There’s a really good (ongoing) discussion on the Large Format Forum about camera-scanning 4×5 and 5×7 negatives for HABS, HAER, or HALS. I use a DSLR (or Mirrorless) camera and a copy stand to photograph my negatives and create 30+ Megapixel digital photographs. Follow the discussion here: https://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?157757-4×5-amp-5×7-Negatives-Camera-Scanning-with-Nikon-D800E&highlight=habs
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UNT Lecture on HABS April 23, 2025
I’m teaching a webinar on HABS/HAER via zoom through the University of North Texas. April 23, 2025. Link: https://library.unt.edu/news/2025/03-19-lecture-habs If you’d like more information about HABS/HAER/HALS photography take a look at our website. www.HABSphoto.com Stephen Schafer Architectural Photography Ventura, California Ph: 415-857-HAER
A Picture Perfect New Year 2023
HABS photography of a former Fotomat for inclusion in the Historic American Buildings Survey collection at the Library of Congress.
HABS Documentation of the Los Angeles Times Mirror Buildings
HABS large format photographs of the Times Mirror Building, constructed in 1970-73 for the Times Mirror Company, and designed by William L. Pereira & Associates.
Introduction to (landscape) Photography video now available. (Free)
… honored to be included in this short educational photography session sponsored by the California Preservation Foundation (californiapreservation.org) and the California Garden and Landscape History Society (cglhs.org).
Architecture Photo Workshop with Stephen Schafer- October 2021
I’m teaching my in-person architecture workshop on October 17th, 2021 at the Los Angeles Center of Photography (LACP)
December 2020 Architecture Photography Online Workshop
I'm teaching my architecture workshop on December 13th, 2020 at the Los Angeles Center of Photography (LACP): Mastering architecture photography is a complex yet rewarding process. Like people, buildings have their best side, and choosing your perspective, composition and camera placement for both interiors and exteriors will be a focus. In this workshop we will…
Workshop December 8, 2019 – Architecture on Location with Stephen Schafer
I'm teaching another architecture workshop in December 8th, 2019 at LACP: https://lacphoto.org/events/architecture-on-location-with-stephen-schafer-2019/ Mastering architecture photography and location is a complex yet rewarding process. Like people, buildings have their best side, and choosing your perspective, composition and camera placement for both interiors and exteriors will be a focus. In this workshop we will examine the intricate…
Goldilocks and the 3 Shots…
Once upon a time, there was an architectural photographer named Goldilocks. She went to a job in the forest to take three shots for a local architect. Pretty soon, after Siri took her down a few dead ends, she came upon the house in the trees. She knocked and, when no one answered, she walked…
Lighting Workshop April 2, 2017 at LACP
Photography strobe lighting 101 workshop at the Los Angeles Center of Photography April 2017


