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Gardens: Hidden San Francisco

David — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:23:33 +0000

Hidden from the cities great views and behind classic facades are stunning garden moments pressed into compact footprints. Here are two examples shot for the contractor Dijeau Poage Construction. Kate Webster created an updated fire circle and Topher Delaney created a cubist courtyard. Deft use of Photoshop helped both of these projects by removing surrounding buildings.

Gardens: Vintage Saratoga

David — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:52:22 +0000

A dying breed in the age of mega homes, this Saratoga property still has the scale and intimacy of a Californian ranch from the forties. Interior designer Karyn DeBoer made tasteful additions to the home and gardens of a property once owned by Sandy Walker, and possibly with an unconfirmed pedigree back to Julia Morgan.

Green Design in Belvedere, California

David — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:28:55 +0000

Marin’s Sutton Suzuki Architects are know for their contemporary homes mixing site, space and texture in their engaging homes. Here on a challenging down slope lot, they worked wonders in this fresh family home with an elaborate program.

Real Estate: Sonoma Valley, California

David — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:33:17 +0000

When Sotheby’s Erick Larson got the listing for this one-of-a-kind 40-acre retreat upon Sonoma Mountain he wanted a unique marketing program. The marketing presentation became a portfolio of individual photographs with vellum slip-sheeting between.

Over a day we created over twenty photographs that showed the grandeur of place along with visionary singular spaces. In post production we tighten up the photography to give the clean architectural feel you see here that belies ten years of wear.

Published: Garden Design Sonoma Hills

David — Mon, 05 May 2008 22:04:06 +0000

In a ten-page spread “The Rock Collector” Wendy Owens wonderful Provincial inspired home and gardens are featured. Here is a selection of some of the thirty photos taken last June. It is always interesting to see which photographs are used and the magazine layout that comes from a great day of shooting.

Published: California Home & Design

David — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 20:23:06 +0000

A L’Ancienne Imports is a family owned importer of old world stone building elements and a fabricator of new element with a very believable patina. Spending two days with the family felt like a trip to San Gimignano with a French accent.

Real Estate: Hillsborough, California

David — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:03:24 +0000

A Palladian inspired estate with expansive grounds with excellent detailing sets the story to be conveyed in the photography of quiet entitlement and perfect relaxation. Listing agent Anne Riley.

Real Estate: Hillsborough Shingle Style

David — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:47:24 +0000

For the New Canaan mid-set here is an Arts & Craft home in Hillsborough. The photography portrays established tradition and Gatsbyesque romance. Listing agent Anne Riley.

Seventies Chic at Lake Tahoe

David — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:47:54 +0000

The Indians called Tahoe the lake of the sky. Here Blair Morgan worked with the cobalt blue and bark brown colors of Tahoe. By mixing Seventies chic with contemporary comfort Blair created a sophisticated mountain home that felt very fresh.

Published: Pebble Beach Magazine

David — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 19:28:01 +0000

Pebble Beach Magazine always likes to feature a grand home on a great fairway. Carmel’s interior designer Jan Gardner brings her wonderful style to create an inviting home. Have a look and see how shooting in January can look like a warm June day. Seven of the ten photos from the day are here.