Photography & More by Mike Small

Archives for Architectural Photography category

Photo of the Heard Museum in PhoenixHeard Museum – Phoenix, AZ
f/5.6 – 1/125 sec – ISO 100 – Focal Length 22 mm

The Heard Museum in Phoenix celebrates Native American culture, heritage and art.  The museum sits in central Phoenix and houses both permanent and rotating exhibits of ancient and modern Native American art.  The original  buildings of the museum complex have undergone numerous renovations and expansions since the early 20th century and now include both indoor and outdoor spaces that act as an ode to Native American culture as well as a gathering place in central Phoenix.

Photo of rust adn a blur iron gateTextures and Colors
Scottsdale, AZ
f/5.6 – 1/6 sec – ISO 400 – Focal Length 45 mm
Black and white photo of an antique door hinge
Iron Hinge
f/4.5 – 1/250 sec – ISO 100 – Focal Length 50 mm
Photo of the Historic McCormick Building in Chandler, Arizona
Historic McCormick Building in Downtown Chandler, Arizona
f/4.5 – 1/800 sec – ISO 100 – Focal Length 50 mm
Photo of the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix
Arizona Biltmore Resort
f/8 – 1/320 sec – ISO 100 – Focal Length 50 mm
Photo of concrete steps
Concrete Lines
f/18 – 1/60 sec – ISO 100 – Focal Length 50 mm

The Glass and Garden Community Church in Scottsdale, AZ is quintessential Mid-Century Modern architecture.   It’s round form is dominated with concrete and glass as the main materials.  It was designed in 1966 by E. Logan Campbell.  When it first opened the parking lot incorporated drive-in movie-like car speakers so people could hear the sermon from the comfort of their cars.

Photo of the Glass and Garden Community Church in ScottsdaleFront Facade of the Church
f/13 – 1/250 sec – ISO 100 – Focal Length 50 mm

Photo of the Glass and Garden Community Church in Scottsdale Photo of the Glass and Garden Community Church in Scottsdale

Left – Detail of the front facade and roof-top cross – f/13 – 1/250 sec – ISO 100 – Focal Length 50 mm
Right – East facade – f/10 – 1/200 sec – ISO 100 – Focal Length 50 mm

Photo of the Glass and Garden Community Church in Scottsdale

East Facade and Roof Line of the Church
f/13 – 1/200 sec – ISO 100 – Focal Length 50 mm
Photo of an orange gate at the Hotel Valley HoOrange Details
Hotel Valley Ho – Scottsdale, AZ
f/11 – 1/100 sec – ISO 100 – Focal Length 30 mm
Photo of the Church of the Holy Cross, Sedona, Arizona
Iconic Sedona
Church of the Holy Cross
f/6.3 – 1/200 sec – ISO 100 – Focal Length 85 mm
Photo of clouds reflected in a building
Cloud Reflections
f/13 – 1/250 sec – ISO 100 – Focal Length 50 mm