san francisco architectural photographer
Photography and film for architects, builders, developers, and design teams
San Francisco projects ask a great deal of their images. A photograph may need to explain how a building sits within the city, reveal the decisions behind an interior, or give a project team a lasting record of completed work.
I create architectural photography for architects, builders, developers, and owners who need considered images for portfolios, publications, proposals, and project marketing. My work spans buildings, interiors, and landscapes, with architectural film available when motion can tell more of the story.
Selected San Francisco Projects
45 Fremont
A downtown tower is seen both as an individual work of architecture and as part of a changing skyline. At 45 Fremont, ground-based and aerial photography, film, and timelapse explore the building’s façade, its relationship to neighboring structures, and the shifts in light that shape its presence through the day.
680 Folsom
The fifth-floor speculative suites at 680 Folsom show how flexibility and material texture can give workplace interiors a distinct character. The photography focuses on the spaces and details that communicate those design decisions without losing the clarity of the overall plan.
795 Folsom
A renovated lobby and amenity spaces give tenants more ways to use 795 Folsom throughout the workday. This project offers a close look at how architectural photography can connect the experience of shared spaces with the larger story of an existing commercial building.
Abridge AI
Abridge’s headquarters brings contemporary workplace use into a brick-and-timber setting. Original brick, timber framing, wood windows, and other retained details give the interiors much of their character—and give the photography a clear story to tell about old and new working together.
UC Law San Francisco
At UC Law San Francisco, the quad and roof terrace extend the architectural story beyond the building interior. Photographs of these outdoor spaces can show how landscape, circulation, and views contribute to a place designed for people to gather.
Still Photography, Aerial Coverage, and Architectural Film
A strong architectural image does more than document what was built. It reveals the proportions of a space, the character of its materials, the way light moves through it, and its relationship to the surrounding city.
I plan each commission around the project and the finished images the team needs—from carefully composed stills and aerial perspectives to, where appropriate, an architectural film that brings together movement, light, material, and site context.
Photography for the Full Project Team
Architecture is rarely the work of one firm. Completed projects often bring together architects, builders, developers, designers, landscape architects, consultants, manufacturers, and subcontractors.
I create images for portfolios, proposals, websites, awards, publications, and business development. When multiple project partners need the same photography, shared licensing can make a coordinated shoot more practical and affordable than separate productions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Projects are quoted with a clear, itemized estimate and a straightforward total. Pricing reflects the scope of photography, post-production, licensing, and any required production expenses.
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When multiple project partners — such as the architect, builder, interior designer, consultant, manufacturer, or owner — want to use images from the same project, shared licensing can make professional photography more affordable for each participating firm than booking separate shoots.
I handle separate agreements and invoices with each participant, so one firm does not need to coordinate payment or cover the full cost for everyone else.
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Yes! Drone photography and select project video are available for many projects. These services can help show the building, site context, movement through the space, construction activity, and details that may not come through in still images alone. Availability depends on the project scope, location, airspace, weather, and schedule.
Note: I am an FAA-licensed Part 107 drone pilot, so I can fly legally for commercial work.
Project Photography for San Francisco
Your completed project deserves imagery that communicates the care behind the work—whether it is intended for a portfolio, award entry, proposal, publication, website, or a broader marketing campaign.
If your San Francisco project is nearing completion, share a few details about the work, its schedule, and how you plan to use the images. I’ll review the scope and let you know whether I am available to help document it with considered architectural photography, aerial coverage, or film.