Architectural Photography Aesthetics

After the many arduous months of design and construction, every new building development deserves to be photographed in all its glory for online viewing. Check out Binghamton University's Mountainview residence halls for example - pictured best alongside its landscape of opportunity featuring open blue skies and a beach volleyball court waiting to be enjoyed.

Exterior Views for NYC Public Schools

The NYC School Construction Authority has been hard at work building and annexing public schools across New York City. Meanwhile, Jon Reis Photography continues to document the finished architecture for their website and gallery of projects at their Long Island City headquarters. What you cannot see here is the telephone pole and many overhead wires that we removed with digital retouching to make the primary view outstanding and uncluttered.

Get the Glow: Lighting Building Exteriors at Dusk

Photographing exteriors at dusk provides an opportunity to bring a building to life with color and contrast. In this image, the Cayuga Medical Center becomes a warm sanctuary, inviting patients into a comfortable atmosphere. Not to mention, the addition of a tranquil water-side reflection works only to further this impression.

Aerials for Alternative Energy

Alternative energy technologies are substantial in their contribution to the planet as well as in physical scale. This makes aerials especially beneficial to advertising environmentally conscious advancements like Nextera's solar array located in Hardwick, MA.

Architecture in Context

We find it fitting that the Cornell Lab of Ornithology be photographed within its surrounding environment. Jon Reis Photography jumped in a rowboat to get this shot with the building exterior reflected and greenery framing the building.

Working ALL the Right Angles ~ Reis and Hatch Perspective

By combining Dede Hatch's eye for detail and abstraction with Jon Reis' wide angle views, every essential aspect of your architectural design can be captured and examined by potential clientele. Hatch says, "I like pictures that ask questions rather than provide answers." Through this vision, hidden details like this cabinet surface are highlighted while full-view images are used in tandem to illustrate the overall structure. 

Strategic Lighting for Architecture Assignments

Jon Reis Photography captures light emerging from the embedded glass block on Cornell's Ives Hall through employing professional lighting techniques. Rather than waiting for darkness to fall, we set up lights behind the glass to make the architectural design glow. We consider every detail during the shoot from adding extra lighting to avoiding obtrusive objects in order to make each component work towards creating an appealing illustration of the structure.

Photographing Building Exteriors at Night

By photographing the Cornell Dairy Bar's iconic milk jug at the "magic hour," the light from within and surrounding the building glows to catch the viewer's eye. Jon Reis Photography specializes in creating images at specific times of day to show off the structure's unique qualities. Every detail is taken into account to ensure that not only the lighting but also perspective and framing are utilized to create an aesthetically pleasing depiction of the architecture and signage. Advertising, contest submissions, and portfolios can all benefit from high quality photography work, and Jon Reis Photography guarantees to make your building shine amongst the rest.

Flying Soon ~ Call to Schedule Your Aerial Flyover

Get the bird's eye view of your commercial, agricultural, or industrial site by scheduling a flyover with Jon Reis Photography. Through use of professional techniques and experience, we know how to create a successful aerial shot of any area. And not to mention - most drone-quality images do not compare to our high-resolution equipment, as seen in this view of Cornell University.

Living Space With Creative Elements

Through the use of a wide angle lens, this photo for the New York Times article, "A Yurt with a View," comprises each detail of this vacation home and the unique beauty it possesses. Jon Reis Photography creates an inviting composition through adjusting key components of the room along with perspective to ensure an optimal view of your living space. Separate your property from the rest on the market through professional photography that draws attention to your home's unique characteristics. 

Spring Aerial Flyover Season is Here!

Forget the drone and promote your property in high resolution with an aerial photograph encompassing the landscape from a new perspective. Shown here is the Country Club of Ithaca along with Cornell University, but we also shoot vertical and oblique aerial photos for architects, developers, planners, and proud homeowners. And don't be fooled - despite their increasing popularity, most drones in fact do not match up to our cameras' high-res capability. Ask about our special spring aerial packages to get started on your new view today!

Getting your Property Ready for Market

Real-estate listings can benefit significantly from professional photography by allowing your potential buyer to fall in love before setting foot in the home. By utilizing the High Dynamic Range technique, we captured proper exposures and employed editing techniques to create a realistic look of this lakefront view. Without HDR, this photograph would have suffered from blown-out white windows or a dark, unreadable interior space. Through the use of various professional practices, Jon Reis Photography will spotlight your home's advantageous attributes to separate your property from the rest. 

Interior Profiles with High Dynamic Range

Advertising, design submissions, and personal portfolios can all benefit from high quality architectural imagery by Jon Reis Photography. Here, the dynamic design for the McGovern Center for Venture Development is depicted through creative attention to perspective and composition. Schedule today to get started on making your interior spaces stand out.

Green Spaces From Above

A lucky find in the midst of a corn field, this aerial photograph is rich in green and ready for St. Patrick's Day! Jon Reis Photography is available for commissioned work as well as the sale of stock aerials already captured. Get a bird's eye view of your favorite location or professional design work today!

From Site Planning to Building Design

Photographed eight times a day for four days, the New Era Building Systems architectural project can be relived from start to finish through photographic documentation. This modular design is unique for its quick development time and energy efficiency. Capturing the process provides a visual record of the innovative building design. Advertising, contest submissions, and portfolios can all benefit from high quality images by Jon Reis Photography.

Finding the Light at the Magic Hour

Innovative business portraits can set you apart by creating a memorable look reflecting the personality of your brand. Plasterer and music producer Craig Street's clothing style, arm positioning, and tool in hand set the stage for the message he wanted to convey. Through expertise in lighting at specific times of day, Jon Reis Photography chose this shadowed wall with an interesting light fixture to add a unique element to the portrait. Through the combination of Craig's personality and Jon Reis Photography's vision, an original depiction of a creative professional emerges. 

How to Get More for Your Real Estate Listing

Presenting your property in its best light is essential to landing a potential buyer. At Jon Reis Photography we make sure no detail goes unchecked - including smoothing out bed linens, expelling unnecessary items, and re-positioning furniture. Not only will the interior look aesthetically pleasing but also spacious due to strategic perspective and composition. With professional photographs of your property you will be on your way to turning your real-estate listing into a sale.

A View Behind the Glass ~ Reis and Hatch Perspective

The Reis and Hatch architectural photography team innovatively captures structures and environments through collaborating their unique artistic visions. Dede Hatch utilizes a long lens and keen sense of design to show off the graphic elements that the architect brought to the PS 340 project in Astoria, NY. Meanwhile, Jon Reis photographs with a wide angle lens to provide all-encompassing views of the school. See the beauty of your architectural project through every angle with the Reis and Hatch Perspective.

Developing a Sense of Place and Structure

Gates Hall represents the information science community at Cornell University through its architectural design. Jon Reis Photography made sure to capture this essence for Building Design + Construction Magazine by spotlighting the building's unique characteristics. The large windows are a key feature of the structure because they create bright, open spaces, ideal for the free-flow of energy and ideas. We accentuated this design concept along with many others through various photographic techniques, including choice of lens, perspective, and exposure control.

Building ~ It's All in the Details

Textured materials like the Ives Hall brick gives this MDSzerbaty +Associates design a unique aspect of beauty. By using a raking light along with shadow placement, Jon Reis Photography accentuated this interesting detail. With attention to both form and function, we provide architectural photography that illustrates the structure in both a documentary and artistic view.