Meet The Liverpool Legends - (Shot on Film):

Closing out the night with a film frame of the Liverpool Legends from 2004 — I can’t believe this was shot 21 years ago. Wow.

The group worked hard that evening, and you’ll see in upcoming posts how they faithfully mimicked many of The Beatles’ famous poses. Their talent is remarkable; seeing them live felt about as close as one could reasonably get to the real thing. For this shoot they brought along Louise Harrison — yes, that Louise, George’s older sister — which made the session feel especially authentic.

Shot at Light Box Studios in East Dundee, the lighting setup relied on Photogenic Machine Studio Master II’s. I used a 48” Calumet softbox as the main light, a 40” umbrella as a kick, and a 15” overhead glamour light. Film was Fuji Astia 100F color reversal (slide) film, scanned on a Minolta DiMage 5400 dedicated film scanner. The camera was a Minolta XE-7 with a 50mm Rokkor 1.4 lens, exposed at f/5.6.

More from these shoots coming soon. To see more of our work, please visit our website. www.normansizemore.com

Kitchen Estate Remodel:

Caping off the day with one more from the Benvenuti catalog.  This fine home was extensively remodeled, and here we want to focus on the huge kitchen area and the tidy kitchen pantry.  This space features handmade cabinetry, commercial kitchen  appliances, fine hardwood floors, a pushed out bay window area breakfast area and the usually superb finishes throughout.  This open kitchen, spills into a large family room with a large fireplace and expansive windows.  More to come from this beautiful home.   To see more of our work, please visit our webiste. www.normansizemore.com

Updated Master Suite:

Beautiful master bath installed where once before there wasn’t one. The builder thoughtfully opened up space in an older home by repurposing a small, unused bedroom to create a true master bath. Handcrafted cabinetry and built-ins, fine finishes, and a tile floor invite you toward the generous soaking tub and an expansive, glass-enclosed shower. Pocket doors maximize floor space and preserve clean sightlines. Natural materials and meticulous detailing give the room a calm, tailored feel that reads both timeless and contemporary.

This superbly executed renovation by Benvenuti & Stein completely transformed the master bedroom into a proper master suite — a cohesive retreat that balances comfort, function, and craftsmanship. To see more of our work, please visit our website. www.normansizemore.com

Mid-Century Den:

The stately woodwork in this Mid‑Century estate is exquisite. Select hardwoods flow throughout, crafted in an old‑world tradition that only Benvenuit & Stein deliver—meticulous joinery, warm patina, and restrained yet luxurious detailing. We loved photographing the layered textures and subtle lines of this interior, the homeowner did too. To see more of our work, please visit our website. www.normansizemore.com

 

Mid-Century Kitchen Remodel -

We’ve collaborated with Geno Benvenuti for nearly 20 years. Their work is consistently precise — often simply described as perfection. Their projects span furniture-making to full-scale mansion remodels, and they excel at finding new, functional spaces within older homes.

This kitchen remodel is a good example. The space received a complete update with handcrafted cabinetry and modern appliances. The expanded cabinet storage is impressive on its own, but by removing a couple of interior walls they opened a charming eating area that’s ideal for breakfast, lunch, or an informal dinner. Geno is particularly conscientious about keeping updates period-appropriate; here the new kitchen integrates seamlessly with the home’s mid-century design.

Some favorite shots below. To see more of our work, please visit our website. www.normansizemore.com

Shooting CVS:

We photographed a CVS in Houston for a commercial builder, planning the shoot for early morning to avoid traffic and allow staff to step out of frame. The builder wanted maximum coverage of the interior scope, so we used a super-wide 11mm lens to capture expansive views and tight aisles without distortion issues in key areas.

The staff were very cooperative, enabling us to complete the shot list in under an hour. With the interior coverage wrapped efficiently, we moved on to the builder’s next location the same morning.

Highlights:

• Early-morning scheduling minimized traffic and foot traffic, improving efficiency and safety.

• Super-wide 11mm lens provided comprehensive interior coverage, capturing long sightlines and shelving runs while maintaining perspective control.

• Cooperative staff and clear shoot plan allowed completion of the full shot list in under one hour.

• Smooth turnover enabled same-day transition to the next project site for the builder.

• Some highlight below!

• To see more of our work, please visit our website. www.normansizemore.com

Shooting Common Area:

When photographing a hotel, it’s natural for attention to gravitate toward the lobby, suites, restaurant and bar. Those are the headline spaces. Equally important — and often decisive for a guest’s impression — are the common areas: hallways, waiting areas, ballrooms, conference rooms, elevators, public restrooms, the gym and the pool.

Holiday travelers, business guests and event planners all look at these spaces as indicators of overall care. High traffic reveals wear quickly; when hallways are clean and well-lit, when the elevator interiors feel polished, when restrooms are tidy and the fitness area is organized, it signals that housekeeping and operations maintain consistent standards throughout the property. That trust often converts into bookings, repeat stays and positive reviews.

For hotel owners and marketing teams, common areas frequently top the shot list for a reason:

• They demonstrate operational excellence and attention to detail.

• They show how the hotel handles heavy usage and guest flow.

• They provide context for the guest experience beyond the private room.

• They sell safety, comfort and professionalism to prospective guests and event clients.

From a photographer’s standpoint, capturing these spaces requires a slightly different approach than suites or signature public rooms. Pay attention to flow and circulation — compositions that show pathways, sightlines to exits or meeting rooms, and how spaces connect are valuable. Lighting must be balanced to avoid blown highlights in well-lit corridors or underexposed elevator interiors. Small details — fresh towels on gym racks, polished metal on elevator buttons, neatly arranged signage in conference suites — matter as much as overall composition.

Below are a few examples from a Houston shoot a few years back that illustrate these principles. More to come. To see more of our work, please visit our website. www.normansizemore.com