As an architectural and industrial photographer building relationships with growing practices and designer studios, I know that translating the vision of your project into stunning imagery is no small feat. A lot goes into creating photos that not only look great but also communicate your design’s intent and impact.

If you’re an architect preparing to hire a photographer, here’s a helpful roadmap to ensure the process goes smoothly, delivering the results you need for any desired use.

Architectural and industrial photography is primarily about capturing a structure in a technical but aesthetically pleasing manner. I put on my layers, set up my tripod in the snow and waited. My flask of hot chocolate was very much appreciated at -4ºC before the windchill. Taking a series of images throughout the falling light, I’d achieved what I set out to do. Make a harsh cement factory look attractive in its setting.

Photographing the German Pavilion by Mies van der Rohe

Capturing architecture is about more than taking a photo. It’s more than just photographic technical knowledge; it’s about revealing the soul of a building, the designer’s vision and communicating a 3D reality in a 2D format. For architectural photography buyers, architects, and those in hotel and industrial design, images that bring out both beauty and functionality are essential.

The drive from Tasch to Chamonix is just over 2hrs depending on traffic, but I lost count of the jaw dropping, awe inspiring vistas that presented themselves as I traversed the alpine roads linking the two countries. Some places are just blessed with a natural beauty that’s so arresting, it’s virtually impossible to verbalise. At times on the journey, I had to pull over and simply stare at what was before me in silence. No cameras, no noise, just contemplating and appreciating natures immensity. I truly hope the locals understand the gift they’re charged with.

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise sits at 3883m or over 12700ft and it’s how someone like me, with less than ideal mobility and in no way shape or form a climber, can reach heights that some climbers train for months or years to achieve.

Breathtaking? Literally. At 3883m, the air really is thinner at this altitude. Also, if it’s bright, remember sunscreen, especially if you’re planning on staying on the viewing platform for a while. Whilst I was having a coffee in the cafe at the top, I decided to do a little science experiment.

The idea of the rally was to arrive in Casino Square, Monte Carlo and en route, we’d be set a series of challenges, both skill and time-based. We’d also get to see some of the rally related sights along the way.

One of the first stops was where I’m taking you now. The Reims Racing circuit. Opened in 1926 and closed in 1972, the Formula One French Grand Prix was held here many times between 1950 and 1966.

I truly believe that sometimes, as image creators, we must see, must experience, fresh and exciting perspectives. And there’s no better way of achieving that, than to travel to somewhere new. Obviously it helps if the new place has a little more sunshine to fuel our souls too. And that’s why I hopped on a plane and made my way to a city I’ve never been to before, even though it’s only a cheap, two hour flight from England, Barcelona.

After 4 years, this is still my favourite camera strap. It should be yours too.

In 2019, I bought and reviewed the Peak Design Slide camera strap. I think it may be the best camera strap ever designed…

The premise of the review back then, was that camera manufacturers may produce amazing and expensive image-capture equipment, but for some reason, they cheap out on the straps they supply.

These straps are the very safety net we all rely on when carrying our workhorses, our pride and joy, the fruits of our hard-earned money. So why do the camera manufacturers seem to think it’s ok to include a cheap piece of advertising as a strap, rather than a comfortable, well-thought-out and user-friendly support tool?

Basically, mistakes were made…

Following on from my long exposure image of The Bridge, I decided that this dam should be my next large scale engineering image.

When you get an enormous amount of water flowing down the wall and being channeled into the river, the water actually creates a lot of air flow. Combine that with the regularly windy conditions that Wales experiences during the winter months and as you stand on the little footbridge spanning the river, you’re hit with quite a blustery gale in your face.