Polish Homestead – architectural photography in the landscape
At the end of August 2021, I travelled to the countryside in southern Poland to photograph “Polish Homestead”, a modern single-family house designed by BXB Studio led by Bogusław Barnaś. The architect gave me complete freedom in shaping the photo shoot, which allowed me to carefully plan my work and focus on the relationship between architecture and the surrounding landscape. I arrived on site before sunrise, as it was important for me to capture the first light touching the façades. Equally important was finding viewpoints that would place the building within its rural context. This proved surprisingly easy, as the house revealed a strong presence from almost every angle. Some of the most distinctive images were taken from the edge of a neighbouring pond, where the sculptural form of the building was reflected in the water surface. In the afternoon, I focused on photographing the remaining parts of the house. Its sculpted volume opens towards another pond and a natural garden, while numerous bridges and intimate outdoor spaces offered many opportunities for varied compositions. Drone photography allowed me to show the full volume of the building and its close relationship with the surrounding landscape.
House with the Apple Tree and House with Brick – light and sculptural form
A month after completing the Polish Homestead session, Bogusław Barnaś asked me to photograph “House with the Apple Tree” and “House with Brick.” These are two residential buildings with distinct functions and aesthetics, yet designed as one cohesive architectural ensemble. In contrast to many other sessions, I decided to begin photographing later in the day. I knew that the sculptural brick façade would benefit from stronger sunlight, which would create deeper shadows and emphasise the architectural concept. This approach allowed the intended effect to fully emerge. The House with the Apple Tree required a different atmosphere. Its warm façade and interiors responded best to soft, late-afternoon light, so I photographed both the exterior and interiors towards the end of the day. Shortly after sunset, I also completed night-time photographs of both buildings, closing the session with a complete and coherent photographic series.
House with a Private Giewont – architecture and framed views
This story is complemented by the photography session of the “House with a Private Giewont,” which opens the image gallery on the website. As with the other projects, it was a full architectural photography session, including daytime, night-time, and interior images. The project is defined by a strong dialogue with the Tatra landscape and by carefully framed views of Mount Giewont, which becomes an integral part of the everyday experience of the house. While photographing this building, I focused on the relationship between architecture and the open landscape, on visual axes, and on the way interiors and terraces guide the viewer’s gaze towards the mountain scenery. It was another project in which architecture does not dominate its surroundings, but instead consciously integrates with their scale and character.
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