Congratulations, your AEC firm has created a library of key completed project images you can use for everything marketing. You’re actively using them in your outreach campaigns, online branding, website and across your proposal/RFP submissions. You’re really getting all the ROI you can from each and every successful project showcasing your firm’s accomplishments. Do a […]
What’s The Best Thing To Do When You’re Asked to Take Down a Professional Architectural Image From Your Website?
You found this great architectural project image on the web similar to the type your firm designs and builds and you downloaded it. With the downloaded image you create a marketing campaign for your AEC firm that is sure to be a feather in your cap this year come review time. It’s a-ma-zing! You launch it across […]
Common Mistakes Architectural Photography Clients Should Avoid
There are hundreds of reasons an architectural photography project can fail to meet expectations. Maybe your photographer didn’t ensure you had a thorough understanding of the process, or maybe too much time had passed to get a great shot. Maybe you didn’t vet your architectural photographer as thoroughly as you might have. As a client, there are many things you […]
What Happens After the Architectural Photo Shoot?
Your firm’s photo shoot is now complete…it was a great success. Now what? Well, now it’s time for the post-production process to begin in earnest. It’s essentially the “digital darkroom,” and it happens between the completion of the shoot and final delivery of your professional architectural images. Post-production is where great photos are perfected. Here’s […]
5 Easy Ways to Market Using Your Existing Architectural Photographs
So, you invested in a fantastic portfolio of professional images of your most successful architectural projects. That’s great! But now your original intention for these photographs (a website redesign, a design award submission, etc.) is in the past and you’re not sure what else to do with them. The good news is, your professional architectural images can […]
When it’s Absolutely Too Late to Photograph an Architectural Project
Architectural photography is an investment. Professional photographs can be incredibly powerful tools for marketing, sales, and even recruitment, but the longer you wait to photograph a project, the more you stand to lose. There is a definitive window for photographing almost any architectural, construction, or development project. Waiting too long can render the subject less relevant or […]
Project Responsibilities of an Architectural Photo Shoot
There are a lot of moving pieces involved in every architectural photography project, no matter the size. From security clearance to lighting to site preparation, who is responsible for which elements of a photo shoot? The slightly frustrating but totally honest answer is: It depends. I’ve worked on hundreds of shoots over the course of my […]
Pros and Cons of Night Photography for Your Next Architectural Photo Shoot
Night photography is inherently dramatic. It’s bold. It stands out. It turns heads. That being said, nighttime photography is a lamentably underused architectural photography tool. It’s something many of my clients have never even considered, and it’s certainly not something a lot of architectural photographers take the time to tout and execute. So, what are […]
The Best Architectural, Construction, and Engineering Award Competitions in the Hartford, CT Area
The greater Hartford, CT area is a hotbed for architectural innovation. With a plethora of historical spaces and a flourishing local economy, opportunities for AEC and development firms to make names for themselves abound here. With such an active industry community in Connecticut, it’s no surprise how many area awards events and galas are dedicated […]
The One Thing You Can Do This Year to Win Your Next AEC Design Award
For most AEC firms, winning a prestigious design award is a huge opportunity. That kind of recognition brings with it lots of great free press, but it also validates a firm in the eyes of potential new clients. Awards can directly result in new business. As an architectural photographer, I’ve worked with many trusted industry […]
Who are the Best Professional Architectural Photographers in the Hartford, CT Area?
Clients ask me all the time, “Wow, what you do is so specific! Are you the only professional architectural photographer in Hartford area?” The short answer is no! I’m very active within the design, development, and broker communities all over Connecticut and I’m lucky to have had the opportunity to work with lots of amazing […]
Who Often Stands in the Way of a Successful Architecture Photo Shoot?
As an architectural photographer, you’d think I’d spend most of my time working with architects. The word “architect” is right there in the name of what I do! Surprisingly, through the many clients I’ve partnered with over the years, I’ve found that architects can sometimes be the most challenging to work with. Here’s why. Releasing […]
