Published Work: PRB+ Magazine Village of Wellington Aquatics Center Architectural Photography | Drone Photography | Wellington, Florida This project being featured in PRB+ Magazine marks an important moment—not just for the architecture, but for the process behind capturing it. Publication reflects more than aesthetics; it confirms that the work resonates
Photographing Sabor on Allure of the Seas under tight schedules, delivering high-end interior design imagery with precision, speed, and control.
A behind-the-scenes look at photographing a luxury Miami residence designed by Andrea Lecusay. This project highlights the balance between available light and supplemental lighting, capturing interior design with precision, depth, and a refined editorial feel—all within the constraints of a single day on location.
Published in Outdoor Photographer Magazine, this series captures years of night photography at Driftwood Beach. The work reveals a hidden beauty often lost in the glare of daylight, brought to life through controlled lighting.
DJI drone restrictions are reshaping professional aerial photography, leaving few viable alternatives for working photographers in the U.S.
In the modern photography industry, copyright isn’t just a legal formality — it’s income. Veteran architectural photographer Mike Butler explains why registering and protecting every image is essential for survival in today’s “free-image” culture, where clients expect unlimited rights and photographers must fight to preserve the value of their work. This is a realistic, boots-on-the-ground look at how copyright sustains creative businesses when the market slows.
Photographing a tower like World Tower Block E in the heart of downtown Miami isn’t something you simply show up and shoot. In a city this dense, every angle, every detail, every moment of light takes planning. There’s always a walkthrough before we even start, and often the first day on site becomes almost a second scout — testing perspectives, chasing light, and finding those angles that only work at certain hours.
Lighting the Legends: A Scottish Castle Adventure By Mike Butler | Architectural Photographer & Visual Storyteller Hero Shot: Slains Castle under the stars – Cruden Bay, Scotland (57.4162° N, 1.8413° W) As visual makers, we often find a niche and cling to it — for better or worse. For me,
Hospitality Photography in Action: How Flexibility and Creative Teamwork Deliver Stunning Hotel Marketing Images in a Single Day How careful pre-planning, creative teamwork, and flexibility behind the camera deliver diverse, high-impact hospitality images—on a single shoot day for Hilton Carillon Park. By Mike Butler, Architectural Photographer, Miami Lifestyle first: capturing
Commercial Residential Photography with VStarr: A Magazine Story Client: VStarr InteriorsContact: Sonya Haffey There’s something distinct about working with VStarr and Sonya Haffey—every project becomes a creative dialogue. Modera Academical Village is a commercial residential development, and photographing these spaces calls for a unique approach—one that balances the grand scale of
