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Step into a world where architectural wonders come to life through my lens. We invite you on a captivating journey through the structural beauty, where every frame tells a story, and every angle unveils the artistry of design.

Here, we celebrate the intricate details, the interplay of light and shadow, and the profound impact of architecture on our lives. Through my photography, we aim to capture the essence of each architectural masterpiece, from towering skyscrapers to humble abodes, from historical landmarks to cutting-edge structures.

Immerse yourself in the captivating narratives that unfold through my lens, where every click takes you on a visual voyage of discovery.

Whether you are an architecture enthusiast, a fellow photographer, or simply a lover of beauty, we hope my blog inspires and sparks your imagination. Be prepared to witness the world of architecture in a new light, and to appreciate the boundless creativity that shapes our built environment.

 

Thank you for visiting, and we invite you to embark on this visual odyssey with us.

Welcome to the captivating world of architectural photography!

 

-Dan Francis / Dan Francis Photography
Certified Professional Photographer / Master of Photography degree / Craftsman degree

Fargo, ND 

Talking about Downtown Fargo with the kilbourne Group

March 05, 2022  •  Leave a Comment
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.
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Imaging USA 2022

February 08, 2022  •  Leave a Comment
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. Aft...
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Speaking at ImagingUSA in Washington DC

January 09, 2022  •  Leave a Comment
This week I'll be speaking for 3hrs about my favorite photography subject: Architecture photography! This will be a Precon class and the people walking in the doors have selected this class to learn more about the Art and Business of Architecture Photography. This will be great as I know everybody that is there, is first... Interested in what I h...
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From Groundbreaking to Cloudbreaking of Block 9

November 16, 2020  •  Leave a Comment
Here's a short video that shows some of my images that I've created of the Block 9 project here in Downtown Fargo. The ground breaking was around fall of 2018 and here we are in 2020 and the building will soon be open to the public for skating out front and businesses inside. congrats to those that had a hand in creating this from a parking lot to...
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1958 Midcentury Prarie Style home built by granddaughter to famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright

June 23, 2020  •  Leave a Comment
I tend to do a few personal projects from time to time: no clients, no time limit. Just an idea that I get and my own passion to follow through on the project – and it has been that way ever since my Fargo: Past/Present series. I went through my projects that I’ve created over the last 11 years. Most of them involved people and their stories, so I...
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My first 10 years photographing for the Kilbourne Group in Fargo, ND

July 16, 2019  •  Leave a Comment
Welcome! Here is a collection of buildings I have photographed for Kilbourne Group from 2009 to 2019. Personally, for me and for Kilbourne Group, it is to share the beauty of downtown Fargo to the world. Enjoy! 1. Kilbourne Group purchased the St. Mark's Lutheran Church building in 2013, which later transformed into the Sanctuary Events Center th...
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1 of 1: Limited Edition

February 05, 2014  •  Leave a Comment
Photographer Introduces 1 of 1: A Concept That Brings Back the One-of-a-Kind Appeal of Fine-Art Photography In this digital age, photography seems to have become everyone’s domain. Anybody with a smart phone is considered a photographer, and even professional, copyrighted photos might be shared hundreds of times via Facebook, Instagram and the I...
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Moments to stop and realize what photographers are doing.

January 01, 2014  •  Leave a Comment
I took this photograph on the California Coast just a couple hours after arriving at LAX. I love the Quote from the movie "One Hour Photo" I've had this photo in a folder "To work on" for awhile. Its not an image that stands out with all my other street scenes, but for some reason I've been wanting to express something with it. I think this quote...
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