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Residential Architecture Photography

Gil Stose photographs private homes the way their architects designed them — as a sequence of decisions, not a single view. Across decades behind the camera, his residential work has earned the trust of architects, builders, and the editors of the shelter press, running in Architectural Digest, Dwell, ELLE Decor, House Beautiful, and Veranda.

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Warm wood paneled interior with a grand staircase large grid windows and a sleeping Labrador on an ornate rug 1

Rustic Wood Interior with Staircase and Dog

Traditional interior with a grandfather clock at the top of a short staircase a distressed red hutch and hardwood floors 1

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Open concept kitchen and dining room with gold lantern chandeliers marble backsplash and dark wooden ceiling beams 1

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Modern open concept kitchen and dining room featuring a glass top table with white chairs stainless steel appliances and a decorative wooden room divider 1

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Modern multi story staircase with dark wood and metal railings large grid window and geometric chandelier 1

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Modern interior with abstract wall art light wooden slatted chair hanging plants a dark floating shelf and a woven ottoman 1

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Modern home bar with white cabinetry dark countertop brass faucets open shelving and a built in wine fridge beside a carpeted staircase 1

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Modern entryway with large black framed glass doors opening to a lush garden path light wood floors and contemporary chandelier 1

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Modern dining room with a floating wooden staircase a woman descending and a vibrant abstract painting on the wall 1

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Luxurious blue paneled living room with a large window seat four tufted armchairs and a striking horse painting 1

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Foyer view through open dark green doors featuring a round wood table elegant staircase and brass chandelier 1

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Elegant living room with a white sofa gold pillows and two floor lamps overlooking a city skyline at night through large windows 1

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Elegant living room with a lit fireplace ornate gold mirror cream sofa and light green paneled walls 1

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Elegant living room with a lit fireplace abstract yellow art and a dining area featuring a wooden table and candles 1

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Elegant living room featuring a cozy fireplace with a roaring fire facing tufted sofas a glass coffee table and a striped rug 1

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Elegant hallway with arched doorways stone tile floor console tables with potted plants and natural light casting window shadows 1

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Elegant dining room with ornate gold chandelier tufted chairs and a dog sleeping on a modern bench by a large window 1

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Elegant dining room with a round table upholstered chairs ornate gold chandelier and a sleeping dog on a light rug 1

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Coastal inspired bedroom with a dark wood desk green velvet armchair tripod lamp and a vibrant painting of a yellow stilt house 2

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Bright living room with white built in bookshelves light green chairs and a white table by a large window 2

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Bright hallway featuring herringbone wood flooring patterned curtains a gallery wall of bird prints and a rattan console table 2

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An elegant living room with bold royal blue paneled walls featuring a large framed artwork of a white horse s head and a seating area with four beige tufted armchairs 2

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A modern open concept living and dining area featuring a white sofa with patterned pillows and a round dining table under a drum pendant light 2

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A luxurious home office with dark gray walls a built in window seat and a desk featuring large windows overlooking a lush green garden 2

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Cozy outdoor living space with a large stone fireplace comfortable wicker and wooden furniture and a view of autumn trees 2

Cozy Outdoor Patio with Stone Fireplace

Coastal inspired bedroom with a dark wood desk green velvet armchair tripod lamp and a vibrant painting of a yellow stilt house 1

Bedroom with Desk, Armchair, and Beach Painting

THE APPROACH

A Different Kind of Brief

A hotel lobby has to perform. A private home has to feel like one. Gil Stose approaches residential architecture photography with that distinction built into every decision — where the light falls in late afternoon versus early morning, how a material reads up close versus across a room, which frame makes a house feel inhabited rather than staged. It is the same technical discipline he brings to commercial work, aimed at a quieter, more personal result.

That sensitivity is what has carried his residential photography into Architectural Digest, Dwell, ELLE Decor, House Beautiful, and Veranda — publications that expect a home to be photographed with the same rigor it was designed with, not simply documented.

Residential architecture photography pairs naturally with FAA Part 107 certified aerial photography for complete property documentation — ground and sky, delivered as one editorially consistent set.

RANGE OF WORK

The Range of Residential Work

  • Private estates & hilltop villas
  • Beachfront & waterfront homes
  • Architect-designed residences
  • Historic & notable private properties
  • Golf & resort community homes
  • Gated development residences

Some of this work carries its own history. Gil Stose has photographed the homes of Ernest Hemingway in Cuba, Francis Ford Coppola in Belize, and Dick Clark in Turks and Caicos — assignments where the photography has to honor a property’s story as much as its architecture. His residential portfolio also includes architect-led work, including a Young De La Sota residence at Bahia Beach, Puerto Rico, viewable on the architecture portfolio page.

CLIENTS

Who Commissions Residential Architecture Photography

ARCHITECTS & DESIGNERS

  • Portfolio documentation
  • AIA & RIBA award submissions
  • Press & publication packages
  • Project archives

BUILDERS, OWNERS & EDITORIAL

  • Pre-sales & marketing imagery
  • Personal home archives
  • Shelter magazine assignments
  • Airbnb Luxe villa documentation
SERVICE GEOGRAPHY

Where Gil Stose Photographs Residential Architecture

CARIBBEAN & ISLANDS

  • Puerto Rico — all municipalities
  • U.S. Virgin Islands
  • Turks & Caicos
  • The Bahamas
  • Cuba
  • Belize
  • Dominican Republic

UNITED STATES & BEYOND

  • New York
  • Miami & Florida
  • Southeast United States
  • Atlanta & Georgia
  • Western North Carolina
  • Worldwide by arrangement
Related Work

See Also

Residential architecture photography is closely related to residential exteriors photography for twilight and curb-appeal work, interiors & furnishings photography for full interior documentation, and the complete architecture portfolio spanning commercial and hospitality projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Residential Architecture FAQs

What does residential architecture photography with Gil Stose include?
Full documentation of a private residence — exteriors, interiors, and architectural detail — photographed to reflect the architect or designer’s intent, delivered as an editorial-ready set.
Does Gil Stose photograph private homes in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean?
Yes. Puerto Rico is Gil Stose’s home base, and residential work regularly extends across the wider Caribbean, including the U.S. Virgin Islands, Turks and Caicos, and the Bahamas.
Has Gil Stose’s residential architecture photography been published?
Yes. His residential work has appeared in Architectural Digest, Dwell, ELLE Decor, House Beautiful, and Veranda, among other shelter and lifestyle publications.
What is the difference between residential and commercial architecture photography with Gil Stose?
Residential work is photographed for a quieter, more personal register — how a home feels lived in — while commercial photography is built to communicate brand and identity at a glance. The technical discipline is the same; the intent differs.
Can residential architecture photography include aerial drone coverage?
Yes. As an FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot, Gil Stose regularly pairs ground-level residential photography with aerial coverage for a complete property record.
What notable private residences has Gil Stose photographed?
His portfolio includes the homes of Ernest Hemingway in Cuba, Francis Ford Coppola in Belize, and Dick Clark in Turks and Caicos, alongside architect-led residential work such as a Young De La Sota residence at Bahia Beach, Puerto Rico.
Does Gil Stose work directly with homeowners, or only with architects and builders?
Both. Projects are commissioned directly by homeowners for personal archives and pre-sale marketing, and by architects, designers, and builders for portfolio and press use.
What areas does Gil Stose serve for residential architecture photography?
Puerto Rico, the wider Caribbean, New York, Miami, the Southeast United States, and worldwide by arrangement.
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