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Arena Stage Architectural

Shot the Arena Stage few days ago.  I have the deepest respect for both architecture and architects.  In some sense, I think photography and architecture are somewhat similar to each each other in the fact that we both have to be very familiar with technical knowledge along with artistic.

I've met the Media Director Kirstin Franko of the Arena Stage, a while back while scouting for a photo shoot for the Design Army.  She was very helpful then and very helpful now when I wanted to shoot the theater for my portfolio.

Canon 5d MK II, 24 3.5L TSE II

This building has huge wooden pillars that sits up along the perimeter of the windows.  I find it interesting that in this building, you can't find too many right angles. The structure is mostly made out of concrete and glass but the addition of wooden posts and the lack of 90 degree angles give it more organic feel to such modern structure. 

Canon 5d MKII, 24 3.5L TSE II

Because of the wall of windows, the light plays a very important role in how the people interact with the space. 

Canon 5D MK II, 24 3.5L TSE II

Fuji X-100

Canon 5D MK II, 24 3.5L TSE II

Canon 5D MK II, 24 3.5L TSE II

Canon 5D MK II, 24 3.5L TSE II

Canon 5D MK II, 24 3.5L TSE II

Fuji x-100

This shoot was very different from how I usually work, which is hand held with open apertures.  When the subject IS the architecture, then having elements that distorts how the structure looks can be distracting.  So this is where the tilt shift lens comes in.  I love the new 24mm 3.5L TSE II. Very sharp at all apertures, easy to work with and built rugged. With this lens, its like a pocket sized view camera.  

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  1. MimiDecember 15, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    I love this set Dan :-) Looks contemporary yet there's a vintage texture to it. How you do it? Color tones is sooo beautiful too. I dont know if you like to hear this for these pictures but they have your documentary photographic signature all over it. Everything looks so natural like there's no sign of them being overworked in photoshop and such. That last one you took with the x100 is really cool too :-)

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  2. Dan ChungDecember 15, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Thanks Mimi. Its interesting that you still can see my documentary style on this set. I did some coloring in Light Room to give it some organic feel to it. The Fuji x-100 is proving to be an excellent companion to the 5D.

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  3. Whit FoxDecember 20, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Hi Dan, Been a while, but I'm finally motivating to get on a daily posting schedule and reading blogs now that the wedding season is over. I've been perusing yours, catching up, and love looking at your work! Nice! Hope you're well. Happy New Year!

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  4. Dan ChungDecember 21, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Hey Whit! Travel to Italy... that must have been nice. I also like your promo pieces! sweet design. Enjoy your Holidays!

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