Architecture Archives - James DeCamp Photography

A friend of mine has purchased and is rehabbing an olde industrial space on South High Street.

Built in the late 1800’s it has many floors and beautiful wood & brick walls. While they have done extensive work to clean the space up, being an industrial workplace for nearly 100 years before being abandoned, it IS rather dusty and the original wood floors are covered in it, despite the deep cleaning.

Currently he is still trying to come up with ideas on what to do with the 50,000 + square feet of space. Sectioning it off into dozens of offices and rental spaces is the obvious choice, but he is very photographer friendly, and already has one photographer tenant.

My idea for him is to make the space available to photographers on a daily or hourly basis. I see a need in Columbus on the weekends for places to take bridal parties, especially in bad weather, to shoot first looks or post ceremony formals. This could be done by keypad access codes and paying online with a previous rental agreement already worked out and signed. The user would have access for a limited time span and the space (currently) is more than big enough to host several wedding parties without them running into each other.

Since the Ohio Statehouse its the main ‘go-to’ for inclement weather, competitive rates would apply: $75 for two hours, $100 for three, or something similar.

Let me know your thoughts!

2000 & 2050 South High Street photographed Thursday, June 14, 2018. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

June 14, 2018/2 Comments/by James

C.C. Filson Co.

Architecture, Images, Places

The C.C. Filson Co. store photographed Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio.

November 30, 2017/0 Comments/by James

Rack Room Shoes, Lodi Outlet Mall

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The Rack Room Shoes, Lodi Outlet Mall photographed Friday, March 10, 2017.

Rack Room Shoes and Rack Room Shoes Clearance Outlet have merged to bring a bigger, better selection to Ohio Station Outlets.

Rack Room Shoes offers the latest fashions for men, women and children in comfort, dress, casual and athletic categories; now at even further discounted prices. https://www.rackroomshoes.com/

Ohio Station Outlet Mall Unit #500

330-948-9202

Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Shoes for men, women and children in comfort, dress, casual, and athletic categories make Rack Room Shoes the family footwear retailer of choice. The company offers a wide selection of nationally recognized brands known for their quality. Rack Room Shoes also offers an assortment of exclusive private brands commissioned from the best manufacturers in the business. Their private brands offer customers great styles and outstanding values, which translates into satisfied, loyal, repeat customers.

March 10, 2017/0 Comments/by James

Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Ashland

Architecture, Images, Places

The Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Ashland photographed Thursday, March 9, 2017.

A relaxing hotel near Ashland University.

Stay in the heart of the rolling Ohio countryside at the contemporary new Hampton Inn & Suites Ashland hotel. Located just off of I-71 at State Route 250, our hotel offers easy access to Mohican State Park and the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Choose one of our guest rooms or studio suites and enjoy free WiFi, free hot breakfast and our clean and fresh Hampton beds®.

You’ll feel right at home with a microwave and mini-fridge in every room. Connect to free WiFi and surf the web or watch your favorite shows on the 50-inch HDTV. Upgrade your room selection for extra space and a sofa bed, or choose a suite for even more space and a mini bar. Their contemporary rooms are available with one king-sized bed or two queen-sized beds.

Take a dip in our heated indoor pool or enjoy an invigorating workout in our 24-hour fitness center. If you’re traveling for work, you’ll find their business center handy with access to computers, printing and faxing capabilities. Their Suite Shop is open 24 hours a day, offering snacks drinks and travel essentials. With 1,200 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space, their Ashland hotel can accommodate up to 125 guests for your next business event or social gathering.

March 9, 2017/0 Comments/by James

The SpringHill Suites Dayton North

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The SpringHill Suites Dayton North photographed Wednesday, March 8, 2017.

Infuse your trip with innovation and inspiration at the SpringHill Suites Dayton North. Our state-of-the-art hotel offers an unparalleled location just moments away from the Dayton International Airport (DAY), University of Dayton, Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), the I-70/I-75 Interchange, Historic Oregon District and Downtown Dayton. After an unforgettable day exploring the Birthplace of Aviation grab a signature cocktail in their lounge and unwind by the outdoor fire pit. Sleep soundly with plush bedding and wake up with help from their complimentary breakfast buffet offering healthy and hearty choices for every taste. They’ll even enable you to stay fit with our modern fitness center featuring a variety of cardio equipment and free weights. You can also indulge in an invigorating splash in their indoor pool. Their spacious suites offer complimentary Wi-Fi which is also available throughout their lobby and meeting spaces.

March 8, 2017/0 Comments/by James

Know Your Rights: Photographers

Architecture, Behind The Scenes, Images, Personal, Places

What To Do If You Are Stopped Or Detained For Taking Photographs

During my many years on the street for several different newspapers and magazines I was stopped by police and security personnel dozens of times from taking images of events and even buildings and once even detained shortly. On more than one occasion I was asked to hand over or destroy the film and CF cards that the images resided on. Knowing my rights, I stood firmly and did not allow this.

The image below is one example of an image that caused my detention – photographed from a road, belonging to the county, an American Electric Power security guard stopped me and threatened me, demanded my camera card and forcibly detained me. Luckily a Sheriffs deputy was passing by, saw the confrontation, and having a more level head than the security guard defused the situation.

The American Electric Power Conesville Power Plant, 47201 County Road 273, Conesville, Ohio photographed Wednesday night October 1, 2008.
(© James D. DeCamp | http://www.JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)
[Photographed with Canon 1D MkIII cameras in RAW mode with L series lenses]

The American Civil Liberties Union has a wonderful website post regarding the law and how to deal with being restrained from taking images in public places.

Taking photographs of things that are plainly visible from public spaces is a constitutional right – and that includes federal buildings, transportation facilities, and police and other government officials carrying out their duties. Unfortunately, there is a widespread, continuing pattern of law enforcement officers ordering people to stop taking photographs from public places, and harassing, detaining and arresting those who fail to comply.

LEARN MORE at the ACLU site.

February 14, 2017/1 Comment/by James