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Mostly Jekyll Island

SterlingMarch 7, 2017Architectural Photography, Georgia, Landscapes + Waterscapes, Travel PhotographyLeave a Comment

Well this isn’t normal for me, a non-work related blog that has very little to do with architecture. It’s uh…mostly nature. What? Yes. NATURE. Every year I try to get away for my birthday and photograph for fun. These annual … Read More

Three Midwest cities

SterlingSeptember 20, 2016Architectural Photography, Rurex, The Built EnvironmentLeave a Comment

Assignments took me into the midwest this summer, but I’m not here to talk about that – instead I’ll further share things that interested me in between working.   Cities I’ll focus on are Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Louisville.  Ready? INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA … Read More

North Carolina Real Estate Photography – Skyhouse Apartments

SterlingJuly 3, 2015North Carolina, Real Estate Photography, WorkLeave a Comment

Last month braving the 100-degree weather included photographing Skyhouse Apartments in downtown Raleigh on behalf of RAM Partners LLC. We’ve had a dramatic increase in mid- and high-rises in Raleigh and this is one of the latest. Speaking of latest, … Read More

My San Francisco Experience in 68,000 Words

SterlingMay 14, 2015Architectural Photography, Landscapes + Waterscapes, The Built Environment, Travel PhotographyLeave a Comment

I recently spent time in San Francisco doing an architectural and urban study, with side trips trips in Oakland and Sausalito. Since I’m too exhausted for a proper blog, I’ll liberally borrow the adage “A Picture is a Thousand” words … Read More

Winter Wanderings

SterlingMarch 24, 2015North Carolina, Rural Photography, Rurex, South Carolina, The Built Environment, Travel Photography, Urbex, VirginiaLeave a Comment

With spring arriving, these are the last winter wanderings I had through North & South Carolina as well as Virginia. For many personal reasons I didn’t get out as much as desired, but enough to scratch the photography itch. I’m … Read More

“Do you get to have any fun?”

SterlingDecember 15, 2014Architectural Photography, South Carolina, The Built Environment, Travel Photography, UrbexLeave a Comment

There’s been frenetic years but this is by far the busiest I’ve ever had in the five years since establishing my company. The question I most asked is “Do you get to have fun?” It makes me a tad uncomfortable … Read More

Abandoned Pennsylvania – Dust to Dust

SterlingAugust 5, 2013Pennsylvania, The Built Environment, Travel Photography, Urbex2 Comments

Beach vacations are for sissies.  This is part four of a recent series of blogs detailing recent vacation travel, focusing on the specific area surrounding Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.  Before we get started, some pimping of previous blogs in the series: Part … Read More

I Finally Went to Prison for Photography

SterlingJuly 27, 2013Pennsylvania, Travel Photography, UrbexLeave a Comment

If you’ve been following my blog, you know I took some personal time in July to visit family, friends, and do a bit of road travel. In the event you missed the lead-in blog, you can see it here: Part … Read More

NVF Factory in Yorklyn, Delaware

SterlingJuly 20, 2013Travel Photography, Urbex2 Comments

I was recently on the road for two weeks through the north- and mid-Atlantic and have returned to North Carolina to stay for awhile. The first blog about this trip was the NVF (National Vulcanized Fiber) Plant in Yorklyn, Delaware. … Read More

Abandoned North Carolina – In and Out

SterlingJune 28, 2013North Carolina, Rural Photography, UrbexLeave a Comment

Made a last second impulse trip to another North Carolina mill town. Didn’t as much time on my hands as I hoped for, so I ducked into two abandoned locations and documented some stuff in between…including this vehicle. Turns out … Read More

North Carolina UrbEx – an Abandoned Boiler Plant, Part 2 – All in One

SterlingMay 28, 2013UrbexLeave a Comment

Attention! Atención! Attenzione! Pozornost! 注意! انتباه! Dareenka! In case you don’t understand plain English, get a translator: please do NOT contact me for the location of this facility, THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. Thank you. This is the second part of … Read More

North Carolina UrbEx – an Abandoned Boiler Plant. Part 1 – Yes, it’s as much fun as it looks.

SterlingMay 23, 2013North Carolina, Travel Photography, Urbex3 Comments

Attention! Atención! Attenzione! Pozornost! 注意! انتباه! Dareenka! In case you don’t understand plain English, get a translator: please do NOT contact me for the location of this facility, THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. Thank you. Sometimes you just get plain lucky. … Read More

North Carolina UrbEx – Statesville thru Salisbury

SterlingApril 11, 2013North Carolina, The Built Environment, Travel Photography, Urbex1 Comment

Since vacation time will be rare the next couple of years and after all I -do- live in North Carolina, I’ve decided to make a conscious effort to see and photograph more of the state. Therefore you’ll start seeing an … Read More

Richmond, Virginia UrbEx

SterlingMarch 17, 2013Travel Photography, Urbex, Virginia, Work2 Comments

I recently revisited Richmond, Virginia to shoot an office space on behalf of one of my clients, the Mohawk Group. You may remember my last visit to Richmond included tripping through the old Interbake Cookie Factory. Good thing too, because … Read More

Behind the Image – One Chicago Moment

SterlingFebruary 24, 2013Behind the Image, The Built EnvironmentLeave a Comment

Photography does not need to be mere documentation that concludes a series of transpired events and it’s certainly much more than depressing the shutter and reflecting exactly what’s in plain sight. It’s an artistic craft that often requires patience, anticipation, and design. We really do “paint with light”.

2012 in review!

SterlingDecember 26, 2012Architectural Photography, Landscapes + Waterscapes, North Carolina, Real Estate Photography, Rural Photography, The Built Environment, Travel Photography, Urbex, Weddings, WorkLeave a Comment

Thank you so much to everyone for making 2012 a fruitful, successful year. I’m truly blessed to have the best clients and supporters that I could ever hope for, to get to see, partake, and share everything I’ve been able … Read More

Don't Skip Arkansas, Part 1 – It's really nice out there.

SterlingNovember 8, 2012Architectural Photography, Landscapes + Waterscapes, Rural Photography, Travel PhotographyLeave a Comment

When I planned this latest trip, I knew I’d hit Memphis and Dallas, but noticed there was this state in-between: Arkansas. What in the world is in THAT state? So I asked my Facebook. After several people suggested driving through … Read More

October 2012 – Memphis, Tennessee

SterlingOctober 31, 2012Architectural Photography, The Built Environment, Travel PhotographyLeave a Comment

So I recently took a two-week road trip that I will completely present out of order. The first stop is Memphis, TN in which I stopped briefly on the way in and stayed for a weekend on the way back … Read More

1.5K Jaunt: Part 3 – Interbake Cookie Factory, Richmond

SterlingOctober 27, 2012Travel Photography, Urbex, VirginiaLeave a Comment

A dilapidated building that’s condemned is pretty much an invitation to go inside, right?

Of course it does, Sterling – of course it does.

1.5K Jaunt: Part 2 – G'night Philly and Baltimore

SterlingSeptember 25, 2012Architectural Photography, Pennsylvania, The Built Environment, Travel PhotographyLeave a Comment

This is part two of my recent sprint to New Jersey and back. You may see my previous blog at: Part 1 – Exit through Camden So after spending the day in luxurious Camden, I hopped over to the Philly … Read More

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