Architectural Details Tell the Story

Wondering how best to advertise a space you have designed or are marketing in the DC metro area? Try adding a detail or vignette image to your presentation. It will reveal more about the character and function of a space than will a bunch of sweeping wide angle views.  Vignettes entice a potential buyer to experience life inside your space.  Here are a few vignettes I've shot for clients:

Private Residence, Ellicott City, MD

Private residence dining room.  Interior design by Rhonald Angelo Interiors, Washington, DC.
  Photo: ©Todd A. Smith

Northview Fire/EMS Station 816, Bowie, MD

Northview Fire/EMS Station 816 PPE Locker.  Architect: Ronald D. Lipford, AIA, Arel Architects, Inc., Temple Hills, MD.  Photo: ©Todd A. Smith

Breakers on The Ocean Hotel, Spring Lake, NJ

Breakers on the Ocean Hotel.  The Seashell dining room with its iconic seashell chairs and famous view of the Atlantic Ocean.  Photo: ©Todd A. Smith.

Todd A. Smith is a VA, DC, DE, MD, PA, NJ, NY architectural photographer based in Alexandria, VA. Please visit www.tasphoto.com for contact information and to see examples of his award-winning architectural photography for commercial and residential clients throughout the DC metro area and beyond.

Property Views from On High around DC

Photographing aerial views of properties in and near Washington, DC is strictly prohibited by aircraft and even drones because of the proximity to the White House.  This leaves photographers with few options for getting an "aerial" view.  One of the most common workarounds is to photograph from the upper level or even the rooftop of a nearby building.  This involves diplomacy, negotiation, manners, patience and much prior planning to secure permission from the other property's owners/management company.

Constitution Square, Washington, DC

Constitution Square.  Architect: SK&I Architecture & Design, Washington, DC.
Landscape Architect: Parker Rodriguez, Inc., Alexandria, VA.  Managed by: The Bozzuto Group.
Photo: ©Todd A. Smith

Monroe Street Market, Washington, DC

Monroe Street Market.  This view was taken while I was tethered to the balcony of The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception's campanile.  Project executive architect: KTGY Architecture + Planning, Irvine, CA.  Conceptual design and master planning: Maurice Walters Architect, Washington, DC and Torti Gallas & Partners, Silver Spring, MD.  Developed by: Bozzuto Development, Abdo Developement, LLC and Pritzker Realty.
Photo: ©Todd A. Smith

The Cosmopolitan at Reston Town Center, Reston, VA

The Cosmopolitan.  Architect: Lessard Design, Vienna, VA.  Photo:©Todd A. Smith

Todd A. Smith is a professional VA, DC, DE, MD, PA, NJ, NY architectural photographer based in Alexandria, VA. Please visit www.tasphoto.com to see examples of his award-winning architectural photography for builders, developers, architects, hotels and interior designers.

The Fire Pit, A Very Popular Amenity in Multifamily and Single Family Housing

One of the most popular amenities in multifamily and single family housing is the fire pit.  What could be more relaxing than sitting by the fire and sharing a moment with family and friends?

Moorefield Green-The Manors, Ashburn, VA

Moorefield Green-The Manors, Bethesda model town home rooftop terrace fire pit.
Developed and managed by Toll Brothers.  Photo: ©Todd A. Smith

Palette at Arts District, Hyattsville, MD.

Palette at Arts District apartments poolside fire pit..  Architect: Housing Studio, Charlotte, NC.

Managed by The Bozzuto Group.  Photo: ©Todd A. Smith

The Kingsley, Alexandria, VA.

The Kingsley apartments rooftop fire pits.  Architect: Rust-Orling Architecture, Alexandria, VA.
Managed by The Bozzuto Group.  Photo: ©Todd A. Smith

Hidden Creek, Gaithersburg, MD.

Hidden Creek apartments poolside fire pit.  Architect: Housing Studio, Charlotte, NC.
Managed by Jefferson Apartment Group.  Photo: ©Todd A. Smith

Todd A. Smith is a VA, DC, DE, MD, PA, NJ, NY architectural photographer based in Alexandria, VA. Please visit www.tasphoto.com to see recent examples of his award-winning architectural photography and contact information.

DC Area Swimming Pools with Style

With spring in the air and summer soon to follow, a refreshing dip in a sparkling pool will be just the thing.  Here are four inviting multifamily and single family housing pools I have photographed in the Washington, DC metro area.

Parc Riverside, Washington, DC

Parc Riverside pool at dusk.  Architect: WDG Architecture.  Landscape Architect: LSG Landscape Architecture.
Photo:©Todd A. Smith

Dr. Craik House, Alexandria, VA

Dr. Craik House.  Dr. Craik was George Washington's personal physician. Main house ca.1783.  Pool and new addition 2008.
Architect: Robert Bentley Adams Architects.  Photo: ©Todd A. Smith

The Beacon at Waugh Chapel, Gambrills, MD.

The Beacon at Waugh Chapel.  Architect: Martin Architectural Group.  Managed by: PRP Real Estate Management, LLC.  Photo: ©Todd A. Smith

Senate Square, Washington, DC

Senate Square.  Architect: Esocoff &Associates.  Landscape Architect: Clinton & Associates.
Photo: ©Todd A. Smith

Todd A. Smith is a VA, DC, DE, MD, PA, NJ, NY architectural photographer based in Alexandria, VA. Please visit www.tasphoto.com to see examples of his award-winning architectural photography and contact information.