Jill Paider Photography

AROUND THE WORLD 2011-12

2012-02-29T17:50:00.002-06:00

I've just started to edit my 'around the world' trip photos. Following are some of the architectural highlights. The trip included Turkey, Israel, the West Bank, Jordan, Qatar, Vietnam, China & Japan. Whew.

Istanbul

2012-02-29T16:19:00.003-06:00

Istiklal Caddesi - Istanbul's grand pedestrian shopping avenue.

Dolmabahce Palace at night... It's one of the few palaces in the world still used for state events.

Hagia Sophia interior.

Tel Aviv Art Museum

2012-02-03T16:50:00.008-06:00

I photographed this stunning building by architect, Preston Scott Cohen. On top of being an architectural gem, the art installations are spectacular. Currently showing is Anslem Kiefer's 'Breaking of the Vessels.'

Peres Center for Peace

2012-02-01T18:24:00.001-06:00

Middle East peace initiative designed by architect, Massimiliano Fuksas, in Jaffa.

Cinema Hotel - Tel Aviv

2012-02-01T13:28:00.001-06:00

Original Bauhaus style at its best.

Jersusalem

2012-02-01T12:32:00.000-06:00

The Old City at dusk.

The Dead Sea

2012-02-01T12:31:00.001-06:00

Israel is spoiled by oceans with the Dead, the Med & the Red. This is my favorite...

Crossing the Border into Jordan

2012-01-29T18:47:00.001-06:00

Here's a drive by shot, going from Aqaba to Petra in the deserted desert. My taxi driver, Moussa, kept me amused with stories in Arabic refusing to believe that I couldn't understand them.

Doha

2012-01-29T17:59:00.000-06:00

The Corniche & Souq Waqif

Ho Chi Minh City

2012-01-29T16:01:00.002-06:00

The Reunification Palace... very emotive place, it transports you back to 1975.

Shanghai's 1933

2012-01-29T15:09:00.001-06:00

Shanghai's new commercial hub for creative industries harnessing the cement loft feel.

Moganshan, China

2012-01-29T15:08:00.002-06:00

The latest and greatest resort opening of 2012 - Naked Stables Private Reserve. It's a gorgeous luxury 'camp' that features earth huts and villas designed by Ben Wood.

Tokyo's Fab Designer Stores

2012-01-29T15:07:00.000-06:00

Prada & Christian Dior - Omotesando

Tange Kenzo's Cathedral

2012-01-29T15:06:00.001-06:00

This beautiful cathedral is hidden in a residential area on the north side of Tokyo.

Tokyo International Forum

2012-01-29T15:05:00.000-06:00

The gorgeous mod building by Rafael Vinoly.

The National Art Center Tokyo

2012-01-29T15:04:00.000-06:00

My favorite glass + steel building in Roppongi...

AO Building

2012-01-29T15:01:00.000-06:00

AO Aoyama (Sakakura Associates) - Tokyo

Taking Prefab to the Next Level

2011-09-10T12:09:00.016-05:00

I photographed Marmol Radziner's 'Desert House' for a Hasselblad H4D print display a couple of a weeks ago. This stunning prefab home, located in Desert Hot Springs, has been featured everywhere from the LA Times to Le Monde.

Amangiri - Travel & Leisure's #1 Resort for 2011

2011-07-27T17:52:00.004-05:00

I just returned from the magnificent Amangiri resort in southern Utah. It's a one of two Aman resorts in the U.S., built into the stunning surroundings of Canyon Point. The shot above is of the amangiri suite, which features a private pool and outdoor dining & lounge area.

Highlights from Bangkok & Bali

2011-02-10T14:46:00.012-06:00

I just returned from Thailand and Bali where I photographed three amazing Alila resorts. Above is the Alila Uluwatu, Bali

Alila Ubud, Bali - Voted #1 Pool in the World by GQ

The Grand Palace, Bangkok

The Market - Soori, Bali

Balinese "Starbucks"

Surf's Up

2011-01-15T16:19:00.000-06:00

Topanga Beach, Malibu

Prague

2010-12-16T17:11:00.006-06:00

Just got back... such a beautiful city!

Dead Vlei - Namibia

2010-11-05T17:04:00.000-05:00

More from Namibia....Dead Vlei is a very unique clay pan in the middle of the Namib desert. It's home to ancient camelthorn trees (above) that are 500-600 years old.

Sossusvlei at dawn...

SOM - Partners in Motion

2010-11-01T16:41:00.000-05:00

This week we shot at one my favorite client's spaces: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Eric shows off his best action hero pose above.

Sossusvlei, Namibia

2010-10-14T12:23:00.000-05:00

Little Kulala lodge & an aerial shot of the Namib desert... more images coming soon!

Here I Am in Crain's Chicago Business

2010-10-05T14:50:00.011-05:00

I landed on the cover of this week's Crains lifestyle section. The picture above was taken at Kulala Wilderness Camp in Namibia - the article talks about the allure of desert travel.

Baccarat, Paris

2010-08-02T13:36:00.003-05:00

Saatchi Gallery, London

2010-08-02T13:34:00.001-05:00

Che or Cher?

Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye - Poissy, France

2010-07-16T13:27:00.002-05:00

One of the greatest architects of all time... I LOVE photographing his work.

The Homewood - Surrey, UK

2010-07-09T15:30:00.000-05:00

Patrick Gwynne's former estate in Esher, Surrey.

Speaking at My Alma Mater in London

2010-06-11T10:27:00.003-05:00

I was invited to speak at my alma mater, the University of the Arts, London last week. It was great to be in the newly designed school and meet all the hot young talent.

Jonathan Eig for CS

2010-04-27T14:39:00.005-05:00

This month I shot NY Times best selling author, Jonathan Eig, for CS magazine. Jonathon's new book "Get Capone" launches this month. The book is based on never-seen-before government documents and letters written by America's most infamous gangster, Al Capone.

Jill Paider featured in Popular Photography

2010-04-27T14:35:00.014-05:00

I was interviewed by Peter Kolonia, editor of Popluar Photography magazine, for a review on lighting equipment... above is the tear sheet from May's issue.

Work in Progress

2010-03-12T13:21:00.010-06:00

I'm working on a photo essay of 'beachcombers' - surfers and other attractive coastal vagrants. This image was shot at Topanga beach between Malibu & Santa Monica. The project started awhile back South Africa. I'm planning to shoot the next phase in Puerto Rico later this month.

SOM's Bill Baker

2010-02-18T12:59:00.004-06:00

We shot Bill Baker, Partner at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill for the cover of Civil Engineering magazine. Bill is the engineering genius behind the Burj Khalifa (see below).

At The Top of the Burj Khalifa - The World's Tallest Building

2010-02-04T15:50:00.013-06:00

My photo installation "At The Top Burj Khalifa" in Dubai is now open! The exhibition features life-size portraits of the top architects, designers and engineers behind the building: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architects. (Installation images courtesy of gsmprjct.)

Rose Seidler House - Wahroonga, Australia

2009-12-15T15:17:00.001-06:00

This is an interior shot of the home built by Australia's favorite modern architect, Harry Seidler. He designed the home for his parents Rose & Max in 1948, and it remains an architectural gem managed by the Historic Houses Trust. I was fortunate enough to have great weather for shoot... the house has amazing natural light.

Sydney Opera House

2009-12-09T12:21:00.002-06:00

This was one of my favorite interior shoots during the trip... I've always been fascinated by the structure of the Opera House.

Lake Wakatipu - Queenstown, New Zealand

2009-12-05T15:34:00.004-06:00

This is an aerial, medium format, cross-processed shot of Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand. The scenery is amazingly beautiful and I was lucky enough to capture it, despite having water logged my Hasselblad in a kayak (in this lake).

Jill Paider is Live on Artnet.com

2009-11-10T14:33:00.018-06:00

Our MODERN + FEMININE series is now live on Artnet.com.

I've partnered with KB Contemporary for the sales of the composite photographic prints that combine architectural landmarks and nude silhouettes. Based in New York City, KB Contemporary also represents the works of Joan Miro, Barron Rachman and Renee Radell. For more information or to purchase work, please visit the site at: www.artnet.com.

The Best of Montreal

2009-11-09T15:31:00.018-06:00

I just returned from Montreal which I absolutely adore. Great people, architecture & food (foie gras, poutine.. need I say more?) Here are a couple of the highlights:

The Greenest Building in North America (Cirque du Soleil HQ):

Grand Bibliotheque du Montreal:

The Biosphere:

Schulich School of Music:

Favorite Restaurants:

1.) Le Cartet: A great breakfast place 2.) Lemeac: The best for classical French 3.) Au Pied De Cochon: Loud & wild, featuring foie gras everything 4.) Le Trois Petits Bouchons: Amazing rustic French fare + hot waiters

Lunch with Madeleine Albright

2009-10-09T14:08:00.005-05:00

Today I had the pleasure of attending a lunch featuring the one and only, Madeleine Albright. She spoke about her latest book, "Read My Pins," current world affairs and President Obama's receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize. Above is my signed copy of her memoir.

Garden & Home Magazine - South Africa

2009-09-14T15:11:00.008-05:00

Here's a clip of our architecture spread from Garden & Home Magazine (South Africa), featuring the world renown firm - Stefan Antoni, Olmesdahl, Truen Architects (SAOTA).

PAVE Shoot

2009-08-04T10:12:00.007-05:00

We shot a promotional campaign for P.A.V.E. (Promoting Awareness and Victim Empowerment) for their annual fashion show on September 27th. Featured in the picture is Maxim model, April Rose, who is also a crisis counselor for the cause. For more information about the organization, please visit http://www.pavingtheway.net.

Martha's Vineyard

2009-07-09T13:40:00.006-05:00

4th of July is one of my favorite holidays and what better place to spend it than in Martha's Vineyard... These are medium format, cross-processed images shot in Aquinnah (meaning "land below the cliffs") on a very cool foggy morning. After several days of eating non-stop (mainly, lobster, fried clams and ice cream) it's definitely time to hit the gym.

Dubai

2009-05-30T15:22:00.007-05:00

Home to the world’s tallest building, Dubai boasts some of the most innovative building styles and structures. The Burj Dubi, designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill with lead architect Adrian Smith, is one of the city's most notable buildings. While the actual height of the building remains a secret, it has been noted that the amount of concrete used to make the Burj Dubi would be equivalent to 1,200 miles of sidewalk!

The surrounding area is a massive construction zone. This particular shot was taken next to the Dubai Mall in the (very) hot desert.

South Africa- Part II

2009-05-18T14:43:00.006-05:00

My new book "South African Landscapes" has arrived! It's a hard cover book featuring landscapes from the Western Cape of South Africa.

Art Institute - The New Modern Wing

2009-04-29T17:57:00.004-05:00

We shot Joe Rosa, Curator of Architecture & Design at The Art Institute for the latest edition of Chicago Architect magazine. He's pictured above in the new Modern Wing which is scheduled to open to the public on May 16th.

South Africa - Part I

2009-01-18T12:16:00.011-06:00

Just returned from an amazing trip to South Africa! We're looking forward to heading back to Cape Town in mid-February to shoot once again in the summer weather.

Here's a sneak preview of my latest editorial piece on modern architecture in the Mother City:

(Featuring architecture by Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects & Greg Wright Architects)

Of course, we can't talk about Africa without seeing some wildlife photos. My personal favorite were the giraffes...

Road Trip - Route 66

2009-01-05T12:45:00.013-06:00

My sister has decided to move to Los Angeles...so we took the long drive out to LA together via the old Route 66. Here are just a few of the highlights...

Kristina Paider - Screenwriter - Her last shot in the cold Chicago winter 1.1.09

Middle of Nowhere - Armarillo, TX

Sunset in Route to Santa Fe, NM

Warmer weather, not so fast. Here's a pic from the Petrified Forest during a blizzard.. yes, a blizzard in the desert!

Napa Valley, CA

2008-10-20T10:56:00.010-05:00

We just got back from an awesome trip to Napa & Sonoma. I'm working on a really cool new wine book and finally made it out to the west coast to start shooting.

Many thanks go out to LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy), who owns Domaine Chandon. We were given the VIP tour and able to capture the true atmosphere of the vineyard.

We would also like to show our gratitude to Francis Ford Coppola's winery (Rosso & Bianco). Specifically, Norberto, a 24-year veteran of the property who gave us a private tour of the operations.

We visited a number of other great wineries: James Cole Winery, Hartwell Winery, The Robinson Family Winery, and Baldacci Winery. Jessica Pfeufer at Baldacci was a huge asset to us and instrumental in organizing the entire trip... we definitely need a studio here.

Beijing, China

2008-09-30T09:40:00.005-05:00

Both of these images are from one my favorite places that I photographed in China - Green T. Living. The owner, JinR, is a world renown musician, artist and master chef. She's a fascinating woman who very much represents the "new" China.