Photographing the Vision, Design & Details
of a Space
Architectural photography is about more than documenting a building. It is about showing the vision, design and details that make a space work.
Red Tail Photography has photographed architecture and interiors for nearly 40 years, from commercial buildings and corporate environments to residential architecture and carefully designed interiors. We work with architects, interior designers, builders, developers and other professionals to create images for portfolios, marketing, publications and corporate communications.
Photographing Architecture From Exterior to Interior
Every architectural project has its own character, from the overall form of a building to the materials, details and spaces within it. We photograph architecture from multiple perspectives to create a complete visual representation of the project.
We photograph:
Commercial architecture
Corporate and office environments
Residential architecture
Interior design
Hospitality and public spaces
Architectural details and materials
Building exteriors and facades
Interior spaces and finishes
Architectural renovations and remodels
Construction-to-completion documentation
Aerial and drone perspectives
Showing the Design
A successful architectural photograph does more than show a room or building. It helps the viewer understand the decisions behind the design.
Light, materials, scale, perspective, lines and relationships between spaces all contribute to how an environment is experienced.
Our approach is to look beyond simply recording what is there and create photographs that communicate the qualities that made the project worth designing in the first place.
Experience Behind the Camera
Architectural photography has been an important part of our work for decades. Over that time, we've photographed commercial buildings, corporate environments, residential architecture, interiors, construction projects and finished spaces for a wide range of clients.
Our architectural work has appeared on seven magazine covers, along with being used in portfolios, publications, marketing campaigns, websites and corporate communications.
That experience has taught us that architectural photography requires more than technical camera skills. It requires an understanding of light, composition, perspective, materials and the intended use of the final images.
Photography for Architects, Designers & Building Professionals
Architects
Portfolio imagery that communicates the design, materials, scale and character of completed projects.
Interior Designers
Images that showcase spaces, finishes, furnishings, materials and the details that define a design.
Builders & Contractors
Completed projects, craftsmanship, architectural details and finished spaces that demonstrate capabilities.
Developers
Professional imagery for marketing properties, completed developments and corporate communications.
Commercial Property & Corporate Clients
Buildings, interiors and workspaces photographed for websites, marketing, publications and corporate materials.
More Than the Finished Building
A finished building is only part of the story.
The materials, details, craftsmanship and people involved in creating the space can all be important.
Depending on the assignment, we may photograph the building during construction, the finished exterior, interior spaces, architectural details, the people using the space or aerial perspectives that show the project in context.
The goal is to create a collection of photographs that gives the client more than a single hero image—it provides a visual library that can continue to be useful long after the project is complete.
Where Architectural Photography Gets Used
Architectural Portfolios — Showcase completed work and design capabilities.
Websites & Digital Marketing — Professional imagery for firms, projects and properties.
Publications — Editorial features, architectural magazines and industry publications.
Marketing & Advertising — Campaigns and promotional materials.
Corporate Communications — Offices, facilities and environments that represent an organization.
Proposals & Presentations — Visual examples of completed projects and capabilities.
Property Marketing — Professional imagery for commercial and development projects.
Working With the Project Team
Architectural photography often involves coordinating with architects, designers, builders, owners and other members of the project team. We understand that access, scheduling, site conditions and the intended use of the photographs all affect how an assignment needs to be approached.
Our experience working across architecture, construction and commercial photography allows us to work comfortably with the different people involved in a project while keeping the photographic goals in focus.
We are Photographers Who Understands Architecture
After nearly four decades behind the camera, we've learned that good architectural photography begins with understanding the space.
The challenge isn't simply finding a beautiful angle. It's determining what makes the project distinctive and finding the perspective, light and composition that communicate it.
Whether we're photographing a large commercial building, a carefully designed interior or a residential project, we approach each assignment with the same goal: create photographs that show the design as the architect or designer intended it to be experienced.
Location
Red Tail Photography is based in Northern California and regularly works throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento Valley and Central Valley, with commercial assignments throughout California and beyond.
Let's Talk About Your Project
If you have an architectural, interior design or commercial project that needs professional photography or video, we'd be happy to discuss your project needs.