Photographing Architecture
It’s always a great feeling to visit the completed stage of a new project, especially when the newly built structure is bathed in afternoon sunlight. For architects, interior designers, and custom builders, this moment of standing in an ideal location with ideal light gives meaning to all of the many hours spent in meetings at the site, waiting for blueprints to be processed, and cleaning up construction dust; but the difficulty of transferring the sense of space to a digital camera is usually where all of the prior work falls apart. The use of standard wide-angle lenses easily alters perspective enough that a square-shaped room appears to be irregularly warped or completely unnatural. Therefore, at Stuart Locklear Photography, we do things a bit differently; we will not be rushing through the property and taking multiple shots with bright flash; but rather, we will spend a lot of time capturing how a structure feels to its occupants when they are standing inside it.
Not only do high-quality images have many advantages as an archival filing system for your office, but high-quality images also act as one of your main marketing tools when seeking to illustrate to potential future clients how you work with light, how you proportion structures, and how you address complex layout difficulties. Also, whether you are attempting to capture the attention of potential high-end real estate or future clients who may be interested in a competitive commercial development opportunity or your design portfolio, images of the highest quality represent a substantial portion of the branding of your business before any inquiries are made.
Professional Architectural Photography Services
Commercial and residential buildings use entirely different architectural and interior design styles and should therefore not be shot using a generic or basic approach.Our photographer’s artistic vision remains fixed on the scale, longevity, the flow of the design of the area and how the area interacts with employees and/or customers while in use, documenting the flow of a modern plan as it relates to an upscale corporate business/office, medical office, and/or retail area.
The production of images of each residential project will emphasize quiet features, material textures, close-up views of interior spaces, and immediate warmth in the viewer/emotion of the space. Each new commercial and residential building, to us, is like an individual puzzle that we will use different technical techniques that match the architect’s interpretation of the physical characteristics of the individual building. It is our goal to not use the “vanilla” style of images typically used in basic listings, but to use the specific characteristics of the design to showcase the fine craftsmanship of the exterior.
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Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a pro updating your book for a big casting call here in SF, we deliver the high-caliber shots that get you noticed. We get the market. We know how to highlight your range so that when an agent looks at your portfolio, they see a pro who is ready to work right now.
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Interior and Exterior Photography
When an architectural story is told through photos, and only the front door is represented in the architecture, it cannot truly tell the whole architectural story. By taking both inside and outside shots of the building exposes the viewer to the communication and connection that exists between the design of a building and the land around it, creating a complete visual story for the building.
When photographing an architectural structure, we do not turn up at the assigned time and pray for good weather; prior to the actual shoot we create a plan concerning the direction each building faces. For example, an all-glass building facing west will require a different calculation than an all masonry building facing east during daylight hours to determine the best time to photograph the outside of the building. It is certainly our objective to obtain a photograph of the outside of the building that represents the sun in a manner that makes the building look as amazing as possible and firmly attaches itself to the building’s surrounding environment.
Once we bring out our equipment into the building for the photoshoot, it then becomes a challenge to manage the mixing of light throughout each area. Between lighting from above and natural light flooding into the room from large windows, we spend time doing our best to balance both lights against one another when framing each room. Also, by framing each room with emphasis placed on its overall volume and the logical connections of its structure, we allow viewers to understand how it feels to move naturally through a house from the entry into the primary areas of that house.
Who Can Benefit from Architectural Photography?
Why Use Stuart Locklear Photography?
When you invest in higher-quality professional media, it is a very significant business decision. Therefore, it is essential that you choose a photographer you can trust, who will respect your timeline for completing the project and understands your business goals. As a result, Stuart Locklear Photography has earned praise from local design teams and allied industries for developing a solid partnership approach rather than just performing a transaction-based service throughout the entire photographic process.
We have real-world, hands-on experience working at different locations. This means we have developed the knowledge and expertise to know how to work through obstacles while we are on the job (i.e., bad weather or reflections off the glass).To capture perspective errors while preserving maximum sharpness, we use dedicated tilt-shift lenses and high-resolution camera systems to make these corrections in-camera rather than relying on cropping heavily from digital images during post-production. Prior to your session, we’ll meet with you to discuss identifying the most important features about which you’re proud and how you intend to market those assets across your various marketing channels so that timelines can be established and digital deliveries organized.
Professional Architectural Photography Benefits
An experienced professional architectural photographer can give you a huge advantage in the visual-driven world of marketing. Having high-quality original photos contributes to entertaining users for more extended periods on your website pages, sending the right signals to search engines and improving your overall internet presence.
High-quality images make your digital pitches, printed lookbooks, RFP responses and ongoing ad campaigns significantly better. Having a portfolio of flawless photographs makes it much easier for you to close deals with new clients at your initial meetings while establishing immediate brand authority by signaling to the marketplace that your company operates at an elite level.
Frequently Asked Questions
This will depend on how big the structure you are photographing is, but typically it would take a few hours to photograph a small residential property. In comparison, it could take an entire day to photograph the exterior of a commercial complex, depending on how high or low the structure is.
Yes, all of the delivered image assets grant you full usage rights for your website, printed brochures, social media channels and for entering design awards.
The best way to contact us is through our primary contact page where we’ll review your project location and current timeline with you confirm a date for your session.
Want to Improve Your Visual Portfolio?
Poor imagery can give false representations of an exceptional design. Let Stuart Locklear Photography help you visually document the lines, scale, and character of your newest project. Please contact us today to discuss your ideas, let’s create an image archive that accurately speaks of your hard-working achievements.