Offices come in all shapes, forms, and sizes. This one is spartan and functional—no added amenities—but still impressive. Polished concrete floors catch the light, colorful cubicles bring energy to an otherwise modest floorplan, and a compact conference room and humble reception/waiting area keep the focus on purpose and efficiency.
We loved shooting this project: clean lines, honest materials, and a team that made the session easy and fun. More images coming soon.
When you’ve spent weeks shooting high-end restaurants and hotels, a brief for something simple can feel like a welcome pause — a chance to catch your breath. But “simple” is deceptive. Making a modest space read as thoughtful, inviting, and purposeful often takes more careful decisions than photographing an ornate interior. The challenges don’t disappear; they change. Light, composition, and detail become the tools that elevate restraint into presence.
For The Winds Leasing Center, our brief was to show how the straightforward exterior and interiors fit naturally within the surrounding duplexes and homes, and to communicate that this is a comfortable, multi-use facility for residents. The design needed to read as approachable: a place for a quick workout, a small gathering, a quiet moment, or even a fast dog bath. That meant focusing on scale, material transitions, and moments of human activity that suggest use without staging theatrically.
We were really happy with the results, and the client was too. The images show a modest facility that feels integrated, accessible, and designed for everyday use — a reminder that simplicity, when thoughtfully photographed, can be as compelling as luxury.
Shot a couple of years back, this fresh La Quinta Inn near Galveston, Texas. We arrived just before dark and took advantage of the early evening sky, photographing a few exterior views that showcase the building’s clean lines and coastal context. Inside, we captured the bar and lobby — warm, inviting spaces with thoughtful lighting and material details that read well both on location and on camera. More from this project coming soon.
The excitement of remodeling your office workspace cannot be underestimated. Suddenly you’re eager to “get back into it” — arriving early, lingering later, noticing colleagues are more motivated and delighted by the refreshed environment. Office morale spikes, collaboration increases, and productivity follows.
One of the most effective ways to boost that momentum is updating the break room. The break room is where incidental meetings form, brief strategy sessions happen over coffee, and employees can step away to gather their thoughts before returning to their desks. It’s where people unwind at lunch, catch up on personal tasks, and take that necessary breath at the end of a long day. Thoughtful design here directly supports stronger workplace culture, creativity, and well-being.
Key Interiors has crafted some of the finest office break areas we have ever photographed, and this space is no exception. The composition balances form and function: clean lines and durable surfaces meet warm textures and comfortable seating, encouraging both informal collaboration and quiet respite. Well-considered lighting design keep the room inviting throughout the day. Integrated amenities — ample counter space, high-quality appliances, and cleverly concealed storage — make the space efficient without feeling clinical. These are the elements that make employees slow down, stay longer, and return to work recharged.
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We were photographing the kitchen cabinetry at Arbor House and I noticed that the model apartments all had some bold wall color element to contrast with the standard white walls. I liked it. Color can really alter the character of a space. Some samples below. More to come!
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It can be a real challenge to shoot a small space. Case in point: this Chicago one‑bedroom apartment. When Joanna asked us to photograph it, I worried there’d be barely room around the bed for the tripod — and then there’s the lighting gear to consider.
Instead of forcing super‑wide views that would flatten the room, I leaned into tighter compositions. The approach was about creating inviting vignettes and highlighting the cozy corners that make the apartment feel intentional and comfortable. Framing details — the bedside table, the layered textiles, a carefully placed lamp — allowed the space to breathe and gave each image a sense of purpose.
Joanna did a sensational job with the furniture choices, the paint color, and the closet mirror. Those decisions elevated the apartment far beyond its square footage; the mirror, in particular, opens up sightlines and adds depth without any heavy-handed visual tricks. It’s a clear reminder of what good interior design brings to a project: thoughtful selections and thoughtful placement that translate beautifully on camera.
Shooting small spaces is about restraint and focus. You don’t need to show everything at once — show the moments that make the space livable and inviting. With the right compositions and lighting, a compact apartment can feel both intimate and intentionally designed.
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We headed out at 2:45 AM last week — low 40s and a bite to the air that seemed to sneak right through my layers. The job was straightforward: capture a restaurant exterior at night, then return as dawn broke to cover the same space in daylight. By the time the sun rose, the chill had lodged itself in my bones; standing outside for those long exposures and scouting angles made me think back to the snappy winter jackets I shot last winter for Canada Goose. Practical, warm, and built for this kind of work.
If I keep taking on these early-morning exterior shoots, I might have to stop by and get one for myself. In the meantime, I’m excited to share some of this recent commercial work — stay tuned over the next few days for new images and behind-the-scenes notes from these shoots. More to come.
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