At the end of August 2021, I traveled to the Polish countryside in the south of the country to photograph Polska Zagroda, a modern single-family home designed by BXB Studio, led by Bogusław Barnaś. The architect gave me complete creative freedom for the shoot, which allowed me to fully explore the best ways to capture the project.
I arrived on-site before sunrise, aiming to capture the first rays of light hitting the building’s façade. It was also crucial for me to find the most compelling compositions that placed the house in the context of its surroundings. This wasn’t difficult, as the house looked spectacular from virtually every angle. One of my favorite architectural shots came from across a neighboring pond, where the building’s reflection shimmered on the water’s surface. In the afternoon, I focused on photographing the other sections of the house. The sculpted form of the building opened up towards another pond and a natural garden, creating an organic dialogue between architecture and landscape. Numerous outdoor spaces and footbridges allowed me to frame a variety of unique perspectives. Drone photography was particularly useful in showcasing the house’s full volume and its relationship with the surrounding countryside.
A month after completing the Polska Zagroda shoot, Bogusław Barnaś invited me to photograph two additional projects: Dom z Jabłonią and Dom z Cegłą. These were two distinct residential buildings—technically part of the same development but differing in function and aesthetic.
Unlike many other sessions, I chose to shoot Dom z Cegłą later in the morning rather than right after sunrise. Its sculptural brick façade benefited from sharper sunlight, which created dramatic shadows and emphasized the architect’s design intent. Dom z Jabłonią, on the other hand, required a different approach. Its warm-toned exterior and interiors were best highlighted in the soft, golden light of the late afternoon. I also captured nighttime shots of both houses just after sunset, adding another layer of depth to the photographic narrative.
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