An interesting structure or beautiful interior deserves not only to be accurately represented but viewed in its prime. While a picture is in essence flat, the best architectural photographers can create a sense of perceived dimension and identity by employing a number of skills and techniques. So what makes a good architectural photo – the kind that stands out from the rest?… What makes a good architectural photo? The old adage ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’, holds a great deal of truth here. It’s possible to tell a detailed story via a photo that was captured in seconds through the le ..read more

Colour calibration – what is it? Over the years, professionals across the creative industries have encountered the problem of the colour and tone of their images varying between their different screen monitors, and their prints. This has caused inaccuracies when it comes to how the shots are viewed by professionals and clients. In the past, there were many methods to overcome this problem, however these methods tended to be unreliable and time-consuming. One such method was to manually align the screen output settings of a monitor to match the print! Ooft! Today, this problem can be overcome b ..read more

A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of attending the Andrew Martin International Interior Design of the Year awards for 2017, which marked the 21st year since it came into fruition. The Andrew Martin Interior Designer of the year awards attracts global entries from interior designers who submit a portfolio of their best work to be judged by their distinguished panel. The venues which they choose to host the events are always an area of intrigue and this year was no exception with the location being Burlington House on Piccadilly in Mayfair, London. This year’s space was quite the contrast from ..read more

In the UK, there are many great interior and architectural photographers to choose from – we are in a pretty competitive industry. We are often asked the question, what makes ZAC and ZAC so different from any other interior photographer?  So we thought we’d combine a wee list highlighting our USPs… Our passion for design and photography. With a longstanding family background in interior design and a couple of product design degrees, Ryan and Aaron grew up immersed in interiors, design and photography.  Because of this, they have developed a true passion for shootin ..read more

When you think of London what springs to mind? black cabs, red buses and the Queen? Yes, you may be right, but after spending some time now in our East London based studio, we can confidently say that there’s so much going on it’s hard to keep up at times. Think exquisite restaurants, incredible markets and plenty of exciting events and activities to suit all. So we thought we’d share a few of our favourite spots within London which may be a little less popular than the queens hoose, but still a must see in our books. So, if you crave the city buzz and want to experience something a little dif ..read more

When it comes to shooting interiors and architecture, often we find there are a few technicalities and variables which must be overcome – lighting is a significant one! As our British weather changes pretty rapidly, sunlight also varies drastically meaning that we have to be adaptable and shoot certain spaces at specific times of the day. Playing hide and seek with sunlight is actually a big part of what we do on a daily basis! In the past this could be a little tricky to figure out but these days with the use of modern technology, it’s a little easier – as we are photographers and not meteoro ..read more

Amidst the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh’s animated Old Town, tucked away is a calm and peaceful holiday apartment. Porteous Studio was designed by young couple, Eilidh Izat and Jack Arundell; together creating their design studio Izat Arundell. The couple enjoy quiet architecture and design and had a vision to transform their former 18th Century Blacksmith’s workshop into a minimalist apartment. Using natural and locally-sourced materials, in particular; stone, clay and wood, these textures create a relaxing and harmonious atmosphere to return to after a day out in Scotland’s lively capital ..read more

We want to highlight the current architectural photographers that are best known for their modern architectural work. These photographers have been inspired by those previously mentioned, the “pioneers” of photography and are worthy to be mentioned for any aspiring photographer. Each of our nine favourites have been selected due to originality and interesting backgrounds. Most sought out Architectural Photographers Iwan Baan The most fascinating thing about Iwan Baan is that he has no architecture background. All of his photography is sought out through the eyes of an individual and he prese ..read more

Jessica Buckley is an Edinburgh-based interior designer, specialising in quirky yet elegant designs. Having worked in property for several years, in 2010 she decided to steer her career in a new direction, and in 2011 moved back to the UK to start her now successful interior design company. After living in both Australia and Asia, Jessica combines both cultural influences and uses a diverse range of colours and patterns to produce a well-balanced look in her designs. In an interview with House & Garden Jessica discusses her belief that “the creation of a beautiful home is all about layerin ..read more

We’re all aware of the recent unprecedented circumstances; the current global outbreak of Covid-19. It’s a weird and crazy time of unsettling emotions, where even writing this article feels quite surreal! Much like ourselves and our little photography business, this pandemic has had a huge impact on the companies and their employees that we work closely with across the UK.  It’s caused a surge of loss of profits and even cost some people their jobs. Within our concerns and interest, we decided to reach out to our clients, those within the Interior design and architectural industry, to id ..read more