Main Street Studio

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You are viewing selected architectural images produced from our studio in North Liberty, Iowa over the past four years. Our professional clients are architectural firms, major builders, engineers, and contractors who design and build a variety of commercial buildings you see and use everyday. If you live in Iowa, you will likely recognize a project or two. 2010 has been a wonderful year for us, and you will see samples of recent work as I produce them throughout the winter.

The goal in our photography is to present imaging "as the eye sees it", which is often a difficult challenge since the human eye is far, far superior to any camera on the planet. All cameras and digital sensors have a limited dynamic range, and cannot capture in a single frame the wide range of tonality, colors, and shadows that define a beautiful structure. A stunning image requires careful and complex manual layering to present accurate lighting features and natural color.

In the old days*, commercial photographers had a very small window of opportunity to shoot interiors, usually just before dusk, or they might use very powerful artificial lights to shorten the dynamic range between interior and exterior lighting. Today, we have the skill and experience to shoot and capture sun play, reflections, shadows and changing colors present at any time of the day, resulting in true-to-life architectural imaging as it was designed by the architect. We produce awesome imaging that both photographer and client are excited about, and when we both look fantastic, everyone wins!

This website is now replaces our former flash based, and inherently out-of-date, website. With password-protected client galleries, we use this site for all proofing / display of digital imaging; we share comments per image; and we deliver and archive final imaging for clients. I would appreciate your suggestions for additional features---I will see what I can do.

Main Street Studio has been in business in North Liberty, Iowa for the past 20 years. Initially a portrait studio, we now specialize in architectural imaging for regional architectural firms and major builders. We also provide a wide range of commercial imaging products including traditional executive / employee portrait services, business event coverage, custom large-format wall decor, and presentation and display media -- for internet or printed use. With online proofing and delivery of digital products, we can provide whatever you need -- on time and on budget.

We are the Big, Old house on the corner of Main and Chestnut in North Liberty. Our century home was the first residence in town to have hot running water and its own acetylene gas plant in the basement! Once a creamery in the 1800's, our home was re-built into a boarding house for weary travelers on the Iowa City Railroad. Yes, I have searched high and low in this house for hidden treasures, and I'm still searching....