It is an exploration of the impact of time and neglect on these structures, as well as a study of the human relationship with the built environment. Abandoned photography often has an eerie and haunting quality, capturing the emptiness and loneliness of these structures and the stories they hold.
Urban exploring and abandoned photography often go hand in hand, as photographers seek out abandoned places to capture their beauty before they are lost forever. Urban explorers can be essential to the process, as they have the knowledge and experience to navigate the often-challenging terrain of abandoned buildings and structures.
The process of abandoned photography begins with research and planning. Photographers need to find abandoned places to photograph and determine the best times and methods to access them. Safety is always a top priority, as many abandoned buildings and structures can be unstable and pose a hazard.
Once at the location, the photographer begins to take photos, focusing on the details of the structure, such as textures, patterns, and colors. They may use techniques such as long exposures, HDR photography, or panoramic shots to capture the full scope of the structure and its surroundings.
Abandoned photography can be a challenging genre, as it requires patience and attention to detail. However, the results can be truly stunning, capturing the beauty and sadness of abandoned places in a unique and powerful way.
In conclusion, abandoned photography is a genre of photography that captures the beauty and decay of abandoned places, offering a glimpse into our past and the impact of time and neglect. It is a collaborative effort between photographers and urban explorers, who work together to capture these structures before they are lost forever. Through abandoned photography, we can remember and pay homage to the past, and capture the beauty of what was once there.
Back in January of 2019, I headed to Owen Sound to see if I could find a way into the old abandoned jail and courthouse. I managed to get in and I spent a few hours inside and in the yards navigating the cold, dark and crumbling rooms, corridors and 19th-century cells.The location has remained […]
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Exploring an Abandoned 14 Million Dollar Mansion I asked artificial intelligence to write me a post about this abandoned $14,000,000 mansion. It wrote based on info provided from Abandoned Urbex Canada, Ethan. Minnie and Carlo Paolozza, plus my own limited thoughts and opinions. Here is what the AI spit out! According to research by Brent from Abandoned
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Exploring an Abandoned Diner in New Jersey: What We Found Inside This classic old dairy bar opened in 1956 and it still has the original exterior signage on the roof. Internet research shows that this was a trendy destination for many decades with travellers stopping by regularly as well as locals coming by for their monthly
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Chased Out: Scary Experience at Abandoned Nursing Home in New Jersey Somewhere within the United States lies an abandoned nursing home with a rich history. Originally opened in the early 1900s, this three-story red brick building served as a home for Widows and Single Women. Over the years, it transformed into a nursing home, providing
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About Johnson Cemetery in Brantford, Ontario I had spotted this old cemetery years ago and always wanted to stop and see it. Just a few weeks ago, fellow Ontario explorer and adventure seeker Adam Shoalts sent me a message that he had spotted, what looked like an abandoned cemetery, off the highway 403 in Brantford. I quickly
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Essex County Jail has been a popular location amongst urban explorers for many years, but these days, rather than housing incarcerated criminals, it is a place where dozens of homeless people use the decaying cells to put a roof over their heads. Over the years, no less than two corpses of overdosed drug users have been
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This vacant mansion in Ontario Canada is worth almost four million dollars and was built in 1991. In 2007 it was listed for almost one point nine million dollars and sold for one point eight million. It was last sold in 2022 for almost four million dollars but has sat vacant ever since.The large home has
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This was the 1st location that would kick off two full days of non-stop exploring and travelling across two US states. We drove almost 800 km (or almost 500 miles), through the night to arrive at this location. The drive took over 8 hours thanks to some very heavy fog that drastically affected our speed. After a few
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Exploring an ABANDONED Mansion on the Waterfront Being Demolished. This abandoned mansion valued at $9,000,000 is in seemingly great condition however the abandoned and vacant mansion is slated for demolition to build a much larger mansion on the lot.https://youtu.be/vwOY16f6iw8 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit Quick View Select options Photo Print Ghost Town of Neidpath Saskatchewan
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This abandoned Christian educational facility, which was operated by Anglican priests, closed in 2007 as allegations surfaced that students suffered psychological, physical and other terrible abuses at the hands of the male and female staff that extended to the late 1990s. In 2023, a 16-year class-action lawsuit against the Christian College finally came to a
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Capturing Campus Life: Innovative Photo Projects That Build Community College life typically combines elements of education, personal development, and fostering a sense of community. While academics play a central role, there’s more to college life than just attending lectures and completing assignments. Among the various activities that contribute to a rich campus life, innovative photography
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook A location I’ve wanted to get to for a long time, note that this one is not abandoned – but it sure looks like it! In its heyday, this once-abandoned institution was a destination for those who needed help and couldn’t take care of themselves. Purchased from the military
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook Another filler location from much earlier in the year. This old abandoned house has a fantastic creepy exterior with a great old tower up front.If you scroll through the pics, you may just spot the hidden staircase that used to go up to the tower!https://youtu.be/1JFUc7J33TI
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook Just a quick video of an abandoned 1970s bungalow house that I found and explored this year. Clearing out some filler locations that weren’t all that interesting, here is an old abandoned 1970s bungalow that I came across earlier this year! The video tour is very short,
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook You Guys Are Going to LOVE This One! This is a super old abandoned farmhouse, parts of the home have collapsed mainly the living room – it’s now in the basement. There is one room in the house that is packed full of priceless antique toys from
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook In today’s video, we’re exploring a beautiful abandoned Second Empire Victorian home According to online research and confirmed by the neighbours, There is a hidden room off the dining room said to have been a stop for the Underground Railroad for transporting slaves to freedom.” The home
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In late September of 2023 I was contacted by a journalist with the National Post, a leading newspaper coering stories from across Canada and the world. The journalist mentioned that his editor had send him some of my photos and to see if I would be interested in an artickle about my adventures, I said
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook This abandoned convent was built in 1951 and was acquired by the city in 2012. Several different projects have been proposed for the site since then with nothing ever coming to fruition. There has been talk of housing, student housing, daycare and more, it has been determined
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook Exploring an Abandoned Time Capsule House Frozen in Time for 22 Years! Join me on an incredible journey into the past as I venture into an abandoned time capsule house that has been frozen in time for over two decades. This eerie and captivating exploration will take
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook 🏚️ Welcome to another spine-tingling adventure with Freaktography Urban Exploration! Join us as we step back in time and explore the decaying remnants of an Abandoned Victorian Era House, frozen in time and filled with forgotten antiques, relics of a bygone era, and an eerie, untouched piano
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook Explored earlier in the year, this abandoned Victorian home was a real pleasure to visit. Set far back off a main road and barely visible, this home has been slowly falling apart inside and out. As I left the property, I was shocked to spot a trail
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook This abandoned mansion was once the site of one of the most famous farms in the region. It was known as a scientific farm where testing was performed to breed chickens for more tender meat, and the milk produced here was world-famous for its taste. The history
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook Exploring the ABANDONED $7 MILLION Dollar 1964 Bankrupt Artist’s UNTOUCHED Mid Century Mansion Huge thanks to the UBC Carlo Paolozza and Ethan Minnie for sharing this gem of a vacant mansion with me! According to Ethans research., this vacant mansion is 6,000 sq ft and was custom
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook This abandoned resort in Northern Ontario was sent to me by a guy who has followed me for some time and always sends me the interesting places he passes on his frequent travels. This one, he sent me around the spring/early summer of 2020, located up
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook Located in the Greater Toronto Area, this large abandoned waterfront home and property is currently worth over $6,500,000. Looking like it hadn’t been updated at all since the 1960’s this home was probably at one time a beautiful place to be. Now however, it is surrounded by
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook This abandoned house was doing the rounds in late 2022/early 2023, most of the pics I had seen were taken at night, poorly lit with a flashlight. s0s1nc3r3 and I headed there for a daytime visit and the feeling was definitely eerie, almost like someone was going
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook 🏫 Join us on an exhilarating urban exploration journey as we delve into the hauntingly beautiful halls of the now-abandoned Bloor Street Collegiate Institute in Toronto. Situated at the heart of the city, this iconic institution has a storied past and a heartbreaking end. Freaktography takes you
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook Join us on an adrenaline-pumping adventure as we step into the eerie world of urban exploration, venturing into the heart of an abandoned police station frozen in time. In this gripping video, we’ll take you through the forgotten hallways, dusty evidence rooms, and haunting jail cells that
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook For the life of me, I have not been able to fully figure out what the heck this abandoned place is. Located in a rural part of Ontario, surrounded by forest and down a very long driveway sits this oddity of a building. The building sits on
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook This video is an example of what I usually do when scoping out an abandoned building before I get down to business, do my full video tour, and take pictures. I quickly popped in here 3 days before this video and the alarm you hear was already
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook Here is my second of two Abandoned Eatons Catalogue Houses that I found and explored while in Saskatchewan. An Eatons Catalogue House is a mail order house that was popular in the 1910’s and 1920’s, the home would be delivered to your nearest train station where you
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook Ever since my daughter was 7 years old I have been taking her to this old abandoned building in New York State. Recently I took her back so that we could get some new pictures of her here, as every-time we go I get pics of her
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook On a fairly long road trip to the northern part of Southern Ontario, I was exploring an abandoned house that I have been wanting to visit for several months. While I was exploring I discovered that I was not alone and I was faced with my greatest
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook Welcome to our latest urban photography adventure as we embark on a journey to an enchanting abandoned Eaton’s catalogue house nestled in the heart of Saskatchewan, Canada. Join us as we explore the rich history of this mail-order marvel from the 1910s and 1920s while capturing its
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook Welcome to another thrilling adventure with Freaktography! Join us as we embark on an exhilarating urban exploration of an eerie, long-forgotten church that time seems to have forgotten. Prepare to be mesmerized as we uncover the secrets of this hauntingly beautiful location. In this adrenaline-pumping episode, we
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook Urban Exploring the Abandoned Ridgeway High School: A Journey into History and Decay Embark on a chilling journey through the abandoned Ridgeway High School, a historically significant site in the town of Ridgeway. Once a symbol of education and community, the school now stands in disrepair and
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook 🏚️ Exploring a Super Creepy Abandoned Squatter’s Drug House Alone at Night | Urban Exploring Adventure 🌃 🔍 Join me as I embark on a heart-pounding urban exploration adventure like no other! In this bone-chilling episode, I delve into the eerie depths of a forgotten, abandoned squatter’s
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook 🏰👑 Urban Exploring The Crypto Kings Abandoned Mansion with a Squatter Living Inside! 👑🏰 Join us on an adrenaline-pumping adventure as we delve into the mysterious world of abandoned crypto projects and unearth the chilling secrets of the once-revered “Crypto King”! 🌐💰 In this heart-pounding episode, I
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook Embark on a journey through time with my latest urban exploration photography blog post. Follow me as I stumble upon an abandoned school in the remote heart of Saskatchewan, frozen in time for over a century. Step inside this forgotten relic to encounter a decaying grandeur, eerie
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook In this short video, my friend Motley Kiwi and I are attempting to explore an abandoned motel with a swimming pool full of water. We entered the location with ease, thinking we did so without garnering the attention of anyone in the office building next door. We
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook I tried entering this abandoned house years ago but could not get in without causing damage, so I left. Earlier this year someone broke in and this allowed explorers to go in and see it without causing damage. Is entering the home after someone else cause the
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook Here we are visiting the Ohio State Reformatory, also known as the Mansfield Reformatory. This is the site of a historic prison located in Mansfield, Ohio, it is also the location where the movie The Shawshank Redemption was filmed. Anyone can visit this facility and book one
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook This old historic abandoned stone mansion is a fresh find that was sent to me by someone who knows the area well and suggested that I check it out. The now abandoned mansion was built in 1837 for early settlers to the area and was owned/lived in
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook Both the church and daycare center on this property were purchased in 2019. A property developer is now the current owner of the property and petitioned the city for a zoning amendment in March 2019. This petition with the city was ongoing until December 2020 leaving the
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook In the case of this location, Motley Kiwi and I discovered it and we had no intel at all about the facility. The power was cut and it was clearly abandoned, but we had no idea if someone watched over it and came by daily or if the
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook Recently, My friends at Lume Cube sent me a new product to try out, it was a set of studio lights called the Lume Cube Studio Panel Lighting Kit. The kit comes with not one but two massive Edge-Lit bicolor panels, each with a rechargeable lithium battery
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My trip to Saskatchewan was more about the photography than shooting videos, while I did shoot video everywhere I went, it was short and quick. On this trip I wanted to capture photos as best as I could l, so far I am happy with the results!! As I traveled south and then west, the
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I just got word today from retired explorer Phrenzee that the Abandoned Halton Country Golf Club caught fire last night. “The Milton Fire Department received a call at approximately 4:30 a.m. Firefighters arrived to find a building on the property of Halton Country Golf fully engulfed in flames. The building was collapsing on itself. Milton Fire used
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Abandoned Photography 101: What is Abandoned Photography? Abandoned photography, also known as urban exploring photography, is a type of photography that captures the beauty, decay, and history of abandoned places. This genre of photography has gained popularity in recent years, as more people become interested in exploring and documenting abandoned buildings, houses, and mansions. Urban
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Urban exploring, also known as “urbex,” is the practice of exploring abandoned or off-limit buildings and other man-made structures. It’s a hobby that attracts a wide range of people, from photographers to history buffs to thrill-seekers. One subgenre of urban exploration photography is known as “freaktography,” which focuses on capturing the eerie and often unsettling
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