Dane Alonso

Staff Writer

I lead a double life as an architect and architectural photographer based in Mexico City, a metropolis full of contrast. I periodically travel back to the tranquility of the Alps where I finished my architecture studies and met my life partner.

I'm interested in proportion systems, asymmetry and maps.

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Six Artists to Study for Architectural Photography

by Dane Alonso

Knowing how to accurately represent space as seen by the human eye into a bidimensional media is relatively new. Early art depictions tend to focus on the spiritual and not on a literal representation of the world. Size and proportion of the subjects responded to hierarchy levels.

Architecture and Chill: The Built Space in Films

by Dane Alonso

I must confess that I have never pressed the record button on my camera. Lately, the growing number of video platforms and the demand for architectural video has made me think twice about dabbling in video. Watching or re-watching films paying special attention to the role of architecture is a powerful tool and source of inspiration available to anyone interested in both architectural photography and video.

Hilla and Bernd Becher: Pioneers of Industrial Landscape Photography

by Dane Alonso

Imagine being on the frontline of the 20th-century transition in the artistic world of photography. From the pristine landscapes captured by Ansel Adams to man-altered landscapes through industry and construction, there was so much changing in the world.

Two Minds, one Camera: Meet DEL RIO BANI the Spanish-Italian Architectural Photography Duo

by Dane Alonso

DEL RIO BANI is an architectural photography duo based in Barcelona. Gael del Río and Luca Bani have been sharing their eyes and philosophy since 2017. They are both originally trained as architects, their understanding of architecture is imprinted in their work.

Extenders in Architectural Photography: Are “Budget” Tilt-Shift Lenses Worth a Try?

by Dane Alonso

Tilt-shift lenses are great. However, getting two or three of them at the same time comes at a high price.This post summarizes my experience with Canon extenders and tilt-shift lenses, their performance (a 2x on a 24mm tilt-shift, you say?) and why using them has been crucial in developing my personal vision and deciding which lens to acquire next.

How to Watch Canon’s New Product Launch

by Dane Alonso

Rumor season is over. On July 9th, Canon will be presenting their whole new lineup of products highlighting the RF mount system via live stream. The event — REIMAGINE — invites us to hear from Canon Ambassadors and experts on the biggest product launch yet.

Get to Know Adobe’s Newest Features: Localized Hue Editing and ISO Adaptive Presets

by Dane Alonso

Adobe has just updated its “photography plan” applications, Lightroom and Camera Raw with some great new features. Aside from the usual performance improvements, Adobe has (finally!) changed the user interface found on Adobe Camera Raw, integrating it seamlessly with Lightroom.

Inside Timeless Architecture: Peter Zumthor’s Shelter for Roman Ruins in Chur, Switzerland

by Dane Alonso

Visiting this masterpiece transforms time into something relative. You will wander over Roman soil enclosed by a delicate pavilion that feels timeless, but was designed and built in the late eighties.

Permission Required: An Update For Embedding Instagram Content

by Dane Alonso

We are in the midst of a digitalization era where information is shared faster and in greater amounts than ever before. In order to guarantee the future of photographers, designers, and creators careers, proper copyright and credit on digital platforms must be a latent topic of discussion among the community.

Exploring the Dynamics Between Landscape and Architecture With Bas Princen

by Dane Alonso

What are the elements that build a photographer’s personal vision? In this lecture Dutch artist and photographer Bas Princen shares his thoughts on how experiences, previous photographs, text and visual references converge into one final image.