Entries by David Marquardt

Photographing Materials and Craftsmanship

How do you get a great photo of something in an area where there are a thousand things going on at the same time? When a company’s work or materials is a part of a larger project, it can be a challenge to emphasize only the portion of the project that belongs to that company. […]

Exotics Racing Interior Photography

Dramatic interiors at Exotics Racing Las Vegas needed photographing and we were happy to help out. Las Vegas Motor Speedway brings high-speed drama and attention to the Las Vegas valley, but few actually have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a high-performance vehicle. Exotics Racing has changed all that, offering the public the chance to […]

Interior Spaces After Hours

We’ve had the opportunity to shoot stunning interior spaces conceptualized and created by locals. From tranquil high-rises to party pads and hip office spaces, it holds true that you can find anything you’re looking for in Vegas. Here you’ll see examples of how when the sun goes down, many of the interior features of a […]

Exteriors: Lighting or No Lighting?

It can be difficult to know whether or not lighting is necessary for a shoot. When clients call to discuss a project with us, we try to careful listen and understand the budget, the end use, and the ultimate goal the photos will be trying to achieve. We then try to make a recommendation which […]

Best of Houzz 2015

Houzz is a fun little app which allows anyone involved with, well houses, to browse through and share images. Users can create ideabooks, rate local vendors, and even find and purchase items featured in photos. Houzz’ focus is on photos, so we thought it nice when they sent us an email letting us know we […]

Capistrano by Ryland Model Homes

We had the privilege of shooting the model homes of Ryland’s new Capistrano development in Summerlin. These three well-appointed models each with stunning views of the Strip, sit nearly against the mountains on the far west side of the valley. Two of the models have sliding-glass doors on each side of their living room, creating a […]

J Jill Opens at Downtown Summerlin

The opening of Downtown Summerlin is a big draw for the West side of Las Vegas. We enjoyed shooting the opening of J Jill at the new shopping center, but the shooting conditions weren’t ideal (which is not unusual.) The grand opening party for Downtown Summerlin had lighting towers sprawled across the area, restricting the angles we could use […]

What a Million Dollars Will Buy

We recently had the opportunity to shoot two very different homes with very similar price tags. Both homes looking to fetch just over a million dollars, we found it interesting to compare what features one potential buyer might value over another. The first home boasts a dramatic all-brick exterior with a two-story arch over the […]

2014 Trade Show Photography

Trade show booth photography is a natural extension of architectural photography. With full-frame cameras and wide angle lenses, an architectural photography is equipped and ready to shoot wide displays areas in tightly-packed show floors. When you spend hundreds of thousands of dollars designing, building, and transporting a booth, making sure it gets the photos it deserves […]