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# Kathryn MacDonald Photography

Original Houzz profile: [Kathryn MacDonald Photography](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/kathryn-macdonald-photography-pfvwus-pf~1761679019)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Photographers
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA
- **Serves:** San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Albany, Mill Valley, Emeryville, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, Piedmont, Tiburon, Sausalito, Belvedere, Alto, Belvedere Tiburon
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (11 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2014–2022), for Design, Design Photography, Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- 5 Star Houzzer
- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- Houzz Photographer
- 50,000 Ideabook Saves

San Francisco based freelance photographer specializing in interiors and portrait photography. Web marketing services with a specialty in SEO Search Engine Optimization.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Photography
- Interior Design Photography
- Interiors Photography

### Areas Served

- San Francisco
- Oakland
- Berkeley
- Alameda
- Albany
- Mill Valley
- Emeryville
- Tamalpais-Homestead Valley
- Piedmont
- Tiburon
- Sausalito
- Belvedere
- Alto
- Belvedere Tiburon

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Kathryn MacDonald Photography |
| Address | 650 5th St. \#409, San Francisco, California 94107, United States |
| Phone | (415) 640-7506 |
| Website | http://www.macdonaldphoto.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 121 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/kathryn-macdonald-photography/135291739874837?bookmark\_t=page
- LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynmacdonald
- Blog — www.macdonaldphoto.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Kathryn MacDonald Photography](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/kathryn-macdonald-photography-pfvwus-pf~1761679019)
- **Website:** http://www.macdonaldphoto.com
- **Phone:** (415) 640-7506

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Best of Houzz 2014, Best of Houzz 2016

- **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2014–2022), for Design, Design Photography, Service.

**Affiliations**
- [ASID California North Chapter](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/asid-california-north-chapter-pfvwus-pf~848111714)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 11 reviews**

### All 11 reviews

**★★★★★ — Monroe Studio, Aug. 2017**

> Kathryn has photographed several of my projects and her work is stunning, her eye is impeccable, she's incredibly collaborative, and she's super fun to work with!!  I can't say enough good things.  We have several projects on the books together and I can't wait to get to them all.

**★★★★★ — Tracery Professional Builders, Inc., April 2016**

> Kathryn is a true professional behind the camera and in her business concerns. We have hired her many times for photo shoots for our completed remodeling projects. The photos always get rave comments, and have also been selected for publishing. She really goes the extra mile. She is clever with photographic tricks, very knowledgeable about staging, lighting and perspective, and takes her time to think through the best shot.  She even stood out in the pouring rain and shot through a window to get the best angle - seriously dedicated! I've not only learned a lot from her, I sincerely enjoy working with her - I've never had a bad experience personally or professionally in our dealings, and her assistant Augustina has been great to work with too - class acts all around.

**★★★★★ — Kelly Scanlon Interior Design, March 2016**

> I had the good fortune of working with Kathryn recently. She was referred to me by another Bay Area Interior Designer. I had seen her work and was immediately chomping at the bit to get her on one of my projects. She did not disappoint. Kathryn sees things with such clarity and insight - anticipating how I would want it to look, how it would look best across multiple media types, and she breathes light and beauty into each shot so the end result is the best you can possibly hope for creatively.
> She is professional, organized, and fun to spend the day with.  Full days on a shoot can be exhausting as any Designer knows, but after my first day with Kathryn and team, I felt great , recharged , and ready to tackle more photoshoots together. Hire Her!

**★★★★★ — trs100, Dec. 2015**

> I highly recommend that you hire Kathryn. Professional, prompt and patient are three words I would use to describe her. Professional in her technical competence, skill level and ability to communicate in laymen terms. Prompt in her ability to keep focused on the goals and stick to the schedule. Patient in her understanding that I am not a techie, therefore the need for gentle, yet focused, guidance through-out the project. I am extremely pleased with what she accomplished and am confident you will be to.
> Thomas Robert Simpson
> Executive and Artistic Director
> AfroSolo Theatre Company
> thomasrobertsimpson.com

**★★★★★ — Price Style and Design, Nov. 2015**

> Kathryn MacDonald is wonderful!  I have so enjoyed working with her on 3 projects and looking forward to working with her on many more!  She has an impeccable eye for detail; works efficiently and is extremely professional.  Her work is amazing!

**★★★★★ — Fannie Allen Design, Sept. 2015**

> Kathryn is a complete pleasure to work with, smart, articulate, service-oriented AND she takes fabulous photographs. I especially appreciate that she spends time before the shoot to understand my needs, the light, and the layout. Legwork ahead of time really saves time, and money, for the shoot itself. An all day shoot is draining but Kathryn keeps her professionalism, humor, and energy going for the duration. Her turn around was fast, too. I've worked with many pro photographers and Kathryn is just outstanding in her field, and such a pleasure as a collaborator.

**★★★★★ — Rachel Blindauer Interior Design, Feb. 2015**

> I am exceptionally passionate about photographers and their work. Of course her photos have a great light quality to them, but what goes above is that Kathryn always arrives ultra prepared. When we need to hang the painting slightly lower to better sit in the frame, voila - she has a bungee band. Need a scissor to cut something off a new accessory? Voila, again she has my back. She also has a really talented retoucher that turns things over quickly.

**★★★★★ — Jana Magginetti Interior Design, Jan. 2015**

> I first met Kathryn MacDonald when she photographed my interiors for the Woodside Showcase House.  She was professional, timely, and creative.  Her photographs were crisp and clean and presented the most impactful impressions of my rooms.  I have gone onto use Kathryn consistently for all my interior shots, they are of a professional quality and have the creative bent that shelter magazines expect.
> Kathryn also designed my website for me and I love the clean crisp presentation.  She listened to my needs and worked with me on my vision for the space.  She has referred me to other professionals that have helped with my branding as well.  In web marketing Kathryn gets the Interior Design field and knows what content and images need to be present in a creative website.

**★★★★★ — Christine Sheldon Design, Nov. 2014**

> As an interior designer I have been using Kathryn MacDonald Photography for several years to photograph my projects.   It has been a pleasure to work with her as her photos have always been exceptional.  She consistently surprises me with suggesting different angles and shots that I may not have thought of, and I am always thrilled that she manages to communicate the overall feeling of the room into the photo.
>
> In addition I often require photos in specific sizes/formats for advertisements, marketing materials and competition entries.  Kathryn has gone above and beyond to provide these to me.    I highly recommend her!

**★★★★★ — Megan Warren Design, Sept. 2014**

> I hired Kathryn to photograph professional interior design projects. She is very professional and easy to work with. She also provided great insight to capture excellent photos of the interiors. I highly recommend her for interior photography and look forward to working with her again in the future.

**★★★★★ — atucker11, Nov. 2013**

> Kathryn was absolutely wonderful to work with.  Very professional, and with a good eye for the beautiful picture. We are very happy with the results and look forward to working with her again in the future.

## Selected projects

- [The Glade - Orinda, CA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-glade-orinda-ca-pj-vj~6675269)
  - Location: Orinda, CA
  - Photos: 37
  - Description: This is a project in Northern California for a 3rd generation owner of a local iron and steel company. Our client’s main requirement was to incorporate metal into the design. Our answer was to blend textural elements to bring warmth and visual interest to the home, resulting in this modern mixed-material composition.
- [Chic in Menlo Park](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chic-in-menlo-park-pj-vj~2406660)
  - Location: Menlo Park, CA
  - Photos: 13
- [Clean Kitchen Update](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/clean-kitchen-update-pj-vj~7053699)
  - Location: San Francisco, CA
  - Photos: 8
- [Who did it Better - Mom or Kids?](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/who-did-it-better-mom-or-kids-pj-vj~6664247)
  - Location: Moraga, CA
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: When lockdown happened it hit us all pretty hard. Forced us all to take an honest look at ourselves AND our surroundings. This project somehow delivered on time during a quarantine - and the result? Bathrooms good enough to Zoom from! When clients like this one, fully trust us to do our best work for them, it shows in the end product! The original situation can be seen on our Before And After Page. Since the family has a slight obsession with all things Hamilton, we leaned heavily on the show fo…
- [Mid Century Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-modern-pj-vj~6503641)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Dual Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dual-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~5971050)
  - Location: Moraga, CA
  - Photos: 6
- [Eichler Casual Color Pop](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eichler-casual-color-pop-pj-vj~566031)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: A family finds a new home in San Francisco.The client sent off their furniture and boxes in a truck headed to San Francisco and then went driving on a family cross country vacation. While they were on vacation Rachel Blindauer met with the movers and had everything they shipped placed in the home and landed on the design scheme. This classic Eichler home was designed for casual living in a multi color palate with a focus on on navy and grey. The owners love of Greece finds it’s way into fiber ce…
- [Art Lovers Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/art-lovers-living-room-pj-vj~5696165)
  - Location: Lafayette, CA
  - Photos: 10
- [An Artistic Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/an-artistic-family-room-pj-vj~5696152)
  - Location: Lafayette, CA
  - Photos: 4
- [Orinda :  Living and Master Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/orinda-living-and-master-bedroom-pj-vj~3492982)
  - Location: Orinda, CA
  - Photos: 5
- [Indoor Outdoor All Year Long](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/indoor-outdoor-all-year-long-pj-vj~5526348)
  - Location: Moraga, CA
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: A seriously busy family home surrounded by greenery and viewed decking, came to a dead halt in the center of it all - the kitchen. So we took on making the most of this nucleus and connecting it to all those amazing decked areas that entertain all year round. We added loads of seating - inside and out, endless storage solutions, timeless finishes and voila - let the party begin.
- [Mid Century Modern Luxe](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-modern-luxe-pj-vj~3145984)
  - Location: Orinda, CA
  - Photos: 15
- [Livable Luxury](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/livable-luxury-pj-vj~3145966)
  - Location: Orinda, CA
  - Photos: 17
- [Sophisticated Bedroom for a Young Adult](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sophisticated-bedroom-for-a-young-adult-pj-vj~3145952)
  - Location: Moraga, CA
  - Photos: 12
- [South Bay Jewel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-bay-jewel-pj-vj~2694222)
  - Location: Burlingame, CA
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: Beautiful jewel box house in the South Bay — home to a tech executive, a pet dentist, and their two boys. We created a beautiful and elegant environment that blends masculine and feminine, easy comfort, is kid friendly, and can take a lot of rough-housing!!
- [Atherton Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/atherton-residence-pj-vj~2964240)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 20
- [Carmel Cottage Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carmel-cottage-office-pj-vj~2086025)
  - Location: Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: When exploring Carmel for my office I just could not pass up this quintessential Carmel cottage exuding such charm. I wanted a cozy space where clients and vendors could visit, relax and sip some tea or wine as we worked on projects together. One of four cottages that were remodeled to bring them back to their Carmel roots. The wood beams, stone wall, fireplace all speak of the history and heritage of Carmel. The corner bench and glass table top is the perfect place to spread out samples and rev…
- [Master Bath Update](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bath-update-pj-vj~1676525)
  - Location: San Mateo, CA
  - Photos: 3
- [Rustic Wine Cellar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-wine-cellar-pj-vj~1670927)
  - Location: Woodside, CA
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Subterranean stone wine cellar with trap door access.
- [Master Bath Masterpiece](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bath-masterpiece-pj-vj~1670960)
  - Location: Hillsborough, CA
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Marble master bath with lavish and luxurious details.

[See all 30 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/kathryn-macdonald-photography-pfvwus-pf~1761679019)

## Ideabooks

- [Entry Halls](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56162176/list/entry-halls) — 5 ideas
- [Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105763640/list/bedroom) — 1 idea

[See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/kathrynmacdonaldphotography)

## Community Q&A

**Q: where is the wallpaper from** *(in Photo Questions)*

Where is the wallpaper from the one of a tree

A: The designer would know best but i believe it is de gourney wallpaper.

**Q: Your design is lovely. Could you pls tell me more about flooring? Thx.** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Please contact the designer Leslie Price of Price Style and Design. As the photographer I don't have the flooring info. Leslie is on Houzz so you can find her here.

**Q: Any info on the wood flooring?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Any info on the wood flooring?

A: Contact Price Style and Design via Houzz.

**Q: Dimensions of the hotel rack.** *(in Photo Questions)*

Price?   Where can it be bought?

A: Sorry but I don't have that info.

**Q: I love the faucet on the sink. Beautiful. Which company and collection** *(in Photo Questions)*

I love the faucet.  Who makes it? Which collection? I have searched for days and have not found it.  Would very much appreciate your sharing this information.

A: www.mariechristinedesign.com is the designer who could provide the info.

**Q: Tile and size** *(in Photo Questions)*

Can you please tell me the size of each tile on the bathroom floor and the type of tile used?

A: Please contact the designer Marie Christine Designs in NYC. As the photographer I don't have that info. Sorry!

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-25.*