Architecture Through My Eyes

If you ever go through my social media posts, you’ll clearly see my passion for architectural photography. You may have read through my thoughts in the captions – which sometimes appear to be just random ideas, but the truth is that there is something about capturing these artistic images of architecture that inspire me to share my thoughts- not only capturing moments or aesthetic scenes, but capturing feelings, emotions, memories, energies; there’s just something about architecture that inspires me. It’s a form of art that we interact with on a daily basis, and it’s just as permanent as photography itself. Architecture is a part of the stories we tell, the directions we give, and the routes we take in life. In a world of chaos, architects give us the lines and curves that define how we see, and visually interact with the world.

It’s funny how one day a small detail can go unnoticed – but the next day, it could inspire you. The fact that our state of mind and mood makes us see the world each day through different eyes is amazing. I can have various photos of the same cathedral, but all of them send a different message. Past experiences, your current situation, your maturity level, and so many other factors can make your eyes perceive what was previously ignored. Somewhat like when you receive the same advice several times – until one day someone manages to sink it in your mind, because this time you were prepared to hear it. There is raw emotion in every print I produce, and I hope my images can connect with the heart and the soul of those who are prepared to see and feel what I felt in the exact moment the shutter went *CLICK*.

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Think about how differently we feel about certain architecture- that we consider some buildings a piece of art – yet we don’t even care to appreciate a parking garage. What if someone was able to show you the beauty of a parking garage- to show you the extent of the engineering precision, leading lines and balance of steel and concrete? What if you marveled at it in the same way you did, appreciating the detail and precision that was put into the construction of Santa Maria di Fiore? Check out my Florence Collection for some of my work on Santa Maria di Fiore. 

That’s why architecture photography is so important to me- because I love providing perspective. Everyone knows the postcard view of Florence, which I love too, but I want to go deeper- to highlight pieces of art that we take for granted and share them with those who are also looking for the depth I’ve fallen in love with.

As any artist has, I have developed a style around architecture photography. You’ll see repeatedly in my work photos where everything is perfectly leveled and parallel, where lines are geometrically perfect – symmetry is always a soothing sensation that I love, but how amazing it is to be challenged to find balance and focus on the imperfect. Chaotic or just asymmetrical architecture can get to be so authentically beautiful, that my artistic sight is forced to open up – to slow down, breathe deeply, and finally click the shutter when I feel fully aligned with the scene before me. What as my most challenging architecture shoot so far? I think it’s a close tie between St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy and The Duomo in Siena, Italy. Just thinking about how uneven the lines are in both places makes me shudder a little ;D