--- title: "Paper + Pate Photography — Photographers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/paper-pate-photography-pfvwus-pf~1670108334 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1670108334.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Paper + Pate Photography" category: ["Photographers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/22138657029f7a07_5757-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Los Angeles, California 90026, United States" phone: 1000000000 website: https://www.paperandpate.com rating: 5 review_count: 7 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 24 last_updated: 2026-09-04 --- # Paper + Pate Photography Original Houzz profile: [Paper + Pate Photography](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/paper-pate-photography-pfvwus-pf~1670108334) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Photographers - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA - **Serves:** Los Angeles, Oak Park, Chicago, Evanston, Glen Ellyn, Glenview, Naperville, Oak Brook, River Forest, Schaumburg, Wilmette - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2018–2021), for Design, Design Photography, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - Houzz Photographer - 500 Ideabook Saves I'm an interior and architecture photographer based out of Los Angeles and Chicago. My name is Petra (pay-tra), but I also go by Pate. I hope to work with you soon! ### Services Provided - Architectural Photography - Interior Design Photography ### Areas Served - Los Angeles - Oak Park - Chicago - Evanston - Glen Ellyn - Glenview - Naperville - Oak Brook - River Forest - Schaumburg - Wilmette ### Typical Job Cost $1500 - $10000 Rate is dependent on number of retouched final images desired by client, usage, and scope of project ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Paper + Pate Photography | | Address | Los Angeles, California 90026, United States | | Phone | 1000000000 | | Website | https://www.paperandpate.com | | Followers on Houzz | 24 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/paperandpatephoto/ - Blog — https://www.paperandpate.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Paper + Pate Photography](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/paper-pate-photography-pfvwus-pf~1670108334) - **Website:** https://www.paperandpate.com - **Phone:** 1000000000 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - First place, Editor's Prize in Photography, Fifth Wednesday Journal - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2018–2021), for Design, Design Photography, Service. **Affiliations** - [Houzz Photographer Network](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/houzz-photographer-network-pfvwus-pf~1706612553) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 7 reviews** ### All 7 reviews **★★★★★ — Hence Interiors, July 2018** > Petra is the best! She took beautiful photos of our work especially in some tricky conditions. She is extremely easy to work with and accommodating. She has a great eye and sense of style. Highly recommend! **Comment from Paper + Pate Photography:** > Thanks, Katie and Sally! It's been a pleasure working with you and photographing your wonderful spaces! **★★★★★ — Brooke Doyle, June 2018** > I hired Petra to take photos of my studio apartment for both vacation rental listings and interior styling portfolio work, and she was wonderful! Petra is sweet, professional and gave me a fast turn-around time as well. I would defintely recommend! **Comment from Paper + Pate Photography:** > Thanks so much, Brooke! Hope to work with you again soon! **★★★★★ — Sarah Montgomery Interiors, Oct. 2017** > Petra was very professional and accommodating for my photography needs. She brought lights just in case and was very communicative with the different options for the shots. She gave direction and made me feel comfortable getting my headshots. I was able to view my proofs within a few days and received the final images a few days after that. I would recommend working with Petra! **★★★★★ — Melinda Stickney-Gibson, Sept. 2017** > I hired Petra Ford to take installation shots of an exhibition I had in Chicago, and working with her was effortless. She produced wonderful photographs, easily met the deadline, and was extremely clear and professional in setting up the photo shoot, and delivering the images on time. > Without question, I would work with her again. **★★★★★ — Anne Bach Waagstein, July 2017** > Petra Ford took some beautiful photos of my home/interior, and also made a wonderful portrait of me. I highly recommend Petra Ford. **★★★★★ — Amanda Stilwell, June 2017** > Petra's photos of our little studio apartment were amazing! They look super bright and really give a beautiful look to our space. She was really fast and I'm very impressed with her. Recommended. **★★★★★ — Simon Williams, May 2017** > Petra Ford photographed my home in London. She brought my apartment to life with her images, and did the place a justice which I could not. Petra's work was worth every penny, she was extremely professional and achieved exactly what I wanted and more. Highly recommeneded. ## Ideabooks - [Contemporary Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/123260233/list/contemporary-spaces) — 1 idea - [Darling Kids Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/98011222/list/darling-kids-rooms) — 27 ideas - [Cool Interior Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/98012230/list/cool-interior-architecture) — 5 ideas - [Bookshelves](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/98012310/list/bookshelves) — 4 ideas - [Plant and Flower Filled Homes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/88372454/list/plant-and-flower-filled-homes) — 18 ideas - [Candles & Light](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/88372742/list/candles-light) — 22 ideas - [Vintage Homes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/88372189/list/vintage-homes) — 3 ideas - [Mid-century Modern](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/98010152/list/mid-century-modern) — 7 ideas [See all 8 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/petraford) ## Community Q&A **Q: Floor tiles** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the name of the floor tiles please? A: I’m not sure! I’m the photographer, not the designer, so unfortuntely I don’t have any design details. **Q: Love the shelf** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the shelf that is on the right in the picture. Kind of ladder shelf but short. Where can I get one!? A: Hi Devon, wish I could help but I'm the photographer and don't have any of the design details. **Q: glass cabinets** *(in Photo Questions)* I love the yellow glass cabinets - how did you do this? A: Hi Risa, I'm the photographer not the designer, so unfortunately I don't have any details on the cabinets. **Q: Beautiful photo! where can I get the chair shaped like a hand? Thanks** *(in Photo Questions)* Where can I get the chair shaped like a hand A: This was a vacation rental property in Copenhagen. As far as I know, the property owner didn't use a professional designer. **Q: Table** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the table where can I get this? A: Hi there! I was the photographer on this project and unfortunately don't have the design details. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-04.*