Gainesville Architectural and Real Estate Photographer


Your designs deserve to be seen and remembered, so that you can connect with clients and investors who matter most. Ordinary photos can’t capture the craftsmanship, lighting, and detail that make your work extraordinary.


I’m Chris Watkins. I help architects, designers, and developers showcase their projects with high-impact architectural photography and real estate photography that elevates portfolios, attracts the right clients, and tells the story behind every space.


We start by planning your shoot to highlight what makes your project unique. Then, we capture every detail with professional lighting, composition, and precision. Finally, you receive high-impact images that impress, inspire, and help your design work stand out.


Turn your architectural designs into a portfolio that gets noticed and opens doors. Email me now to share your vision and let’s bring your design to life.

Twilight image of the Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology at UF.
Interior photograph of the Barns&Noble store in Gainesville, FL.
Exterior of the 1908 grand in Gainesville, Fl.
Twilight image of the Daytona State College Amphitheater in Palm Coast.
A kitchen with a glass top stove and large sink with natural wood cabinets.
Real estate photograph of an updated mid century kitchen in Gainesville, Fl.
A round coffee table sits between blue couch and orange chair in a livingroom.
A large modern single family home with a green lawn and small shrubs located in the Town of Tioga.
beige barstools sit alined under a marble countertop in a modern kitchen.
Architectural photograph of a newly constructed home reflected in a puddle on the driveway.
A bedroom with a beautifully made bed under orange curtains.
A kitchen with midcentury furnishings, and marble countertop.

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View our most recent architectural, design and real estate photography here!

Drone Photography


With our FAA Part 107 remote pilot certification, we bring a safe and professional approach to capturing stunning aerial views of your architectural projects.

Drone photography by Chris Watkins Photogarphy

Floor plans


Unlock the power of advanced artificial intelligence to generate precise and visually appealing floor plans for your upcoming real estate listing or architectural project.

Floor plan of a luxury real estate listing in Newberry Fl.

Virtual Staging


Ignite the imagination and let our team virtually furnish your next architectural project, showcasing its full potential and inspiring viewers.

Example of virtual staging in a guest bedroom.

Chris Watkins Photography LLC - Architectural & design photography Gainesville, Fl. - Serving Gainesville, Ocala, Jacksonville, St Augustine, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale.