Architecture, People & Place

Documentary-led photography of buildings, interiors and the people who bring them to life.

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Meet John Dom Paiva

+44(0)780 708 8432

hello@johndompaiva.com

I create considered images of architecture, interiors and the people who bring spaces to life, working with architects, designers and cultural organisations across the North West.

Living room with beige sofa, wooden floor, potted plants on window sill and outside balcony, and a large glass door

"John communicated well. Was punctual and hit the targets he suggested in terms of timescales and did a fantastic job."

Toby Wallis - Director, Architectural Emporum
"John was present, engaged, intuitive and understood really quickly what we needed. He was warm and friendly but also really discreet."

Lizzie Holland - Reverend, St. Peter’s Church
"It was a pleasure working with John. He was up for trying anything we asked and returned the photos promptly after the shoot."

Jack Sibley - Developer, Crescengo
"Very approachable and easy to talk to, making the process relaxed and straightforward. The photos and edits were delivered very quickly."

Penny Cole - Marketing Office, Central Credit Union
"John's strong selection of images has helped us update stakeholders and social media followers on our work, and support our long-term plans. "

Laura Johnson - PR & Communications Lead, National Museum Liverpool

Huyton High Street

Regeneration Project

Architectural Emporium developed individual schemes for each block, which respected the fundamental elements of each building but created a big enough impact to promote change in the rest of the area.

“John did a wonderful job. He delivered everything we asked and more. It wasn't an easy task and we were delighted with the results.”

Toby Wallis

Director, Architectural Emporium

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Kempston Street Works

Co-working Space

Work produced of Kempston Street Works, a creative workspace in Liverpool’s Fabric District.

The series combines architectural details with examples of the space in use, images were used across social media and the website to promote the space.

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Copper Courtyard House

Architecture & Interior Design

This residential project captures a contemporary copper-clad extension that sits confidently alongside the original courtyard house.

The images focus on the relationship between materials, light and form, documenting how the new addition enhances the character of the existing home.

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Allerton Windows

Home Improvements

These images showcase a completed home extension, highlighting the new glazing, interior finish and connection between the kitchen, living space and outside area.

The focus was on creating clear, inviting photographs that help prospective customers picture how the company’s windows and extensions could transform their own homes.

Modern small house with white exterior walls, large glass sliding door, wooden flooring, and a small kitchen inside with orange chairs. Potted plants on either side of the entrance. Cloudy sky overhead.

Modern kitchen with white marble countertops, gray cabinets, and an island. Orange bar stools are in front of the island, kitchen features a sink, stove, and built-in oven.

Modern kitchen with cream-colored cabinets, marble countertops, and a gas stove, featuring a small potted plant and a purple vase with sticks.

Living room with beige sofa, potted plants near window and sliding glass door, hardwood floor, and white walls.

Living room with a beige sofa, a small plant, and large floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors leading outside to a parking lot and city buildings.

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The Sundial

Luxury Residences

Photographed for The Sundial luxury residences, this series captures the contemporary architecture, carefully finished interiors and panoramic estuary views. The images were created to communicate the quality of the development and the lifestyle it offers to prospective buyers.

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Bodysgallen Hall & Spa

Historic House & Hotel

Images used for web and social media at Bodysgallen Hall & Spa. I was tasked with photographing more than a venue — I documented a place with heritage, life and layered purpose.

A large medieval-style stone castle on a hillside with surrounding gardens and trees under a blue sky.

A historic stone castle with multiple chimneys and small windows, situated on a hill with stone and greenery, under a partly cloudy sky.

A stone house with beige window frames, a door with glass panes, a small outdoor bench, and a hedge, under a blue sky.

A room with a large window showing a scenic view of mountains and trees outside. The window has metal grid panes, and the room features a floor lamp with a beige shade and part of a cushioned armchair.

Interior corner of a room with two mounted deer antelope heads on the wall, a marble bust sculpture of a bearded man on a black shelf, a painting of a man in historical clothing, and a window with grid panes.

A cozy dining room with round tables covered in white tablecloths, set with plates and cutlery, and decorated with flowers. Large windows with stained glass and orange curtains let in natural light and offer a view of a garden outside.

A garden with neatly trimmed hedges, bushes, and trees, featuring a white bench placed among the greenery, with a stone wall and a building with a window in the background.

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My approach is

careful, considered and quietly observational.

I photograph architecture the way it was intended to be experienced, paying close attention to light, materials, proportion and the relationship between a building and the people who use it.

Whether it's a completed home, commercial space or public realm project, I work unobtrusively to create honest, natural images that communicate both the design intent and the atmosphere of a place.

The result is a set of photographs that feels authentic rather than overly polished, images that document your work with clarity, helping clients, collaborators and future commissions understand what makes each project unique.

Is this the right fit?

Every project is quoted individually based on its scale, location, intended use and the number of finished images required.

You might be in the right place if you:

value natural, considered images over heavily staged photography
want to communicate both the design and the experience of a space
need photographs for portfolios, awards, publications, websites or project launches

Whether you’re documenting a completed home, public space or commercial development, I’ll work with you to shape a clear brief and create a useful, cohesive set of images.

Have a project in mind? Let’s talk.

Fill the form in below, or call me on +44(0)780 708 8432

Architecture, People & Place

Meet John Dom Paiva

"John communicated well. Was punctual and hit the targets he suggested in terms of timescales and did a fantastic job."

"John was present, engaged, intuitive and understood really quickly what we needed. He was warm and friendly but also really discreet."

"It was a pleasure working with John. He was up for trying anything we asked and returned the photos promptly after the shoot."

"Very approachable and easy to talk to, making the process relaxed and straightforward. The photos and edits were delivered very quickly."

"John's strong selection of images has helped us update stakeholders and social media followers on our work, and support our long-term plans. "

Huyton High Street

Regeneration Project

“John did a wonderful job. He delivered everything we asked and more. It wasn't an easy task and we were delighted with the results.”

Kempston Street Works

Co-working Space

Copper Courtyard House

Architecture & Interior Design

Allerton Windows

Home Improvements

The Sundial

Luxury Residences

Bodysgallen Hall & Spa

Historic House & Hotel

My approach is

careful, considered and quietly observational.

Is this the right fit?

Every project is quoted individually based on its scale, location, intended use and the number of finished images required.

Have a project in mind? Let’s talk.

John Dom Paiva