Award-Winning Photography for Architecture, Interiors, Art & Design.
John Muggenborg is a New York-based photographer known for crafting dynamic and precise imagery that faithfully represents space.
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For over 20 years, John has partnered with architects, designers, artists, and publishers to create photographs that both document and elevate the built environment. With a background in architecture, he brings a deep understanding of design intent, translating space, material, and detail into clear, compelling imagery.
His approach balances detailed views with broader perspectives to show how projects function and connect to their surroundings. As an FAA-certified drone pilot, he incorporates aerial viewpoints when they strengthen the narrative. Strong framing, considered light, and carefully chosen vantage points guide every shoot.
At the core of John’s work is an ability to capture the precise moments when light, space, and design converge. His photographs do more than record a project—they articulate the architect’s vision and communicate the experience of the space. This clarity and attention to storytelling have made him a trusted collaborator for architects, designers, and publishers seeking to present their work with impact.
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John shoots custom architectural photography, as well as licenses his existing photography, including:
- Commercial
- Hospitality
- Aerial
- Museums
- Residential
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American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP)
Association of Independent Architectural Photographers
World Architects.comUS Federal Aviation Administration - FAA Part 107 Certified Remote Pilot
New York Times Approved
Gensler Approved
Hilton Approved
Marriott Approved
Moxy Approved
NH Collection Approved
Waldorf Astoria Approved
Canon Professional Services
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SELECT Clients
COMMERCIAL
American Express
Apple
Audi
Breville
iHeart Media
IBM Watson
Microsoft
Refinery29
RG/A
Timberland
72andSunny
ARCHITECTS + DESIGNERS
ARUP
bKL Architecture
Diller Scofidio + Renfro
Foster + Partners
Gensler
Lighting Workshop
Ken Smith Workshop
Perkins & Will
Renfro Design Group
SITU/
Tillotson Design Associates
HOSPITALITY
1 Hotel
Canopy Hotel
Conrad Hotel
Delta One
Hilton Hotels
Hotel Marcel
The Moxie Hotel
NH Collection
Swan Reserve at Disney World
Waldorf Astoria
MUSEUMS / ART SPACES
Broad Museum
Cristin Tierney Gallery
David Rockefeller Creative Arts Center
High Museum
MoMA
US Olympic & Paralympic Museum
The New Museum
UOVO
Whitney Museum
FURNISHINGS + MATERIALS
Kohler
Lindal Homes
Philips
KETRA
LG
Targetti
USAI Lighting

