INTERIOR AND ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY

2011-10-17T22:23:00.000-07:00

Boeing Future of Flight Aviation Center with the First 787

I had to move quickly, since we only had a 15 minute window to shoot the Future of Flight presentation door designed by Freiheit and Ho Architects. The Boeing Company spared no expense with the design of the presentation door. The door contains over seven tons of glass and is approximately 30’ X 45”. It is an amazing architectural feature of the Boeing Future of Flight facility and was staged with their state-of-the art 787 in view. Once the door was opened, our preparation paid off with having dramatic views and backup cameras in place. When the door was shut, we had the shot ‘in the can.’ It was a thrill to shoot and my client loved the results. I specialize in photography of architecture and interior design for use in magazines, websites, public relations and advertising.

Elle Decor Features a Ted Tuttle Design

2011-07-13T09:17:00.000-07:00

This interior was designed by Ted Tuttle. It appears this month in Elle Decor magazine, the July - August 2011 issue with Courtney Cox on the cover. It was great fun shooting with Ted. His mother dropped in for the shoot as well since she lives nearby.

The crew L-R: Ted, Susan Victoria (Art Director), Linda Humphrey (Field Editor) and yours truly.

Skyline Sanctuaries

2011-06-25T18:26:00.000-07:00

Posted are a few skyline terraces or rooftop decks that will lead you from the indoors to the outdoors. Designed for many purposes, rooftops are a great location for entertaining, chilling, growing veggies and taking in the view. While shooting these decks, I noticed I could not adjust the furnishings. They were well secured to the decks to prevent lift off in high winds. A great place to take in the views on a summer evening.

Skyline terrace designed by Allworth Design.

Lifestyle photography ala rooftop, for chef and entertainment author, Heather Christo.

Preceeding two images were designed by Nussbaum Group, Seattle.

Final two images of a skyline terrace designed by SoJo Design, Miami.

Vintage SX-70 Polaroid Ad

2011-06-25T15:05:00.000-07:00

I occasionally have a conversation about the film and Polaroid process I was using up until about 6 years ago. A little slower to appear than it's digital substitute, and much more expensive, Polaroid was how I previewed the image so I could share with clients and crew prior to shooting film.

SX-70 Polaroid Ad
This ad is more documentary than advertising. The background music is folksy, but charming.

And I'm dusting off my SX-70 this weekend... enjoy!

Exterior Architectural Photography - Before and After

2011-06-03T12:06:00.000-07:00

I met Brian Boram, principal of RMBVivid Seattle, in Worley, ID at the Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort to shoot images of their $85M expansion project to be used for their advertising and promotion of the grand opening. We were about a month out from the opening date of the project. The construction was not complete, so we had to be a bit creative how we shot this exterior. Mithun of Seattle designed the project. It was a stunning design, modern yet incorporating elements that reflected the tribe's culture and history. My challenge was to shoot an overall exterior showing the new wing and minimize the unfinished landscape and construction. We spent several hours scouting the project considering different angles. The image had to wrap around the cover of their brochure (19x10").

A scouting photo of the building as it looked the evening before.

The weather report was not favorable. I had three nights to get the shot. The best evening had passed, according to NOAA Weather. The first shot shows the exterior with the lighting as we scouted it the night before. Fortunately my Sprinter van was packed with lights for the shoot.

I scheduled the shoot call time for 4:30am. It was wet, and it was muddy. Our wellies and hardhats were on. To get the look I wanted, my crew placed lights surrounding the hotel. Brian was inside adjusting the lights and curtains. The crew positioned the lighting and strung power to them. We had two cameras positioned for the exposures. Light started coming up at about 5:15. We spent 30-40 minutes exposing as the morning light increased. There was heavy cloud cover and rain was threatening. Golf umbrellas came out to protect cameras from light rain that had begun. After the exterior was shot, we broke for some breakfast and watched the rain move in. The odds were slim to get the shot before the rain, but the payoff was big. Now open, CDACasino website features the images taken on that shoot.

Southern California Garden

2011-05-24T20:11:00.000-07:00

Rancho La Puerta

2011-05-16T23:01:00.000-07:00

Rancho La Puerta is a jewel not far from San Diego.
This resort offers an alternative to main stream vacations and hotels. Some guests return each year to enjoy the fitness classes, cuisine, casitas, natural surroundings and spa treatments.
This project was assigned by and published in Organic Gardening Magazine. Resort, spa and hotel photography by ©2011 John Granen

Dallas in the Spring

2011-05-02T23:20:00.000-07:00

"Hey John - can you shoot a garden feature for us in Dallas next month?" asked my photo editor Jo Ann from Traditional Home magazine. I checked my schedule and gave her several days to choose from. I booked my airfare, hotel, car and assistant that day. Before I knew it, I was off to Dallas to spend a couple of days in a wonderful garden.

I always get inspired when I shoot fabulous gardens. I want to get out and get planting, and sometimes I surprise myself. These shoots help me pre-visualize how I want my garden to look. I spent most of Sunday walking to different areas of my backyard and imagining what I can do to embellish my little plot of land. I'm sure my neighbors are wondering if I had some brownies for lunch... It's spring - so plan to see some more posts on gardens soon!

Interior Photography for SkBarchitects of Seattle

2011-04-18T10:13:00.000-07:00

Project: Pensar Developement

A Wallingford Craftsman Story

2010-04-15T22:19:00.000-07:00

Seattle Interior Designer Susan Marinello

2010-03-04T00:11:00.000-08:00

I could have spent the day shooting just the living room designed by Seattle interior designer, Susan Marinello. The natural light welcomes you into the room and the contrasting elements draws your eye to the center of the seating design. Then my eye is drawn to the objet d'art, textiles and floral which hold interest and slowly reveal her distinctive style. I enjoy the restraint of color, the tailored pair of sofas, flanking the fabulous nesting coffee table. The subtle finish of the curtain rods lends balance with the light, bright look of the window treatments.

I welcome your comments and look forward to sharing more with you... thanks for stopping by.