Recently I came across one of my old writable CDs which contained decades old photographs. Perusing through the pics I noticed something: there were quite a bit of architectural photographs. Only a few of them I actually remember taking, as if they’re instinctively shot. Whether you shoot a handful or one-hundred photos at a clip, you’re not going to remember them all.
My friend and I would walk around concrete city-scapes, woodlands, and even cemeteries to photograph anything and everything. Originally photography was my hobby, using cheap and sometimes half functional equipment. Also this was during a time when I was learning and barely understanding the craft.
My career had been leaning towards design (graphic and web) and some marketing, coupled with my two art and design degrees. A path which felt like the obvious choice. Seems fate had other plans, and due to several suggestions and a crippling student loan debt, I started to dabble in photographing Real Estate as a side gig. It wasn’t until after I photographed my first couple dozen houses, I realized how much I enjoyed the field.
Well, over a decade later I’m still photographing shanties, structures and monoliths, within the lines and balance of the frame. Even on my down time, I’m out there photographing buildings, spaces; photographing all architecture. This is not only my means for a survival (and cat food), I live for this shit.
Below, I’m including a few of my favorite “pre-career” architectural photographs. I think they represent my early roots in the industry. and exhibit my instinctual desire and love for composing, and capturing architecture. I’m sure I appreciate and enjoy these more than you out there on the internet, but thank you for stopping by.
Much love.
