Poolside Retreat:

Stunning contemporary home by Schmidke Builders in Sawyer, Michigan. The private wooded lot creates a genuine retreat — a peaceful escape from the daily Chicago hustle.

Here we captured the rear of the home and the inviting poolside, designed for lounging, entertaining, or a calm outdoor nap. Clean contemporary lines contrast nicely with the natural surroundings.  The outdoor fireplace provides a warm, intimate gathering area when the evening chill sets in.  Perfect for cozying up with a book and a cup of hot chocolate.  

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More to come. 

Morning Shots: Hotel Interior:

When we receive an assignment to photograph a hotel interior, the perfect time is at dawn.

The sky still holds the tail of evening, lending that deep cobalt blue just before sunrise. That light is unique — cool, even, and forgiving — and it wraps the space in a way artificial light cannot replicate. It adds depth to glass, richness to textiles, and a quiet atmosphere that reads as both restful and sophisticated.

Dawn also brings practical advantages. Housekeeping and operations have finished their preparations and the hotel is at its calmest. Surfaces are immaculate, public areas are staged, and staff are in place to assist without the pressure of arriving guests. This window lets me capture clean, composed images that feel intentional rather than interrupted.

These shots are from a Hilton in Houston, Texas. You’ll notice the balanced exposure between interior color accents and the cool exterior sky, careful use of perspective to emphasize volume. More to come.

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Luxury Brownstone:

This Chicago Luxury Condo, by Jerry Dardick was impeccably decorated.  Fine custom furniture, gallery wall art and fine pieces throughout.  Fine kitchen with upscale cabinetry by RAB Group Ltd.  The view in this century old brownstone beautiful.  Just a short walk to the beech, theatre or fine dinning.  Perfect location and stunning surroundings.  More to come.

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Lovely Family Room:

This lovely family room was part of a whole-house transformation by interior designer Jennifer Butler. We loved the transitional aesthetic and especially the wonderful bar area — it’s perfectly suited for entertaining. The open floorplan flows effortlessly from the family room to the kitchen and dining room, creating a cohesive, welcoming space.

It’s an outstanding design and one we thoroughly enjoyed photographing. More to come.

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Gleason Architects Historic Restoration:

We received an assignment a couple of years back from Gleason Architects to photograph a restoration project they had spent years bringing back to life. The building had been abandoned and in gross disrepair; their before photos read like evidence of demolition rather than a blueprint for recovery. Every surface was deteriorated, every detail missing or marred.

What Gleason delivered was meticulous work—restoration carried out with an almost forensic attention to materials, proportions, and historic craft. They rebuilt moldings and windows were reconstructed to match original profiles while meeting modern performance standards. Where brick and stone had suffered, replacements were carefully matched and integrated. The result was not a replica but a faithful continuation of the building’s original design and character.

Photographing the project meant showing that transformation without erasing the story of what came before. My images aimed to reveal the clarity of the restored details: the crisp geometry of cornices, the refined texture of new lime plaster, and the way restored light moved through the spaces. I focused on perspectives that conveyed both the scale of the effort and the quiet perfection of the finished work.

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Artistic Beach Front Home:

About a decade ago we photographed a beach house along Chicago’s Lake Michigan South Shore, built by Centaur—one of the city’s premier design-build firms. The craftsmanship is meticulous throughout, and the house thoughtfully captures the lakeside atmosphere. Subtle details, like the drag marks in the Venetian plaster ceiling, echo the texture and movement of the shoreline inside the home.

Today we focus on the second-floor home office. The layout features a Jack-and-Jill desk configuration that supports shared work without sacrificing individual space. Contemporary built-in cabinetry provides clean, functional storage while maintaining the room’s refined aesthetic. Bespoke furniture pieces and custom carpets contribute warmth and tailored comfort, and fine art photography anchors the space, adding depth and personality.

This room exemplifies how thoughtful construction and design details translate a beach-side sensibility into an elegant, usable workspace. More images and highlights from this exceptional home to follow.

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Contemporary Estate by JMD Builders:

This contemporary estate by JMD Builders is a study in refined craftsmanship and thoughtful detail. Hand-cut plank flooring runs throughout, guiding the eye past bespoke kitchen cabinetry to floor-to-ceiling French doors that fully open onto a spacious stone patio, offering uninterrupted views of the wooded grounds and flowering garden.

The great room soars one-and-a-half stories, framed by transom windows that fill the space with daylight and cast a soft, romantic wash in the evening. Custom built display cabinets with backlighting showcase fine wall art, china, and pottery, turning collections into illuminated focal points.

Nestled on acres of private grounds, this is a truly unique, finely appointed home — more images from this prestigious property coming soon. 

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