On March 16, our team gathered at the Blackhorse project for a photoshoot that marked more than the completion of a space.
It was a moment to step back into the work, to refine, to observe, and to capture what had already been thoughtfully designed.
Because documenting a project is never just about images.
It’s about translating how a space feels to live in.
More Than a Photoshoot
At Astro, a photoshoot is not treated as a final step.
It is part of the design process.
Every detail is revisited with intention, from the placement of objects to the balance of light, texture, and composition. What may appear effortless in the final image is the result of careful adjustment, discussion, and collaboration.
At Blackhorse, that process unfolded naturally.
Subtle shifts.
Quiet decisions.
A continuous refinement of the space.
Julia Enriquez, Lead Designer.
The Team Behind the Lens
The day brought together different roles within the photoshoot, each contributing to the outcome in a distinct way.
- Julia Enriquez, Lead Designer: guiding the vision and ensuring alignment with the original intent
- Shuya Cheng and Amanda Pike, Design Associates: supporting styling, adjustments, and execution
- Kevin Bélanger, Photographer: capturing not just the space, but its atmosphere
- Cris Persicano, Marketing & Communications: documenting the process and shaping how the story is shared
This collaboration is what allows a project to be translated beyond design into something that can be experienced visually.
The Art of Styling
One of the most defining parts of the day was the styling.
Not decoration, composition.
Every element introduced into the space serves a purpose:
- A folded towel becomes a moment of softness
- A stem or floral detail introduces scale and contrast
- Objects are thoughtfully brought into place
These decisions are small in isolation, but together they shape how the space is perceived.
This is where design moves into something else.
Capturing How It Feels
Photography, in this context, is not about documentation.
It is about interpretation.
Angles are chosen to reveal flow.
Lighting is used to emphasize materiality.
Framing is intentional — never accidental.
The goal is simple, but precise:
To create images that feel as close as possible to being in the space itself.
Part of a Larger Process
Moments like these are part of a larger way of working at Astro.
Design does not stop at drawings or installation.
It continues through how a space is experienced, presented, and ultimately remembered.
The Blackhorse photoshoot reflects that philosophy.
A continuation of the same thinking that defines every project:
clarity, intention, and attention to detail at every stage.
These behind-the-scenes moments rarely make it into the final images, but they are essential to the story.
They are where decisions are refined.
Where ideas are tested.
Where the space is seen again, with fresh eyes.
And where design becomes something you can truly experience.
Explore the Photoshoot Gallery and stay tuned for the final Blackhorse Photoshoot gallery coming up soon.
