Respoke — Freelance Photography & Project Documentation
Client Overview
Respoke is a Perth-based design and fabrication studio specialising in custom outdoor furniture and placemaking elements for public and commercial spaces. Their work focuses on creating durable, functional, and people-friendly installations — from benches, seating, and planters to immersive parklets and site-specific urban features — that bring life and community engagement to streetscapes and public
My Responsibilities
Contract freelance photographer for finished installations and site photography
Capturing completed furniture pieces (benches, seating, planters, parklets)
Framing work in environmental and community context
Shooting for both digital portfolio and social content use
Delivering high-quality images suitable for web, print, and proposal decks
Collaborating with the Respoke team on shoot planning and access
Shooting under varied outdoor conditions and lighting situations
Efficient turnaround of edited deliverables
Key Metrics
Multiple installations photographed over several years
Numerous public furniture and parklet projects documented
Work across diverse urban locations throughout Perth region
Ongoing collaboration with Respoke on project highlights
Creative Approach
Photographing the function and context of furniture — how people and environment interact with the design
Emphasising material quality, form, and place-making impact
Capturing pieces outdoors with natural light and human scale
Framing installations to show environment, use, and atmosphere
Working around weather, access limitations, and live public spaces
Tailoring shots for both polished portfolio presentation and social storytelling
Maintaining consistency in visual style across multiple site visits
Reflection
Working with Respoke on an ongoing freelance basis has deepened my ability to photograph built environments and functional design in real world contexts. Documenting these installations — from furniture pieces to larger parklet installations — sharpened my skills in situational problem-solving, adapting to outdoor conditions, and showcasing how design interacts with public space. The experience strengthened my visual storytelling across diverse environments and expanded my portfolio beyond studio and product work into built environments and placemaking imagery.
