One thing I love about my job is how many DIFFERENT types of photography I’m asked to perform. Early in my career, I shot weddings almost exclusively. I still love wedding photography, but it’s no longer my main focus (pun intended). Over the past ten years or so, I’ve found incredible artistic fulfillment in photographing architecture and real estate in all forms. You’d rightly think first of photographing houses for realtors as probably the most common part of that business, but lately, I’ve been getting more and more requests from architects and designers to document their latest creations. Frankly, I’m often shocked when I look at the websites and social media accounts for both of the above and see that their “after” photos, ostensibly showcasing their months of hard work, and they’re shot on cell phones with zero consideration for lighting or composition! SUCH a lost opportunity.
Thankfully, there are still those who understand the value of professionally documenting their work. Recently, I got a call from designer, Mary Massey, who said her longtime photographer had moved away and she was looking for a replacement. She had just completed work on a kitchen remodel in Carlsbad and could I give it a shot. There’s always a moment where you hold your breath when working with a new client, but the second I walked into this gorgeously finished kitchen, I knew my job would be easy.
The challenge of this type of photography is to both create great light where there is often none present, while at the same time, not drawing too much attention to the photography itself and letting the space shine. It’s a fine line and one of my favorite challenges of this type of photography. Happily, my new client seemed thrilled with the results and I look forward to working with her again very soon. Enjoy her amazing work below and go to her website at www.masseydesigngroup.com to see more. Keep in mind, the photography of her work you’ll see there is still entirely from the previous photographer.
