ABOUT RANDALL CONNAUGHTON
PHOTOGRAPHER. ARCHITECT.
VISUAL EXPLORER.
I have combined art and visual communication for over twenty-five years to create timeless photographs of the built environment. I'm honored to be the official photographer of the internationally acclaimed Thorncrown Chapel since 2014.
A PASSION
FOR DESIGN
I am an architect who combines my passions for architecture and photography. I earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Louisiana State University and practiced with Atlanta’s award-winning TVS Design. I speak your language and recognize your challenges.
I completed a Master of Fine Arts degree in Photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design and trained with Atlanta’s leading architectural photographers.
I apply my understanding of architecture with the thoughtful use of composition and lighting to produce high-quality, memorable images.
I BELIEVE
Realism and respect for design are crucial in architectural photography. I use supplemental lighting and retouching with restraint to prevent intrusive lighting effects and excessive processing that can make photos resemble renderings.
MASTERY
OF LIGHT
Light is the soul of architecture, serving both as a utility and a means of expression. Light is my principal resource to enhance the emotional impact of my photographs.
As an avid film enthusiast, I draw inspiration from the sophisticated techniques used in cinematography. I have worked on film sets, including the production of a Netflix miniseries.
I study art history to learn from master artists who established principles of light and composition.
Work shown:
1. Film still from Casablanca, 1942.
2. Drawing, Interior View of the Pantheon, c. 1768.
“Randall has helped me with many projects over the years and has always been reliable, consistent in perfection, courteous, and respectful in all aspects of my business. I would highly recommend him in all regards.”
—Diane Ruus, Designer
IN THE CAUSE
OF ARCHITECTURE
The higher purpose of architectural photography is to bring recognition to the profession by showcasing the power and beauty of design. I advocate for architecture by contributing to efforts in historic preservation, including documenting buildings for the Historic American Buildings Survey.
I’m honored to contribute as the official photographer of the internationally acclaimed Thorncrown Chapel since 2014, where I’m producing the most complete survey to date of E. Fay Jones’ finest work.
“Your article is the highlight of the issue.
It is always a pleasure to work with your photographs!”
—Robin McDonald, Graphic Designer,
Alabama Heritage Magazine
PRINT PUBLICATIONS
INTERNET PUBLICATIONS
Alabama Heritage American Profile ArchDaily Archinect Architecture Lab Chic Decorations Common Edge Curbed Daily Architecture Design Decoration Trends Design-Milk Designer-Daily Divisare Golf’s Luxury Living. Hidden Architecture Home Decor Improvised Life Inhabitat The Knot Medium National Geographic Naturewall New Interior Home News Central Oxford American Roadtrippers Save Wright Scholarship Resource Network Sloss Furnaces Terapia do Design Thorncrown Journal Today’s Buildings Trendspanarma Turkagram US Modernist Visual Lexicon Wander Wisdom Wedding Wire Wheeledlust Wide Open Country Wikiarquitectura
FEATURED CLIENTS
Diane Ruus Design Studio
E. Fay Jones Conservancy
Emory Conference Center
Frank Lloyd Wright Trust
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Georgia Public Health Laboratory
Gestalten
Getty Conservation Institute
Guideposts
Hearst Magazines
Historic American Building Survey
Holland Herald
Jepson Center for the Arts
Jezebel
Lake Rabun Hotel
MC Lemay Design
Modern Luxury Media
Mysterious Ways
Adobe
Agnes Scott College
Alabama Heritage
Alabama Theatre
Alex Munoz & Assoc. Architects
The Atlantan
Bible Advocate
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Brain and Body Solutions
Brent Davis & Assoc. Architects
Buckhead Blooms
Casey Design Studio
Centennial Park Conservancy
City of Nashville
Coursey & Associates Architects
Cousins Properties
Creative Sources
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Owens-Thomas House
Phaidon Press
Pioneer Woman
Prestel Publishing
Private Clients
Rosewood Studio
Routledge
Savannah College of Art and Design
Silvastar Associates Architects
Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
Telfair Museums
Terry Furuta Designs
Thorncrown Chapel
Wilson & Associates Architects
Vitalplace Design