Haute’Xposure on the Art of Storytelling Through Space and Light
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Founded in Verbier, Switzerland, Haute’Xposure is a photography and creative studio dedicated to capturing architecture and interior design with narrative depth and precision. Known for translating atmosphere into image, the studio collaborates with leading designers, architects and brands across Switzerland, France and the UK.
For Haute’Xposure, photography is more than visual documentation. Each frame tells a story about proportion, light and emotion, transforming built environments into moments of connection. Their work reveals the character of a space, the craftsmanship behind it, and the human experience it evokes.
In this Designeers interview, Haute’Xposure’s founder shares how storytelling guides their lens, what defines visual timelessness, and why every project begins with a sense of place.
Words: designeers
OCTOBER 2025
WEBSITE: hautexposure.com
INSTAGRAM: @hautexposure
DESIGNEERS
You describe yourself as a storyteller, light-shaper, and curator. What's the first thing you look for when walking into a space to find its story?
Haute'Xposure
The first thing I look for is light, the way it moves through the space, where shadows fall, and which elements the eye is naturally drawn to. From there, I begin to sense the story the interior wants to tell, whether it’s the rhythm of a chalet’s beams or the intimacy of a quiet corner.
I pay close attention to the details, the craftsmanship, and the excellence in the design, and how all of these elements build together to tell the story of the space.
DESIGNEERS
In your opinion, what makes a single photograph unforgettable in the world of interior design?
Haute'Xposure
An unforgettable photograph isn’t always the one where composition and light are perfect. It’s the image that speaks to the viewer, that stirs something.
The true hero shot captures the essence of a space by evoking emotion, where architecture, design, and atmosphere come together to make you feel the story behind the frame.
DESIGNEERS
What's your go-to ritual or process on set that helps you capture the right mood?
Haute'Xposure
I always start by walking the space slowly, letting the light and shapes speak first. I then experiment with angles and perspectives, often waiting for natural light to hit just the right surfaces. It’s a mix of intuition and structure, a quiet process that allows the space to reveal its mood before I begin to photograph it.
I also love to listen to my clients, letting them tell their story and that of their own clients: the trials, the joys, and the journey behind the project. This insight becomes an integral part of the photographic process, guiding how I capture the space.
DESIGNEERS
Being based in the Swiss Alps but working across Europe, how does travel and the character of different places shape the way you photograph interiors?
Haute'Xposure
Different places have unique rhythms, materials, and light qualities. Working across Europe allows me to adapt my approach, responding to the character of each location while maintaining the storytelling thread that defines my photography.
Even throughout Europe, the light changes; bright winter light in the mountains is very different from the muted tones of a winter morning in London. Where possible, I allow not only the natural light to shape the interiors but also the natural elements, a gentle breeze flowing through curtains, a sprinkling of snow across a balcony, or even a London bus passing through a picture-perfect window. The character of different places influences the image being created and, in turn, the story being told.
“My process is a mix of intuition and structure, a quiet process that allows the space to reveal its mood before I begin to photograph it. ”
Haute'Xposure
DESIGNEERS
Your Crans-Montana project blended Alpine tradition with Japanese minimalism. What was your favourite moment or challenge when capturing that project?
Haute'Xposure
Capturing the red-brick kachelofen as the heart of the home was a highlight. The challenge was balancing its warmth with the clean, minimal lines and subtle Japanese-inspired details while preserving the natural light and serenity of the space. The result was a series that feels both intimate and expansive, a dialogue between tradition and restraint.
One of my favourite moments came about 18 months later, when we reunited to shoot portraits as the project was being printed in The New York Times. It wasn’t about styling or positioning for a photoshoot; we simply had fun, shared a giggle. That levity is what I try to bring to every shoot. An interior photoshoot is an important financial investment, and a sense of ease and playfulness helps bring the best out of both the space and the people involved.
Building long-term relationships allows this connection to grow, fostering understanding and trust that enriches the creative process and the story each photograph tells.
DESIGNEERS
If you could photograph the work of any designer, architect, or iconic building (past or present), who would it be and why?
Haute'Xposure
Rather than focusing on a designer, architect, or famous building, I’m drawn to spaces with deep stories of their own.
Recently, I photographed a château in France and then a castle in Spain, and it was thrilling to explore how these interiors have evolved, layering narratives over centuries. The designer or architect acts as a guide in this process, helping bring out the essence of the space. What excites me most is connecting with the interior itself and letting whichever element, history, character, atmosphere, or aesthetic, lead the photography.
Moving forward, I’m excited to photograph a fabulous diversity of projects, celebrating their cultural, traditional, historical, and aesthetic aspects.
DESIGNEERS
Your three words are storyteller, light-shaper, and curator. If you had to add a fourth, what would it be?
Haute'Xposure
If I were to add a fourth word, it would be “immersive,” reflecting how I aim to make viewers feel fully present in the spaces I photograph, experiencing them in a way that is absorbing and exciting. I also tend to throw myself wholeheartedly into projects, completely absorbed in the work itself.
