Coniston Barn | Award-Winning Property Photography Yorkshire
Some properties are difficult to photograph.
Not because they lack things to photograph, but because there is so much to capture.
Coniston Barn was one of those projects.
Set within the Yorkshire countryside near Coniston Cold, between Skipton and Settle, this remarkable contemporary home combines striking architecture, beautifully designed interiors and an exceptional landscape setting.
I was fortunate enough to be asked to photograph the property, and it quickly became clear that this wasn't simply a case of photographing a house room by room.
The challenge was to tell the story of the property through the images.
A remarkable transformation
Coniston Barn is the result of the transformation of a former agricultural barn into a contemporary family home.
The architectural and interior design work was undertaken by Bowman Riley, retaining elements of the original agricultural character while introducing a modern approach to space, light and living.
Natural stone, contemporary cladding, expansive areas of glazing and carefully considered interiors combine to create a home that feels very much of its location while also being distinctly contemporary.
One of the things that makes the property particularly interesting from a photographer's perspective is the way the architecture responds to its surroundings.
The house isn't simply positioned in the Yorkshire countryside.
The countryside is an integral part of the design.
That relationship became one of the key themes of the photography.
Starting with the bigger picture
For a property of this scale, drone photography provides an important perspective.
From the ground, you experience individual rooms, details and elevations.
From the air, you begin to understand how everything fits together.
The house, gardens, lawns, stone walls and surrounding countryside become part of one composition.
For the aerial photography, I wasn't simply looking for the highest possible viewpoint. I wanted to find positions that showed the architecture while retaining enough of the surrounding landscape to give the viewer a sense of place.
The first aerial photograph provides that wider context, showing the house sitting within the extensive grounds.
A second, closer viewpoint brings the architecture forward and allows the shape and design of the building to become more prominent.
Good drone photography isn't just about getting above a property. It's about finding the viewpoint that tells its story.
Photographing the interiors
Inside, the approach changes.
With large contemporary spaces, it can be tempting to use an extremely wide-angle lens and simply make everything look as large as possible.
That's not necessarily what I want to achieve.
The objective is to show how the spaces actually work.
The large living and dining area is a good example. The extensive glazing provides spectacular views across the surrounding countryside, so those views needed to become part of the photograph rather than simply appearing as bright areas outside the windows.
Other spaces offered completely different opportunities.
The entrance hall combines natural stone walls with contemporary furniture and lighting, while the staircase creates a strong architectural feature.
The kitchen introduces another combination of materials, textures and colour, with the dark cabinetry contrasting with the lighter worktops and the distinctive yellow chairs.
Throughout the house, I was looking for photographs that showed not only the overall space but also the details that make the design interesting.
The relationship between inside and outside
One of my favourite things about photographing Coniston Barn was the connection between the interiors and the landscape.
Large areas of glass bring the surrounding countryside into the house.
Terraces extend the living spaces outside.
Views become part of the interior experience.
The outdoor dining area, for example, isn't simply a garden photograph. The Yorkshire landscape beyond the terrace is an important part of what makes the space special.
This meant that the interior, exterior and drone photographs needed to work together.
Rather than producing three separate collections of images, I wanted them to feel like one visual story.
An award-winning project
The quality of the project has also been recognised through a number of awards.
The project, referred to by Bowman Riley as Craven Barn, won Best Small Development at the Yorkshires Residential Real Estate Awards 2025.
It also received a Northern Design Award in the Conversion, Re-purpose and Redesign category.
Those awards recognise the quality of the architectural and design work behind the project, but they also underline why it was important to photograph the property in a way that captured more than its individual rooms.
The property is currently being marketed by Carter Jonas.
What I wanted the photography to achieve
Ultimately, my aim wasn't simply to produce a collection of attractive property photographs.
The images needed to communicate the experience of the property.
• The architecture.
• The interiors.
• The craftsmanship.
• The scale.
• The views.
And, perhaps most importantly, the feeling of being there.
For property developers, architects, interior designers and estate agents, professional photography is an important part of communicating the value of a project.
The photographs may appear on a property listing, but they can also be used across websites, brochures, social media, PR, editorial features and marketing campaigns.
That's why I approach a property shoot as more than simply recording what's there.
The photographs need to make people stop, look and want to see more.
Property and architectural photography in Yorkshire
I'm a commercial photographer based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, providing professional property photography, architectural photography, interior photography and drone photography for estate agents, property developers, architects, interior designers and businesses across Yorkshire and the UK.
Every property presents different opportunities and challenges.
My job is to find the photographs that show what makes each one distinctive.
Need professional photography for your next property or architectural project?
Get in touch
Not because they lack things to photograph, but because there is so much to capture.
Coniston Barn was one of those projects.
Set within the Yorkshire countryside near Coniston Cold, between Skipton and Settle, this remarkable contemporary home combines striking architecture, beautifully designed interiors and an exceptional landscape setting.
I was fortunate enough to be asked to photograph the property, and it quickly became clear that this wasn't simply a case of photographing a house room by room.
The challenge was to tell the story of the property through the images.
A remarkable transformation
Coniston Barn is the result of the transformation of a former agricultural barn into a contemporary family home.
The architectural and interior design work was undertaken by Bowman Riley, retaining elements of the original agricultural character while introducing a modern approach to space, light and living.
Natural stone, contemporary cladding, expansive areas of glazing and carefully considered interiors combine to create a home that feels very much of its location while also being distinctly contemporary.
One of the things that makes the property particularly interesting from a photographer's perspective is the way the architecture responds to its surroundings.
The house isn't simply positioned in the Yorkshire countryside.
The countryside is an integral part of the design.
That relationship became one of the key themes of the photography.
Starting with the bigger picture
For a property of this scale, drone photography provides an important perspective.
From the ground, you experience individual rooms, details and elevations.
From the air, you begin to understand how everything fits together.
The house, gardens, lawns, stone walls and surrounding countryside become part of one composition.
For the aerial photography, I wasn't simply looking for the highest possible viewpoint. I wanted to find positions that showed the architecture while retaining enough of the surrounding landscape to give the viewer a sense of place.
The first aerial photograph provides that wider context, showing the house sitting within the extensive grounds.
A second, closer viewpoint brings the architecture forward and allows the shape and design of the building to become more prominent.
Good drone photography isn't just about getting above a property. It's about finding the viewpoint that tells its story.
Photographing the interiors
Inside, the approach changes.
With large contemporary spaces, it can be tempting to use an extremely wide-angle lens and simply make everything look as large as possible.
That's not necessarily what I want to achieve.
The objective is to show how the spaces actually work.
The large living and dining area is a good example. The extensive glazing provides spectacular views across the surrounding countryside, so those views needed to become part of the photograph rather than simply appearing as bright areas outside the windows.
Other spaces offered completely different opportunities.
The entrance hall combines natural stone walls with contemporary furniture and lighting, while the staircase creates a strong architectural feature.
The kitchen introduces another combination of materials, textures and colour, with the dark cabinetry contrasting with the lighter worktops and the distinctive yellow chairs.
Throughout the house, I was looking for photographs that showed not only the overall space but also the details that make the design interesting.
The relationship between inside and outside
One of my favourite things about photographing Coniston Barn was the connection between the interiors and the landscape.
Large areas of glass bring the surrounding countryside into the house.
Terraces extend the living spaces outside.
Views become part of the interior experience.
The outdoor dining area, for example, isn't simply a garden photograph. The Yorkshire landscape beyond the terrace is an important part of what makes the space special.
This meant that the interior, exterior and drone photographs needed to work together.
Rather than producing three separate collections of images, I wanted them to feel like one visual story.
An award-winning project
The quality of the project has also been recognised through a number of awards.
The project, referred to by Bowman Riley as Craven Barn, won Best Small Development at the Yorkshires Residential Real Estate Awards 2025.
It also received a Northern Design Award in the Conversion, Re-purpose and Redesign category.
Those awards recognise the quality of the architectural and design work behind the project, but they also underline why it was important to photograph the property in a way that captured more than its individual rooms.
The property is currently being marketed by Carter Jonas.
What I wanted the photography to achieve
Ultimately, my aim wasn't simply to produce a collection of attractive property photographs.
The images needed to communicate the experience of the property.
• The architecture.
• The interiors.
• The craftsmanship.
• The scale.
• The views.
And, perhaps most importantly, the feeling of being there.
For property developers, architects, interior designers and estate agents, professional photography is an important part of communicating the value of a project.
The photographs may appear on a property listing, but they can also be used across websites, brochures, social media, PR, editorial features and marketing campaigns.
That's why I approach a property shoot as more than simply recording what's there.
The photographs need to make people stop, look and want to see more.
Property and architectural photography in Yorkshire
I'm a commercial photographer based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, providing professional property photography, architectural photography, interior photography and drone photography for estate agents, property developers, architects, interior designers and businesses across Yorkshire and the UK.
Every property presents different opportunities and challenges.
My job is to find the photographs that show what makes each one distinctive.
Need professional photography for your next property or architectural project?
Get in touch