Gil Stose
Gil Stose is an architectural and interior photographer based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, working across the Caribbean, the United States, and the Americas. He specializes in editorial, commercial, and high-end residential architecture, and is FAA Part 107-certified for legal aerial photography.
Architectural and Interior Photography with Editorial Authority
Gil Stose Photography is a San Juan, Puerto Rico-based architectural photography practice specializing in editorial, commercial, and high-end residential architecture throughout Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, the United States, and the Americas.
With more than 30 years of professional experience, Gil Stose photographs architecture and interiors for international design and architecture publications, architectural and interior design firms, developers, hospitality brands, and private clients. His work is defined by a deep respect for architectural intent—light, proportion, materiality, and spatial experience—rather than surface aesthetics alone.
A Background Rooted in Visual Storytelling
Gil Stose’s approach to architectural photography is informed by an early career in film and live television production, where precision, planning, and visual narrative are essential. He was a member of the Directors Guild of Great Britain for a decade and also a member of the Directors’ and Producers’ Rights Society (DPRS). At the time of his admission to the Guild, he was the youngest member ever admitted. That production foundation continues to shape every assignment, from complex commercial commissions to intimate residential projects. View verified publications and archival credits.
Having worked extensively throughout the Caribbean, the United States, and internationally, Gil brings both a global perspective and a practical understanding of how architecture must be photographed for editorial publication, marketing, awards, and long-term brand use.
A Family Legacy in Geology
Gil Stose’s connection to careful observation and documentation runs in the family. His paternal great-grandparents, Anna Jonas Stose and George Willis Stose were both geologists with the U.S. Geological Survey, recognized for decades of fieldwork mapping the geology of the Appalachian region. That same discipline—precise observation, patient documentation, and respect for structure—carries forward into Gil’s approach to architectural photography.
Editorial, Commercial & Residential Expertise
Gil Stose Photography works at the intersection of:
- Editorial architectural photography for international publications
- Commercial architecture and interiors for developers, hospitality brands, and agencies
- Architect-led residential photography for private homes and estates
This breadth allows clients to rely on one photographer across press submissions, marketing campaigns, award entries, and archival documentation—without compromising consistency or quality.
FAA-Compliant Aerial Photography
Gil Stose is U.S. FAA Part 107 certified, enabling legal aerial photography for editorial and commercial use throughout Puerto Rico and U.S. territories, as well as for mainland U.S. clients.
This certification is critical for architectural and development projects requiring compliant drone imagery—an area where many regional photographers are unable to operate lawfully.
A Trusted Partner for Architects & Editors
Clients value Gil Stose not only for the quality of the imagery, but for his ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with architects, designers, editors, and project teams. His process emphasizes preparation, clarity, and respect for the design intent behind each project.
The result is photography that communicates architecture accurately, elegantly, and with lasting editorial value.
Selected Publications, Books & Archives
Gil Stose’s published and archived work provides a documented record across architecture, interiors, editorial, and aerial photography. Selected examples include The Wall Street Journal (“Why Wealthy Homebuyers Are Flocking to Puerto Rico,” 2023), Architect Magazine and Builder (“Caribbean Cottage,” 2018), and the book Wings: Flying Over Highlands, Cashiers, Toxaway and Beyond (2010), co-authored with Nancy Turner. North Carolina State University Libraries also holds the Gil Stose Photographs of the Water Garden collection in Special Collections.
See the Press & Publications archive for additional magazine, book, institutional, and commercial credits.
Recognition & Corporate Publication Credits
Gil Stose’s recognition includes Marquis Who’s Who — Lifetime Achievement. His commercial publication record also includes a photography credit in Toll Brothers’ 2008 Annual Report (production notes, printed page 56). These entries are included in the Press & Publications archive.
Regions Served
United States • Puerto Rico • Caribbean • Central & South America