Architectural &
Built Environment
Photographer
With over 25 years of experience delivering exceptional visuals that captivate audiences & elevate marketing.
Creating refined architectural photography for architects, designers and commercial developers across Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Cheshire, North Wales and the West Midlands.
Richard Stonehouse is a highly skilled & experienced architectural and interior photographer based in Shropshire, offering his services in Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool regions & nationally.
With over 25 years of experience in architectural and commercial photography, I bring a deep understanding of design, branding, and storytelling to every project.
My intuitive approach ensures that each image is not only visually stunning but also strategically crafted to engage your audience, enhance your brand and drive real results.
Whether you need compelling photography for marketing, sales or client presentations, I work closely with you to deliver images that elevate your business and maximise your return on investment & look beautiful of course.
I’m here to help you get the best results and ROI.
Case Studies
A selection of architectural and interior photography projects that emphasise the commercial advantages and strategic objectives achieved through professional architectural photography
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Testimonials
"We've worked with Richard on multiple commercial developments. His professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to showcase our properties in the best light has made him our go-to photographer."
Simon Parsons - True Student Marketing Director
Richard brings a keen artistic eye and technical expertise to every project. Beyond his exceptional photographic skills, Richard is a consummate professional—organised, reliable, and an absolute pleasure to work with. He takes the time to understand each brief fully, ensuring that the final images not only meet but exceed expectations. I highly recommend him to any business or organisation looking for top-tier photography services.
Sara Shaifiei - UCL Bartlett School of Architecture
"The interior & exterior photography Richard produces for our commercial real estate clients always exceeds expectations. The images capture every key detail beautifully. Richard highlights the quality and value of our clients developments which are vital to marketing success.
Richard Clews - Core Marketing
"Richard's photography truly captures the essence of my architectural vision. His understanding of space, light, and materiality is exceptional. The images have been instrumental in winning new commissions."
Jen Ellis - Chrysylis Architecture
Services
Specialised architectural photography services for the built environment.
Ensuring your project gets the perfect collection of images for all uses.
Architectural Photography
Comprehensive exterior and elevation photography capturing the form, materiality, and context of contemporary architecture.
Interior Photography
Refined interior photography showcasing spatial quality, lighting design, furniture and material specification.
Industrial & Manufacturing Photography
Comprehensive exterior and elevation photography capturing the form, materiality, and context of contemporary architecture.
Drone Photography/Video
Aerial Drone photography/video & fly through video providing unique perspectives on buildings, sites and their urban context.
Residential Property Photography
Premium photography for residential developments, private homes, and property marketing showcasing design quality and lifestyle.
Commercial Property Photography
Marketing photography for commercial developments, office buildings, and mixed-use schemes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Absolutely. No two clients view a building in exactly the same way, and understanding those differences is a key part of my job.
A photograph can tell many different stories about the same space. My role is to understand what story you want to tell and who you want to tell it to. That's why I always begin by discussing your goals before picking up the camera.
An architect may need images that showcase design quality, craftsmanship, materials, and the thinking behind the project for portfolios, awards, or publication.
A property developer may be looking for images that help people imagine themselves using the building, focusing on lifestyle, facilities, and the overall experience of the space.
An industrial or manufacturing client may want to demonstrate investment, modernisation, new technology, production capabilities, or employees working within the environment.
By combining an understanding of visual language with your business objectives, I create photographs that are tailored to your audience and purpose. A good conversation at the start ensures we're aligned and helps deliver images that work hard for your business.
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I bring together three things that clients often struggle to find in one photographer: a strong understanding of architecture and design, extensive commercial photography experience and a clear focus on what the images need to achieve.
Before going freelance, I was staff and then Chief photographer at one of the top photo agencies in Britain, based in London, covering a wide variety of commercial work. At the same time, I was also collaborating with the Bartlett School of Architecture, the world’s no1 architecture school, creating their marketing images, which I continue to do today. Through that work, I’ve not only photographed buildings but also immersed myself in the world of architectural education, design innovation, and what makes projects stand out.
This blend of commercial expertise and deep architectural insight allows me to create images that reflect both design excellence and strategic business goals. Most importantly, I keep the process simple and collaborative—so the final images speak directly to your audience and your vision.
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I conduct thorough pre-shoot planning including site visits when possible, sun path analysis for optimal lighting, and detailed discussions about your specific requirements and key shots needed. I’ll give advice on how areas may need to be pre staged before I arrive to ensure everything is in perfect order or as close to it as possible. We will always discuss requirements beforehand so I can advise on any details or additional requirements.This ensures I capture exactly what you need on the day.
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through my contact form or schedule a call—I’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
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I offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, I’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs tailored to your requirements.
I supply a wide edit of images for you or your company to use with an all usage license . See copyright and usage in FAQ for further details.
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All commissioners have an all use license worldwide in perpetuity. So your company can use them for all the normal things you would need, website, social, press releases, brochures, printed material, advertising .
This does not however mean that you own the images, you have paid for a license to use them.
I retain Copyright (ownership)of the images, this means that you can not give the images to a third party for them to use.
If a third party would like to be added to the original commission (prior to the shoot) I add an additional 30% to the commission fee per third party. They will then also have an all use license for all of the images.
For example if you commissioned the building and the architect or construction firm would like to use the images they would need to be a part of the commission or if they would like to use images after the commission they would be charges on a per image fee. This may be better suited for their use if they only need a few key images rather than a comprehensive library to use.
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Yes, this is an additional service that compliments traditional architectural photography.
I offer drone stills, drone video and fly through FPV video.
These are additional services as they involve different equipment, time, editing, training, license and experience but also adds an additional viewpoint and value to any shoot.
This service can be added to compliment a shoot and am happy to discuss requirements and provide a quote accordingly.
Regional Coverage
Based in the Midlands, I provide architectural photography services throughout the UK, with easy access to Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, and surrounding regions.
West Midlands
Comprehensive coverage of Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region
North West
Regular commissions across Manchester, Liverpool, and Cheshire
UK Wide
Available for projects throughout the United Kingdom
Planning an architectural photography shoot involves much more than simply showing up with a camera. It requires careful coordination with the client, attention to the location’s unique aspects, and strategic scheduling to capture the best lighting.