I recently spent some time walking San Francisco’s hills and capturing some of the Art Deco facades I saw along the way. One of the best neighborhoods to witness Art Deco influences is Pacific Heights where I found residential buildings and movie theaters adorned with geometric patterns and ornamental details that capture the glamour of the 1920s and 30s. On a larger scale the Golden Gate Bridge and downtown skyscrapers also feature stunning Art Deco design work.

Seeking out and photographing these gems offered a glimpse into one of the most captivating design movements of the 20th century.

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While exploring Chicago I was looking for scenes mostly highlighted by light and shadow. I wanted to show architectural features and some of the more abstract patterns I observed around the city in a not so straightforward way so I approached with a longer focal length and tighter compositions, focusing on shapes, shadows and reflections I encountered.

In a city so rich in diverse styles of architecture it’s an exciting challenging to hunt for all these shapes and facades in their best light.