Michael J. Kelley

Industrial · Architectural · Engineering

The spaces that are hardest to photograph.

Showcasing your engineering and design solutions where most cameras struggle.

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ParkWorks Automation

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Industrial · Architectural · Engineering

Shooting in spaces inhospitable to cameras and coming back with clear sharp images.

Berkeley Studio & Bay Area Services

Based in Berkeley, California, I provide professional photography services throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. With over a decade of experience, I specialize in architectural, industrial and engineering, automotive, and portrait photography.

As a Part 107 certified drone pilot, I offer comprehensive aerial photography and videography services, combining ground-level and aerial perspectives for complete visual storytelling.

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Engineering · Landscape

Seeing Nature in Engineered Spaces: Why I Photograph Mechanical Installations Like They’re Landscapes

Problem solving in dark industrial spaces: how seeing them as forests, or as caves, can change the whole approach to capturing design and engineering decisions.

September 24, 2026

Automotive

The Most Important Photos in a Car Auction Listing Might Be the Floor Mats

About 92% of an auction gallery is detail shots: seat edges, stitching, headrests—all show a car's condition and help build trust with potential bidders.

September 8, 2026

Interiors

How Airbnb Photography Helps You Book Instead of Bleed Guests (and When Hiring a Pro Is a Mistake)

In a rental listing, photos are the "what am I getting" half of the guest's decision. Find out the real numbers on hiring a pro and when to use your iPhone instead.

August 31, 2026

Interior Design

Reading the Room: Interior Design Translated with Photography

Interior design photography is translation: a photographer reads the room the designer built and carries its mood into images clients can feel.

August 27, 2026