Recognized by PRO New England and NHAB - Featured in leading design publications
Awards & Press Features
Northshore Home (Spring 2023) By Marni Elyse Katz
Born Imagery’s photography captured this bold yet elegant Beverly condominium kitchen renovation featuring lavender-hued cabinetry, quartz countertops, and warm brass accents. The project was highlighted in Northshore Home magazine, showcasing how unique design choices can create timeless, livable spaces.
2025 Award-Winning Remodels
from GMT Home Designs
We’re thrilled to share that GMT Home Designs took home five awards at this year’s PRO New England competition — the region’s most prestigious professional remodeling showcase.
Even more exciting? Four of the five winning projects were photographed by Born Imagery. It’s an honor to see our images help tell the story of GMT’s thoughtful, client-centered design work.
PRO New England even highlighted GMT as one of just two firms earning the most recognition of any member company this year. That’s no small feat in a field full of incredible talent.
Now it’s your turn to gather some inspiration. Take a look at GMT’s award-winning projects below — each one a masterclass in smart design, beautiful craftsmanship, and livable elegance.
Boston Globe Style Watch By - Marni Elyse Katz
This Bedford, MA kitchen renovation by Right Angle Kitchens was featured in Boston Globe Magazine’s Style Watch. Born Imagery’s photographs highlight the bold design choices, from closing a window to expand the island to layering textures with walnut, quartz, and ceramic details. The feature showcases how thoughtful updates transformed a 1970s deck house kitchen into a warm, modern space.
Merrimac, MA – February 14, 2025 – Born Imagery has won a Best of Houzz 2025 award for Photography on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. This honor recognizes architecture and interior design photographers whose images were among the most popular on the Houzz community of more than 70 million homeowners, design enthusiasts, and professionals.
Founded by photographer David West, Born Imagery specializes in architectural photography that helps architects, builders, and designers showcase their work at the highest level. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience in construction and architectural engineering, David brings an insider’s perspective to every shoot, highlighting design, detail, and craftsmanship with precision and artistry. Born Imagery works primarily in Boston and the North Shore but travels throughout New England for the right projects.
“I’m honored to receive the Best of Houzz award for photography,” said David West, founder of Born Imagery. “It’s a privilege to collaborate with architects, designers, and builders across New England and to help them share their incredible work through imagery.”
You can see more of Born Imagery’s work on Houzz at https://www.houzz.com/pro/bornimagery.
About Born Imagery
Born Imagery is the culmination of David West’s lifelong passion for architecture, design, and photography. Based in Merrimac, MA, Born Imagery provides architectural photography services to architects, builders, and designers throughout Boston, the North Shore, and all of New England. Known for being collaborative, detail-oriented, and easy to work with, David helps design-build professionals showcase their projects with images that elevate portfolios, publications, and client presentations.
Boston Globe Style Watch By-Marni Elyse Katz
This Boston Globe Style Watch feature highlights a stunning Arlington kitchen renovation designed by Right Angle Kitchens and captured by Born Imagery. The project blends timeless character with modern function — from verdant green cabinetry and antique brass hardware to rich stone countertops. The expanded layout and thoughtful detailing give the kitchen a sense of permanence, as if it had always belonged in the home.
Boston Globe (Style Watch) By-Marni Elyse Katz
Featured in Boston Globe Style Watch, this South Boston kitchen renovation transformed a cramped space into a bright, plant-filled retreat. Right Angle Kitchens & Design reimagined the layout, restoring original wood floors, adding windows, and maximizing storage with custom cabinetry. The finished design balances modern function with historic charm, showcasing thoughtful details and timeless character — beautifully captured by Born Imagery.
In this month’s issue of Builder + Architect magazine, our friends over at AGC Interiors were featured along with some cool coastal properties. It makes me proud to work with such high caliber designers.
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January 25, 2021 – Born Imagery of Merrimac, MA has won “Best Of Design Photography” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home renovation and design. The architectural photography firm was chosen by the more than 40 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 2.1 million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals. The Best Of Houzz badge is awarded annually, in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography. Design awards honor professionals whose work was the most popular among the Houzz community. Customer Service honors are based on several factors, including a pro's overall rating on Houzz and client reviews submitted in 2020. Architecture and interior design photographers whose images were most popular are recognized with the Photography award.
A “Best Of Houzz 2021” badge will appear on winners’ profiles as a sign of their commitment to excellence. These badges help homeowners identify popular and top-rated home professionals in every metro area on Houzz.
Dave made a guest appearance on the popular Modern Craftsman Podcast. Check it out……
February 21, 2019 - Remodel Werks, a Massachusetts builder and client of Born Imagery, took home the Gold Award for Best In American Living award at the 2019 International Builders Show this week in Las Vegas. This was a national level award from the NAHB and was the second high level award for this kitchen project in Shrewsbury, MA. We were proud to be involved with this prestigious award by providing a visual representation of the project through good photography. Thanks to Joe and his team for including us and we’d like to offer our sincerest congratulations.
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January 24, 2019 – Born Imagery of Merrimac, MA has won “Best Of Design Photography” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home renovation and design. The architectural photography firm was chosen by the more than 40 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 2.1 million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals. The Best Of Houzz badge is awarded annually, in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography. Design awards honor professionals whose work was the most popular among the Houzz community. Customer Service honors are based on several factors, including a pro's overall rating on Houzz and client reviews submitted in 2018. Architecture and interior design photographers whose images were most popular are recognized with the Photography award.
A “Best Of Houzz 2019” badge will appear on winners’ profiles as a sign of their commitment to excellence. These badges help homeowners identify top-rated home professionals in every metro area on Houzz.