LOS ANGELES AND NEW YORK ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHER & BOOK AUTHOR
PAVEL BENDOV
ABOUT Pavel Bendov photographs architecture, interiors and design to stun. Executing each shot with expertise and empathy, he works with passion and steadfast attention to detail. He teams up with design firms nationwide, to create architectural visuals that elevate their brand, secure prestigious awards, and fuel client growth.
Originally from Belarus, Pavel refocused his photographic talent upon moving to New York in 2010. The stark contrast of architecture, culture and built environment here was empowering and inspiring. After various apprenticeships and collaborations with some of the industry’s leading photographers, he launched his professional career in architectural photography.
Pavel is a photographer who aims to effectively communicate his clients' vision through his photographs. He sees himself as a visual translator, taking the time and care to understand the client’s needs and articulate them through his images. His client relationship stands strong throughout the entire process of each project - from planning to photographing and retouching, all of which are included in his services. Pavel Bendov masterfully documents architecture, interiors, and design, dividing his professional time between Los Angeles and New York.
Aside from his commercial architectural photography practice, Pavel devotes his time to developing new books, and practicing street photography.
SELECT CLIENTS
Abel Bainnson Butz • Alloy Development • BKSK • Brookfield Properties • Columbia University • Desimone Consulting Engineers • ESI Design / NBBJ • Field Operations • Fortis Property Group • Gensler • Handel Architects • Hill West Architects • HLW International • JDS Development Group • Kohn Pedersen Fox • Suffolk Construction • MdeAS Architects • ODA Architecture • Palette Architecture • Pei Cobb Freed & Partners • SCB • TAYLOR design • Tishman Speyer • RIOS • COOKFOX Architects • HKS
SELECT PUBLICATIONS
• New York Times • Architectural Digest • Bloomberg • Metropolis • Dezeen • ArchDaily • CNN • Architectural Lighting Mag • Elle Decor • Architectural Record • The Architect’s Newspaper • Surface Magazine • Wallpaper* • Interior Design • Frame Magazine • The Architectural Review • Washington Business Journal • Wall Street Journal • Forbes • Azure Magazine •
SELECT AWARDS
• The Housing Design Awards • Pinnacle Award • NYC X Design Awards • Architizer A+ Award • SARA National Design Award • Americas Award of Excellence • Urban Land Institute • New York Design Awards • 6sqft Building Of The Year • IDA Design Awards •
NUMBERS
12
YEARS OF PHOTOGRAPHING ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
83
AWARDS RECEIVED BY CLIENTS USING MY WORK
02
BASED IN 2 LOCATIONS: LOS ANGELES AND NEW YORK
12
BOOKS AND MONOGRAPHS PUBLISHED & CONTRIBUTED TO
586
PROJECTS COMPLETED (AND COUNTING)
228K
MILES FLOWN FOR WORK
BOOKS
Alongside architectural and design commissions, Pavel has collaborated on several successful book projects such as New Architecture New York, NYC Walks: Guide to New Architecture, Unboxing New York, Light, Color, Texture.
NEW ARCHITECTURE NEW YORK
A magnificent photographic compilation of New York City’s best new architecture, this book features projects by leading firms working today. From Bjarke Ingels Group’s VIA West 57 to SHoP Architects’ Barclays Center, and from Diller Scofidio + Renfro’s High Line to SOM’s One World Trade Center, New York City has been home to some of this century’s most exciting new architecture. Profiling more than fifty projects that are shaping the city’s streets and skylines, this book features color photographs of each building and a brief, informative text about its significance.
NYC WALKS: GUIDE TO NEW ARCHITECTURE
It can be hard to keep up with New York City's surge of cutting-edge architecture since the turn of the millennium. This portable, easy-to-use guide directs readers to the city's newest architectural gems, all completed in the 21st century with some still under construction. Divided into ten 1- to 3-mile walks that extend from Columbia University through lower Manhattan and across to Brooklyn and Queens, this guidebook highlights over 150 buildings, popular destinations like the High Line and Lincoln Center, and trendy locations such as Williamsburg and the Bowery. A collaboration with John Hill
Contact Us
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Interested clients can contact us through our website or directly via email. Please include as much relevant information as possible, for example, the location of the project, the number of images needed, the intended usage of the images, and the timeframe for project completion. We'll discuss your project details and arrange for a consultation.
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Pricing varies based on the project's scope, including location, property size, and image quantity. We charge a creative fee for on-location shoots and offer either a full-day (up to 10 hours) or a half-day (up to 4 hours) of work. Additionally, we charge a post-production fee on a per-image basis, an assistant fee, and travel and miscellaneous expenses. Please contact us for a tailored quote.
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During a photoshoot, we work closely with clients to understand their vision, use professional equipment, and apply expertise in composition and lighting to capture stunning images.
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Typically, you can expect to receive the final edited images within 2-3 weeks after you have made a selection, and it depends on the volume of work involved.
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We strategically operate in Los Angeles and New York, which enables us to cover other key areas, including San Francisco, San Diego, Arizona, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Florida.
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While we try to accommodate urgent requests, availability may vary. We kindly request that you reach out regarding a project at least two weeks before the actual photoshoot.
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Yes, we can send out more samples of our work on a specific topic or type of architecture.