About me

Architekturfotograf Daniel Sumesgutner

Architectural photography

Daniel Sumesgutner

My passion for architectural photography quickly turned into my profession – and this fascination is still undiminished today!

I work for architects, agencies and other companies in the fields of architecture, real estate and industry, both for small offices and large players in the sector.

I design well-considered photographs and create productions that reflect the right balance between overview and detail as well as documentation and interpretation.

My many years of experience enable me to gain a precise overview of the architectural and spatial conditions for all projects and to find suitable photographic solutions.

Feel free to contact me – I look forward to working with you!

Architectural photography

Timeline

Rollei 35
1987

My first camera was a surprising gift. Now it was there and beautiful to boot. I immediately began to work intensively with her and look for motifs.

Rollei 35
Wohnhäuser am Kanal, Warrington
1991

Started studying photo design at the FH Dortmund and Polytechnic Manchester. My photography was initially journalistic and documentary in nature. But that was about to change.

Wohnhäuser am Kanal, Warrington
Bürogebäude Dortmund
1994

I was testing a new black and white film, and by chance I chose this building in Dortmund-Barop (REFA Informatik Center) by Ulrich Drahtler and created this motif.
I liked it, and so did the architect - that's how I sold my first architectural picture!

Bürogebäude Dortmund
Musikverein Wien
1996

I became officially self-employed during my studies, the next clients came, I was able to make a living from architectural photography and invest in equipment - what more could you want!
The day after the diploma ceremony (concert halls in Europe, here Musikverein Vienna) I photographed a waste incineration plant, the job can be really varied!

Musikverein Wien
Parlament der Samen
2001

I needed a lot of patience for my first job abroad in the north of Norway (Sámi Parliament). A lot of sunshine was required for the calendar production, but it was very scarce.

Parlament der Samen
Architekturfotograf Daniel Sumesgutner
2005

I photographed the first jobs in Asia, here in China still analog on 4x5 inch with the large-format camera.
To date, I have been able to photograph projects in over 35 countries and gain a wealth of experience.

Architekturfotograf Daniel Sumesgutner
Leuphana Universität Lüneburg
2017

First professional drone missions. I love the immense expansion of the visual language through the new perspectives.

Universitätgebäude Leuphana
Film Roots
2024

Professional architectural image film (in collaboration with Raphael Janzer)

Film Roots