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Authentic Imagery for Designers, Architects, and Builders

Great architecture deserves to be seen in its best light. I collaborate closely with designers, architects, and builders to produce bright, authentic imagery that captures the true story and unique character of every project.

Whether it is a residential masterpiece or a commercial development, my goal is to highlight the intentionality of your design through high-end professional photography.

Serving London, Toronto, and Beyond While I am based in London, Ontario, I proudly serve Toronto and the broader Southwestern Ontario region. I am fully mobile and available to travel wherever your projects are located to ensure your portfolio looks its absolute best.

Let’s Work Together Ready to showcase your latest work? Drop me a line below to start planning our next architectural photo shoot together.

What is your intended use for the photography? (Pick any that match)

FAQ

Investment & Process

What are your rates?

Every project is unique, and pricing typically scales based on the volume of images, the scope of usage, and project complexity. For those just getting started, base packages generally range from $750 to $1,000. To maximize your budget, we highly recommend Cost Sharing—an effective way for designers, builders, and architects to collaborate and split the investment.

How is pricing structured?

To keep things transparent, our quotes are typically broken down into two components:

  • Creative Fee: This covers the time, expertise, and specialized equipment required for on-site production and project-specific preparation.

 

  • Post-Production/Licensing  Fee: Great architectural photography is finished in the studio. We spend a significant amount of time on color correction, retouching, and compositing to ensure every frame is perfect. It’s common for the editing phase to take as much time as the shoot itself.

Note: For most projects, we can provide a Flat Rate that combines these fees into a single price for a predetermined number of final images.


Cost Sharing & Collaboration

What is Cost Sharing?

Cost sharing is an industry-standard practice that allows multiple stakeholders to split the bill. Think about who else might benefit from these images: the property owner, interior designers, landscape architects, contractors, or product manufacturers.

By adding a licensing fee for each additional party and dividing the total across the group, every participant receives the full library at a fraction of the individual cost.


Licensing & Usage

Who owns the images after the shoot?

Image ownership works similarly to software. When you "buy" a program like Photoshop, you are actually purchasing a license to use it. The creator retains the copyright, while you receive the legal right to use the images for your business. This ensures the work isn't redistributed or used by third parties who weren't part of the original agreement.

Can I share the images with other vendors?

Standard licensing is specific to your business. If a third-party vendor (like a flooring manufacturer or a sub-contractor) wants to use the images for their own marketing, they must obtain their own usage license to avoid copyright infringement. We are always happy to set them up with the proper permissions!

How can I license images from a previous project?

If you’ve seen a project in our portfolio that you’d like to use for your own marketing, simply email [email protected]. Once we identify the images you need, we’ll send over an invoice and a high-resolution download link.

Can I post the images on social media?

Of course! We love seeing the work out in the world. We just ask that you provide a photo credit in the caption: Photos by: @mike_barry_ca

Lakeshore Rd - Mike Barry Architectural Photography
A view of the right side of the laundry counter showing black drawers with gold pulls, a black countertop, and clothes hanging on a rod against botanical wallpaper.