Chicago architectural photographers, Susan Carr and Gary Cialdella specialize in the photography of architecture. Trained as fine artists, Susan and Gary work collaboratively to photograph interiors and exteriors from Chicago to Detroit and throughout the Midwest. Because Gary and Susan are trained as fine artists, clients benefit from having two photographic visions solving the aesthetic and technical challenges of architectural subjects. Gary and Susan believe that vision is the most important thing an architectural photographer brings to the subject. Photography is the art of seeing. With this in mind they strive to make the connection between reality and image seamless, a combination of vision and craft that results in eloquent photographs of beautiful architectural spaces.

Susan and Gary are comfortable working with and without clients on site. As architectural photographers their goal is to achieve a level of trust permitting clients to feel completely at ease sending Carr Cialdella to any location in the Midwest or across the country.

Here’s what a few of our clients have said about us:

“There are two reason for working with Carr Cialdella. First, the work. Secondly, the way they work. The work is based on true artistic sensibilities, unencumbered by the need to be trendy. They stay focused on keeping creative goals intact, working closely with our creative people to bring ideas to life through great imagery. And they are really nice people.”

Stephen Thompson, Dahlin, Smith, White, Salt Lake City, Utah.

“Countryside Elementary is a school with a very unique program and aesthetic. We needed a photographer who could capture both the theme of the project, and show how it successfully melds into its natural surroundings. Carr Cialdella did just that! The photographs creatively showcase important building features such as color, material, form and composition.”

Mark Levine, AIA, Senior Design Architect, Tower Pinkster Titus, Kalamazoo, Michigan.

"Thank you again for the beautiful photos you took. Everyone here is very excited about the shots and can't wait to incorporate them into our training materials."

Laura Roundtree
Corner Bakery Cafe, Dallas, Texas

“Reliability and the highest quality of work are why we consistently involve Carr Cialdella in our projects.”
Maria Grillo, The Grillo Group, Chicago, Illinois.

Susan and Gary are members of the American Society of Media Photographers, the premier professional trade association for photographers. Clients looking to hire an architectural photographer for the first time can check our ASMP’s “How to Hire an Architectural Photographer” a comprehensive guide produced by the Architectural specialty group within ASMP.

Thank you for taking the time to look at our site and learn about Carr Cialdella Photography.

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