Distortion-Free

These Pano-Photographs are created from 14 separate photos, carefully assembled into one distortion-free seamless image.

Seamless

You may not know it from the way it appears in the magazine's 2-page spread, but this image is totally seamless, so as not to distract from the flow of the floor plan

Versatile

Pano-Photographs do not need special computer work for use in print or web applications. Your designers can treat them like other high-quality source files.

Northeast Florida Builders' Association

Outstanding contributions to NEFBA were recognized at the January 2007 meeting.

Winners

Exhibitors with outstanding booths were recognized at the 2007 Builders and Realtors Tradeshow in Jacksonville.

Twilight

Give your home that indescribably allure of twilight. Show the elegance of the architecture combined with the inviting glow of the interior.

Make-A-Wish Foundation

Builders from around the Jacksonville came together to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Before and After

There are 12 changes to the top image, resulting in the bottom image. We can take your cluttered shots and make them cleaner and more marketable.

Industrial

Commercial buildings pose their own set of opportunities. Here the goal was to represent the vast open space available for a high-tech computer operation.

Lighting

These generators are over ten feet tall. The lighting was dim, and time did not allow setup of extensive lighting. A high-end full-frame low-noise digital camera with superlative lens was used to record this power backup facility by available light.

Murals

Our friends at Stephens Advertising built and installed the graphics in this room.

Edison

At the world-famous Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan, restored technology of the not-so-distant past remind us of how quickly technology advances--and reminds us to keep up with advancements..

Take or Make

Attention to detail makes the difference between passively "taking a picture" and actively making--creating--a photograph. Close-up images of scene details can convey a theme while providing a pleasant resting place for the eye.

Alternatives

There are many ways to render your home. Full sun and deep shadows. Soft overcast days. Razor-sharp detail or the soft glow of etherial light. Discuss the possibilities with your photographer.

Unseen Help

This image is a composite of several shots, yet they blend unnoticed, preserving a natural look while featuring the main subject.

Distracting Elements

This model had its traditional signage up, and still had some landscaping to do, but deadlines have a mind of their own, so "digital landscaping" was installed and the unwanted elements were eliminated, saving only the proud lettering on the awning.

Interior

Beautiful interior experiences demand photography that remains true to the ambience of the light. Here there is good balance between the natural and the artificial light.

Canopy

This community wants to emphasize the preserved camopy of mature trees, so we kept the existing trees--minus some of the less-appealing vines. Yes...digital tree-trimming!

Glass

Glass can be your friend, either reflecting what is outside the frame, or revealing what is beyond. This is an example of one approach; you decide which one it is.

Focus

The building is not particularly dramatic. The cars parked up close are there day and night. So, how to communicate an impression that is dynamic and substantive? By finding the detail that carries the message.

Light

Every photo is all about light. Here, there was very little, and scant opportunity for elaborate setups. Here is another example of how high-end cameras and lenses make the difference between "just OK" and "Impressive."

Familiarity

It is a scene seen frequently: Jacksonville's signature skyline. Is there anything new that can be said in a photo? This one answers "yes" with the ghost-like wakes of a recently-departed ferry and a time-lapse rendition of the tide's struggle with the river's flow.

Early Riser

When the sun is sharp and the time is short because the parking lot fills early, the photograph has to be scheduled according to the sun's schedule, and not to the photographer's.

Economical

In days past, this photo would have required arcane technology and high expense. Thanks to the capabilities of new software, there is no slanted distortion of the building's lines, making for excellent results on a tight budget.

Night Light

This architect foresaw the building as it appeared 24 hours a day. This photograph captures a calm night and an inviting glow coming from the chapel.

Natural Light

Deep, dark, somber--but also warm and inviting. This church building creaks with decades of religous memories.

Passer-By

Arriving or departing? Man or woman? Building are after all only places where people with a wealth of experiences come, contribute some part of themselves, then move on.

Scouting

The ideal location for a photograph calls for a careful eye, but great photographs also include some good fortune. Model Sasha was assisting with a search, and had chosen clothes that as it turned outcomplemented the dominant theme of this scene.

Take or Make

Interior, Designed

The arrangement of the contents of the room has to please the occupant, but the camera sometimes demands some re-arrangement so that the photograph represents the designer's work as well in print as during the in-person experience.

China

Travels to the Forbidden City and the Great Wall exposed this photographer to new approaches to arranging building and space--and to new ways of seeing them through the lens.

Lake House

It is nestled among trees that consume it in the summer. In fall, it peeks out of the foliage just enough to let you know it is there. After all, it is the location that matters more than this building. Being in that kind of place helps reconnect.

Look Ahead

In the not too distant future, the planting in the beds in the foreground will blossom to look something like the digital flowers we installed.

Crowds

The human directional signs resulted in a constant parade of visitors, and cooperating with them made for a pleasant experience for all--and resulted in a photograph that captured the Wow the visitors expressed.

Temple

In the middle of a Jacksonville neighborhood rises this Buddhist temple, quite out of context, but sensitively situated.

Digital Leaves

It was mid-winter, and the models were ready, but the grass was parched and the branches naked. After michaelg.org's work with Photoshop, a billboard-size blowup would not reveal that the leaves were all added in the computer.

Events

At events like meetings and tradeshows, there is no second chance to get the good shot. Having been in the spotlight myself, I have learned to anticipate upcoming scenes, be prepared with the right camera settings, and come away with the shot that tells the story.

Signs

Having a great photo often requires making a large display. The people at Stephens Advertising are the best at bringing you creative ideas to life

Water Slide

You can't just grab a shot. It takes time and planning to use the light to its best advantage, and to show the features in a new exciting way. Cool!

Composition

This photograph is constructed to encourage eye movement between the foreground and the background, rewarding the view with interesting discoveries all over the image.