In an age of AI images, showing what you’ve actually built matters.
Professional architectural and interior photography and video build trust and help win new work.
Professional Architectural & Interior Photography, Video and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Authorised Drone Services Across the UK
Trusted by leading architects, interior designers and construction teams to capture built projects at their very best. Helping to build trust and credibility.
David Millington is an experienced architectural photographer working with architects, designers, contractors and developers across the UK, providing high-quality architectural photography, video and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) authorised drone services for completed buildings and live construction sites.
In a world of AI visuals and quick phone images, clients and stakeholders still need clear proof of what has actually been built.
Professional architectural and interior photography and video capture context, form, materials and built detail — showing real skill and delivery beyond AI and CGI concepts.
With over 35 years of experience on active construction sites and finished projects, David Millington captures buildings with accuracy, safety and technical understanding.
Each shoot is carefully planned around light, weather, and access to produce credible, publication-ready imagery and video that support marketing, award entries, bids, and future commissions.
When AI Can Create Any Vision, Professional Architectural Photography Proves What’s Been Built
AI tools can generate striking building images in perfect light within seconds. But for architects, developers and contractors, AI visuals are not proof of delivery. Professional architectural photography provides verified visual evidence of completed buildings and construction projects.
Architectural and construction photography documents the materials, detailing, and workmanship delivered on site—capturing the hard work and skill behind the finished building, not just the original design intent.
My building photography helps teams across the UK demonstrate delivery, build trust with clients and funders, and support marketing, publications, award submissions and tender bids. It turns finished projects into credible, documented proof of quality.
Professional Architectural Photography Wins New Work. Most of the time, Snapshots from a Phone Don’t.
Phone photos are useful for construction records and progress updates, but they rarely represent a completed building properly. For marketing, award submissions, tender bids and publications, professional architectural photography provides the clarity and credibility that clients expect.
Professional architectural and construction photography depends on planning, timing and technical judgement — not just equipment. An experienced architectural photographer prepares each shoot around light, access, safety and context to present buildings at their best.
Plan key building and interior viewpoints.
Secure safe site access, permits and permissions.
Schedule around the weather and best daylight.
Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) trained & qualified, working safely on active construction sites.
Capture building context and surroundings.
Skilled and conscientious in working with the public.
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) qualified and authorised drone operator for aerial photography and cinematic video.
DBS-checked photographer: highly experience capturing people of all ages using buildings and shared spaces safely and responsibly.
£10 million public liability insurance as standard.
Individual or team invoicing, managed distribution/permissions, and subject release forms.
Shoot in the best light and conditions.
Proper preparation and professional architectural photography enable a completed building to be presented with clarity, credibility, and impact.
Three Simple Truths
01 Built is Better than Concept
Your project deserves to be shown at its best.
Professional architectural photography captures completed buildings with clarity, showing real materials, real detailing, and real workmanship so that design and construction quality are easy to see.
AI and CGI images suggest concepts and intent. Photography proves knowledge and skills.
02 Contect Matters
Buildings do not exist in isolation. Professional architectural photography often takes place in active public and construction environments, requiring site awareness and safe working practice.
I capture buildings in context, showing how each project sits within its surroundings. CAA-qualified and authorised drone photography services provide legal, high-resolution aerial images for architecture, construction and property marketing.
03 Experience Counts
Over 35 years’ experience in construction and architectural photography across live sites and completed buildings. DBS and CSCS-accredited and fully insured, with proven on-site working practice.
All building photography is finished through an in-house post-production process for consistent, high-quality results.
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Lancaster University ISS Building
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Client Reviews
“David provided an excellent service in photographing some prestigious landscape and architectural projects we have delivered he listened carefully to our brief and exceeded our expectations in terms of results.”
Simon Ward - Associate Director, Head of Landscape and Urban design north of England and Scotland, Atkins
“David has photographed a number of our projects and the results have always exceeded our expectations. Our marketing materials have definitely benefited from his expertise.”
Helen Lafferty - Senior Marketing Officer, Arup
“David provides a great service, keeps us informed of progress and the results are great - they really help to show the projects off in the best light.”
Jonathan Partridge - Director, Hadfield Cawkwell Davidson