DFW Interior Photographer: Inside a Modern Scandinavian Texas Ranch

When I first made the decision I wanted to hone my photography skills and specialize in Interior & Architecture photography, I wasn’t entirely sure what the best course of action was when it came to building a portfolio, so I could begin marketing my services to potential clients.

So many potential scenarios ruminated in my mind, Do I get a job as a Real Estate photographer and hope I photograph a space that’s portfolio worthy? Do I beg my friends with amazing homes let me inside with a camera and photograph their spaces, Do I assist another photographer for a year or two until I learned the ropes?

The last option, assisting another photographer seemed like the path of least resistance. I worked in the hospitality industry for 11 years, and doing a stage (pronounced staj, from the French) at a restaurant for a few weeks, a few months, or even a year was incredibly common in my industry. I was up for the challenge of learning something new and seeing how other photographers work.

I started to lose hope after the 27th email I sent out went unanswered. As I delved more into this world I realized that photographers are a remote island, anxious to let others in to see their process, keep their knowledge and skills to themselves, and are generally not keen on helping others learn the ropes.

It was a scarcity mindset I was absolutely not used to, in hospitality you’re only as good as the person standing next to you, and the rising tide raises all boats.

After consulting with a friend of mine who’s a real estate agent, she completely talked me out of doing real estate photography. She said the industry is managed and controlled by a handful of major companies, and they’ve driven the price down on it and unless you’re super quick, it’s a tough way to make money.

One afternoon on a call with my photography mentor, Monika Normand, she recommended I get started by renting pretty homes to photograph. Then she sent me a link to this Stock & Seed property in Argyle, which was a favorite rental of hers for branding photoshoots with her own clients.

I rented the space one July afternoon and gave Interior Photography a try.

It turned out to be the most exciting and exhilarating two hours of my life. I felt so at home photographing interior spaces, and I learned so much. I instinctively knew this was the type of photography I wanted to specialize in moving forward, and it’s been a nonstop journey of learning and overcoming challenges ever since.

This home is light and bright and beautiful, so here are some of my favorite images of the space. Enjoy.

Stacy Markow is a former sommelier turned Interiors & Commercial Architecture Photographer servicing design clients across the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex. Not only can I capture the beauty of your next interior design project for your portfolio, I can also help you celebrate by picking the perfect bottle of Champagne.

For more information on my services, or to see more of my beautiful photography work, you can visit my website at www.stacymarkow.com