Architectural photograph of a modern timber clad house formed from four linked wedge shaped buildings, by Beech Architects. Sloped roofs amidst a field of tall grass under a moody cloudy sky. Photograph by Matthew Smith Architectural Photography.

Specialist photography of bespoke architecture & interiors

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I’m Matthew, I practiced as an architect and have worked on and photographed bespoke residential projects in parallel for over a decade.

As a dedicated architectural photographer, that background informs my approach to every commission.

Portraits of Matthew by Rajen Mistry

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I take care to understand the design intent, the context and the details that matter.

I work with architects and interior designers to create images and short films that articulate and showcase the special qualities of each project.

I photograph across building styles and typologies, from contemporary new-builds to listed heritage projects. I also document architectural models and on-site construction, capturing process and craft.

Let’s discuss how to show your project in the best possible way.

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  • “I could not be happier with Matthew’s work. His pictures were excellent, he was incredibly conscientious and he was a pleasure to deal with. We needed photos for a high-end brochure. Matthew went through the workload diligently and turned around the finished pictures very quickly. I can wholeheartedly recommend him.”

    Kieran Mahon, Developer

  • “We have worked closely with Matthew on a lot of projects over the years and cannot rate his work highly enough. His attention to detail and the ability to capture not only the physical nature of a project but also to give it life is fantastic. Working with photographers can often be a challenge but Matthew makes everything so easy and straightforward!”

    ID Systems

  • “Matthew provided an excellent service, producing some fantastic photos of a renovation of a mews house in London. He was extremely professional, being a qualified architect himself he understood exactly what was required and captured the building and its interiors beautifully. I am extremely pleased with the photographs and highly recommend his service.”

    Broadbent Design

  • “ We asked Matt to take some photos of a newly completed domestic project in Cambridge. He was very professional, visited the property on multiple occasions to get the best light and took some fantastic photos! Highly recommended!”

    MOOi Architecture

  • “Matt recently undertook a photoshoot of one of our completed projects. He was very professional and took the time to explain to us what he was doing. He spent the whole day at the property to ensure he captured each space in different lighting conditions. He was extremely quick with subsequent post-production and returned the photographs to us within a week. We were so impressed with Matt that we have already booked him in to photograph another project in the new year.”

    Butcher Bayley Architects

  • “Professional service and with a background in architecture, he knows what to look for. Happy to visit site at different points in the day allowing for various sun angles and dusk shots. Polite, prompt and friendly.”

    PiP Architecture

  • “Matt took photos of our house in Norfolk for our publicity and marketing materials as well as to use more generally e.g. publications and competitions. The results were fantastic. Matt worked extremely hard and went well beyond the call of duty.”

    Shangri-La, Waxham

  • "From initial discussions through to the submission of the completed edits, Matthew's service is fantastic. If you are looking for a professional photographer to maximise the value of your portfolio, Matthew is absolutely the person to speak to."

    Bob Bolton, RNB

  • “We have used Matthew to photograph all of our projects - he listens, understands and interprets our vision, he has a great eye for detail and is always professional and courteous when in our clients homes. It’s always a pleasure working together and we are looking forward to the next photo shoots! ”

    Stewart & Stewart Design

  • “Matthew was very responsive and did a lot of preparation work before arriving to work on site. He had his own ideas and was keen to know in detail what we required too - best of all he delivered some great pictures. Thank you!”

    Thomson Lavers Architects

  • “A pleasure to work with. We found Matt to have a great eye for detail and good technical knowledge coupled with a strong understanding for how to successfully capture each project at its best. He quickly interpreted our requirements and used initiative to exceed our expectations. Very approachable and respectful of our end users and their properties. Good value for money and flexible on timings. We would thoroughly recommend his services.”

    Patrick Allen & Associates Architects