Questions before a shoot.

I'm based in Squamish, British Columbia and work across the Sea to Sky Corridor: Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton. I also shoot on the Sunshine Coast, in Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and the Okanagan. I travel for the right project.

Most of my clients are architects, custom home builders, interior designers, and construction companies across British Columbia. I also work with millwork shops, glazing firms, and other trades who need the photographs of the work in place.

Ideally 2 to 4 weeks ahead, which secures your preferred date and leaves time for pre shoot planning. Shorter notice is sometimes possible, depending on availability and season.

No. Completed stills are the core of what I do. Film is its own offer, shot on the same visit. I also make progression visits across a build, and I stay on with some firms for websites and social under a Creative Partner agreement.

I focus on documenting design intent, not just producing pretty images. Before I pick up a camera, I take the time to understand the architect's or builder's vision, the material choices, the spatial flow, and the story the project is trying to tell. The photography follows from that understanding.

Stills, film, aerial and progression visits all come from the same person, so the work holds together across the site, the deck and social.

A typical session includes a pre shoot conversation, a half or full day on site covering exteriors, interiors, details, aerial, and film, then editing and delivery of high resolution images through an online gallery within 5 to 10 business days.

Before every shoot, I review architectural plans, renderings, or previous photos to understand orientation, light conditions, and composition opportunities. I'll send you a prep checklist covering staging tips, timing, and key design details to highlight.

Most residential architectural shoots take between 3 and 6 hours depending on the size of the property and the scope of coverage. Larger properties, multi building sites, or projects that include twilight photography may require a full day or a return visit.

It's not required. I'm comfortable working independently and do so on most shoots. That said, many clients like to be present for part of the session, especially early on, to walk me through specific design details they want highlighted. Either way works well.

Ideally, yes. Professionally staged or well styled spaces photograph significantly better. I'll send you a pre shoot prep guide with specific tips on decluttering, styling, and what to expect. If you're working with an interior designer or stager, I'm happy to coordinate with them directly.

Yes. I'm a Transport Canada certified Advanced Drone Pilot. Aerial photography is part of how I work and is included in most architectural shoots. It adds context, reveals a project's relationship to its surroundings, and gives clients a perspective that ground level photography can't achieve on its own.

Yes. Drone flights are regulated by Transport Canada and certain areas have airspace restrictions, including near airports, helipads, and some national parks. I handle all flight planning and regulatory compliance. If a location has restrictions, I'll let you know during the planning stage and suggest alternative approaches if needed.

Yes. Film is its own offer. Stills and film of the finished building come from the same visit. Walkthroughs, aerial, and detail sequences, finished for the site, social, and presentations.

I shoot with professional mirrorless cameras and a range of architectural lenses including tilt shift glass for perspective correction. For aerial work, I use a commercial grade drone platform. All post production is done in Lightroom and Photoshop with a focus on natural, editorial quality results.

Final images are typically delivered within 5 to 10 business days through an online gallery. You'll receive both high resolution files for print and web optimized versions. Rush delivery is available if you're working toward a deadline.

You'll receive high resolution JPEGs optimized for both print and digital use. Web sized versions and social media crops are available on request. If you need TIFF files or specific formats for a publication, I can accommodate that as well.

Yes. All images come with a commercial usage license that covers your website, social media, print marketing, award submissions, and editorial use. I go over the intended use at booking so the license fits.

The finished-project photographs are made to a standard that can be submitted. I do not run a separate award photography service. Notes on the programmes live in the journal.

Pricing is based on the scope of each project: time on site, location, stills and film, and any progression visits or website work. I send a written quote after a conversation about the project.

Yes. A Creative Partner agreement is the ongoing version: photography, film, progression, website and social, under one monthly conversation. It starts with a discovery call.

A 50% deposit is required to secure your booking, with the balance due upon delivery of the final images. I accept e transfer, credit card, and bank transfer.

Aerial photography is included in most architectural packages. For standalone drone sessions or projects that require extended aerial coverage, it's quoted separately. I'll always be upfront about costs during the proposal stage.