ABSTRACT

For more than 35 years Peter Aaron has been making exceptional images of architecture and interiors. With a background in cinematography and experience as an assistant to Ezra Stoller, he quickly became a leading innovator in the field. He is highly regarded for his lighting techniques and dramatic compositions. His client list includes many of the great architects of the last 30 years: Robert A.M. Stern Architects, Rem Koolhaas, Charles Gwathmey, Michael Graves, Peter Eisenman, Robert Venturi, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, and Raphael Vinoly. He is a contributing editor to Architectural Digest magazine where his images can often be seen. I recently sat down with Peter to ask him a few questions about his work. Here are some excerpts from our conversation:

JE: Peter, how did you get started in architectural photography?