Mike Butler – Architectural Photographer

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James B A Photographer’s Passion: Capturing the James B. Hunt Jr. LibraryJames B

This blog post highlights my extensive experience in hospitality photography, tracing my journey from a major shoot at Marriott Marco Island in 2004 to a recent, year-long project at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando in 2023. The Waldorf Astoria shoot involved over 100 shots, captured in multiple phases, showcasing the hotel’s grandeur and elegance. The success of this complex project was due to meticulous planning, a dedicated client team, and a refined workflow that ensures every image is technically perfect and emotionally impactful. The post underscores the importance of professionalism and collaboration in delivering exceptional hospitality photography.

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Capturing the Essence of Luxury

This blog post highlights my extensive experience in hospitality photography, tracing my journey from a major shoot at Marriott Marco Island in 2004 to a recent, year-long project at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando in 2023. The Waldorf Astoria shoot involved over 100 shots, captured in multiple phases, showcasing the hotel’s grandeur and elegance. The success of this complex project was due to meticulous planning, a dedicated client team, and a refined workflow that ensures every image is technically perfect and emotionally impactful. The post underscores the importance of professionalism and collaboration in delivering exceptional hospitality photography.

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La Foto Is Selected for the Columbus Film, Author and Photography Festival 

Navigating the complexities of photographing a building amidst a cluster of other structures requires a thorough approach. As a seasoned Miami photographer specializing in architectural and exterior photography, I began with a detailed scout of the area, utilizing my Canon R5 and DJI Mavic 3 drone. Despite the drone’s creative potential, the tight urban environment posed challenges, limiting its effectiveness. Through multiple visits and exploring unconventional angles, I captured the building’s unique essence, proving the importance of persistence and creativity in architectural photography.

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NEW PROJECT: MET 3 MIAMI

Navigating the complexities of photographing a building amidst a cluster of other structures requires a thorough approach. As a seasoned Miami photographer specializing in architectural and exterior photography, I began with a detailed scout of the area, utilizing my Canon R5 and DJI Mavic 3 drone. Despite the drone’s creative potential, the tight urban environment posed challenges, limiting its effectiveness. Through multiple visits and exploring unconventional angles, I captured the building’s unique essence, proving the importance of persistence and creativity in architectural photography.

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NEW PROJECT: CLIMA HOME

Camcon Construction Group enlisted me to photograph their remarkable project in Miami’s vibrant Wynwood district. The featured property, Clima Home, caters to top designers in Miami, showcasing multiple floors of cutting-edge designs.

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Sojourn of Words

The Meditative Journey of Photographing Rainbow Falls This night shot of Rainbow Falls in Gorges State Park NC was the capstone of what became an unexpected meditative journey through the transition of day to night.  A shoot that became no less than a full-on meditative prayer to the universe. The

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PHOTOGRAPHING THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE IAN

In the minds of many, Hurricane Ian has come and gone, the world has moved on. Even as I sit here in my studio in Miami, only a 2-hour drive away from where Ian came ashore, life is, and has been much the same. Yet for the folks on Matlacha

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