The Parking Garage
Finding a different, unique location for a senior photo session can be a challenging task, especially when considering factors such as your geographical location, ease of access, and time limitations. Stepping away from the typical backdrop of open fields, fences, and brick walls that saturate senior photography can bring a refreshing twist to the experience for both the client and the photographer. Often, the concrete within the space of a garage serves as a natural soft box, especially noticeable when the sunlight filters through, casting gentle, diffused light on the surrounding walls or floor. The dynamic interplay of diverse angles, bold lines, intricate shadows, and solid concrete structure serves as a wellspring of inspiration, fostering boundless creativity and yielding truly distinctive photographs for our valued client.
Parking garages also provide a controlled environment to exhibit a vehicle, shielding it from the harsh sunlight, hot spots, and distracting shadows that frequently appear when photographing vehicles outdoors under direct sunlight. The parking garage also offers protection from the rain, snow or searing heat during the summer months. The view from the top floor of the garage may offer a stunning and picturesque cityscape, with towering skyscrapers and bustling streets creating a vibrant backdrop for your client's photoshoot. Alternatively, a serene and colorful landscape could unfold before you, adding a touch of natural beauty and tranquility to the scene.
Some of the challenges that may present themselves during a photography shoot could encompass various aspects such as the need to acquire appropriate permits, navigating through pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and dealing with potential obstacles like debris or contaminants on the ground. A particularly undesirable situation could involve a client or the photographer inadvertently finding themselves lying in a spot where fluid has leaked from a nearby vehicle. Such scenarios underline the importance of thorough preparation and vigilance during any photography project.
Exploring the advantages of conducting a photo session within a parking garage unveils a plethora of benefits that are truly worth considering. The unique setting offers a myriad of creative possibilities that can result in striking and unconventional photographs. Despite the need for possibly having to secure permits and permissions, the opportunity to leverage the architectural elements of the garage can lead to the creation of innovative and visually captivating images.
Photos taken on an early Sunday morning in the Holyoke Mall, Holyoke, MA parking garage. Prior to opening.