This commission from Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios to photograph the retrofit and refurb of the spaces at Senate House, University of Bristol, is a great example of what can be involved in the lead up to handing over the fully edited pictures. I always want to see a project through a client's eyes, so the more information I have the better. Then I know what they are looking for to get out of the shoot. For that reason, all these steps are possible: - an initial conversation - zoom calls with all interested parties - a reccy visit by me to check if a drone is appropriate (this can be done on google earth as well) and any potential issues, i.e. scaffolding that's still up etc. - seeing site plans and any photos already taken of the project. - a client being on site for the shoot and using willing volunteers to populate the photos. - returning to get the external photos if the weather lacks lustre on the day that the internal pictures have to be done. A put together and carry out a brief often takes many small steps, but that level of planning is always worth it. Nice when it's award winning too :)

When I was asked to quote for pictures of Trinity Academy, a fantastic new school in Lockleaze in Bristol, I wanted to make sure I knew everything they needed. When I know the complete project, I can give the best value in terms of skills, kit, purpose and price. I put time and effort into my quotes because I know that clarity is important. I always want my clients to be 100% happy with what I produce for them.

Having professional pictures of their project meant that Smith Maloney Architects had ready-to-go photos for the Architects' Journal.

Create, a Real Estate company, were rebranding and design studio Run For The Hills wanted to showcase three of Create's properties to add a dynamic, dramatic element to the new website's homepage.

In the planning stage before a shot list is drawn up for an architectural shoot, it's essential to think about what perspective will get the best shots of a project. Ground level gives one view, but it may not be the one you are looking for get across the point you want to make. There are other options!

Wetransfer is great, especially for larger files, but clients respond well to being able to see all their images side by side. It can make choosing the right image for their purposes easier as well as sharing with colleagues or other interested parties.

These three portraits come from an architectural shoot I did recently for Studio LIME Ltd. It was the first experiment, by first years, in a brand new lab at the University of Bristol and the enthusiasm for the new space was palpable! Alongside the wide shots of the space in use, I wanted to capture for the client some of that enthusiasm and show the difference their transformation had made. Get in touch if you have a project that has a story to tell. #Architecturalstories Architect: Studio LIME Ltd Building Services: Smith Consult Main Contractor: Aztech Building Services Ltd