Can you pinpoint the beginning of your journey into the realm of architecture? My journey began quite serendipitously amid the carefree days of my youth. On days when the Welsh weather turned cold, or when a more mature indulgence beckoned, we would retreat to the comforting confines of the Morannedd Cafe.

The inclusion of people in architectural photography is a topic of debate, with some photographers preferring empty spaces for speed and minimalism, while others argue that people add context and connection. Geographical preferences and cost considerations also play a role in this decision. Ultimately, the choice reflects individual style and intention, impacting the narrative conveyed through architecture.

If you don’t know, this is the Ohio State University football stadium in Columbus Ohio. The final layered document size was just over 5GB. Which would in theory print out at 217cm x 111cm before any enlargements.

I understand hiring a photographer is a significant investment. Here are 14 questions to ask when considering an architectural photographer for your next project.

Architectural and industrial photography is primarily about capturing a structure in a technical but aesthetically pleasing manner. I put on my layers, set up my tripod in the snow and waited. My flask of hot chocolate was very much appreciated at -4ºC before the windchill. Taking a series of images throughout the falling light, I’d achieved what I set out to do. Make a harsh cement factory look attractive in its setting.

Photographing the German Pavilion by Mies van der Rohe

Capturing architecture is about more than taking a photo. It’s more than just photographic technical knowledge; it’s about revealing the soul of a building, the designer’s vision and communicating a 3D reality in a 2D format. For architectural photography buyers, architects, and those in hotel and industrial design, images that bring out both beauty and functionality are essential.

The idea of the rally was to arrive in Casino Square, Monte Carlo and en route, we’d be set a series of challenges, both skill and time-based. We’d also get to see some of the rally related sights along the way.

One of the first stops was where I’m taking you now. The Reims Racing circuit. Opened in 1926 and closed in 1972, the Formula One French Grand Prix was held here many times between 1950 and 1966.

Driving directly, Nashville to Atlanta is approximately four and a half hours. But who wants to drive four and a half hours with no stop offs en route? Luckily a little place called Lynchburg is along the route and anyone who’s been in a pub or walked along a liquor aisle in the supermarket will have seen the name Lynchburg many a time. It’s the home of Jack Daniel’s distillery, and the contents of every bottle, in every part of the world is still made in this little Tennessee town.

What’s in Louisville (pronounced Loo-uh-vil) you may ask? Riverside parks, humongous bridges, a cosmopolitan cityscape and museums to sate any taste.

I was particularly looking forward to visiting two museums. As a baseball fan, I had to visit the Louisville Slugger museum and factory. The very place they make the iconic bats used by professional and amateurs alike.