INTERIOR & ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHER

Alan Chakota Photography partners with designers to transform designs into compelling visual stories.

About Alan

I PHOTOGRAPH ARCHITECTURE THE WAY ARCHITECTS SEE IT — WITH INTENTION.

I'm Alan Chakota, a Toronto-based architectural photographer with a rare combination: 15+ years working inside architecture firms, now behind the camera. That means I don't just document your projects — I understand them. I know what makes a detail worth highlighting, what your peers look for in portfolios, and how to frame spaces so they read clearly to both industry professionals and potential clients.

For nine years, I've partnered with architects, designers, and developers across Toronto to create images that win projects, secure press coverage, and elevate reputations.

The Designer's Advantage

ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH AN INSIDER PERSPECTIVE

I've been on your side of the desk - translating design intent into images that resonate with awards juries, editorial teams, and prospective clients alike.

FLUENT IN THE LANGUAGE OF DESIGN

I instinctively know what matters — the shadow line that defines your concept, the material transition that took months to detail, the spatial sequence that makes the project work.

A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY

I work as an extension of your team, understanding project constraints, coordinating with stakeholders, and delivering images that align with your deadlines and submission requirements.

PRECISION MEETS ARTISTRY

Technical accuracy for architectural documentation. Emotional impact for client presentations and press submissions. You shouldn't have to choose — my images deliver both.

Clients

THE FIRMS I HAVE WORKED WITH

From architects and interior designers to developers, contractors, and commercial brands — clients who need their spaces to make an impact.

Impact

PHOTOGRAPHY THAT PERFORMS

Images that win awards, secure editorial features, and attract the clients you actually want to work with. My work has been published in Canadian Architect, Canadian Interiors, Fast Company, Office Snapshots, and Love That Design—and clients tell me the investment pays for itself in new business