The Leonardian Centre — sculptural facade with sweeping rooflines and full-height glazing

Melbourne · Architectural & Commercial

Capturing the essence of design.

The Leonardian Centre Civic · Exterior

The Practice

Architecture is designed to be experienced. Photography is how that experience travels — to clients, juries, and the public.

For over three decades, Chris Matterson has photographed buildings and commercial spaces across Australia — from major civic and aquatic centres to workplaces and interiors — with a considered eye for form, texture and light.

Selected Work

Recent projects

Civic, leisure and commercial architecture photographed for architects, builders and facility operators.

Services

What I photograph

01

Architectural

Exteriors, interiors and built form for architects, developers and builders — composed to honour the design intent, shot in the best light of the day, from golden hour to twilight.

02

Commercial & Interiors

Workplaces, retail and hospitality interiors photographed for marketing, leasing and award submissions — balanced ambient and architectural lighting throughout.

03

Civic & Leisure

Aquatic centres, community facilities and public buildings — large, complex spaces captured with the technical control they demand, in use or pristine.

About

Thirty years behind the lens

Chris Matterson is a Melbourne-based professional photographer specialising in architectural and commercial work. Every commission gets the same treatment: careful scouting, patient timing, precise composition — and images that make the work look as good as it deserves to.

From single-frame hero shots to full project documentation, deliverables are tailored to how the images will be used — print, web, submissions or signage.

30+
Years experience
VIC
Based · Melbourne
100%
Licensed for your use
Architectural detail of the Leonardian Centre

Contact

Have a project worth showing off?

Tell me about the building, the space, or the brief — I'll come back to you promptly with availability and a tailored quote.

Call 0411 102 522