I love period properties and Jacobean architecture is difficult to better. I love shooting a place which is drenched in history, knowing so much has happened within the walls and very floor I’m walking on. According to tradition this house was used as a summer residence for the bishops of Worcester in the Tudor period. I love the bannister shown here and can only imagine how many hours of meticulous craftsmanship have gone in to create this magnificent landing area.

Autumn is a lovely time of year to photograph exteriors. Although homeowners are constantly clearing fallen leaves the colour on offer is glorious. Shooting this property at height allowed me to capture the depth of this home and the far reaching views behind, showing off the amazing Autumnal colour.

There's always a lot to think about when photographing a hall. It's important to show the viewer not only the space around the staircase, but also the rooms off it and how it relates to the rest of the property. Here I wanted to hint at the beautiful stained glass window at the top of the stairs and dining room just off the hall. The property was packed full of interesting architecture and ornate features.  

Reception hall in a Manor House, Warwickshire

An aerial drone proved to be very useful in showing this property. It's the only way of showing the main house, garaging and land belonging to this property in Warwickshire not too far from Henley-in-Arden. It also had approximately eight acres of land shown to the left. Timing here was key to catch the sunlight. It had been raining for much of the day but the forecast did predict it would brighten just before the sun dropped in the afternoon. Long shadows can be problematic at this time of year, but I feel the light lifts this scene so well. So it's a big thank you to the (many) weather apps I follow for their spot on predictions.. (this time!)

Aerial drone photograph, Warwickshire