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Architectural and commercial photographer Dave Clough is fascinated with images that tell a story. Whatever his subject, he seeks to capture a visual narrative, focusing not only on exteriors, interiors and other elements of the built environment – but also on each structure’s unique character, life, and energy. He constantly chases light and shadows to ensure that his camera is in hand at decisive moments.

Born and raised in Maine, Dave studied architectural photography with Brian Vanden Brink at Maine Media Workshops. Dave’s experience in building and carpentry gives him a craftsman’s insights into the elements and details that make a house a home. His work is also informed by the 10 years he lived in Japan, where he grew to understand the subtle and sublime intricacies of architecture.

From his studio in Rockland, Dave works with architects, builders, designers, restaurants, real estate agencies, and other clients throughout New England. He gained international exposure through his exhibit at the University of Venice in September 2016. His presentation and accompanying international symposium dealt with photographing historic Japanese architecture. The exhibit and accompanying symposiums traveled to Tokyo, Milan, Stockholm, and Suzhou, China.

Dave Clough is committed to the craft and art of conveying a building’s beauty through the camera’s lens. 

Published

Yasuda House Guide, Yasuda House,Tokyo Japan, 2011

Maine – The Way Life Should Be, New England Business Media, 2012

Homes Down East, Tilbury House Publishers, 2014

Still Point Arts Quarterly, Winter 2014

Food That Works by Malia Dell, Alla Salute Press 2015

Urbophilia No.07, Co+Labo radovic, 2016

NMH Magazine, Spring 2018

Niche 04, Opa Press, Tokyo, Japan, Spring 2018

Built Heritage 2018, Tongji University Press

Restoring Your Historic House, by Scott Hanson, Tilbury House Publishers, Fall  2019

As seen in:

Down East Magazine

Coastal Home Magazine

Maine Home + Design

Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors