Light doesn't just illuminate a space. It reveals it.
I came up through a formal photography program, spent years in the studio obsessing over light and flash composites, and made a very deliberate decision to apply all of that to architectural and interior photography. Over a decade later I'm still obsessed with the craft and it shows in the work.
I work with architects, designers, developers, and hospitality brands who want photography that's technically precise, visually compelling, and actually useful. I understand the vision, I show up prepared, and I don't need a lot of direction to figure out what a space needs.
Good light doesn't always exist. I bring it with me.
A selection of recent and notable work.
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![Contemporary coastal residence with pool, ocean views, and modern outdoor living spaces.]()
Cedros — Solana Beach
A contemporary coastal residence balancing warm materials, natural light, and indoor-outdoor living.
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![Brutalist architecture at UC San Diego photographed at dusk with dramatic concrete geometry and lighting.]()
UCSD — Brutalism Case Study
A study of light, geometry, and atmosphere within one of San Diego’s most iconic brutalist structures.
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![The Razor House in La Jolla photographed at twilight with modern concrete and glass architecture.]()
The Razor House — La Jolla
An exploration of scale, reflection, and dramatic modern architecture along the Pacific coastline.
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![Exterior twilight photograph of the Scotty Cameron Gallery with modern architectural lighting and luxury retail design.]()
Scotty Cameron — Encinitas
A luxury retail space blending craftsmanship, atmosphere, and contemporary architectural design.
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![Contemporary La Jolla residence with symmetrical reflecting pool photographed at dusk under a muted cloudy sky.]()
The Tree House — La Jolla
A contemporary La Jolla residence exploring symmetry, atmosphere, and modern architectural form.
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![Exterior photograph of the Venchi chocolate and gelato boutique with illuminated storefront and luxury retail design.]()
Venchi — Glendale
A luxury retail environment blending atmosphere, branding, and contemporary architectural detail.
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![Twilight exterior photograph of Friedman Ranch in Marfa with modern desert architecture at dusk.]()
Friedman Ranch — Marfa
A modern desert retreat in Marfa captured through atmosphere, light, and quiet architectural detail.
About
Gary Kasl has been shooting luxury residential, hospitality, and editorial spaces for over a decade. Formally trained at San Diego City College, he came into this industry with a foundation in studio lighting and flash composites that most architectural photographers simply don't have. That training, combined with a genuine obsession with the craft, is what
shows up in every image.
His work has appeared in Architectural Digest, Dwell, and Modern Luxury, and includes landmark projects like the Razor House and the Crescent House by Wallace Cunningham.
In 2026 he's bringing that same approach to PMRE in Las Vegas as a featured
workshop instructor.
In Good Company
Publications & Features
ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST
DWELL
MODERN LUXURY
RANCH & COAST
SAN DIEGO MAGAZINE
LA JOLLA LIFESTYLE
GOLDEN NUGGET AWARDS
Collaborations & Clients
WALLACE CUNNINGHAM
KAA DESIGN GROUP
SCOTTY CAMERON
VENCHI
LACANTINA DOORS
THE WESTGATE HOTEL
LA VALLE COASTAL CLUB