--- title: "Philip Clayton-Thompson — Photographers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/philip-clayton-thompson-pfvwus-pf~755067501 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~755067501.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Philip Clayton-Thompson" category: ["Photographers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/c8e3b97b0d195dbb_8027-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Portland, Oregon, United States" latitude: 45.4762 longitude: -122.5596 phone: "(503) 234-4883" website: http://www.blackstoneedge.com rating: 5 review_count: 4 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 77 last_updated: 2026-09-11 --- # Philip Clayton-Thompson Original Houzz profile: [Philip Clayton-Thompson](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/philip-clayton-thompson-pfvwus-pf~755067501) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Photographers - **Location:** Portland, OR - **Serves:** Portland, USA and beyond - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2012–2023), for Design, Service, Design Photography. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Photographer - 25,000 Ideabook Saves Blackstone Edge Studios specializing in interior design photography, styling, writing for the nations interior design magazines. We are one of the most diversely published teams in America, with over 220+ covers to our credit, the studio also does high end Photoshop for major US companies,And develop's TV shows for US and UK cable networks. BSEfilms.com ### Services Provided - Architectural Photography - Filmmaking - Interior Design Photography ### Areas Served - Portland - USA and beyond ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Philip Clayton-Thompson | | Address | Portland, Oregon, United States | | Phone | (503) 234-4883 | | Website | http://www.blackstoneedge.com | | Followers on Houzz | 77 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — www.facebook.com/blackstone.edge.studios - X (Twitter) — \#Filmfestfinder - Blog — www.blackstoneedge.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Philip Clayton-Thompson](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/philip-clayton-thompson-pfvwus-pf~755067501) - **Website:** http://www.blackstoneedge.com - **Phone:** (503) 234-4883 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Chicago Film Festival, BBC, PBS, 11 international film awards on various projects. - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2012–2023), for Design, Service, Design Photography. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — Emery & Associates Interior Design, Nov. 2012** > Philip Clayton-Thompson and Donna Pizzi of Blackstone Edge Studios have done professional photography for me for many years, and were successful in getting one of my projects placed in a national shelter magazine. They re-designed my website in 2007, and also encouraged me to develop a blog which is linked to my website. They have been extremely professional and enjoyable to work with, their team includes staff with excellent technical skills as well as artistic abilities, and I would highly recommend them. **★★★★★ — Donna DuFresne Interior Design, Oct. 2012** > My relationship with Philip Clayton-Thompson and Blackstone Edge Studios spans over six years. Philip and Donna Pizzi are top notch. > They have been responsible for getting many of my projects published in national magazines. Their images of my work are always interesting and well thought out. **★★★★★ — User, Oct. 2012** > I've been working with Philip Clayton-Thompson, Blackstone Edge Studios, since 2005. Philip's outstanding photography along with Donna Pizzi's styling make the most of my design projects; bringing my portfolio to life. **★★★★★ — User, Oct. 2012** > We've been working with Philip Clayton-Thompson and the Blackstone Edge Studios for several years. They have brought our portfolio to life, and all along the way provided so much guidance on capturing the shots that we could never envision. Their attention to detail goes above and beyond what one would expect when it comes to hiring a photography team. > > We always know we are going to see true colors and proper scale and spacial layout with our final photos. When you hire this team you get a wealth of experience and talent...thanks to all at the firm for your wonderful support and continued partnership. **Comment from Philip Clayton-Thompson:** > Blackstone Edge Studios highly recommends Garrison Hullinger Interior Design, Inc. in return. As an ad agency, it's always great to work with talented people, who also run a creative and efficient company that never lets their clients down. ## Selected projects - [Coastal Living Cover Shoot - Jerry Sanders - Steamboat Island, WA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-living-cover-shoot-jerry-sanders-steamboat-island-wa-pj-vj~11526) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Justin & Burks Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/justin-and-burks-apartment-pj-vj~26035) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 [See all 2 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/photographers/philip-clayton-thompson-pfvwus-pf~755067501) ## Ideabooks - [blackstoneedges's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/301171/list/blackstoneedges-s-ideas) — 6 ideas - [DRs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1139371/list/drs) — 7 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/blackstoneedges) ## Community Q&A **Q: Photo use?** *(in Photo Questions)* HI - I'm working on a web slideshow about stag horn ferns for Sunset.com...wondering if we can use your image? Please let me know as soon as possible. Best, Jess Chamberlain A: Jess Chamberlain - contact us at 503-234-4883 to discuss. Thanks, Garrison! **Q: Is that pipe the vent for the stove? Is it gas?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: That is the stove pipe and the owners have propane as they live on small island where natural gas is not available. So the Aga cooker was converted to propane **Q: painting** *(in Photo Questions)* Who is the artist of the lovely still life? Just curious. A: Antique painting, artist is not signed. Justin & Burks shop is in Sellwood, Portland, OR You can find them on Face Book. 503/234-6414 shop **Q: chairs** *(in Photo Questions)* source for chairs? A: Linen & Things, no longer in Business, unfortunately! **Q: Where can you find those valances, they look so beautiful?** *(in Photo Questions)* Where can you find those valances, they look so beautiful? A: they are linen shades that the homeowner got from Ikea and then sewed them together to make them appear like one long valance. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-11.*