Commissions

On-site photography of historic architecture, industrial infrastructure, and civic spaces.

At Archival Stone Photography, we serve as witnesses to the things that endure. We document the "Sentinels"—the structural markers of history, human ambition, and material permanence. From weathered masonry and historic monoliths to the steel and glass of modern industry, our imagery provides an archival anchor in an ever-changing landscape.

We produce fine art prints, archival canvases, and large-format wall installations ranging from 8"x12" to 40"x60". Custom hourly, half-day, and full-day commission packages are available for civic organizations, cultural institutions, architects, and private collections seeking to document historic, industrial, and architectural sites. Every commission is captured on-site at 45-megapixel resolution to ensure uncompromised clarity, structural texture, and museum-grade enlargement fidelity.

  • Up to 2 hours of on-site capture.

    • Deliverables: 5 curated master assets delivered in dual format:

      1. Full-resolution 45MP uncompressed TIFFs (Adobe RGB).

      2. 2048px sRGB web/social JPEGs.

    • Licensing: Standard 3-year single-entity commercial license.

    • Darkroom Development: Full technical Lightroom grading included.

    • Baseline | $1,200

    • Time Commitment: Up to 4 hours of on-site photo documentation.

    • Digital Deliverables: Ten (10) curated images delivered in dual formats 45MP TIFFs and sRGB Web/Social Media JPEGs.

    • Standard Usage License: Includes a non-exclusive, 3-year single-entity license for internal communications, regional fundraising reports, corporate web assets, and social media channels.

    • Baseline | $2,100

    • Time Commitment: Up to 8 hours of dedicated on-site photo documentation.

    • Digital Deliverables: Twenty (20) curated images delivered in dual formats 45MP TIFFs and sRGB Web/Social Media JPEGs.

    • Standard Usage License: Includes a non-exclusive, 3-year single-entity license for internal communications, regional fundraising reports, corporate web assets, and social media channels.

    • Baseline | $3,600

  • Our most sought-after asset expansion removes the burden of copywriting from your internal marketing teams. As a professional writer, A.M. Stone provides a prose-driven catalog seamlessly integrated with the imagery:

    • Structural Monographs: A bespoke 150-to-250-word editorial narrative for each final image.

    • PR & Communications Matrix: A curated set of three (3) high-impact copy variations per master image, pre-formatted for instant deployment in press releases, donor newsletters, or institutional features.

    • IPTC Metadata Infusion: We embed this professional copy, relevant search tags, precise GPS coordinates, and unique Registry Identification Numbers directly into the back-end metadata of your files, automating your digital asset management.

    • $800 (Full-Day) | +$500 (Half-Day)

  • An essay (1,500 to 2,000 words) documenting the purpose of the project, tailored specifically for permanent archives or commemorative exhibition print programs.

    • $500

Schedule your Archive.

Book an hourly, half-day or full-day commission for your industrial, architectural, civic, or institutional site.