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Luxury residential photography at the $5 million and above level is not about documentation. It is about desire. The images either make a qualified buyer stop scrolling and pick up the phone or they do not. At the top end of the Southern California market, where Christie's International Realty, Sotheby's International Realty, Compass, and Berkshire Hathaway are representing your listing, the photography is a direct input into how quickly your property sells and at what price.
Marc Weisberg has spent over 26 years photographing luxury residential properties across Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego. His residential portfolio spans estates and properties from $5 million to $100 million. From a $25 million oceanfront estate in La Jolla listed with Christie's International Realty to a $15 million hillside estate in Laguna Beach, every commission is approached with the same standard. Editorial grade imagery that renders the property the way it actually feels to stand inside it.
Every residential engagement is built around a single principle. The photography must communicate the full emotional and aspirational value of the property to a buyer who has not yet walked through the front door. That is the standard Marc has delivered for the top brokerages in Southern California for over two decades.
"At the $5 million and above level, the photography is not a marketing expense. It is the first showing. And the first showing either creates desire or it does not."
Orange County · Los Angeles · San Diego
Trusted by Christie's International Realty, CBRE, and Irvine Company.
Your 10-minute call is free. Your image is everything.
Get a Quote — Schedule Your Free 10-Minute Call"Luxury residential photography is technically one of the most demanding disciplines in commercial photography. You are managing extreme dynamic range, complex interior light, and the requirement to render a space the way it feels, not just the way it looks."
The technical challenges of luxury residential photography are significant. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls that frame Pacific Ocean views. Deep interior shadow against bright California sun. Marble, stone, and custom millwork that must render with accurate color and texture. Pool and outdoor living spaces that need to communicate scale and lifestyle simultaneously. These are not problems that resolve themselves with good equipment alone. They require a photographer who understands light at an architectural level.
* Exterior and Architectural: The exterior photograph is the hero image. It is the first thing a buyer sees on every listing platform, every marketing email, and every broker presentation. Marc approaches exterior photography with the same precision as an architectural commission, understanding sightlines, light direction, and the relationship between the structure and its setting.
* Interior Living Spaces: Great rooms, living rooms, and primary suites require the ability to manage extreme dynamic range while preserving the warmth and livability of the space. The goal is never to make a room look technically correct. It is to make a buyer want to live in it.
* Kitchen and Entertainment: High-end kitchen photography requires an understanding of reflective surfaces, appliance finishes, and the relationship between cabinetry, stone, and light. These are some of the most technically demanding shots in residential photography.
* Outdoor Living and Pool: Southern California luxury residential properties live outside as much as inside. Outdoor kitchens, pool decks, loggias, and view terraces require photography that communicates the full lifestyle value of the outdoor spaces.
* Twilight and Golden Hour: Twilight photography transforms a luxury residence into an aspirational statement. The combination of warm interior light against a deepening sky is one of the most powerful selling images in residential real estate. Marc's twilight work is among the most requested in his portfolio.
"The Southern California luxury residential market is one of the most competitive in the world. The properties that sell fastest and at the highest prices are the ones that are presented best."
Marc's luxury residential photography practice covers the full geographic range of the Southern California luxury market. Orange County communities including Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Corona del Mar, Pelican Hill, Shady Canyon, and Coto de Caza represent the core of his residential work. Los Angeles commissions span Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and the Hollywood Hills. San Diego work covers La Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, and Coronado.
Residential commissions range from $5 million to $100 million. Marc has photographed properties listed with Christie's International Realty, Sotheby's International Realty, Compass, Berkshire Hathaway, and the top independent luxury brokerages across the region. These are relationships built over 26 years on a consistent standard of delivered results.
Beyond Southern California, Marc has photographed luxury residential properties in San Francisco and New York City for institutional clients whose standards require his level of work regardless of location. For significant commissions outside Southern California, travel is available on a project basis.
Orange County · Los Angeles · San Diego
Trusted by Christie's International Realty, CBRE, and Irvine Company.
Your 10-minute call is free. Your image is everything.
Get a Quote — Schedule Your Free 10-Minute Call"Christie's International Realty does not choose a photographer based on price. They choose based on one thing. Whether the images are good enough to represent a Christie's listing."
Marc's luxury residential client relationships span the top tier of the Southern California brokerage market. These are not one-time assignments. They are ongoing relationships built on a consistent standard of delivered results over more than two decades.
* Luxury Brokerages: Christie's International Realty, Sotheby's International Realty, Compass, Berkshire Hathaway, and HOM Sotheby's International Realty represent the brokerage relationships at the top end of Marc's residential practice.
* Developers and Builders: Custom home builders and luxury residential developers across Orange County and Los Angeles have commissioned Marc to photograph finished properties before owner occupancy. These assignments require the ability to render an unfurnished or newly furnished property at its absolute best.
* Private Clients: High net worth homeowners preparing properties for sale or for personal archival documentation represent a significant portion of Marc's residential work. For properties in the $10 million and above range, private clients frequently commission photography independently of the listing brokerage.
* Commission Range: Luxury residential commissions range from $5 million to $100 million across Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Notable markets include Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Corona del Mar, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Malibu, La Jolla, and Rancho Santa Fe.
What Clients Are Saying
From commercial and residential photography projects
"Marc is a consummate professional photographer. He always meets our deadlines and exceeds expectations. His attention to detail and open communication provides us with confidence that we have elected the right photographer for every assignment."
Tanya von Marschner
Executive Production Associate, HFF Brokerage
"Marc is an exceptional architectural photographer. He has a strong ability to understand a project's intent and translate it into clean, compelling imagery that elevates the asset. His attention to detail, professionalism on site, and consistency across large projects make him a go-to partner for architectural and commercial work. Highly recommended for anyone looking to present their properties at a high level."
Terence Truong
Production Manager, IG1 Communications
"Working with Marc is always a rewarding experience. Not only does he have a great eye for capturing interior design, but I'm always excited to see how his view of the space translates in the photograph. Marc's stunning photography speaks for itself."
Andrea Bruley
Principal Designer, ASID
"Working with Marc Weisberg was seamless and enjoyable. His keen eye and outstanding quality captured me at my best. The stunning images exceeded my expectations and perfectly reflected my vision. Highly recommended."
Samia Verbist
Interior Designer, ASID
"Marc delivered stunning branding and advertising images that perfectly captured the spirit of our top-ranked K-12 school. His work has been instrumental in promoting our school to donors, engaging the community, and attracting new families. His creativity, professionalism, and seamless process made him the ideal partner for this important project."
Jasmine Broderick
Marketing & Communications Manager, Tarbut V'Torah, Irvine
"We have worked with Marc on commercial photo shoots, and he always maintains a sense of professionalism within our client spaces. He is very responsive with our various scheduling needs. Marc's images are top-notch. Highly recommended."
Alison Kermode
Clune Construction Company
"Marc possesses a keen eye for bringing out the best in his subjects. No matter the marketing need, executive headshots, high-profile corporate events, or other initiatives, Marc is the expert who can tell your story in an incredibly impactful and action-oriented way without words. He's a true craftsman."
David Oates, APR
Principal, PR Security Service
"These are incredible. Our marketing team actually used the word 'incredible.' We are super excited to get these out there and get some tenants in this space."
Rexford Industrial Properties
Commercial Real Estate
* What price range of luxury residential properties does Marc photograph? Marc's residential commissions range from $5 million to $100 million across Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego. He has photographed properties listed with Christie's International Realty, Sotheby's International Realty, Compass, and Berkshire Hathaway at the top end of the Southern California luxury market.
* What markets does Marc serve for luxury residential photography? Marc's primary residential markets are Orange County including Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Corona del Mar, and Pelican Hill; Los Angeles including Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Malibu, and Pacific Palisades; and San Diego including La Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe, and Del Mar. Travel is available for significant commissions outside these markets.
* Does Marc photograph unfurnished properties? Yes. Marc has extensive experience photographing luxury residences before owner occupancy and move-in. Unfurnished photography requires a higher level of technical skill to communicate the quality and scale of the space without the visual anchors that furniture provides.
* Does Marc offer twilight photography for residential properties? Yes. Twilight photography is among the most requested services in Marc's residential practice. The combination of warm interior light against a deepening California sky is one of the most powerful selling images in luxury real estate. Learn more about twilight photography services.
* Does Marc provide aerial photography for residential properties? Yes. Drone (FAA Part 107 certified) and helicopter (Robinson R44) aerial capability is available for luxury residential properties where site context, ocean views, or property scale benefit from aerial perspective. Learn more about aerial photography services.
* How do I book Marc for a luxury residential photography commission? The fastest way to get started is a free 10-minute call to discuss your property, timeline, and deliverables. Use the scheduling link below.
"The properties that sell fastest and at the highest prices in the Southern California luxury market are not always the best properties. They are the best presented ones."
For luxury residential properties in Orange County, the competition for qualified buyers is significant. A $12 million estate in Newport Beach competes with every other $10 million to $15 million listing currently on the market. The photography is the differentiator. It is what makes a buyer schedule a showing instead of scrolling to the next listing.
For Los Angeles luxury residential clients in Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Malibu, and the Hollywood Hills, Marc brings the same technical standard and 26-year track record that Southern California's top brokerages have relied on for their most significant listings. For San Diego luxury residential clients in La Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe, and Del Mar, the same standard applies.
The commission process is straightforward. A free 10-minute call to discuss your property and timeline. A custom scope of work aligned to your listing strategy and deliverable requirements. Photography delivered on deadline and ready for immediate deployment across MLS, listing platforms, broker presentations, and marketing materials.
Orange County · Los Angeles · San Diego
Trusted by Christie's International Realty, CBRE, and Irvine Company.
Your 10-minute call is free. Your image is everything.
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Marc Weisberg is an Orange County-based architectural photographer with over 26 years of experience serving luxury residential, commercial, and multi-family clients throughout Southern California. A former Sony Artisan of Imagery, Marc's work has been published in over a dozen books and featured by Adobe, Sony USA, Christie's International Realty, CBRE, Irvine Company, Cushman and Wakefield, Clune Construction, Berkshire Hathaway, and Rexford Industrial. Commissions range from $5 million luxury estates to $1 billion commercial developments across Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego.