Paul Shambroom had many documentary style shots of various factories and weapons facilities. Some of them seemed to portray a decisive moment, but for the most part he seemed to try to leave any subjective composition or focus out, letting the visuals of each location speak for themselves. The subject matter of the weapons facilities and bases was very interesting to me, and I enjoyed getting a firsthand look at them. There were only a few outdoor shots of the facilities however, and I found myself wanting to see more of the surrounding landscapes as well as the interiors.
Of the more recent work, I enjoyed the shots of local government meetings the most, as they captured a lot of character in the faces and rooms. The similar way each shot was taken also contributed to the series as a whole, showing careful composing but also maintaining objectivity. The photoshopped portraits were interesting but i felt could have been created on location with good lighting to be more successful than layer blending. The weapons and vehicles on public display just seemed too much like tourist photos and were not as interesting as the real thing.
He did have some good advice about gaining access to restricted locations though, something that I've always struggled with. He stressed knowing what you're asking for and why you would be denied access, as well as being sure not to lie while making good use of flattery and maintaining patience.
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