Architecture and cityscapes photography

Photographs of contemporary architecture from Iran and also bits from other places around the world.
We want to present a different point of view, unlike the highly controlled and choreographed images from architecture journals, here we want to look at buildings more like how they look in real life, noticing all those little details that are never shown in other publications. Also you might find here photos, architectural drawings our own annotations and other thoughts about the buildings.

 I was hiking in the a garden around the Tehran and noticed a large yellow butterfly.  It flew away.  I told myself, "the next one of those I see, I'm going to try and get some photos."  I kept hiking and nearly stepped on one.  It flew away.  I stopped and watched it get farther away and then turn around.  It came back and landed in the same spot.  I took off the backpack and began stalking the butterfly ;-).  I would take a couple of pictures and it would take off again only to return (I think it liked eating something in the mud).  I must have shot 2 full rolls of film trying to get a good shot.   After a while, it didn't perceive me as a threat and I was even able to pick it up.

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Architecture Photographer Mike Grandmaison

Mike Grandmaison Photography provides professional, premium quality photographic services for architectural clients needing either a commercial assignment or stock photography. Mike photographs for a broad range of corporate and editorial clients, in fields ranging from agriculture to architecture, and from the forest to the factory floor. His love of design and the great outdoors, coupled with his passion for photography and superb technical skills, make him a sought-after photographer for indoor and outdoor photography across Canada.

Mike's intuitive feel for photographing architecture stems from his keen interest in design. Selecting the best vantage point from which to shoot, he strives to create timeless images, whether from the interweave of color on floor tiles, a singular detail of a light fixture or the hide-and-seek of light and shadow on a building exterior. Mike often incorporates elements of the natural world in his architectural images, resulting in arresting compositions in which built structures harmonize with their natural surroundings. Commissioned architecture images have been widely published in leading magazines, books, calendars, annual reports, trade show displays, web sites, brochures, and as fine art prints.

Mike's extensive collection of premium quality stock images is available for corporate use, editorial publishing, and fine art décor, from city skylines, cityscapes and details to expansive landscapes and intimate views of the natural world. In the typically energized atmosphere of corporate offices, photographs of the natural world can provide an inspirational and meditative retreat. Mike would be pleased to discuss with you how images from his extensive nature portfolio can complement the built environment into which you welcome your clients and conduct business.

Mike always strives to develop strong working relationships with his clients. Many of his assignments come from repeat clients who understand the value of quality images. Mike's architectural photographs have graced the publications of clients such as Canadian Affair, Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust, Community Communications, Fairmont Hotels, Friesen Tokar Architects, Gaboury, Prefontaine Perry Architects, LM Architects & Planners, Loewen Windows, NewWest Enterprise Property Group Inc., PCL Construction, Radisson Hospitality Worldwide, Smith Carter Architects, Trade & Commerce Magazine, Trizec Hahn, Willmar Windows, Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce and the Winnipeg Economic Development Corporation. Mike has also worked for numerous graphic design, communication and advertising firms.

Take your time.  Don't rush.  Experienced i will tell you to take your time and look around.  Some of the most interesting sea life can be right under your nose and you won't see it.  The same goes for taking pictures

Captures the excitement of being around this italian waters.