PHOTOGRAPHER
ARCHITECT
VISUAL EXPLORER
I have combined art and visual communication for over twenty-five years to create timeless photographs of the built environment. I'm honored to be the official photographer of the internationally acclaimed Thorncrown Chapel since 2014.
A PASSION
FOR DESIGN
I am an architect who combines my passions for architecture and photography. I earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Louisiana State University and practiced with Atlanta’s award-winning TVS Design.
Choosing to pursue a more personal form of creativity, I completed a Master of Fine Arts degree in Photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design. I trained with Atlanta’s leading architectural photographers and travel nationally to capture large-scale commercial projects.
I apply my understanding of architecture and the thoughtful use of composition and lighting control to produce high-quality, memorable images. I recognize your challenges and speak your language.
I BELIEVE
Realism is essential to architectural photography. I capture authentic moments and iconic views that respect the design. I use supplemental lighting and retouching with restraint to avoid intrusive lighting effects and severe processing that make photos look like renderings. Why else would you want photographs?
MASTERY
OF LIGHT
My photographic approach emphasizes a sensitivity to the nuances of light. Light is the soul of architecture as both a utility and a means of expression. Light is my principal resource to enhance the emotional impact of my photographs. My Master of Fine Arts degree in Photography provides a strong technical and artistic foundation in the creative use of light.
As an avid film enthusiast, I draw inspiration from the sophisticated techniques in cinematography to enhance my photography. I have worked on film sets including the production of a Netflix miniseries.
I study art history to learn from master artists who established principles of light and composition.
Work shown:
1. Film still from Casablanca, 1942. Cinematography by Arthur Edeson.
2. Drawing, Interior View of the Pantheon, c. 1768, by Giovanni Battista Piranesi.
“Randall has helped me with many projects over the years and has always been reliable, consistent in perfection, courteous, and respectful in all aspects of my business. I would highly recommend him in all regards.”
—Diane Ruus, Designer
What is the higher purpose of architectural photography? To bring recognition to the architectural profession by showcasing the power and beauty of design. I advocate for architecture by contributing to efforts in historic preservation, including documenting buildings for the Historic American Buildings Survey.
IN THE CAUSE
OF ARCHITECTURE
I’m honored to be the official photographer of the internationally acclaimed Thorncrown Chapel since 2014, where I’m producing the most complete survey of E. Fay Jones’ finest work.
“Your article is the highlight of the issue. It is always a pleasure to work with your photographs!”
—Robin McDonald, Graphic Designer, Alabama Heritage Magazine
PRINT PUBLICATIONS
INTERNET PUBLICATIONS
Alabama Heritage American Profile ArchDaily Archinect Architecture Lab Chic Decorations Common Edge Curbed Daily Architecture Design Decoration Trends Design-Milk Designer-Daily Divisare Golf’s Luxury Living. Hidden Architecture Home Decor Improvised Life Inhabitat The Knot Medium National Geographic. Naturewall New Interior Home News Central Oxford American Roadtrippers Save Wright Scholarship Resource Network Sloss Furnaces Terapia do Design Thorncrown Journal Today’s Buildings Trendspanarma Turkagram US Modernist Visual Lexicon Wander Wisdom Wedding Wire Wheeledlust Wide Open Country
FEATURED CLIENTS
Diane Ruus Design Studio
E. Fay Jones Conservancy
Emory Conference Center
Frank Lloyd Wright Trust
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Georgia Public Health Laboratory
Gestalten
Getty Conservation Institute
Guideposts
Hearst Magazines
Historic American Building Survey
Holland Herald
Jepson Center for the Arts
Jezebel
Lake Rabun Hotel
MC Lemay Design
Modern Luxury Media
Mysterious Ways
Adobe
Agnes Scott College
Alabama Heritage
Alabama Theatre
Alex Munoz & Assoc. Architects
The Atlantan
Bible Advocate
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Brain and Body Solutions
Brent Davis & Assoc. Architects
Buckhead Blooms
Casey Design Studio
Centennial Park Conservancy
City of Nashville
Coursey & Associates Architects
Cousins Properties
Creative Sources
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Owens-Thomas House
Phaidon Press
Pioneer Woman
Prestel Publishing
Private Clients
Rosewood Studio
Routledge
Savannah College of Art and Design
Silvastar Associates Architects
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
Telfair Museums
Terry Furuta Designs
Thorncrown Chapel
Wilson & Associates Architects
Vitalplace Design