updated research (final major project) architectural photography

1. Research
Alice Leeman

2. Existing Products
Existing Portfolio Website-Mark Hadden:
http://www.markhadden.co.uk/portfolio#architecture-art-portfolio
Mark Hadden is an architectural photographer and has created his own portfolio website where he displays his work. Personal
websites for a photographer like Mark Hadden’s, where they share their work, is a great way for me to find out more about the
photographer himself and the style of photography they use for their work. When creating my project, I am planning on putting
together my own portfolio as well as a printed booklet so looking at existing websites is going to quite useful and inspiring for me.
The layout of Hadden’s website is quite simple, but it is laid out neatly, with clear indication on where to find other pieces of his
work. For me personally, I prefer websites which have more gentle-eye visuals. A lot of Hadden’s photography is more calming and
aesthetically pleasing to look at so the simplicity of the website and the portfolio fit well together.
When you first click on the website the home page shows a slideshow of architectural pictures that Hadden took, with each picture
lasting around 7 seconds until it changes, giving the audience a chance to review the picture and to look at the next one in a short
amount of time which is clever and also appealing to the audience. The audience are going to be more intrigued by seeing pictures
as soon as they open the page, as the website is about photography, rather than loads of text.
When you scroll down there is a full collage of photography so the audience has the opportunity to quickly scan through the
photos and get an overall view of the style of photography Hadden uses-useful for photographers looking for inspiration.
Hadden has also added in a useful tool onto his collage-when you hover over a particular image on his collage, it will say the
location of where the picture was taken. Then when you click on it there is more information about the architecture/scenery in the
image. For my FMP project I am going to make sure I add in and talk about the locations of the places I have visited and the kind of
architecture I am photographing.
Mark has 2 small paragraphs where he talks about his passion for photography, what inspires his projects and the locations he has
visited across the world. This is a good insight for anyone who is visiting the website to know the background behind who took the
picture and why the photographer may have chosen that specific location, etc. Seeing this on his website is quite inspiring and I
may apply some information about my photography and why I enjoy it on my project so the audience will have more of an idea on
where the inspiration from my photography comes from.

3. Existing Products
This screenshot is the cover of an architecture and landscape
magazine. I really like this cover as the colors used are
captivating and the text is laid out neatly, with not too much
writing and extra detail on it.
Firstly, the image used for the cover has bright neon colors
which is a good way to catch the attention of the audiences
eye at first glance. The image on this booklet doesn’t look like
architecture at first glance so for my product I will use an
image with a bright colored building on a building with an
interesting pattern.
I really like how the company have merged the name of their
company and the logo together. They have used 3 lines as the
‘E’ in ‘WE’, making the 3 lines part of their logo and how they
should be recognized. The fact the logo is in their company
name makes their company name more memorable.
I have initially planned to make my booklet in a more simple,
aesthetic layout so the fact that this existing cover doesn’t
have lots of different text/stickers on it makes the layout look
more organized and clear.
This is a DPS of one of the pages inside the
booklet. I really like the layout of this booklet page
as the text is clear to read and and the photo used
blends in nicely with the black background as the
photo is taken at night.
For my project I want to make sure I include some
pages with article text so this existing page is a
good example on how I am planning to layout my
some of my pages. Looking at this existing page
now, I do like the layout however there are a
couple of things I could change. One feature I
would change about this page is the color of some
of the text. All of the text on this page is white however I would personally make some of the text a red or yellow color, like the headlines
or the square shapes at the top of the page. I would change the text to this color because it would fit well with the city light colors in the
photo. Sticking to a color theme is important to me when creating print work because it helps keep your page well ordered and quite
relaxing to look at.
In my opinion, the layout shown would be a suitable layout for the opening of the booklet e.g. adding contents, talking about myself and
my photography, etc.
This DPS just shows two images of architectural
photography without any article text. For my
project there will likely be pages where it is just
photography based without lots of text-which is
why I found this page interesting to view as it is
relevant to how I want to layout some of my pages.
The images used are fairly similar in the way of the
pattern and the angle of the photo.
Both of the photos are symmetrical photos- this is a technique I am planning on applying to a couple of my photos when I put them into a
booklet. The fact that these images are put on the same page shows that the creator of this page has made sure that this DPS has a
theme of symmetrical images, making the pictures into 360 degrees panoramas.
At the bottom of each of the photos there is a line of text where the photographer tells you the location where the photos were taken,
which is important to include in a photography booklet for the audience incase they want to find out more information about the
location or even visit the place.
Camerapixo Photography Magazines and Books. (Jan 15, 2020). Architecture & Landscape. Available:
https://issuu.com/camerapixo/docs/camerapixo_we_inspire_48_book_preview.
Last accessed 06/02/20 Last accessed 06/02/20

4. Existing Products
This screenshot is from a booklet about
architectural photography by Francoise
Ying. The booklet itself has more
aesthetic visuals to it, with more pale,
pastel colors and grain effect added to
the photos. These effects make the
pictures look more gentle and visually
pleasing to look at which is what I like
about this cover as I will be applying
similar effects to my photography for my
project.
This booklet isn’t created as part of a
company or group, but by one person as
their isn’t a company name or logo on the
cover, just the creators name. However,
for my project I want to create a company
and a company logo as part of my work.
The creator of this booklet has created some edits in some of
his photos. For example, in the picture above, you can see
some faded palm trees and people. It seems as if the palm
trees and the people were added into the photo, filled with a
white color and the opacity decreased. I really liked this
technique as, when you look at the image, you are mainly
focusing on the architecture itself that’s in color but the
faded palm trees and objects in the image add that extra bit
of detail to the photo.
The image looks like it’s a panoramic view which is a good
technique to use if I am going to a location where there is
interesting architecture across a wide landscape.
A lot of these pages are quite simple to create, so for my
project I am going to make sure I use different photoshop
techniques and selective editing to make my pictures high
quality and unique with effects.
Francoise Ying. (Dec 11, 2019). Architecture + Photography. Available:
https://issuu.com/francoisejohnesparesying/docs/architecture___photography__selected_works_
Last accessed 06/02/20.
From reviewing this product by Francoise Ying, I can tell
this product is mainly targeted at inspiring architectural
designers and photographers. Some of the pages (like
this page above) show’s the map plan of the location of
where the photo is taken. This kind of information is
useful to architects as they will have an insight as to how
they could bring their visions to life, but also useful for
photographers as they get to see the different specific
locations they could visit in that place the photo was
taken.

5. Existing Products
The front cover of this booklet is interesting as
there isn’t a photo used that was taken through
photography, but a design that was made. I quite
like this concept as I want to create my own
designs for my project to make my project stand
out and be recognizable. This company has
merged cubes to create a 3D digital effect, adding
in patterns and text, etc which makes the cover
look detail and visually appealing to view. If I could
change something about this existing cover I
would add in more colors in the patterns. For
example, the text is red but the rest of the page
design is black and white. If some of the patterns
had red effects in them the page could look more
visually appealing and stand out a bit more.
This page has details on it that I want to include in my booklet. On
this screenshot above, there is an image that the company
included where their company name and logo is advertised in
public outside a building. This is a good way of advertising and
getting people to recognize you as a company. Adding these
images in a booklet also shows the audience, reading the booklet,
that the company are gradually getting bigger and is going to be
recognized among more people, making the audience possibly feel
more curious as to what the company is about.
For my project, I am going to take a picture of a public
advertisement board and edit my company name and logo onto
the board to add to my booklet. Public advertisement is a common
way for companies to get their company to become more
recognized, so adding these images to my booklet will show my
audience ways my company is being advertised and the steps
taken to be noticeable.
I like the layout on this above page as there is a
selection of photos to look at. This kind of
layout will be useful to use if I have a selection
of photos that are similar or of the same
location, for example if I have a selection of
pictures of a particular building taken all from
different angles, it might be interesting to apply
these onto the same page and talk about them.
The pictures on this DPS all seem to be quite
dark pictures, with lit up areas of light coming
through the windows. I am hoping to capture
similar images for my project.
DIDA. (2019). Dida Research Week Book. Available:
https://issuu.com/dida-unifi/docs/dida_research_week___part_1
Last accessed 07/02/20

6. Existing Products
Social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter is where
photographers today usually like to share their work. I have
been looking on some of these platforms and have discovered
some architectural photographers who have shared their work
on social media which I find inspiring for my project.
One photographer I found online shares his work through
Instagram and goes by the name of @thirdworldhippy.
This account is an Instagram account which mainly posts
photography of architecture, aswell as people and interior
design. The account overall clearly has a specific style;
architecture of while buildings, pillars, windows, etc. This style
of architecture is more modern and gives off a sharp, clean
style.
Not all the images are architectural, as there is some
photography of people and animals, e.g. there is an image of a
zebra. All these images still stick to the white, natural light
theme. It’s clear that the photographer likes to stick to a
certain color theme and photography style as a lot of the
architecture is patterned and uniquely shaped.
The photographer also makes sure he lets his audience know
the location of where he took the photos. A lot of his photos
are based in Toronto, however there are architectural photos
based in other places he has visited across the world like
Berlin, Poland, Thailand, etc. For my booklet I am also going to
include the locations of the locations of my photos, however
all my images will be based in the UK, Yorkshire.
This page inspires me to consider the color themes of the
pages in my booklet as having a certain color theme catches
the audiences eye. The page also gives me an insight into the
kind of style one photographer may prefer; this photographer
focuses on capturing spaces with natural light and white
colors.

7. Existing Products
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWuIHhaTayI
This is a video I found on YouTube about how to edit
architectural and landscape pictures. This video shows
the process of how to make an image more hd and
clean. This video can help me develop my skills in
photoshop and make my photography pictures look
more professional. The original photo looks like a
cloudy day, making the photo look quite dull. I will be
taking some photos at the end of winter so the
weather might not be so sunny, so if some of my
photos are cloudy then I can use this video to help me
edit my photos and make them stand out more.
In the video, the editor showed us how to brighten up
landscape on areas like grass and how to brighten up a
building. I want my images to be bright and fun to look
at so the techniques shown in the video are going to
be useful when it comes to production.

8. Hunter Kerhart-Architectural Photographer Official Website
https://hunterkerhart.com/
This is a website I found by Architectural Photographer, Hunter Kerhart. The
layout of this website is similar to a previous website I looked at by Mark Hadden.
When you first open the website, the first page is a slideshow of Kerharts
Photography, filling up the whole screen page. I really like how he chose that
particular photo of the city buildings lit up at in late evening during a sunset as
the orange lights and the orange sunset contrast well together.
The header fits in well with the picture shown on the website as the black header
contrasts well with the late evening photo where the city buildings are
shadowed. I feel like it really sets the mood which is a technique I want to make
sure I follow through with when I start production on my booklet. Another
example would be, If the main photo on the page was of neutral color, with a
cloudy sky I would think a white/light grey header would fit well. I will have to
make sure the text, logos and pictures all fit well together.
As you scroll down the page, there is a bit more information on Kerhart and his
work. In this section of his page, he includes the logos of some of the companies
he has worked alongside with his photography. The website gives you the
opportunity to click on the logo to get a better insight into the companies he has
worked with an the projects they have created together.
The website itself is well laid out and the color themes and the well-matched
tone inspires me start looking into the different kind of tones and color themes I
could put together when making my booklet.

9. Existing Products Research Analysis
Color theme and Images
In all the products I have researched I have noticed that non of them stick to a particular color theme. They all have different colors and
effects for each magazine, however I have noticed that one magazine/booklet will have a style/certain aesthetic throughout the booklet
itself. For example, in the ‘Architecture + Photography’ booklet by Francoise Ying, the layout is designed to be more simple and gentle to
the eye, with images with more neutral tones throughout the booklet. This inspires me to make sure I stick to a particular layout theme
throughout my booklet as it makes the booklet look more organized instead of having lots of different layouts.
I have also noticed that each booklet has more architectural photography images in the booklet than text. This is a layout technique that I
will make sure I follow though with for my project as photography is the main aspect of a photography booklet. For one of the existing
products I looked at a website for photographer, Mark Hadden. When you first opened his website the first thing you saw was a
slideshow of his photography which is a clever way of interesting the audience straight away. I will use this technique of adding
architectural photography on the front pages of the book to let the audience know the kind of architecture styles will be included in the
rest of the booklet.
These screen-shots
are images of
symmetrical
architectural
photography
included in the
existing I researched
For my booklet I will include symmetrical pictures for one of my pages or double page
spreads to show the different styles of architectural photography. Even if I don’t take any
images first hand of symmetrical buildings, I can still edit non-symmetrical image to make
the page look unique and patterned.
I have also realized that in most of the existing products that I have looked at, there is
always a selection of symmetrical architectural photos. It is obviously common for a lot
of architectural designs to be symmetrical, making the page look balanced and almost
aesthetically pleasing.

10. Primary Research
Alice Leeman

11. Questions I could ask
Interview Questions:
1) How would you describe your photographic approach/style of photography?
2) How long does it take to complete an average architectural project's full photo work? (e.g with editing
finished, etc)
3) What advice would you give to photographers who want to pursue a career in architectural photography?
4) To what extent do you research or investigate a building prior to shooting it? (e.g. do you plan the time and
location prior to shooting?)
5) Is there a certain time of day where you like taking photos e.g. sunrise, during the night, etc.
Survey Questions:
1) How old are you?
2) Gender?
3) Do you have any interest in architecture/architectural photography
4) What sort of architecture catches the eye e.g. urban, modern, gothic, international, etc.
5) Would you say some architectural photography is aesthetically pleasing?
6) When you are outside/on holiday and you see different kinds of architecture you like, do you take the time to take a
photo?
7) Would you find a booklet about architectural photography, which will include different photos of architecture,
interesting?

12. Interviewee names
Spencer Fox- Student at York College and is a freelance photographer
@spencerfoxphotography on Instagram
Taken by Spencer Fox
Location: Lisbon, Portugal-July 2019
Spencer is a freelance photographer who is making his way up in the photography
industry. He photographs buildings, people, metro stations, etc.
For my Primary Research I will be interviewing Spencer to gain a better perspective
into how he views architecture and how it inspires him for his photography. I think it
will be interesting for me to see how someone making their way into the industry
talks about their photography.
(All photos shown are taken by Spencer Fox)

13. What makes a good architectural photo to you?
I think the composition of architectural photography is the most important thing when it comes to making a “good” photo. If it’s
slightly canted (by accident) or out of focus, then it isn’t going to be good unless easily corrected via editing. Depending on
what the subject is, I personally think symmetry is important for a good photo, particularly if framing the subject in the middle
third of the picture. Likewise, if a photo isn’t technically solid or doesn’t utilise any of the elements of photography particularly
well, then the photo isn’t very good
How would you describe your photographic approach/style of photography?
I’d say my approach to photography is to capture everyday life in visually interesting ways, in such a way that you’d never
normally see whilst carrying on with your normal busy life. I personally love street photography, that’s my kind of ‘style’ when it
comes to photography, so urban architecture such as skyscrapers and office blocks are very much within the realm of possibility
when it comes to my photography
How long does it take to complete an average architectural project's full photo work? (e.g with editing finished, etc)
I would say it depends on what the image is for. If it’s a personal project, then the process is usually either a lot slower or
quicker than if it was for a specific company/person. This would probably be because I’m on my own schedule and, since it’s my
photo, there is no deadline nor a standard that it must be completed to. Whereas if I was taking photos for a
company/business, I’d try to get it complete well within whatever deadline they set me/on the same day that I did the shoot in
order to give them the best, fastest service
Interview conducted with Spencer Fox (Freelance Photographer)

14. What advice would you give to photographers who want to pursue a career in architectural photography?
I would say, “don’t forget to look up”, as SO many people forget to shoot upwards when looking at tall buildings, forgetting
that there is so much interesting architecture above them that they would never necessarily see if they were just walking
through the street, continuing their normal life. I’d also remind them to take a variety of lenses. I use anything from my 10-
18mm wide lens to my 85mm telephoto lens when taking photos of architecture, each will get a different composition and a
different feel to the images.
To what extent do you research or investigate a building prior to shooting it? (e.g. do you plan the time and location prior to
shooting?)
I will plan times and locations purely if I’m doing a shoot FOR someone/a business. That usually helps with the whole structure
of the shoot and getting them the best photos fit for their purpose. If I’m going out for myself I’d rather do it spontaneously as
it gives my creativity and my eye for photography more of a challenge and that’s when the best photos are shot
Is there a certain time of day where you like taking photos e.g. sunrise, during the night, etc.
When it comes to time of day, I think it entirely depends on what emotion I want people to evoke from the subject and the
photographs themselves. For example, I love night photography, because of all the different colours and lights you can get
from the city streets, however if you’re trying to take a photo of a building in particular, you may end up having to crank the
ISO up to brighten up the image in order to see everything correctly. This will end up in a grainy, unusable image that is no use
to anyone. For that reason, sunset/rise or during the day is much better. Regardless of time within the day, as long as the sun
is out, I’ll want an overcast day if I’m taking photos. That’s purely because the lighting will be much more consistent and
diffused. There will be no harsh shadows causing issues with exposure of images. No lens flares blocking out certain parts of
images. No puddles on the ground to get reflection shots from, etc. Although sunlight means the image will be well lit enough
to avoid cranking the ISO up and getting a , it can result in any of these issues instead

15. Primary Research Analysis
For my Primary Research, I interviewed freelance photographer, Spencer Fox. I found this interview really interesting as I am able to gather
information from a photographer who is genuinely passionate about architectural photography and photography in general. When
conducting this interview, I made sure I asked relevant questions about architectural photography that I will be able to be inspired from and
apply to my work.
For the first couple of questions, I asked Spencer about how he views architectural photography when taking a photo and his preferred style
of photography. He talks about how symmetry is important for a good photo and making sure the framing of the photo is at the correct
angle, especially in symmetrical photos where the framing is straight in the middle third of the picture. From Spencer's input on this topic, I
will take into account my frame work and angle work when taking photos of buildings/architecture. This means making it clear what the main
focus of a photo is going to be, what aspect of a building you should be focusing on, etc. This also means focusing on shadowing and lighting,
the focus of the camera, the frame of the photo (e.g. whether the frame is landscape or portrait)
Spencer also talked about his personal approach to architectural photography, where he said his ‘style’ is more street photography and urban
architecture. This is interesting to know as, for my project, I will be visiting cities in Yorkshire to take photos of. The most familiar kind of
architecture in Yorkshire is urban so this will be fascinating to take photos of and use this to bring my own photography style to life.
I also asked Spencer about his process when taking architectural photos. I asked about the extent he goes to before taking a photo, whether
he plans his photoshoots or not. I also asked about the time that it takes to complete a piece of photography once any editing is finished if
needs be. I asked these kind of questions as I was interested to know the time period it takes to complete a piece of work as the same time
period might also apply to me when I am completing my project.
I gathered quite a lot of useful information from Spencer's interview about his involvement in architectural photography which will initially
help me for my FMP. I will defiantly follow his advice and use his photography style as inspiration for my photography.

16. Secondary Research
Alice Leeman

17. An Interview with Architectural Photographer, Martina Govindraj
https://www.practicalphotography.com/olympus-interviews/an-interview-with-architectural-photographer-martina-govindraj
1) You specialise in architecture – what do you find so fascinating about the built environment?
I’m attracted to good design and clean lines and how light interacts with the space around it. Most people will ignore their surroundings as they’re focused on something else like their
commute to work. It’s easy to get distracted and miss the details of the world around you, especially when you’re glued to your mobile phone
For my secondary research I will be looking at some existing interviews with architectural photographers. One interview I have found is an interview with architectural photographer, Martina
Govindraj who talks about his passion for photography and his experience being in the architectural industry.
This is a relevant and fascinating question to ask an architectural photographer if you are trying to get an overall perspective on why the photographer is so passionate about
capturing their images, and why certain buildings appealed to the photographer. This way you already get an insight to the photographers style of photography. For example, in this
interview, Govindraj talks about how he is interested in how the ‘light interacts with the space around it’, showing that this photographer probably focuses and the shading and
lighting of his photography and how this effects how the image turns out.
Do you have a preferred style of architecture or environment?
I enjoy taking photos in metro stations mainly because of the symmetry, lighting and the industrial feel that I can produce in my photos. I’m also drawn to modern architecture and
how the architects have applied their vision into an urban landscape.
This is a question I think would be very useful to ask a photographer so the audience will get a better insight into the photographers style of photography and why they prefer certain
types of landscapes/architecture as each architectural photographer has their own kind of style. This architect talks about how they prefer modern architecture and symmetrical
landscapes like metrostations.
Talk us through your compositional process – where do you start?
More often than not I’m drawn to light when I’m out shooting. I also think about what I’m going out to shoot and choose my lens accordingly.
Often, I like to take minimal shots focusing on a specific detail and utilizing the negative space. On the flip side, I also enjoy creating a sense of
scale to put the building or structure into perspective for the viewer.
As I will be planning out my process of my photography for my FMP, I think this is a really useful question to ask a photographer who does
photography for a living. This photographer talks about how he is drawn to light when it comes to photography which I think is an interesting
answer as light plays a big part in creating a clean, aesthetic photo. I know that lighting is something I am going to be focusing on when taking my
pictures as I want my pictures to stand out and be bright instead of dull lighting.

18. Architectural Photography: Composition, Capture, and Digital Image Processing-Reviews
https://www.amazon.com/product-reviews/1933952881/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_cmps_btm?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews
ArthurT- 5 Star Rating
“This is a great book if Architectural photography is your subject. The book is well written, well laid out and goes into sufficient depth
to get you going. It is t all reliant on equipment, but does advise on specific kit that would be beneficial. There are good chapters
regarding software and editing which can transfer to other genres too. All in all. It is ideal. It won't make you great, but it'll help you lay
a foundation”
Urban Ploughboy-4 Star Rating
“A great and absorbing read full of tips and technical advice. The chapter on Composition is on of the best I've read and the standard
throughout is practical and completing. Heartily recommended”
Merlin-5 Star Rating
“This is an excellent well written and illustrated book that is up-to-date, reflecting current working methods. Great for anyone
interested in learning how to shoot architecture properly”
Hovhannes- 5 Star Rating
“Actually the book gives you more than it promises in the title, covering types of cameras and lenses and other gear. This part of the
book may seem less interesting for those who want to immediately start reading about architectural photography.
Other than that, the book is very useful. It gives plenty of practical advice, discussing points one by one in a systematic manner, every
point is illustrated. Some pictures are really inspiring.
The book is written in an academic style.
Recommended everyone from beginners to advanced enthusiasts with a passion towards architecture.”

19. Architectural Photography: Composition, Capture, and Digital Image Processing-Reviews Analysis
From all the reviews I have looked at and analyzed, for this Architectural Photography booklet by Adrian Schulz, they are all positive reviews and no less than 4 stars.
I have noticed that, from the reviews, that the booklet is like a beginners guide for people interested in architectural photography and are making their way into the
architectural industry as one review reads “Recommended everyone from beginners to advanced enthusiasts with a passion towards architecture.”
The fact that so many people in the architectural industry found this book interesting and useful is giving me ideas on how to make my booklet more appealing to
my audience. For example, I could add in some article text with my photography about my process of taking that picture, why I chose that location, whether I used
any equipment, etc. This way, my audience will have a better insight into the making of the photo and the photographers opinion.
The booklet also includes pages of architectural photography as one review reads “I am a beginner, not a pro, but the images in the book are impressive and
professional.” I had initially planned to make my booklet photography based so it is important I add in plenty of images from my photography. A booklet about
photography full of article text will not be appealing to my audience as the whole point of a photography booklet is to include photography images in the booklet.
From also reading the reviews, I have come to the conclusion that the majority of the audience are possibly 40-60 years of age who bought the book. Here are some
examples of how I know this:
• “As an architect with over forty years in the design of commercial buildings; and as a photographer for over fifty years, i have to say that this is a must read for
ANYONE interested in photographing buildings and other man-made structures”
• “I am an architect and I have been taking photos for a long time now, but although I already knew about many of the stuff with which this book deals, I learned
some new things”
A lot of the reviews also state that they are professional photographers but recommend for beginners, showing that they have been in the industry for a while. Even
though the audience’s age cannot be proven through review, it is more common for older people to want to buy books instead of using online resources. However I
want my photography booklet to be targeted at an audience who are possibly new in the architectural industry and those who are looking for inspiration. It won’t
be an information booklet about how to use the camera, how to make your way up etc but I will talk about the styles of photography I use, the locations of my
photography, etc. This also means existing photographers can look into these locations for inspirations

20. Interview with architectural photographer, Jordi Huisman
• How did you get interested in photography? Do you have an educational artistic background?
I believe my interest in photography comes from my childhood interest in drawing. When I was a kid, I used to be drawing all the time. At a certain point I chose to go
and study engineering, until I picked up a digital camera. That set things in motion, and a few years later I started studying photography at an art academy.
• Where do you get your creative inspiration from? Is there any other artist or photographer who inspired your art?
It’s mostly from other photographers’ work where I draw my inspiration from. But also from good cinema, and on a subconscious level also from books, and art in
general. Photographers like Rob Hornstra, Nadat Kander, Rinko Kawauchi and Stephen Shore have had a great impact on me and my own photographic development.
• How much preparation do you put into taking a photograph or series of photographs? Do you have any preferences regarding cameras and format?
It really depends on the subject. If I go abroad for a series or set of pictures I do quite some research. Whenever I’m going to a new capital for Rear Window, I spend
hours on Google Maps looking for suitable spots. It turns out that most of the time it works best to just walk around looking for spots, but I like to feel prepared. I
never spend much time preparing the making of the actual photo. I used to do all my personal projects on 6×7 and 4×5”, but since a year or two my digital medium
format camera is my buddy when working on Rear Window.
Husiman tells us that most of the time, his photography works best if he just walks around looking for locations to photograph as you get to see buildings in a
perspective which may look different if researched online. Jordi, however, says he does usually research his locations before going to take some photo’s so he knows
what to expect and visits the spots that mostly draw his attention so he doesn’t miss any spots while visiting different cities/countries.
In both of these answers, Huisman talks about his love for drawing and reading which then inspires him with his photography and his involvement in the
photography industry. It is common for photographers in general to have a passion for some form of art like drawing or graphic design for discovering a passion for
photography, which was clearly the case for Jordi Huisman.