind. Yet the new Apple store in downtown LA is in a freshly renovated Broadway theater built in the Baroque revival style.
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