Industrial environments and architectural forms are captured through a detailed and nuanced photographic strategy in Made in America: The Industrial Photography of Christopher Payne. The images explore factories, manufacturing plants, and infrastructure, emphasizing structural geometry and the play of light on metal surfaces.

The work conveys themes of industrial heritage and the evolving American manufacturing landscape, documenting both operational and abandoned sites. The mood shifts between stark realism and a contemplative stillness, highlighting the fate and endurance of industrial spaces.

Published by Abrams in 2023, the book collects 256 pages of large-format photographs that reveal both the scale and intricate details of these environments, making it a significant visual record of American industry.