Aerial photo of the community and pool at sunset

Commercial photography and video

Builders, architects, hotels

For builders, developers, architects, interior designers and hotels across Southern California. We plan each project with you and quote it after a short call.

Who we work with

Three kinds of commercial work, each planned around where the photos and video will be used.

Aerial photo of the clubhouse and pools at dusk
Pool deck with cabanas and lounge chairs
Courtyard and balconies seen from above

Builders and developers

New homes, model homes and residential communities, including clubhouses, pools and other shared spaces. Photos and video for sales offices, websites, brochures and launch campaigns.

What we photograph

  • Model homes and finished homes
  • Clubhouses, pools, fitness rooms and lounges
  • Aerial photos of the site and its surroundings
  • Twilight exteriors

Where it’s used

  • Sales offices and brochures
  • Leasing and community websites
  • Launch campaigns and social media
Two-story lobby lounge with a woven wall hanging
Clubhouse kitchen and lounge under a beamed ceiling
Resident lounge with a long shared table

Architecture and interiors

Finished buildings and interiors photographed for architects, interior designers and builders. We agree on the shot list, the angles and how the images will be used before the shoot.

What we photograph

  • Exteriors at the right time of day for the building
  • Interiors composed with straight verticals
  • Details, materials and finishes
  • Twilight exteriors

Where it’s used

  • Firm portfolios and websites
  • Press and publications
  • Print and presentations
Pool and clubhouse at dusk
Clubhouse lounge with woven pendant lights, open to the pool deck
Covered terrace with lounge seating and umbrellas

Hospitality

Hotels, resorts, restaurants and vacation rentals. Photos and video for booking pages, campaigns and social media.

What we photograph

  • Rooms, suites and common areas
  • Pools, terraces and outdoor spaces
  • Aerial photos of the property and its setting
  • Short videos for social media

Where it’s used

  • Booking pages and listing sites
  • Campaigns and print
  • Social media

Photos shown are from communities and homes we have photographed in San Diego County.

A recent commercial project

Solana Beach Coastal Community

The clubhouse, pools and shared spaces of a coastal residential community in Solana Beach, photographed in daylight, at dusk and from the air.

  • Community and amenity photos
  • Model apartment photos
  • Twilight exteriors
  • Drone photos

What we produce

Most projects combine several of these. Each proposal lists exactly what you receive.

  • Building entrance with a painted sign on 30th Street
    01

    Architectural and interior photography

    Exteriors timed to the light, interiors with straight verticals, and the materials and details that define the design.

  • Pool, waterfall and the back of the home at sunset
    02

    Vertical videos for social media

    Short vertical cuts for Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Shorts.

  • Rooftop terraces seen from above
    03

    Drone photos and aerial video

    The site, its setting and its surroundings, flown by FAA Part 107 certified pilots.

  • Fire pit seating outside the clubhouse at dusk
    04

    Twilight photos

    Exteriors and outdoor spaces at dusk, with the lights on.

  • 05

    Lifestyle photos with people in the space

    Residents, guests or your own team using the space. We plan who appears, and where, with you before the shoot.

  • Living room with a beamed ceiling and a fireplace
    06

    Project and brand videos

    Walkthroughs and brand videos for websites, launches, sales offices and presentations.

  • Not sure what the project needs?

    We can work it out together on a short call.

How a commercial project works

From the first call to delivery, with the scope, usage and price agreed in writing before the shoot.

  1. A short call

    Tell us about the project, the schedule and where the photos and video will be used.

    A clear brief

  2. A written proposal

    We send the scope, shot list, deliverables, usage terms and price.

    Shot list, schedule and price

  3. Production

    We schedule the shoot around your site, your team and the light.

    One or more shoot days

  4. Delivery

    Edited photos and video, licensed for the uses in the proposal.

    Licensed photos and video

Usage and licensing

Agreed before the shoot

Commercial use, such as advertising, websites, portfolios and print, is licensed per project. We write the usage terms into the proposal, so you know where the images can appear before the shoot.

If another company on the project, such as the architect, builder or designer, wants to use the images, we arrange a license for them.

Every proposal lists
  1. Scope and schedule
  2. Shot list
  3. Deliverables
  4. Usage terms
  5. Price

Questions about commercial work

How is commercial work priced?

Commercial projects are quoted after a short call, based on the scope, the number of shoot days and how the media will be used. There is no fixed price list.

How does licensing work?

Commercial use is licensed per project. The proposal lists where the photos and video can be used, so there are no surprises later.

Do you work outside Southern California?

Yes. Most projects are in San Diego County and Orange County, and we take on projects further away by arrangement.

How long does delivery take?

It depends on the scope. We set the delivery dates in the proposal.

Can you fly a drone at our site?

Yes, where it is permitted. Our drone pilots are FAA Part 107 certified. We check the airspace as soon as the project is booked and tell you early if a flight needs more notice or a permit.

Tell us about the project

Send the location, the timing and what you need. We will follow up to set up a call.