A matter of perspective
Melbourne-based architectural photographer Peter Clarke of Latitude Group is behind the documentation of many of Australia’s most beautiful residential interiors.
Peter Clarke’s affiliation with the built form and appreciation for design has gained him a reputation as one of Australia’s leading architectural photographers. Working in the industry for more than 25 years, Peter has collaborated with some of Australia’s most progressive designers to photograph landmark projects and natural and built landscapes. Peter’s work successfully combines his passion for photography, architecture and design, drawing these influences together to create a cohesive vision of the finished form.
His collaborative approach and strong vision have seen his unique graphic style applied to a wide range of industries, including architecture, construction, mining and aviation.
Like many photographers, Peter is always looking for the next shot, which has led him to develop a series of limited edition architectural landscape prints. These prints have found their way into a number of commercial foyers and private homes, many of them appearing at a large scale in order to make a memorable first impression. The Editions series is an ongoing project that is driven not by volume but by a lifelong study of the environment through the lens. The series captures a unique perspective, featuring a mix of on-ground and aerial imagery of stunning mountain ranges, ridges and valleys.
Peter’s approach to photography maintains a level of sophistication that is supported by current technology, enabling greater detail to be captured than ever before. In each image, a series of exposures or greater dynamic range can be further realized in post-production, and it is this technical ability that elevates Peter’s work on largescale photo shoots. As many designers continue to push the bounds of construction and employ a high level of materiality, Peter’s affinity with design ensures that the right aspects and angles are captured. Peter understands the importance of his role in conveying the designer’s intent, and so he works carefully to understand that intent before developing an approach. The result is a tightly controlled visual mood and set of key shots for each project.
As built works continue to grow in complexity, photography remains an ever-important part of each project. Peter’s work continues to shine new light and composition onto completed projects, clearly articulating the designer’s original vision. This is at the heart of his work – an affiliation with, and appreciation for, the built form.