Scott Pease: Frank Gehry from Above

Architecture photographer Scott Pease was on a rooftop shooting an assignment for architect Stanley Saitowitz when he turned around and noticed another building begging to be photographed. It was the Peter B. Lewis building on Case Western Reserve University’s campus, and it was built by Frank Gehry.

“Once I saw the Gehry building I knew it was a great shot and angle that had to be taken,” says Scott, who knew he had to take advantage of his unique view. He saw the angles and curves of the building as well as the new and old structures that surrounded it—all things Scott knew would make a beautiful photo.

Scott says one of the things he likes most about architectural photography is “finding a fantastic angle that can be worked into a dynamic shot.” With the time of day he was shooting, and the processing he did with the colors, he feels this photograph of the Gehry building is unlike any other in its character and style.

Scott still walked away with some great photos of the original buildings to be photographed (as you can see below), but with this one-off photo he also landed a feature in Popular Photography, as well as some offers for use of the image. Scott says he also came away with something he is often reminded of as an architecture photographer, “that you never really know exactly what or when the next great shot will occur.”

You can plan as much as you want but sometimes things just fall into place being at the right place at the right time.

To view more of Scott’s work, visit peasephotography.com!

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