David Papazian is a Portland-based photographer specializing in architecture, interiors, home and garden, and lifestyle photography. His work is distinguished by narrative clarity and atmospheric detail, capturing projects through a refined balance of light, form, and spatial storytelling. With over four decades of experience, David has honed a practice rooted in technical precision and emotive visual composition.
His portfolio includes collaborations with notable architects, publications, and brands across the Pacific Northwest, showcasing residential, commercial, aerial, and hospitality environments. David’s versatility extends into stock imagery, where his work enjoys significant recognition and widespread use.
LOCATION: Portland, Oregon, United States
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Originally built in the 1960s, the challenge for this project was how to update a mid-century modern house without sacrificing its charm. Situated on a 1.3-acre site perched on a plateau above Coachella Valley, the rugged, inhospitable…
Perched high above the Columbia River on a rocky bluff, Cliff House is a modern family retreat within minutes of the clients’ favorite playgrounds for windsurfing, skiing, or mountain biking.
Set on top of a forested ridge separating downtown Portland and the suburban sprawl of Beaverton, OR, Wildwood house is a rural retreat and primary residence hidden within the metro area of the Pacific Northwest.
This 1957 mid-century modern house sits on a 1 acre lot in SW Portland with an incredible view looking east toward the river and SE Portland. The single bedroom, 2-bedroom guest house residence needed a more functional…
Situated on the edge of a canyon overlooking the Deschutes River, the existing Redmond ranch house lacked personality, unlike its charismatic owners. Three modern additions redefine the structure and create a more functional plan for the retired…
