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INTERIOR, ARCHITECTURE & AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY May 2026

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From sleek hotel interiors and residential design to expansive aerial views and architectural landmarks, this Spotlight highlights photographers capturing spaces with precision, atmosphere and style. Featuring projects across the UK, Austria, USA, France, and beyond, the issue showcases how interiors, architecture and aerial imagery come together to tell compelling visual stories.

Brian Riedel Pennsylvania, USA

Brian Riedel is an architectural photographer based in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. He works across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, photographing for architects, designers, builders, and the trades that bring their projects to life.

His focus is on what a building was meant to be — the intent behind it, the work that went into making it real, and how the space is used once it is finished. He pays close attention to the details that often go unphotographed, like the terrazzo, the lighting, and the millwork, because those are usually what make a space feel finished.

His work moves from new commercial construction and historic renovation to hospitality interiors, corporate environments, and the trades-and-materials documentation that often goes unseen. Aerial and exterior perspectives, hotel and resort imagery, and professional headshots round out the practice.

Each project starts with a conversation — with the space, with the people who built it, and with the client who needs the images to work.

Ellen McDermott New York

The New York City-based photography team of Ellen McDermott and creative partner Bridget Sciales produces timeless visual language with their imagery that is both intimate and visceral.

Their photography evokes emotion which enhances the digital experience for consumers across e-commerce, marketing and content creation. Their approach involves shooting with a studied and refined lighting that immediately provokes the viewer into a time and space.

"Throughout our careers together we have partnered with our clients as a driving force with digital pioneering and customer engagement using new and emerging digital channels. The end result is extremely well curated experiences in the era of digital immediacy. We translate our client’s retail standards and needs in the e-commerce space that drives social commerce and leads digital innovation."

The work can be seen in ad campaigns, digital content, books, corporate assignments, interior designers and private collections throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Clients include Ralph Lauren, Hanes, L’Oréal, One Kings Lane, Martha Stewart Living, Iconix Brands, Sophia Cashmere, Chicos, Brooks Brothers, White House Black Market, Toast, Plain Goods, Architectural Digest, Christie's, Sotheby’s, and Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, among others.

Erik Sven Seattle, USA

Erik Sven is a Seattle-based architectural and interior photographer with a growing international clientele. He specialises in photography and video for the designed environment and the people who create it.

Originally trained in photojournalism, he has a reputation for story-first work. His photography and video provokes emotional connection rather than hollow attention. His work ranges from residential projects to large-scale campaigns and has appeared in catalogues and magazines.

“My favorite type of work has substance. Story is what stands out,” he says.

His photography and video clients include Skanska, Condé Nast, Tank NL, Pacific Bonsai Museum, FRANKiE4 Australia, AOME Architects, Sotheby's Realty, and more.

Erik works on location and in studio across the Pacific Northwest, Florida, and Amsterdam.

Florian Schulte Austria

Florian Schulte is a photographer based in Vienna, working across Austria and internationally. His focus lies in architecture, landscape and corporate photography, where he combines a clear visual language with a strong sense of structure and light.

Working with agencies as well as national and international clients, he develops visual solutions that support brand communication and make spaces and people understandable at first glance.

In his current work, Schulte explores the relationship between ground-based perspectives and aerial views. While architecture is read from the ground, aerial images reveal context, scale and spatial connections that are otherwise not visible.

With a background shaped by over a decade of professional experience, his work is defined by precision, consistency and a reduced, purposeful approach to image-making.

Marta Xochilt Perez Michigan, USA

Marta Xochilt Perez is a Detroit-based photographer specialising in interiors, architecture, and environmental portraits.

For the last half decade, since 2021, she has been recognised by Architectural Digest as an AD100 photographer.

Her work can be seen in books, magazines, and ad campaigns for both editorial and commercial clients including Architectural Digest, Country Living, The Wall Street Journal, Kohler, Serena & Lily, Hunter Douglas, and California Closets.

As a photographer, Marta is known for her attention to detail, intuitive approach to composition, and use of natural light. Most recently, she has expanded her repertoire to include travel and hospitality, with commissions for Travel + Leisure and The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.

When she is not behind a camera, you will find Marta traveling with her husband, daughter, and pup Remi.

Michael Hrizuk Georgia, USA

Michael Hrizuk is a Southeastern, US-based photographer specialising in interior, food, portraiture, lifestyle, and hospitality photography. His work captures the essence of his subjects with precision and creativity, producing compelling imagery that tells a story.

Whether photographing a beautifully plated dish, a dynamic portrait, or the inviting atmosphere of a hospitality space, Michael’s keen attention to detail ensures every image is visually striking and emotionally engaging.

Collaborating with both hotels and restaurants in Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina, Michael creates captivating seasonal menu photoshoots that showcase the restaurant’s focus on fresh, local ingredients.

His deeply collaborative approach extends beyond food photography—working closely with chefs, restaurateurs, and hospitality professionals, he brings their vision to life through carefully crafted images highlighting textures, colors, and ambiance. Michael’s expertise in lighting, composition, and storytelling allows him to seamlessly transition between architecture, lifestyle, food, and portrait photography, capturing authentic moments that resonate.

By balancing technical skill with artistic vision, his work strengthens the connection between brands and their audiences, elevating the visual identity of restaurants, hotels, and creative professionals alike.

Ross Woodhall London, UK

"Most people know me primarily as a ski photographer, which is fair, the mountains have been a big part of my life and my work for many years.

But alongside that, and for more than 20 years now, I’ve also been photographing interiors.

I’ve always had a real interest in property and architecture. How spaces are designed, how people move through them, and how light shapes the feeling of a room. I’m often drawn to the quieter details: the line of a doorway, light settling in a corner, or a view framed from inside looking out.

I’ve really enjoyed developing this side of my business.

If you have a project you’d like to discuss please get in touch, we run a full service production company to take care of every step required to make your property photo shoot a success."

Sacha Federovsky France

French photographer Sacha Federovsky develops an editorial approach to hospitality and travel imagery, focusing on atmosphere, natural light and the emotional perception of space.   His recent work in Bali explores the relationship between tropical architecture, landscape and sensory experience through a cinematic and contemplative visual language.

Centered around Rumah Hujan — a retreat designed by Studio Jencquel — the series combines hospitality interiors, jungle environments and quiet moments observed across the island, moving away from conventional luxury imagery toward a more immersive interpretation of place.

Based in France, Federovsky works internationally with boutique hotels, resorts and travel-related projects.

Susie Lowe United Kingdom

Susie Lowe is a UK-based interiors and architectural photographer known for creating atmospheric imagery that captures the character, detail and experience of a space.

Working across high-end residential and commercial interiors, she collaborates with architects, interior designers and hospitality brands to produce refined visual narratives for hotels, retail environments, restaurants and sports stadia. Her thoughtful use of light and composition brings a cinematic quality to each project, balancing design precision with a natural editorial style.

Clients include The Gleneagles Hotel, Kohler, The Old Course Hotel St Andrews, RM Williams, Apex Hotels, The Cabrach Distillery, and Collective Architecture, with her work regularly featured in interiors and design publications.