Bespoke Pantry by Benvenuiti & Stein:

This pantry was photographed 14 years ago during a shoot at a North Shore estate for Benvenuti and Stein. We were there to capture the kitchen, family room, and master bedroom — wide room shots were the priority and this pantry wasn’t even on the shot list. When I opened the doors to take a quick peek, I was so impressed that I photographed it for my personal website.

Geno loved the images and used them too. From that point on I make a point of photographing one of Geno’s pantries whenever possible. They’re beautifully constructed, spacious, and highly practical — the kind of detail that elevates an interior and rewards the extra frame. To see more of our work please visit our website. www.normansizemore.com

Four Seasons Breakfast Area:

One of my favorite recent shoots — a Four Seasons breakfast area photographed during a late-summer rain.

I would normally have rescheduled to capture clearer skies, but the scene stopped me. The rain softened everything outside: saturated greens, darkened stone, and the gentle sheen on foliage that reads beautifully through glass. Shooting from inside, the composition invites the viewer to linger — the cozy interior foregrounded against an atmosphere that feels both intimate and expansive.

There’s something transporting about a breakfast table while rain falls beyond: it suggests quiet mornings, slow coffee, and a pause that could be Seattle in summer or an English garden just outside the window. The overcast light removed harsh contrasts, giving soft tonal transitions across the room. The wet landscape brought deeper color saturation and texture that contrasted with the calm, warm interior finishes, adding character and a subtle narrative to the frame. To see more of our work, please visit our website. www.normansizemore.com

Financial Office Conference Room:

The importance of a comfortable conference room cannot be underestimated, especially in finance. This traditional office conference room by Key Interiors demonstrates why. Natural and layered lighting creates a bright, focused environment that keeps attendees alert and engaged. Bespoke built-in cabinets and a generous counter surface provide practical workspace and a polished place to present coffee and refreshments without interrupting flow. An integrated refrigerator ensures drinks stay cold during long meetings and video calls, eliminating distractions and downtime.

Large executive-style leather armchairs introduce both comfort and authority, encouraging productive discussion while reinforcing a professional image. The careful material choices and restrained palette convey confidence and stability—qualities clients and partners expect from a financial firm. Thoughtful details and purposeful amenities make this room not just attractive, but strategically functional: it supports clear communication, sustained attention, and the calm rigor that financial decision-making demands.  To see more of our work, please visit our website. www.normansizemore.com

Modern Kitchen Design -

It’s been a long week!  Wrapping up the day, we wanted to showcase this contemporary kitchen by Mobili Mobel.  We have photographed several projects featuring their fine cabinetry, and superb ergonomics, and this one ranks among our favorites.  Below are a few favorites from the shoot.  To see more of our work, please visit our website. www.normansizemore.com

Tudor Revival Foyer:

This stately Tudor home in Northern Illinois, featured this magnificent foyer.  Created by fine hardwood panels, marble tile black and white floors, plaster walls, and a sweeping staircase.  What a fine example of a beautifully restored home.  More to come.  To see more of our work, please visit our website. www.normansizemore.com

Shooting Vertical Compositions:

Quite often, the most compelling way to showcase exquisite architecture or interior design is not with an expansive room shot, but with a simple vertical image. A well-composed vertical crop focuses attention and strips away distraction and let materiality, proportion, texture, and craft speak clearly.

Why verticals work

• Concentration of detail: Vertical framing invites the viewer to study the surfaces and finishes—wood grain, plaster texture, joinery, tile patterns—elements that can be lost in wider views.

• Emotional intimacy: A close, vertical view can feel more personal—like a discovered moment—sparking curiosity about the rest of the space.

• Versatility for editorial and social: Vertical images fit magazine covers, editorial spreads, and mobile-first platforms, making them useful both in print and for marketing.

In short, a simple vertical can be as powerful as an entire-room image. It intrigues, clarifies, and celebrates the finer points of design—often leaving the viewer wanting to see more.

To see more of our work, please visit our website. www.normansizemore.com

Elegant Home Dining:

This dining room is one of our favorites. The high-gloss finish carries across every surface, reflecting light and elevating the room’s polished aesthetic. A magnificent chandelier anchors the space above a stately, handmade hardwood dining table, paired with matching wooden chairs upholstered in supple leather. An antique buffet topped with bespoke marble completes the furnishings and complements the striking window treatments. The result is a refined, cohesive space that reads as a true work of art. Interior by Lauren Coburn. To see more of our work, please visit our website. www.normansizemore.com