"100 Photos that tell powerful stories about Architecture in 2022"

 This year I submitted to 3rd Annual Architizer one photo challenge.  I thought the following image showcased the subjects story about home life here in Fargo, ND. This image I was able to bring a family into a summer setting and anytime I can include a pet always brings a smile to a viewers face. This image also made it to the cover of Midwest Nest Magazine and was considered one of the best of the year. 
100 Photos that tell powerful stories about Architecture in 2022100 Photos that tell powerful stories about Architecture in 2022

Image titled: Fun in the Sun by Dan Francis Photography, Fargo, NDHere is the image that made the cut of the top 100 images that invoke a story in Architecture.

Part 2:
Along with Architizer's nomination; My portfolio was nominated for Loop's People's Choice award. While this is a huge long shot as it is based on who can get the most "likes" and not solely on qualified judges criteria. It's pretty great to be among some great works of Architecture art. I'll keep you updated on the final results.
 

The Architecture portfolio of Dan FrancisA series of my favorite images into one collection for Loop Design Awards.
Nominated for People's Choice Award 2022Loop design awards for Architecture photography.

Part 3 coming in September dealing with PPA's International Photographic competition being held in Atlanta, GA.

Here is a video that my 10 yr client: Kilbourne Group out of Fargo, ND.
They asked if I could do a sit down interview and share my thoughts on Downtown Fargo.
I was grateful for this chance to be in front of the camera instead of behind it and to share some of my Downtown Fargo Architecture work.

 

Last weekend I made my way to Washington DC for the ImagingUSA conference through PPA. After some airplane troubles I got to the hotel.
Saturday morning I spoke to a group of people about the art and business of Architecture photography. Three hour talk went by like an hour, I think there was a lot of good information shared with the class.
Speaking eventClass

After the presentation I was able to visit parts of DC with the family. And on Monday was able to attend the award ceremony for PPA where I was awarded the Image Excellence award which means that since I started to compete with my images I've been able to reach 13 Image excellence (previously called "loans")

It was a level that I was excited to achieve after getting a GIA finalist nomination, World Cup finalist. (still on my list to get top choice for both)
After that presentation, the GIA's were up. in previous years it would be top 3 for each category; however this year they changed it so it would only be one winner for all the categories. The winner was in the portrait category.
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Thanks to PPA for keeping ImagingUSA going throughout this crazy time of the year.