A BLOG CONCERNING PHOTOGRAPHY, ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN

Norris Architecture
Pioneer Log Systems

We would like to congratulate our clients Norris Architecture and Pioneer Log Systems for designing and building one of the “25 manliest homes in America” according to Men’s Health Magazine.

Situated on 30 wooded acres, not far from Nashville, the 5,300 square foot “treehouse” project is separated into two parts. The public space, crafted of hand-peeled Cypress trees, which support king post trusses and walls of glass, contains the great room, dining room, kitchen and porch. The private area houses the master and guest bedrooms, as well as a study/media room, and was built with stacks of large, 16-inch, handcrafted lodgepole pine to create a cocooned and cozy ambiance. A two-story octagonal turret of Tennessee limestone serves as the entry to the house and divides the two sections.

Check out the online article at Men’s Health Living or MSNBC to read about this unique project as well as the other properties that made the cut. View the rest of the images we shot of the home here.

When marketing budgets are tight, one of the best ways to effectively reach thousands of potential customers is to have a project featured in a prominent magazine. The publicity associated with an article touting your design and construction prowess by a widely read national or regional publication is truly invaluable and can lead to new work and business opportunities that are seldom achieved by self-promotion alone.

scouting shot of patio

scouting shot of front elevation

scouting shot of master bedroom

scouting shot of great room

Editors are always on the lookout for interesting stories and standout homes to feature in the pages of their magazines. Our long history of supplying assignment and stock photography to national and regional publications puts us in a unique position among photographers to ascertain the types of projects, design styles, and architectural elements different magazines tend to favor for their readership. Over the years, we have developed close working relationships with many of our contacts in the publishing industry. Through experience, we’ve gained the ability to evaluate and gauge the best fit for homes with regard to the editorial content magazines are looking to publish, as well as the target audience our clients are trying to reach with the exposure of their work.

If you have an architectural or interior design project that you believe merits publication, we invite you to send us snapshots to review. Images do not need to have been photographed by a professional (that’s where we come in), but comprehensive documentation increases the odds that your project will attract the attention of magazine editors that literally see dozens of homes cross their desks every week.

rear elevation by roger wade

front elevation by roger wade

master bedroom by roger wade

great room by roger wade

See more photos from this project.

In addition to sending shots of the major rooms, unique interior details, exterior elevations and surrounding property, please include a written description of the home, detailing the size, location and homeowner contact info, interesting materials, construction methods and/or furnishings used (reclaimed wood, SIPs, art collection, etc.), names of the principals involved (architect, interior designer, builder, log/timber supplier, etc.), and any other pertinent information that you think may make for a compelling story. The more information we have on hand to pitch your project to editors, the better the chances are that a magazine will take an interest in your work. Email or snail mail us your projects and, together, we can discuss publication potential as well as the marketing opportunities available from having your project professionally photographed.