Behind every beautiful interior is a story - one that often begins long before the final photo is taken. For Taylah Cunningham, that story started not behind the lens, but at the design desk.
Taylah originally studied interior design with the goal of becoming a full-time designer. After qualifying, she jumped straight into the industry, but the urge to photograph spaces was always there in the background. Encouragement from a former boss sparked a shift, prompting her to formally study photography, not as a replacement for design, but as a way to document it. Three and a half years on, Taylah now runs her own full-time photography business, capturing beautiful spaces for designers and makers across Australia.
When it comes to favourite architects and designers, Taylah’s influences span from local talent to national icons. She admires the team at My My My Architecture for their thoughtful and distinctive work, while nationally she’s inspired by the refined and innovative designs of Hecker Guthrie, InForm, and Folk Studio. Among emerging talent, Blank Space Studio stands out as one to watch.
In photography, Taylah draws inspiration from artists like Nat Spada and Lillie Thompson, whose imagery conveys warmth, life, and storytelling - capturing not only the space but the emotion within it. Her creativity is also fuelled by visual storytelling in other mediums, such as videography, graphic design, and branding campaigns, where mood and message are expressed in ways that continually influence her approach behind the lens.
Every creative has a defining early experience, and for Taylah, it wasn’t a design shoot that left its mark. One of her earliest photography assignments involved taking portraits of strangers - a challenge that taught her more than she expected. After striking up a long conversation with a cattle farmer before finally capturing his portrait, she realised the true value of connection in her work.
That sense of human connection continues to sit at the heart of Taylah’s approach today. While she doesn’t claim to be the most technical photographer, her clients return time and time again because they feel comfortable and genuinely enjoy the experience. For Taylah, photography is just as much about people as it is about pictures.
For Taylah, perfection isn’t about control - it’s about light and trust. Her ideal shoot begins in a space bathed in soft, natural light, with a client who’s prepared, enthusiastic, and open to her creative direction.
When photographing interiors, Taylah takes a deliberate and detail-oriented approach. She focuses on symmetry, perspective, and structure, drawing on her design background to notice the custom finishes and unique details that designers want to highlight. Unlike more spontaneous styles such as lifestyle or branding photography, architectural work for Taylah is slow and methodical. Each shot is carefully composed, often bracketed at multiple exposures to allow for flexibility during editing. The process may be time-intensive, but the precision and storytelling depth in every final image make it worth it.
While it’s hard for Taylah to choose a single favourite photograph, one chapter in her journey stands out. During a period dedicated entirely to mastering studio lighting, she spent countless hours experimenting alongside her mentor, Brian Miller. With no clients or deadlines, it was a time of pure creativity and growth - a defining moment that marked a turning point in her development as a photographer.
When it comes to photographing Nood Co. basins, Taylah’s enthusiasm shines through. She loves capturing their unique, colourful, and instantly recognisable designs – often being the first thing that catches her eye when she steps into a bathroom space. The basins are more than just beautiful objects; they spark conversation and connection. For Taylah, there’s nothing more rewarding than seeing another creative light up over a shared appreciation for thoughtful basin design.
Whether behind the camera or on a design board, Taylah approaches every project with the same creative curiosity: to tell a story of space, texture, and light - and the people who bring it all together. See more of Taylah’s work via her online folio here.
October 30, 2025
Nood Co
