Theo Tzia
Construction photography in London by Theo Tzia

On site to handover

Construction photography in London

Progress, handover, and trades in situ, documented cleanly on live and completed sites.

Overview

Construction and progress photography

Construction photography tells the story a finished building cannot: the programme, the craft, and the trades working in situ. I document live and completed sites across London and the UK for main contractors, developers, and specialist subcontractors who need a clear visual record of progress and quality.

From mechanical and engineering installations to CAT A and CAT B fit-out, glazing, drylining, and balconies, each stage is photographed cleanly and safely, with the site left as I found it. The images support progress reports, marketing, case studies, and handover, and prove the standard of work behind the finish.

Working across live sites in London and the UK, I fit around the programme and the trades, arrive inducted and in full PPE, and leave the site as I found it. The result is a dependable record you can use for reporting, marketing, and handover, and a set of images that proves the quality behind the finish.

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What I photograph

Construction photography, in detail

Glazing photography by Theo Tzia

Glazing

Glazing and curtain wall photography that shows the install, the reflections, and the finished line. Learn more →

Drylining photography by Theo Tzia

Drylining

Drylining and partition photography that records the standard of work before it is covered by finishes. Learn more →

Balconies photography by Theo Tzia

Balconies

Balcony and balustrade photography, capturing both the install and the finished detail at height. Learn more →

Why it matters

What good construction photography does for you

Prove the standard

A clear visual record of quality and progress that supports handover, quality assurance, and any disputes.

Market the programme

Progress images keep clients, investors, and social channels engaged throughout the build.

Safe on site

A construction photographer who works to site rules, arrives inducted and in PPE, and never holds up the job.

How it works

A simple, planned process

01

Brief and recce

We start with a short brief and, where it helps, a site recce: the building, the shot list, the deadline, and where the images will be used.

02

The shoot

I attend on site with full lighting and access equipment, shooting around the light to capture a considered set of exteriors, interiors, and detail.

03

Selection and edit

You review a contact sheet of every frame and choose your selects. Each is finished by hand: verticals corrected, colour matched, and distractions removed.

04

Delivery and licensing

Final files arrive in high resolution for print and web-sized for digital, licensed for your use, usually within five working days.

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What you get

Delivered and ready to use

  • A contact sheet of every frame, so you choose your own selects
  • High resolution files for large format print, plus web-sized versions
  • Hand-finished retouching: verticals, colour, and clean-ups
  • Images licensed for your use, with extended licences for project partners
  • A first gallery of selects within about five working days
  • Full resolution originals on request for hoardings and exhibition graphics

Who it is for

Who I work with

  • Main contractors
  • Developers
  • Engineers
  • Specialist subcontractors

Two clear rates: £700 for up to 20 final images, £1200 for up to 40. See rates and licensing for what each includes.

Live site documentation, London, by Theo Tzia

Featured project

Live site documentation

London

Ongoing progress photography on a central London site, capturing structure, services, and fit-out through to handover for the main contractor and client team.

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Questions

Construction photography, answered

Do you carry the right site accreditation and PPE?

Yes. I attend site with full PPE and work to site rules and inductions. Share any specific requirements when booking and I will make sure they are met.

Can you photograph an active site without disrupting work?

Yes. I plan around the programme and the trades on site, working quickly and safely so photography does not hold up the job.

How often should progress photography be scheduled?

Many clients book a regular visit, monthly or at key milestones, so the full programme is captured. One-off handover shoots are also available.

Can you provide drone or aerial photography?

Aerial coverage can be arranged with a licensed operator where a site allows it, to show the wider context and progress from above.

How is progress photography priced?

Site visits use the same two rates as all commissions: £700 for up to 3 hours on site with 20 final retouched images, or £1200 for up to 6 hours with 40 images. Many clients book a regular visit, monthly or at key milestones, so the programme is documented end to end.

Can you match a set look across every visit?

Yes. Regular visits are shot from consistent positions and finished to a consistent look, so the full programme reads as one series.

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Progress shots

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