“The house isn’t finished until
the photographer has been”


For all pricing and booking inquiries, please send me an e-mail. Include as much relevant information as possible, for example, the location of the project, amount of images needed, etc.

I look forward hearing from you.

E-mail: mark@markelst.com

Instagram: @markelstphoto

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  • I am a Dutch Architecture & Interiors photographer living on the French Riviera.
    Photographing high-end and bespoke properties for architects, interior designers, magazines, and investment companies all around the world.

    My work leans towards an editorial style that aims to deliver natural-looking images. This is to give the viewers the feeling that they are actually at the property, on the spot where the photo is taken.

    The use of light, composition, and human interaction is key to delivering strong, convincing photos. All my images contain contrast; this can be with light, color, movement, or composition.

    My photography covers work for architects, designers, and furniture makers mainly in the residential field; SAOTA, Knut Hjeltnes, Eric Kuster, Atelier K Architecture, Bosc Architects and Studio Marco van Veldhuizen are some of my clients.

    My work has been published digitally and in print in magazines and books such as Architectural Digest, Häuser Magazine, Artravel, Assouline, Beta-Plus and Callway.

    I have been named for Architectural Photo Awards, such as the APALMANAC photo awards and the One-Photo Challenge by Architizer. The LOOP Design Awards listed me as one of the 100 most inspiring Architectural Photographers in 2022. By BUILD magazine I am awarded the best Architecture & Interiors photographer in Europe in 2023.

    Besides my commissioned work I photograph personal projects. Therefore I am collaborating with the Artsper Art Gallery where my work is sold.

  • Architectural Digest
    ARTRAVEL
    Häuser Magazine
    Elle Decoration
    Beta plus - Mountain Retreats
    Assouline - Secret Stays
    Hoog Design
    Callway - Charmante Chalets
    Style Campagne
    Restless Living Magazine
    Excellent Wonen & Leven Magazine
    Residence Magazine

  • Besides my commissioned work I photograph personal projects.
    My work can be bought via the Artsper Art Gallery where I partnered with.