Exploring the Now Lost Influences of the Oceanside Civic Center
Civic Architectural Photographer Exploring the Now Lost Influences of the Oceanside Civic Center Standing before the Oceanside Civic Center, designed by Charles Moore in 1990, I’m transported to the world of Mike Nichols’ 1996 classic, “The Birdcage,” not only due to the film itself, but also its filming location, the Carlyle in Miami, designed by […]
MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL ARCHITECTURE PART II: CANNON DESIGN
Architectural Photographer in Springfield Missouri Missouri State University Educational Architecture Part II: Cannon Design I felt as though these four images needed to be a part of their own mini post. Partially because the building was not designed by Dake-Wells like other the others I took from the previous post. Rather, this piece of educational […]
The Surprising Educational Architecture at MSU Springfield by Dake-Wells
Architectural Photographer In Springfield Missouri The Surprising Educational Architecture at MSU Springfield by: Dake-Wells I recently spent an evening photographing some educational architecture in Springfield Missouri. I was driving through on my way to visit Paul Chauncy, retired commercial photographer. Paul was graciously donating what was left of his studio equipment to SEMO. As such, […]
It’s All In The Details: Photographing the Built Environment
It’s All In The Details: Photographing the Built Environment Architectural Photographer In Vista California Awareness of Space On a recent trip to Vista California I was thinking about my approach to photographing the built environment. Usually, I spend most my time planning for the big, awe-inspiring shots that showcase the location and the presence of […]
Environment In Focus: BNIM Architects Design With Sustainability in Mind at Palomar College
Environment In Focus: BNIM Architects Design With Sustainability in Mind at Palomar College Architectural Photographer In San Marcos California I was in the San Marcos area for a shoot and couldn’t pass up the opportunity to check out the Maintenance and Operations Complex for Palomar Community College. Designed by BNIM architects the facility, nestled on […]
Embracing Surf Culture in This Beautiful Encinitas Orthodontics Office
Architectural Photographer In Encinitas California Embracing Surf Culture in This Beautiful Encinitas Orthodontics Office Capturing the essence of this Encinitas orthodontics office by Phillips Family Orthodontics was such a good time. As an architecture photographer, I have yet to see such a beautifully designed Orthodontics office, which now serves as their second location. With each shot, […]
A Guide to Maximizing Marketing Opportunities Through Image Licensing
A Guide to Maximizing Marketing Opportunities Through Image Licensing Understanding Architectural Photographer Licensing Agreements If a photographer you hire asks you point blank, how much do you know about image licensing, how confident would you be in your response? While hiring photographers can be a little like Goldie Locks looking for things to be just […]
St. Louis’ Architectural and Garden Oasis: The Jewel Box
St. Louis’ Architectural Garden Oasis: The Jewel Box Architectural Photographer In St. Louis Lush Vegetation & Stunning Architectural Design Offer a Respite From Daily Life Move over Tiffany & Co., St. Louis has its own Jewel Box and it beat you to the punch by nearly 100 years. I’ve been wanting to photograph this St. […]
Why Controlling Light for Interiors Photography is Important
4 Ways to Control Light For Interiors Photography Interior & Architectural Photographer Lighting When it comes to image making, I prefer using natural light. However, it doesn’t always result in outstanding images. Sometimes, the ideal lighting occurs at a specific time of day, adding a unique design element. However, scheduling constraints and subpar lighting in […]
Shifting With Hasselblad V Lenses on Fuji GFX
Shifting With Hasselblad V Lenses on Fuji GFX Architectural Photographer in Missouri Technical Camera Movements for Commercial Photography The current landscape of architectural photography equipment, specific to cameras and lenses is at an interesting impasse. This is large in part to the rise of mirrorless bodies and the lack of direct mount contemporary shift lenses […]