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Review: 7 Essential Android Applications for Professional Photographers

With the explosion of the tablet and smart phones market in the last few years, it has never been so easy to take pictures, enhance and share them directly from your smart device. This process has been improving quickly, thanks to the release of new apps. Most apps are geared towards making smartphone pictures more visually appealing, and making it easier to share them with friends. That's understandable, but this type of app cannot increase the productivity of photographers using conventional cameras such as DSLRs. But...

Interiors Photography: Modern office workspace for Metaphore Design

It's always a pleasure to work for a new client and this time was no exception. For this assignment, I was to photograph the brand new offices of Morneau Shepell for Metaphore Design. I really liked the overall design of the space and the colors that the designers had picked. The murals present at different places in the office made for a lively work environment. [caption id="attachment_2118" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Interiors Photography : Entrance - Offices Morneau Shepell by Metaphore Design - Montreal[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2117" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Interiors...

Explore Las Vegas: A Stunning view of the Strip from TheHotel MiX Lounge

[caption id="attachment_2107" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Las Vegas Skyline, Louxor Casino/hotel and the Strip at dusk viewed from THEHotel MiX Lounge terrace[/caption] One of the most fashionable hot spots in Las Vegas, the MiX, located at the high atop of THEHotel in the Mandalay Bay Resort, offers one of the best experience in fine dining along with an amazing view over the strip and Las Vegas. Once you step off the elevator at the 64th floor, you will be enchanted by the design of the restaurant. Featuring a Murano Glass...

Just Off the Press: Alexandre Taillefer’s home In Montreal Home Magazine Winter 2013

It's always a pleasure to work with the folks of Montreal Home Magazine and this time was no exception. For this issue, I had the opportunity to photograph Alexandre Taillefer's home, one of the Quebec's Dragon and owner of many contemporary art masterpieces. This home, as you can see, is very unusual and unique in the them of decoration, with animals being the main subject of most of the art pieces. Although the art pieces were bought by the owners, the house itself was decorated by renown...

Exploring Las Vegas – Neon Museum Boneyard

While I was on assignment for Life & Style Mexico last summer, I had the opportunity to visit a very unusual place in Las Vegas: The Neon Museum and really wanted to share a few more pictures of this unique location. Located north of the strip at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Bonanza Road, the Neon Museum preserves more than 150 signs. Many of them were being stored by The Young Electric Sign Company and were slowly being destroyed by exposure to elements. So in...

Just Off the Press: 1920s-era duplex in Interiors Magazine December 2013

I love being commissioned to shoot interiors, so when the Miami based firm Britto Charette contacted me last year, I was more than thrilled! Located in Westmount in the Golden Square Mile vintage building, This 1920s era duplex is one of the most beautiful project I had the chance to shoot in 2013. The attention to details is stunning and the french furniture exquisite. There is a perfect balance between a clean modern look and a hint of classicism. When Interiors Magazine decided to pick up those...

Exploring Montreal: Snowy Christmas Eve at The Montreal Botanical Garden

As a gift to all of the readers following this blog, I thought I'd share with you a new series of pictures. Winter in Montreal is an experience in itself, and as harsh as the weather may be at times, it's also the perfect time of the year to discover local landmarks from another perspective. Very popular during spring and fall, the Montreal Botanical garden transforms itself into winter wonderland during winter. Strolling through the park is becomes so relaxing that it's the perfect place to...

Just Off The Press: Cover for PhotoLife Magazine Oct/Nov 2013

I'm pleased to share with you another cover from the PhotoLife magazine of Dec/Jan 2013 featuring my photos of  Resolution 2010 event with DJ Avicii highlighting an article I wrote about event photography. Once again Thanks to Valerie Racine  and all the staff of Apex Publishing for giving me that opportunity. Thanks for viewing! David Giral is a published Montreal/Toronto based editorial and commercial professional photographer specialized in architecture, interiors, portrait and travel photography. Blog | Flickr | Twitter | Facebook | Google+ | LinkedIn | Email | Fine Art America Text, photographs, and other media are © Copyright David Giral (or others when indicated) and are not in the...

Just Off the Press: Las Vegas A Contraluz in Life & Style Magazine Mexico

I love travelling and discovering new places and when the folks of Life & Style Magazine (males lifestyle magazine) in Mexico contacted me, I was thrilled to accept the opportunity to go to Las Vegas and explore the city and capture new locations and meet new people along the way. For this specific assignment, 10 locations were on my list. Pink's Hot Dogs At The Planet Holywood Zia records Store Neon Museum James Turrel exposition at The Crystal Shops Joël Robuchon Restaurant at The MGM Grand Hotel L'Atelier par Joël Robuchon at The MGM Grand Hotel Club Prive...

Just Off The Press : Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium by Cardin Ramirez Julien & Aedifica in Interior Design magazine

A few months ago in April 2013, I had the opportunity to be the first to photograph the brand new Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium. The building, designed by Aedifica and Cardin Ramirez Julien, it is located just besides the Olympic Stadium in the east end of Montreal. After submitting the images to various magazines, I was thrilled to learn that Interior Design magazine decided to pick up the story. I was a pleasure collaborating with the staff from the magazine and I'm very grateful for this...