That’s one, two, three, four… and a few more panes of glass! This drawing room is beautifully adorned with high twelve foot windows. Amazing for soaking up the views beyond. The ceiling’s not bad to look at either.

Period drawing room

Some homes are really tastefully decorated and presented, this is one of them! There’s a real harmony in this room and I love shooting homes as elegant as this. With the fire place taking centre stage here, ‘WOW’ indeed to the delicate balance of colour and the inviting feel of this sitting room.

Victorian sitting room, Leamington Spa

Getting one dog to stay still for a photo is hard. Getting two…. well that’s another story! Fortunately here the lovely owner Lorraine was on hand to work her dog whispering magic. So a big thank you to her and the dogs here for posing to perfection.

A happy new year to you all. There’s no better place at this time of year than in front of a roaring fire. You can eat and relax in front of this one, so why go anywhere else? I’d like to say a big thank you to all of my clients at this time of year for all of their support, and I’m looking forward to more adventures in 2019!

kitchen dining in Stratford-upon-Avon

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.

If you’re interested in the most difficult aspect of making this image…. it was turning the light on above the kitchen island. That switch is high! This image was made in a brand new Spitfire show home. I do like the clean lines and sleek presentation of this space.

I do love shooting in the evening. I'd photographed this apartment in the day time a few days earlier, capturing the more traditional wider views. In this image I was trying to portray the mood of the room and the bespoke luxury feel. 

This image was produced to link the sitting and dining areas with the kitchen in this open plan home. The bi fold doors are fully open to lead you into the sunny garden beyond. This home was beautifully staged which made it a joy to shoot! 

This image is a result of lots of planning and weather forecast checking! I would go into detail as to how many text messages and phone calls were exchanged but I'm not so sure it would make great reading... It's safe to say the sun is only on the front of this property very early in the morning before moving around to the back, so capturing it was key. As the house is slightly raised I flew a drone at a height to highlight the gardens and land also belonging to this country house. Similar to last month there was a lot of work behind this one image, but totally worth it. 

Twilight shoots are a great way of helping a property stand out amongst others. It took some time to light up this beautifully designed building. Lots of work was involved on location and in photoshop but I certainly think it was worth it! 

The thinking behind this image was to show the equestrian arena in relation to the main house behind. A big thanks to Amy here who expertly guided the horse into position.  With the sun shining right on cue I was able to capture the lifestyle of living and riding at this equestrian property. 

I could have photographed this barn from hundreds of angles, so settling on just a few compositions that show off the home wasn't easy. Here I wanted to link the dining area with sitting areas beyond. Opening doors also helps to invite the viewers eye beyond the foreground and to explore the house or in this case the garden further. 

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 

When photographing this kitchen I had to be very aware of what was outside... lots of snow! Which being a property photographer I naturally try and avoid, as it dates the images and indicates how long the property has been on the market. I mainly settled on compositions I thought suited the space whilst pushing the window exposure as much as possible. After all, I want the viewers eye to be focusing her on the inside and design of this kitchen/dining area. The warm lighting here really helps to show this as an inviting place to be. 

This month's update a little later than usual, as I've just returned from a short holiday to Budapest. We enjoyed some much needed r&r, and our warm weather clothing was also needed! It's safe to say that Hungary is also pretty chilly at this time of year. This month's photo was taken from nearly 400 feet, the maximum altitude I'm permitted to fly. Anything higher than this is into helicopter territory. I was capturing the relationship here between the farmhouse, the formal gardens and several paddocks belonging to it. Thanks to the drone I was able to capture the property with all of it's land in one image. Sadly I don't 'feel' in control enough piloting with gloves on, so my fingers just about held out to land the aircraft before they dropped off. 

Something slightly different this month! Impeccably behaved Winston here really helped add life and a homely feel to this property, a traditional cottage in the Cotswolds. So it's a big thank you to him for being the star of the show. What is it they say about never working with children and animals... let's agree to disagree :)

There are few better places to be than a drawing room in a Victorian property packed full of original features. This one nestled in the Worcestershire countryside. Getting a good shape to a flame can be easier said than done, but I feel it adds the cherry on the cake here. With the nights drawing in who wouldn't want to spend their evenings in front of this?!

I couldn't resist another drone shot for this month's image. It's becoming an ever increasing popular option to market homes and capture the property and the land belonging to it. This property was beautifully positioned and whilst this view is it's rear elevation, we really help to show it's rural setting with miles of peaceful farmland surrounding this converted barn. 

Aerial View of a converted barn, Oxfordshire