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Ken Gutmaker is an architectural photographer based in San Francisco. He has been photographing homes for national publications for over 20 years. His recent books include; Inside the Not So Big House, The Farmhouse and The Barefoot Home. More of his work can be seen at http://www.kengutmaker.com/.

  • Photographing a Small Bathroom

    November 13, 2018

    This bath, located off a stair landing, was carved out of quite a small space. It’s no bigger than a coat closet. Using thoughtful design, and a smaller sink with…

  • A Desk Area Changes with its Owner

    November 6, 2018

    Designing for a pre-teens room provides its own specific challenges. This desk area was set up to grow with the owners changing needs. Originally the shelf height was set up…

  • Flexible Design

    October 30, 2018

    While I was photographing a cabinet showroom, the client wanted a detail shot to illustrate the flexibility of this drawer. By moving the pegs, the owner can change the layout…

  • A Picture Window

    October 23, 2018

    A window that opens up a home office onto a meditative garden expands the space in countless ways. Being able to experience the natural world while working can be delightful.…

  • A Hot Housing Market

    October 16, 2018

    Stripped of its siding, this house shows off parts that are seldom seen.

  • Harvest Time

    October 11, 2018

    It is harvest time in Sonoma and Napa Counties, the grapes are ready. This modern structure with corrugated siding is ripe with agricultural references. The peaked roof, farmhouse exterior lights,…

  • A Soaring Facade on a Dramatic Evening

    October 2, 2018

    After a long day of photographing this wonderful home in Seattle, the final shot listed was the “dusk” shoot. The occupants of the house came home and were barbecuing on…

  • Architectural Wanderings in New Orleans

    September 25, 2018

    Walking about in the Garden district of New Orleans last week, I was taken by the myriad of homes in varying styles. Fifteen-foot ceilings, balconies, massive storm shutters, and wrought…

  • Iconic Forms

    September 18, 2018

    Looking at this view of this home in the middle of a residential development in Sonoma, the architectural vocabulary used stands out among the neighbors. The classic barn red and…

  • Industrial Art Studio

    September 11, 2018

    This soring two-story space is an artist and tinkerers dream. Clerestory windows on all four sides bring in loads of light to create the feeling of a cathedral. Slab concrete…

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