Interior Design Photography for Sabor | Allure of the Seas

Photographing Sabor on Allure of the Seas under tight schedules, delivering high-end interior design imagery with precision, speed, and control.

April 6, 2026

Interior Design – Project Highlight

A behind-the-scenes look at photographing a luxury Miami residence designed by Andrea Lecusay. This project highlights the balance between available light and supplemental lighting, capturing interior design with precision, depth, and a refined editorial feel—all within the constraints of a single day on location.

April 3, 2026

Drifwood Beach Published in Outdoor Photographer Magazine

Published in Outdoor Photographer Magazine, this series captures years of night photography at Driftwood Beach. The work reveals a hidden beauty often lost in the glare of daylight, brought to life through controlled lighting.

March 18, 2026

A Drone Winter: Why The FCC’s Covered-List Move Feels Like It Could Kill My Aerial Business

DJI drone restrictions are reshaping professional aerial photography, leaving few viable alternatives for working photographers in the U.S.

December 30, 2025

The Real Value of Copyright: Lessons from the Field

In the modern photography industry, copyright isn’t just a legal formality — it’s income. Veteran architectural photographer Mike Butler explains why registering and protecting every image is essential for survival in today’s “free-image” culture, where clients expect unlimited rights and photographers must fight to preserve the value of their work. This is a realistic, boots-on-the-ground look at how copyright sustains creative businesses when the market slows.

October 7, 2025

World Tower Miami

Photographing a tower like World Tower Block E in the heart of downtown Miami isn’t something you simply show up and shoot. In a city this dense, every angle, every detail, every moment of light takes planning. There’s always a walkthrough before we even start, and often the first day on site becomes almost a second scout — testing perspectives, chasing light, and finding those angles that only work at certain hours.

September 2, 2025

Mastering Restaurant Photography: Shooting Komodo with Precision and Creativity

Shooting Komodo, a stunningly designed restaurant, was both a privilege and a challenge. Designed by ICRAVE, the space is a blend of high-end design, immersive ambiance, and intricate details, which made it a perfect setting for a photographer looking to push their limits. With its lush greenery, sculptural lighting, and

March 10, 2025

Architectural Photography at Palm Beach Cultural Center

As an architectural photographer, capturing the essence of historic structures is both a privilege and a challenge. My recent assignment at the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s headquarters at 601 Lake Avenue in Lake Worth Beach was no exception. This building, designed by renowned Florida architect Roy A. Benjamin,

February 13, 2025

Expert Exterior Photography Tips for Stunning Architecture

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.

August 3, 2024

Revealing the Invisible: Night Photography in Boyacá

Whispers of the Andes: A Journey Through Garagoa’s Forgotten Landscapes Colombia is not just a country—it is a palimpsest, a place where history is etched into every mountain ridge, every winding road, every shadow cast by the drifting clouds. My wife’s lineage is woven into this tapestry, her blood tied

January 21, 2023

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