Cheryl McIntosh
I’m Cheryl McIntosh, an Oregon based architectural photographer and marketer serving clients across the entire Pacific Northwest. I help A/E/C firms achieve their business goals through strategic branding and marketing, paired with stunning photography that showcases their work in the best possible light.
My photographic journey began nearly 20 years ago when I launched a branding agency in Bend, OR where I was focusing on commercial work.
My passion for architectural photography took shape when one of my architecture clients invited me to join their team, opening a satellite office and leading their marketing efforts. Collaborating closely with project architects, I learned how to tell richer, more authentic stories through pen and lens—capturing not just the buildings but the experiences they create for the end user.
​This interest in the end user's experience has led to a growing fascination with landscape architecture and how it works to bridge the gap between people and nature. I am fascinated by biophilic design and how features like living walls, green roofs and courtyards contribute to the health and wellness of building users and inhabitants.
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When I scout a project, I consider how the landscape architecture works to bring the outside, in. I look for continuous lines, cohesive material selections and details that come together to tell a holistic and sustainable project story. I believe that well-executed landscape architecture creates a sense of place and is inseparable from the building design. Whether I'm commissioned by the building or landscape architect, trust that I give landscaping the care it deserves.
In my off time, I'm usually in the forest exploring back roads with my dog, Wookiee the Goldendoodle. Nature plays an outsized role in my life and fuels my painting inspiration, a relatively new hobby.
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