Architectural Photography Blog
Follow along as I share recent work featuring commercial and residential architectural photography and video throughout the country. The projects that I photograph range from civic, education, corporate, hospitality, and residential photography.
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Shooting Interiors and Architectural Photography with Film Cameras
About 6 years ago, I purchased an old Canon AE-1 film camera from the 1970’s. I was feeling in a bit of a creative rut, and also really wanted to…
How Much Does Architectural Photography (and Video) Cost?
A practical breakdown of what goes into architectural photography and video pricing, including shoot time, licensing, production, editing, and…
High-End Real Estate Photography and Video
I don’t photograph much real estate these days, but when I do it is because someone wants the home photographed like an architectural photographer.
Introducing “Semi Silent”: A Short Film Series About Architectural Photography
Over the past few months I have been working on a new project that I am calling “Semi Silent”. It is a series of short films that feature both my…
Photographing architecture on film in California
I think I am falling in love with film photography for architecture. I was recently in California filming an online course on architectural filmmaking with my good friend Arturo and…
Shifter Summit 2024: The First-Ever Interior Design and Architectural Photography Conference in Nashville
If you had asked me a year ago what I would be doing today, it would NOT be organizing the first-ever architectural photography conference. Fast-forward to today and guess what……
Architectural Photography Workshop in Brooklyn / NYC
I am an educator in the architectural photography space and teach my processes to photographers all over the world. Back in April, I hosted an architectural photography workshop with my…
Architectural Photographer in Southern California
A few weeks back I had the pleasure of traveling to Southern California to assist world-renowned photographer, Simon Devitt, on a residential architecture shoot that overlooked Burbank, CA. I don’t…
Photographing Gathering Spaces in Residential and Commercial Architecture
I love photographing gathering spaces in residential and commercial architecture. These are oftentimes the most thoughtfully designed areas in a building because they are where we spend time connecting with…
Top 5 Reasons You Should Use A Drone For Your Architectural Project Photography
It’s hard to imagine that drones have really only been a photography tool over the last decade or so and, in my opinion, they really didn’t produce the quality of…
Top 10 Kitchens (and Kitchenette) Photographs
Today I wanted to show off the top 10 kitchens (and kitchenette) photographs that I have had the opportunity to photograph for my clients over the years. Maybe it’s because…
Top 10 Architectural Photos from 2022
I was hesitant to do a “Top 10 Architectural Photos from 2022” post because I seriously have a really hard time narrowing it down to just 10 images, but I…
Residential Interiors Photography - Contemporary Craftsman Lake Home
Design + Build: Deichman Construction I recently provided residential interiors photography of this beautiful custom lake home designed and built by Deichman Construction. While the interior was incredibly fun to…
The Top 3 Things I Consider When Editing an Architectural Photo
Last week I shared the images of the rustic cabin in Grand Rapids, MN. I thought that it would be interesting to share what the editing process looks like for just one of the images. Believe it or not, this was actually a relatively simple edit.
Interiors Photography - Rustic Lake Cabin With Modern Fireplace
Last week, I talked about storytelling with photos. This shoot was a perfect example how why storytelling is important. So what does storytelling have to do with photos of a fireplace? Well, how many times have you looked at a photo of a fireplace and had an emotional reaction to it like you get with a book or a movie? My guess would be never. Ok, maybe once - but probably not.
Save Money by Cost-Sharing Your Next Architectural Photography Project
Photography is often the last step of a long, often complicated – and expensive project. A lot of blood, sweat, and tears goes into the projects that my clients…
How Much Does Architectural Photography Cost?
For some, professional photography can be an expensive investment for your business. For context, let’s take a step back and break down the actual costs of an architectural photographer…
Medieval-Themed Home in Southern Minnesota
Big homes like this are a rarity in Southern Minnesota and I photographed this 14,000 sqft “castle” in southern Minnesota built to entertain.