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I’m Matt Mansueto, an architectural and interior photographer working with architects, designers, developers and brands throughout Chicago, the Midwest and nationwide.
That’s me on the far left in the Cubs hat, flying my drone for an architect and builder in Telluride, Colorado.
Experience
15+ Years
Based In
Northwest Indiana
Certified
FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot
Serving
Chicago · North Shore · Milwaukee · Indianapolis
About Matt
For more than 15 years, I’ve photographed the places people create, inhabit and remember, from private residences and retail installations to workplaces, schools and major developments.
I’m interested in beautiful images, of course. But I’m equally interested in what those images need to do.
A design firm may need to strengthen its portfolio. An architect may be preparing an award submission. A developer may need leasing and investor materials. A brand may need consistent imagery from an installation that existed for only a few days.
Understanding that purpose changes how I approach the assignment. It informs what we photograph, how we plan the day and how the final collection is constructed.
I serve as Director of Finance for the Illinois chapter of ASID and support organizations including Designs for Dignity and Chicago Gateway Green. I’m also a member of ASMP and connected with Chicago’s architecture and design community.
My Approach
A collaborative, streamlined process from planning to final delivery.
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I pay close attention to light, materiality, geometry and the way people experience a space. The finished images should respect the project’s design intent.
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The strongest imagery comes from good communication among the photographer, architect, designer, builder, stylist and marketing team. Tethered review allows us to refine the work together.
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We plan around where the photographs are headed, portfolio, proposals, awards, press, presentations, campaigns or social media, so the final collection is more useful.
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Complicated locations, changing conditions and multiple stakeholders are part of commercial photography. I communicate clearly, adapt quickly and keep the production moving.
Beyond the Camera
The best part of this work has always been the people: designers, builders, homeowners, craftspeople and creative teams. Some projects last a single afternoon. Others bring me back year after year as buildings rise from bare concrete to fully occupied spaces.
Outside of photography, you’ll usually find me exploring Chicago with my family, searching for great tacos, dumplings or pizza, or catching a Cubs game whenever possible. Travel and family have shaped how I see places and why the stories behind them matter to me.
“At the end of the day, I'm grateful this work allows me to combine architecture, creativity, relationships, and community into something meaningful.”
Matt Mansueto
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