Munich — Est. 2010

Architecture, precisely seen.

Architectural and real estate photography for architects, developers, and hospitality brands. Munich, Bavaria, worldwide.

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Dantestraße residential quarter, modern housing — architectural photography by Maximilian Sydow
Fig. 01 — Atriumf/8 · ISO 100 · 24mm TS-E
001Studio
IsarvorstadtMunich · Bavaria

Independent studio for the built environment — for more than a decade.

Maximilian Sydow has photographed architecture independently since 2010 — with a focus on correct lines, controlled light, and drone-capable aerial work.

The architecture studio in Munich's Isarvorstadt handles commissions in Munich, across Bavaria, and internationally — for architecture firms, developers, interior designers, and hospitality brands.

Where real estate photography aims at a quick sale, architectural photography works for publication, competition, and documentation. Converging lines are corrected during capture; daylight is mixed with set artificial light.

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002Selected Work
New building at Kolkrabenweg, Cologne — precise lines, architectural photography by Maximilian Sydow
Architecture
Office Campus48.131° N · 11.571° E
Isarvorstadt
SOLA café, bright interior with daylight — interior photography by Maximilian Sydow
Interior
Residence Lehel48.143° N · 11.589° E
Lehel
Residential building Jaspertstraße, Frankfurt — real estate photography by Maximilian Sydow
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ConcreteStructure & Light
Drohnenaufnahme eines Wohnhochhauses in Essen — Luftbild, Maximilian Sydow
Aerial · UAV
Aerial BavariaA2 certified · 120m AGL
Building ensemble at Kolkrabenweg, Cologne — architecture in context, by Maximilian Sydow
Facade
FacadeGrid & Shadow
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003Services

Five disciplines for the built environment — from competition imagery to aerial work.

/ 01Architectural PhotographyCompetition, documentation, and completion — for architects and planners. / 02Interior PhotographyMateriality, light, and atmosphere — for interior designers and manufacturers. / 03Real Estate MarketingHigh-converting assets for developers and project leaders in the premium segment. / 04Drone PhotographyCertified aerial work (A1/A3 + A2) for the urban context. / 05Construction DocumentationFrom shell to completion — structured and comparable.
Areas served / MunichBavariaDACHWorldwide
004Approach

From the position of the sun to the final TIFF — every frame is planned.

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Pre-Production

Location scout for sun position, light, and shadow. Clarifying the goal — competition, magazine, or marketing — and the time window.

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Shooting

Capture over 1–3 days depending on complexity. Tilt-shift optics for true verticals, daylight-artificial-light balancing, certified UAV drone for context.

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Post-Production

Selective correction of converging lines, light mixing, and highlight recovery. Delivery as final TIFFs at full resolution plus a web JPEG set.

005Frequent Questions

Answers for architects & developers.

From process to usage rights and lead time — the essentials up front.

A · 01Architectural photography corrects converging lines already during capture, mixes daylight with set artificial light, and respects the design language of the building. Real estate photography aims at a quick sale; architectural photography aims at publication and documentation.
A · 02Pre-production with a location scout, competition imagery, construction documentation, completion shoots, interior captures, and certified drone work for the urban context. Delivery as final TIFFs or JPEGs at full resolution.
A · 03The home base is Munich, with a studio on Ickstattstraße. Commissions are taken across Bavaria, the DACH region, and worldwide — especially for hospitality architecture, high-end residential, and international magazine features.
A · 04maxsydow.de bundles hospitality, people, and commercial work. maximilian-sydow.de focuses exclusively on architecture, interior, and real estate — with its own visual language and technical focus for architects and planners.
006Contact

Inquire about a project.

Competition, construction documentation, marketing, or a magazine feature. Tell us briefly what it's about — response within 24 hours, on weekdays.

E—MAIL mail@maximilian-sydow.de TEL +49 175 167 156 7 STUDIO Ickstattstraße 2b, Munich
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