Perspective:

When shooting a residential exterior, incorporating high-quality drone photography can be essential for builders and architects. This approach reveals perspectives and angles that traditional ground-level shots simply can’t capture, offering a unique view of the property’s scale, design, and relationship to its surroundings.

Perspective and proper elevation are crucial to a successful exterior photoshoot. Drone shots provide a dynamic vantage point that highlights architectural details, landscaping, and site context with precision. Elevation adjustments allow for both sweeping panoramas and tight, detailed compositions, ensuring the images align with the client’s vision.

Here are a few favorite shots from earlier this year that exemplify how shooting at the proper perspective enhances the exterior photoshoot.

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Cozy Transitional Interior Design:

Wrapping up the day, we wanted to share a glimpse of the interior of this home we photographed earlier this year. Nestled in a serene wooded setting, the house beautifully balances natural surroundings with a refined transitional interior design. The clean lines, warm textures, and thoughtful layout create a timeless atmosphere that resonates throughout each space.

Stay tuned for more interior shots from this project coming soon.

Below are a few of our favorite daytime images capturing the inviting ambiance and detailed finishes of the home. To see more of our work, please visit our website. www.normansizemore.com

Elegant Entry:

Michelle’s attention to art never goes unnoticed in her work. Fine art paintings, sculptures, rugs, and wall finishes all come together to create rooms that are statements of exquisite taste and refinement. This small entry is beautiful—a carefully curated composition where every element enhances the space’s elegance. The thoughtful placement of artwork and texture invites the eye to linger, transforming a modest entryway into a sophisticated introduction to the home.

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The Theatre Room by Michelle:

A recent photoshoot with Michelles Interiors captured the stunning theater room of a sprawling late-century ranch. The space exudes a harmonious blend of comfort and sophistication, featuring fine furnishings, carefully curated art, and bespoke tables. Drapes and custom wall coverings not only add elegance but also enhance sound quality, creating an immersive cinematic experience.

Michelle’s artistic touches are evident throughout the room, weaving together textures and colors to craft a welcoming environment perfect for relaxing, entertaining friends, and enjoying a good movie. These carefully composed images highlight the seamless integration of design elements that balance functionality with luxury, showcasing some of our favorite moments from the shoot.

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Shooting Lissa:

A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of doing a quick photo branding session with high-end Chicago realtor Lissa Weinstein. Meeting Lissa on site at several stunning properties, we enjoyed telling stories and working diligently to capture exceptional images. Both Mary and I immediately knew Lissa would be a fantastic collaborator, and the experience was truly enjoyable. Here is a teaser shot from the session—more images to come.

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Shooting Public Storage:

Often times, as Architectural Photographers, we will get an assignment to photograph the ordinary. Still, we want the compositions to be clean and interesting for the client.  Such is the case with this Chicagoland Public Storage, which was photographed for the builder.  Below are some favorites.

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The Ones We Didn't Use:

Here are a few from a favorite shoot of ours from a few years back.  These are shots that we actually didn’t use, but are too good to not to share.  For those interested, they were shot with a Sony A850, using a 20mm Rokkor lens, with lens correction software.  To see more of our work, please visit our website. www.normansizemore.com

Contemporary Master Suite:

In a flashback mood today, we are spotlighting a contemporary master suite by Benvenuti and Stein.  This space was so unique for a master suite, curved walls, back lit stone, it’s has a very gallery appeal to it.  Too hard to pick my favorites.  Here is the shoot.  

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Shot on Film - Chris:

We came across some old film scans a while back and thought we would share these in our ‘Shot on Film’ series.  This is Chris, in our studio back in 2002.  We did several sets with Chris.  She was wonderful to work with.  Chris actually worked in a photo studio, and had definite ideas about the various looks she was going for.  Here are actually three tests shots, that are among my favorites.  Studio lighting was by Photogenic Machine Studio Master Its, shot through a Larson soft box and into a 48” reflector.  

The color film was Fuji G, and the black and white was Kodak T-Max.  All the shots were done using a Minolta X570 with a Rokkor 50mm 1.7 lens.  This film was scanned using a Minolta DiMage 5400 dedicated film scanner.  

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Four Seasons Room and Deck Addition:

It takes a special builder to construct a ‘home.’ That’s what the resident of this Northern Illinois house told me as we set up to photograph the exterior. Orren Pickell built the house years ago, and it has since become a true home for the family, their children, and grandchildren. Over time, as the family’s needs evolved, the home was expanded. Yet, true to the craft of an outstanding builder, you would never know additions had been made—the seamless quality is remarkable.

Nestled in a secluded, private neighborhood, the house is surrounded by lush plants and towering trees, creating a serene backdrop. Our primary focus during the shoot was the walkway, deck area, and the four seasons room—spaces that beautifully blend indoor comfort with the outdoors.

Here are some favorite images from the shoot that capture the timeless elegance and intimate feel of this exceptional home.

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