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How to document an architecture project
From process to final result: a guide on why every project deserves to be recorded with a professional eye, and how to do it well.
An architecture or interior design studio’s work is immense, but much of it is lost if not documented well. Capturing the process, the details and the essence of a project doesn’t just add value: it feeds the portfolio, the communication and new-client acquisition for years.
This guide sums up how we document a project at Soko Studio, from planning to delivery, for studios who want their work to look as good as it deserves.
Document the process, not just the result
The “before and during” is as valuable as the “after”. Site photos, materials, drawings on the table and hands at work tell a story that connects with the client and shows the judgement and craft behind the project.
We recommend scheduling visits at key milestones: structure, services, finishes and final assembly. That archive later becomes content for social, project reports and presentations.
Light rules: when to shoot
In architecture photography, natural light defines the result. We study the orientation of the space to choose the time slot when each room looks its best, and we make the most of the blue hour —dusk— for the most striking exterior shots, with the interior lighting on.
A good shoot plan follows the sun’s path during the day so no key room is left in shadow.
Photo and video: two complementary languages
Photography fixes the detail: the texture of a material, a construction joint, the composition of an opening. Video brings the walkthrough, the scale and the atmosphere. Together they cover every use:
- Portfolio and website of the studio, with high-quality images.
- Social media, with process and detail reels that build community.
- Press and awards, where a strong photo series makes the difference.
- Relationships with suppliers and clients, showing finished work in context.
Details that elevate a series
What sets professional documentation apart is the care: corrected verticals, tidy spaces (styling), controlled reflections and consistent editing that respects the project’s real materials and colours.
That same care for telling a space well is what we apply to real estate video, where narrative and rhythm matter as much as technique.
Let’s work together
We collaborate with architecture studios and interior designers across Mallorca to create content that works both as portfolio and communication tool. If you have a project to document, let’s talk.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to photograph a finished project?+
Ideally with the project clean and styled, planning the shoot around orientation to catch the best light in each room. Exteriors look especially good at blue hour.
Can you document the construction process as well as the result?+
Yes. We recommend visits at key construction milestones to build a complete archive that later serves social, reports and presentations.
Do you transfer image rights to the studio?+
We always agree usage and licensing in writing. Tell us what you need the images for and we adapt the transfer to your case.
Do you work across all of Mallorca?+
Yes, we cover the whole island. For projects outside Mallorca, get in touch and we’ll assess it.
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