David Clough

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.

Publications

2019 - Restoring Your Historic House, Scott Hanson, Tilbury House
Shiguchi - The Hidden Art of Japanese Joinery at the Gamble House, Yoshihiro Takishita, Shiguchi-do
Sir Banister Fletcher’s Global History of Architecture 21st Ed., Bloomsbury Press, in partnership with the Royal Institute of British Architects and the University of London
2018 - Built Heritage Quarterly, Tongji University Press, Vol. 2
2014 - Homes Down East, Earle Shettleworth, Chris Glass, and Scott Hanson, Tilbury House Publishers

Selected Exhibitions

2018 - West of Japan / East of Norway, Norwegian Embassy, Stockholm, Sweden
2017 - West of Japan / East of Europe, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, China, and Keio University, Yokohama, Japan
2016 - West of Japan / East of Europe, Universita Iuav di Venezio, Venice, Italy