My recent photo of a Ferris wheel will appear in ArtFields, a juried art festival in Lake City, South Carolina, from April 23-May 1. This is the fourth year for the event, which is gradually turning this small town into an artistic hub for the Southeast. The organizers have distributed some 400 works of art among assorted venues, and the week’s activities include artist talks, art walks, demonstrations, and other events. In addition, the public and the jurors will select a

This article is the first in an occasional series about the elements of good architectural photography. It is intended for art buyers, marketing professionals, and anyone else who commissions or creates photographs of the built environment. Architectural photography is full of choices, because there is rarely just a single way to photograph a space. Becoming an informed viewer of architectural photography can help you navigate the possibilities, and obtain photographs that sa