Great architectural photography goes beyond documenting buildings—they tell the story of design, space, and atmosphere. This small collection of project highlights showcases some of the amazing work happening in Wisconsin and the midwest, highlighting the artistry of architecture through light, composition, and detail. A heartfelt thank you to the clients who trusted us to capture their vision and share their stories. It’s an honor to bring these spaces to life through the lens.
More than 500 students participating with the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra now have a beautiful, inspiring, and permanent space for rehearsal and camaraderie. Serving kids ages 5-18, the new building on East Washington Avenue sits in a vibrant arts neighborhood in downtown Madison and is poised to become a hub for youth arts in the city.
It’s 6:30 AM on the cusp of a short window of time to create as many beautiful and resonant images as possible. We only have access to our site interiors from 7-9 AM and we’re working to create a few exterior looks prior to this window. Peer inside to see the work we created.
With a mixture of educational spaces, offices, conference rooms, MEP systems, and laboratory space, ISU’s VDL offered a diverse selection for photography. The facility was on the precipice of students starting classes and we would not be permitted to photograph after that point, so we had a tight timeline for production and limited numbers of folks to include in our imagery. With the help of a few students and the production crew standing in, we were able show the function and scale of each space and how Strang’s design intent helped create an optimal educational VDL facility. Below we share the gallery of images created, take a look!
The most powerful testimonial is one that you can see and hear for yourself, from someone who is similar to you or works in a similar role. This was the driving force behind Crimson Sun Studios’ work with Friede & Associates. After more than 20 years of building a strong relationship with Kalahari, they wanted to show how far they go for their clients and the quality of service they provide. What better way than hearing it directly from the owner of one of the most celebrated and successful waterpark resorts in the world.
Great architectural photography goes beyond documenting buildings—they tell the story of design, space, and atmosphere. This small collection of project highlights showcases some of the amazing work happening in Wisconsin and the midwest, highlighting the artistry of architecture through light, composition, and detail. A heartfelt thank you to the clients who trusted us to capture their vision and share their stories. It’s an honor to bring these spaces to life through the lens.
Through a long history of design excellence dating back to 1898, FEH Design, headquartered in Iowa, continues to expand their presence in the Midwest with a beautiful redesigned office in the heart of Milwaukee.
FEH Design has trusted Crimson Sun Studios to capture and photograph their finished projects all across Wisconsin for a number of years, including libraries, public spaces, and businesses. It was a pleasure to photograph their beautiful new office in collaboration with FEH teammates Sarah Jansen and Brady Ludvic.
Embarking on a construction project is like setting out on an adventure, each day marked by progress, challenges, and the promise of the finished masterpiece. Picture this: a technology that not only oversees the journey with precision but also transforms it into a captivating narrative that speaks volumes. Enter the world of drone media, where the skies are no longer limits but canvases to paint the story of construction progress. The magic of drones doesn't just track the evolution of a building but crafts a tale of innovation and excellence. This isn't just about progress; it's about winning future projects with a story that soars above the rest in the ever-evolving landscape of construction. Learn more in this educational and actionable post…
Bright and early, I arrive on-location meeting the marketing director and lead project architect from Iconica. We’re photographing Radiance Skin Therapy & Laser Center in Madison, WI. The space, formerly occupied by a restaurant, has been completely transformed through beautiful design and quality craftsmanship. The crew and I tour the space and build our shot list for what will get photographed. I see beautiful, bright walls, matte black accents, color gradients, an Andy Warhol selfie wall, captivating art, and countless other design elements that have all been brought together to create a welcoming, sophisticated space.
Jacknife is a new sushi restaurant in Madison featuring delicious and quick rolls, bowls, and more. The interiors feature unique artwork, graphics, and bold colors to draw the eye to the many creative design elements used within the space. I was hired to photograph the interiors by one of my favorite clients, Iconica, who did the buildout of the space for the restaurant owners (who also own the restaurant RED). The results are a beautiful, open space with natural light and room for guests to enjoy good food and good conversation.
Take a deeper look at the finished images we created, as well as some behind-the-scenes looks at production and photo retouching.
Our attention is one of the most sought-after resources within marketing. Especially online, where folks are constantly inundated with content, ads, and personalities. It can be cumbersome and stressful to navigate those waters, particularly for someone looking to buy a home. They’re going to start online and work their way through a large amount of listings, narrowing down what they think they like most. In some cases, the listing pool will be very small and they may be looking deeper at just a few properties. In both of these situations, the buyer is judging and critiquing the actual home through two-dimensional imagery. We use photos and videos to help represent the character and essense of a three-dimensional space and try to build an emotional response with a viewer. This is where high-end photo retouching becomes highly valuable. Read more to find out why.
A large part of creating beautiful and emotive architectural imagery comes through quality post-production techniques. Some of these involve layer blending, luminosity masking, color management and removing color casts, adding elements like models, and removing elements like hanging microphones that don’t speak to the architecture, construction, or interior design. A strong workflow and understanding of layer building are necessary for creating strong imagery. Watch these videos to see behind the lens of production and the retouching process.
If you run a small business or a nonprofit organization, every marketing dollar has to work hard. While you know you have to be frugal, you also know how important it is to promote your products and your mission. In this article, Stacy Harbaugh shares insight on whether hiring a professional photographer or creating imagery yourself for your advertising is the right move for your organization.
For this shoot, we were supporting Madison Reading Project in their 3rd annual “READ(y) to Wear” fashion show with fashion-inspired portraits of the models and their team’s dress designs. This behind-the-scenes video shows a bit from the production and what went into our setup. Click through the watch the video and see all the final images.
