Architectural Photography | Aesop signature store – Hollywood Road

I had the pleasure of photographing Aesop’s new signature store on Hollywood Road in Hong Kong. The raw finishes – reclaimed oak, oxidized copper and blackened, perforated steel – provide texture and an interesting interplay with the light…as well as difficult reflections that had to be dealt with…

Coming around to appreciate the renovation of Pacific Place

Until today, I’ve been on the fence regarding the remodelling of Pacific Place Mall, which was completed in 2011. The one element that I have loved since the unveiling is the re-visioning of the bubble lifts at the heart of the mall. The innovative, curved glass panels repeat the soft forms evident throughout the design and make […]

Why hotels are competing to attract customers who may never check in

Adding ‘life in the lobby’ to ‘putting heads on beds.’ Catching on to the trend set by boutique hotels, mainstream media has picked up on the fact that hotels aren’t just for travelers anymore. This Boston Globe “Style” article shows some examples of how hotels are hosting events to attract local customers.

Commissioning photography: comparing apples..

Photographs often are commodities… As a former management consultant, I participated in countless competitive bids over the course of 25 years. The norm in our business was to submit a proposal in response to a detailed RFP (request for proposals) that set out the client’s requirements, timing and expected deliverables. These projects spanned many months […]

This is what it sounds like…

This is what an all-you-can-eat restaurant in Hong Kong sounds like when you set a time limit… Your browser does not support the AUDIO element If you live here, you’ll get why it’s funny..

The value of a plan: how a detailed photography plan saved my bacon

Fashion wedding promo for W Hong Kong – In mid-February the marketing team at W Hong Kong asked whether I could produce a series of images showcasing the hotel’s facilities, for use in an in-house sales application that would be shown to prospective wedding clients. “Holy crap!,” I said to myself. What an opportunity. Complicating […]