INTERIOR, ARCHITECTURE AND AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY & MOTION May 2023

Andrea Rugg is an architectural photographer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with over 36 years of experience in the photo industry, and over 24 of those years have been spent specialising in architectural photography. She photographs architecture – interiors, exteriors, landscapes, public works and gardens and likes to work people and animals into her photos whenever possible.

“I love what I do, which is photography of places and spaces; architectural photography both commercial and residential, interiors and exteriors. Making a beautiful photo is a process that is all about planning, lighting, composition, being both patient and in a hurry, getting inspired, collaborating with clients and designers and finally, comprehensive post production. This all culminates into beautiful photos and happy clients.”

Andrea’s photography has achieved numerous design awards for her clients and has been published both nationally and internationally in books, magazines and advertising and for promotion by corporate clients. Her photography has been featured in over 50 books on home improvement and home arts and crafts.

Andrea is a member of both the APA – American Photographic Artists and the ASMP – American Society of Media Photographers and Andrea Rugg Photography is a certified woman owned business, WBE and DBE through the Minnesota Unified Certification Program – MNUCP.

Alex Buschor, a photographer from Zurich, is renowned for his expertise in architecture and outdoor photography. With over two decades of experience in the field, he honed his skills through training in Australia and has since established himself as a prominent figure in the industry.

Throughout his career, Alex has successfully executed numerous projects for architects and real estate professionals, thanks to his wealth of experience. His extensive portfolio showcases his ability to capture the essence and beauty of architectural designs.

Moreover, Alex is adept at producing not only high-quality images but also captivating footage. Whether it's mesmerizing timelapse sequences or full real estate productions, he offers a comprehensive range of services.

Another area where Alex excels is construction documentation. His expertise in this field has afforded him opportunities to work in diverse locations, documenting the progress and transformation of various construction projects.

His meticulous approach and keen eye for detail make him a sought-after professional in the Zurich area and beyond.

The past few months have been exciting at Ben Gancsos Studio. As is typical for Ben, variety was the theme.

In Maine, he photographed the new headquarters for L.L. Bean, the Lyman-Morse boat building campus in Camden, as well as a family compound on the ocean in Ogunquit. NYC frequently calls, and Ben photographed the new Prenuvo clinic in midtown. He also traveled to document a net-zero home in the Catskills, a golf club in western NY, and even a new tech/robot enabled distribution center near Philadelphia for CVS Health.

As New England has finally fully engaged with spring, the schedule is filling up fast. A similar variety of exciting projects are coming up on the calendar. Ben works regionally, especially in the Portland-Boston-NYC corridor, and readily travels throughout the country for a variety of projects anchored around the built environment.

Christophe Bénard is an architectural and interior design photographer based in Alberta, serving both the Edmonton and Calgary areas. He also travels and recently photographed several projects throughout the US. Determined and meticulous by nature with an uncompromising eye for detail, Christophe is driven by challenging projects.

Christophe's architectural imagery highlights space, perspective, and the interaction of people with the built environment. His work emphasises colours, shapes and textures through refined composition and lighting. His client list includes local businesses as well as national and international firms. He firmly believes that efficient, collaborative work is key in creating successful and striking images.

Christophe is an accredited member of the Professional Photographers of Canada.

With her fervor for light, Eileen has achieved remarkable success in a wide-ranging career encompassing photography in the fields of advertising, lifestyle, hospitality, corporate, and industry. She is equally at ease capturing images of people for clients in advertising, lifestyle, and hospitality, as she is with architectural photography, interiors, and food.

Eileen's aim is to create images that convey a genuine and authentic feel. She draws inspiration from helping others achieve their marketing and branding objectives, and this is the driving force behind her work. No matter the size or scope of a commercial photography assignment or production, Eileen approaches it with enthusiasm and commitment.

Based in South Florida, Eileen works on projects worldwide, collaborating with a vast network of talented resources she has cultivated during her 28+ years in the industry.

Based in Dubai and Sofia, Ivanka Zagorska is an architectural photographer specialising in interior and exterior, travelling extensively throughout Europe and the Middle East on assignments for hotels and resorts. She is also the founder of the Dias Studio LLC. She has studied photography at the University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.

“I love architecture and great designs. I have always been drawn to shapes, textures, colours, and perspectives almost in any object. My trained eye for detail and precision comes hand in hand with the creative approach, which I take the opportunity to utilise while working on assignments for diverse brands”.

While blending ambient light with strobe light, she creates natural looking images that stand out, guaranteeing clients satisfaction. Artist by heart, her personal style is about preserving the mood and atmosphere every space creates.

Recognised for the natural window light quality of his images, and with a knack for making even the prickliest subjects feel at ease, Joe Schmelzer’s work has appeared in every major interiors-centric magazine, website and blog.

Recent editorial clients include House Beautiful, Elle Decor, Luxe and The Wall Street Journal. Joe’s ability to help clients achieve their own creative vision has also made him a sought-after commercial photographer for high-profile brands including One Kings Lane, Bed Bath & Beyond, Cost-Plus World Market, CB2 and Pottery Barn.

Lately, he has expanded his still photo work to also include full production video. All aspects of photo/video projects are handled through his independently owned company, Treasurbite Studio, Inc.

Joe is based in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles.

Matt Anderson is a commercial photographer specialising in spaces, places, tastes and faces. He is based in San Luis Obispo, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

In this Spotlight on Architecture, Matt is showcasing recent work from Apple’s Infinite Loop campus in Cupertino (designed by Jonathan Ive and Foster + Partners), the (W)rapper in Culver City (designed by Eric Owen Moss Architects), Gateway of Pacific in South San Francisco (designed by FLAD Architects), interiors of Cytokinetics in South San Francisco (designed by DGA Architects), and the Fine Arts Complex at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, CA (designed by DLR Architects).

Matt’s work has taken him all over the United States, and he would love to collaborate with you on your next big thing!

Check out more of his work on his website or Instagram.

Architectural photographers Scott Miller & John O'Connor are pros at capturing architectural interior, exterior and aerial drone images.

"With our keen eye for composition and details combined with a vast knowledge of lighting and exposure we produce eye-catching and award-winning photography. Our mission is to be recognised as photographers dedicated to providing innovative and high-quality photography, excellent client service, competitive pricing and an overall experience that will forever change the way clients think about photography.

Whether you are seeking someone who can turn your exact vision into reality, or someone who will bring a bit of visual unexpectedness to the project, Miller Photography will never disappoint you. With our unique blend of creativity and people skills you will not only get the photos you want, you will enjoy the process along the way."

Steve Buchanan has been shooting commercially for almost 30 years. Early in his career he found that the slow, technical and methodical nature of architectural and interior photography fit his personality best. He has been at it ever since.

He is at his best on location, waiting for the sun to clear the horizon, or drop just a little bit lower for that golden light.

Will Scott is a photographer and filmmaker, whose work focuses on the built environment and its relationship with the people and places around it.

His work combines a documentary approach with a cinematic look, resulting in atmospheric and engaging imagery.

As comfortable shooting stills as he is video, his work often blurs the boundaries between the two mediums.

His personal work is also focused on the built environment, but tends to feature historical buildings, often overlooked architectural typologies - 2018 saw his first book and major exhibition, on his series ’seaside shelter’ - based near Edinburgh, Will regularly works in London as well as the rest of the UK and internationally.