Capturing Birmingham
FEatured project
When the Coca-Cola Amphitheater was nearing completion, the goal was not just to document a new venue, but to display what it adds to the city. The amphitheater seats around 8,000 people and fills a long needed gap between small clubs and stadium shows. Designed by MBA Engineers and built by Stone Building Company, the structure leans into Birmingham’s industrial roots with exposed steel, concrete, and a sweeping canopy that defines the space.
This amphitheater is part of a larger shift happening across Birmingham. Investment in public venues and shared spaces that bring people together and pull activity into different parts of the city.
Photographing projects like this isn’t about making them look bigger than they are. It’s about showing how they fit into Birmingham as it exists right now.
FEatured project
When the Coca-Cola Amphitheater was nearing completion, the goal was not just to document a new venue, but to display what it adds to the city.
The amphitheater seats around 8,000 people and fills a long needed gap between small clubs and stadium shows. Designed by MBA Engineers and built by Stone Building Company, the structure leans into Birmingham’s industrial roots with exposed steel, concrete, and a sweeping canopy that defines the space.
Yes, most projects involve working closely with architects, engineers, builders, or developers. That usually means understanding what matters most to the team before the shoot and making sure those details are clearly represented.
Oftentimes, the answer is yes…many shoots happen during that short window between construction completion and opening. That timing is ideal for clean documentation, especially because access and lighting control matter to the process.
I photograph public venues, commercial buildings, renovations, adaptive reuse projects, and spaces where architecture plays a central role. If the design and construction were intentional, it’s probably a good fit.
Yes, most projects benefit from a quick walkthrough or location scout, even if it’s informal. That helps with timing, understanding sightlines, and deciding when light will be doing the most work for the space.
Yes. Many projects combine still photography with short architectural video clips or drone footage. It’s usually more efficient to plan those together rather than treating them as separate shoots.
