Case Study

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Project: [Project name]
Location: [Town / City]
Client: [Architect / Developer / Practice name]
Project Type: [Residential / Commercial / Mixed-use etc.]

Liverpool

Arup Group Limited is a British professional services firm headquartered in London, providing design, engineering, architecture, planning and advisory services across the built environment. The company employs around 17,000 people in more than 90 offices across 35 countries and has worked on projects in over 160 countries.

Project Overview

This architectural photography commission was undertaken for [client name] to document [brief description of the building or project] in [location].

The images were commissioned to support [marketing / press coverage / award submissions / portfolio use], and to capture the key architectural ideas behind the scheme.

The Client Brief

The client’s brief focused on capturing [key design features, materials, spaces, views or architectural ideas].

Particular emphasis was placed on [e.g. the relationship between interior and landscape / the building’s material palette / natural light / the scale of the spaces].

The images were intended for use across [website / social media / awards submissions / press features / marketing material].

Planning the Shoot

Before the shoot, time was spent planning the photography to ensure the building could be captured at its best.

This included reviewing the architecture with the design team and identifying the key viewpoints that would communicate the project clearly.

The timing of the shoot was also planned around lighting conditions and sun direction, helping to highlight the building’s form, materials and spatial qualities.

 

The Shoot

Photography took place on [morning / afternoon / full day] to take advantage of the best natural light.

The aim was to create a carefully considered set of images that captured both the overall architecture and the smaller details that give the building its character.

Throughout the day, different viewpoints and compositions were explored to communicate [key architectural ideas or spatial relationships].

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Post-Production

Following the shoot, a curated selection of images was carefully processed.

Post-production focused on refining colour, contrast and perspective while maintaining a natural and accurate representation of the architecture.

The goal is always to present the building as it truly appears, while ensuring the final photographs are polished and publication-ready.

Final Delivery & Results

The client received a final set of [number] professionally edited images suitable for both digital and print use.

The photographs have since been used across [website / marketing / press features / awards submissions], helping to communicate the design of the project to a wider audience.

Modern buildings along a waterfront promenade with a canal running beneath, illuminated lights on the walkway, and a cloudy blue sky overhead.
Modern architecture buildings near water with illuminated walkway, cloudy sky at dusk.
Modern building with unique angular architecture along a waterfront at dusk, illuminated by streetlights.
A cityscape at dusk with historic buildings, a canal with reflections, a statue on a pedestal, modern architecture, and a cloudy sky.
A modern waterfront park at dusk with illuminated benches, a water channel, and contemporary buildings in the background, under a cloudy evening sky.
City waterfront with modern architecture and historic buildings, illuminated by streetlights at dusk in Liverpool, UK.
Night view of Liverpool waterfront with historic building and modern museum reflecting lights on water
Nighttime view of historic buildings along a river, illuminated with streetlights and building lights, with a statue on a pedestal in the foreground and trees lining the walkway.
Modern building with large glass windows illuminated at night, situated near a waterfront with a paved walkway and benches, under a dark blue cloudy sky.
Nighttime view of historic buildings with domes and a clock tower, illuminated by exterior lights, beside a waterway with reflections, in an urban setting.
Nighttime cityscape featuring illuminated benches along a waterfront walkway, a modern building with glass windows, and historic buildings with clock towers in the background.
Night view of Liverpool waterfront featuring the Royal Liver Building with two clock towers and the Museum of Liverpool with a modern architectural design.
Night view of a modern building situated next to a body of water, illuminated by exterior lights, with city lights visible in the distance and a dark, cloudy sky overhead.
Night view of a modern building by a waterfront with illuminated pathways and a cloudy sky.
Liver building and another historic building illuminated at night with a paved walkway in the foreground and a blue sky overhead.
Nighttime view of historic buildings with illuminated facades and clock towers in the city of Liverpool, United Kingdom, featuring a waterfront promenade with streetlights and trees.
Night view of a city with a modern building on the left and historic buildings with clocks on the right. A river runs through the scene, illuminated benches line the riverbank, and the sky is cloudy.
Night view of a cityscape with historic buildings, a modern building, and a canal with railings, under a cloudy sky.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • It’s best to book once the project programme becomes clear, ideally a few weeks before completion. This allows time to plan around the best lighting conditions and the building's availability. Flexibility is often helpful, as the ideal photography window may depend on weather and final site readiness.

  • Ideally, the building should be fully completed, clean, and free of construction materials. Landscaping, signage, and external works also make a significant difference to the final images. If you’re unsure whether a project is ready, I’m always happy to review a few photos and advise.

    Of course, this doesn’t apply to site progress images ;-)

  • Yes. Before the shoot, we usually discuss the key aspects of the project — the architectural ideas, important spaces and any features the design team wants to highlight. This helps create a clear plan, so the final images properly communicate the project.

    I often work from marked up drawings like a site plan.

  • You will receive a carefully edited selection of high-resolution images suitable for press, awards submissions, and marketing.

    I also supply a set of smaller images, so you already have copies for your websites and social media.

    Images are supplied in the JPEG format suitable for both print and digital use.

  • No. As with most professional photography, the copyright remains with the photographer. Instead, clients receive a non-revocable licence to use the images for their own business purposes.

    In practice this means you are free to use the photographs across your website, social media, marketing materials, press features and award submissions, and you may supply them to magazines or publications when promoting your project.

    This licensing approach is standard across the photography industry. Retaining copyright simply allows the photographer to manage commercial use by third parties. For example, if a supplier, manufacturer or developer involved in the project wishes to use the images for their own marketing, a separate licence can be arranged.

    For most clients, this provides all the freedom they need to promote their projects while ensuring the images remain properly managed and professionally presented.

  • Yes. Architectural photography is often commissioned specifically for publication and awards. Images are supplied at publication quality, and licensing can be arranged to allow use across marketing, editorial features and submissions.

  • Every project is slightly different, so photography is usually priced based on the size of the scheme, the number of images required and the time needed on site.

    Smaller projects may only require a half-day shoot, while larger or more complex schemes often take a full day or more.

    Once I understand the project and how the images will be used, I can provide a clear quotation.

  • Yes. I regularly photograph projects across the UK and occasionally in Europe. I am happy to travel where needed.

    Many of my clients work nationally, so it’s common for projects to be in different regions. Travel arrangements can simply be incorporated into the project quotation.

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