The NDSA has invited several local architectural photographers to talk about their work and experiences in the field of architectural photography:

Daniel Hopkinson;

Daniel established his practice in 2002 with his partner Hannah Burton. Daniel Hopkinson Architectural Photography provides specialist photographic services for the property and construction industry.

We have a wealth of experience in managing the inherent challenges of operating in the built environment. This enables us to produce work which is sympathetic to the drivers behind a design and captures our client’s vision; regardless of changing circumstances and in spite of the British weather.

Light plays a huge role in delivering quality images and our building studies include varying dynamics taken between dusk and dawn. We strive to shoot in the best possible conditions and employ the services of a professional weather forecaster to aid forward planning and achieve optimum results.

Martine Hamilton Knight;

Over the last 29 years she has run a successful business (Builtvision) working for a variety of organisations including architects, construction companies, interior designers and advertising agencies. Her work has been published in many international books and journals and her works can be seen at www.builtvision.co.uk

Research: Martine is interested in exploring the changes in the commercial photographic world, with regard to digital technology and its implications on fee structure, perceived value & client expectation. How these changes are subsequently reflected in education, training and the industry itself are topics which she would like to investigate.

Christopher Terry;

Is a freelance commercial photographer, working throughout the UK, with particular focus across the midlands and is based in Nottingham/

After first becoming interested in photography 20 years ago, Christopher decided to set up his own photography business in 2012. Since then, he has worked with small and large businesses, on a wide variety of photography projects.

Lamar Francois;

One of the things I enjoy most about photography is how it is a fascinating combination of an art and a science. Having studied Physics and Maths to degree level gives me a technical appreciation of the medium which I combine with creative expression and storytelling. As this relates to architecture I tell the story of the space, light, geometry and form (massing) of buildings in their environment, as well as how people interact with them. I am fortunate to be able to bring this into my emerging professional practice. Thus far I've been fortunate to work with clients including Wolfgang Buttress, JTP Architects and Price & Myers Engineers.

Cover image copyright Lamar Francois.