Photography for Architects & Interior Designers
Considered photography for considered work.
Whether it’s a custom build, a designed interior or a renovation, your photography needs to do the work justice. The way light moves through a space. The materials and finishes rendered the way they actually look. The details that took time to get right.
How I photograph a space
Every project is different, so the approach is too. But it usually starts with a conversation about the work, and a walk through the space.
Understanding the project before the shoot matters more than anything else. What you’re proud of, the standout details, the moments worth showcasing. From there we can plan the shoot around the light, the conditions and a time that works for everyone involved.
The goal is photography that does justice to what you’ve built or designed.
What I bring to your project
Architecture and interiors reward patience. I'll wait for the right light, work to the conditions of the day, and come back another time if the project deserves it. Better to shoot ten images that earn their place than a hundred that don't.
Walls that look white, timber that looks like timber, the brass that doesn't flatten into beige. I favour natural light over mixed lighting, because that's how materials look most like themselves.
The framing decisions match the design decisions. Symmetry where the architecture wants it, looseness where it doesn't. Every photo is composed to honour what you built, not impose a different idea over the top of it.
Powerpoints, smoke detectors, exit signs and any other bits that pull focus from the work get cleaned up properly and invisibly. The architecture stays the hero of the frame.
Before we shoot, a walkthrough or conversation about what you were trying to do with the project. Knowing what the brief was, what was hard to resolve, and what you're proudest of is what shapes the shoot.
Hero shots, detail shots, vignettes and supporting images. Whatever you need to showcase the work properly across awards submissions, publications, your website and social.
You have done such an incredible job (with an equally as incredible turn around time), it was so great working with you.
The usual questions
Every project is different, so the approach is too. But it usually starts with a conversation about the work, and a walk through the space. From there we build a shot list and a shoot plan together, factoring in the light, the conditions, and a time that works for everyone involved.
Custom builds, designed interiors, renovations, and the occasional commercial fit-out. The common thread is work that’s been considered, by people who care about how it’s presented.
It depends on the size and scope of the project. A renovation or smaller project covering a few key spaces is usually a half day. A full home, larger build or detailed interior is usually a full day. We’ll work it out during the planning conversation.
Standard retouching is included. That covers things like powerpoints, smoke detectors, exit signs, air conditioning vents, and stray cables that pull focus from the work. Additional retouching can be quoted separately if needed.
A standard licence is included in your shoot fee, covering your business across your website, social media, marketing materials, proposals, awards entries and media releases. It’s perpetual (no expiry) and exclusive to your business, so it can’t be shared with other suppliers or contractors involved in the project. If multiple parties want to use the images, see the cost sharing option below. Exclusive rights, paid advertising or broader licensing can be quoted separately.
Yes, through cost sharing. Most projects involve a few different parties like the builder, the architect, the interior designer, the landscape designer, and each one often wants to use the photos for their own marketing. Rather than each commissioning their own shoot, additional parties can be added to the licence for 25% of the base shoot fee. The total cost is then split between everyone involved, which works out cheaper for each party. If a collaborator doesn’t want to commit upfront, they can also purchase a licence after the shoot through me directly.
Absolutely. Some of the best results come from working alongside a stylist or other creatives. I love collaborating and bouncing ideas around to get the best out of a project.
Proof gallery delivered within one week of the shoot. Final edited images usually delivered within one week of your selections. Rush editing is available for an additional fee if you have a tight deadline like a publication, awards entry or launch.
I’ll keep an eye on conditions in the lead-up. If we need to move the shoot, we’ll work it out together.
Tell me about your project
A few lines is plenty to start with. The project, the brief, the timeline. I’ll come back ASAP with questions, ideas, or a quote.
