Architecture and photography:
a crucial relationship.

All too often, a photographer’s work remains as our only record that a building or structure has ever existed. These artists – whether pursuing a passion for their craft or working commercially – have documented significant phases of our built heritage.

In Australia, such photographers have included Harold Cazneaux, Sam Hood, Frank Hurley, Max Dupain and David Moore.

And writing for Architecture Australia, Adrian Boddy observes that a symbiotic relationship often exists between architects and photographers. As he points out, professional photographers need great buildings to publish for a living – while architects depend on great photography to promote their work.

Now and then – bridging the two disciplines – important business and personal relationships have sprung up. For example, between Max Dupain and architect Harry Seidler; and between David Moore and architect Philip Cox.

These galleries feature the work of historical and contemporary photographers.