Al is now an Indiana-based photographer who specializes in architecture, interiors, and commercial spaces throughout the Midwest. He uses natural and artificial light to capture the character of indoor and outdoor spaces with the utmost attention to detail. For Al, it’s about visual storytelling. Every space has a story that goes far beyond function.
The developer who sees an empty tract of land and imagines something new; the architect who refines the idea and contributes creative vision; the tradespeople and craftspeople who bring the vision to life with artistry and precision; and the designers who pull the features into a comfortable, livable space are all part of the story. A strong architectural photograph captures all of these layers of elements in one compelling image, and in a subtle way, it pays tribute to everyone who contributed to the space.
In an era of truly incredible smartphone cameras and filter apps to boot, people are demanding increasingly higher image quality. And that’s a good thing. That old Nikon N6006 doesn’t come out of its case anymore. The equipment that replaced it allows for better images and more control over the camera from pre-production to post-production. But the composition discipline that developed while using that old film camera to capture fast-moving, unpredictable subjects, means the difference between good and great architectural photographs today.