A High-End Real Estate Photographer Shares the Most Memorable Spaces He's Photographed
Evan Joseph knows his way around the New York City real estate scene. The photographer's work has been featured in the pages of Elle Decor, Architectural Digest, and New York magazine, and his images have been selected as the cover of the New York Times Homes magazine more than 20 times. Here, Joseph rounds up the most unforgettable spaces he has shot.
Julian Schnabel’s New York City Triplex
Schnabel built his pink villa, Palazzo Chupi, over his studio in Greenwich Village. The artist oversaw all aspects of the interior design, and this shoot help me understand how architecture, design, and art can tie together to direct an unexpected composition: this shot is lined up to take advantage of the reflection of the setting sun and the position of the Empire State Building.
The Goodyear House in Old Westbury, New York
I absolutely adore the International Style of architecture and this Long Island home owned by one of my favorite designers, Eric Cohler, is an exceptional example.
The Stone Mansion in Alpine, New Jersey
This brand new, 30,000-square-foot home was built on the Frick Estate. I was fortunate to shoot this home throughout its construction, and everything about it is magnificent.
The Crocker Mansion in Mahwah, New Jersey
On the complete opposite end of the spectrum, this is the Crocker Mansion in Mahwah, New Jersey, a 55,000-square-foot single family home built by architect James Brite in the early 1900s. It was completely restored to its former glory and the hand-carved woodwork throughout is unmatched.
This detail shot was done entirely in natural light, which is always Joseph's preference.
A SoHo Loft in New York City
Another true work of art expressed through interior design, this is the work of David M. Sullivan. Sullivan has a unique perspective, and he personally directed the post-production look of the photographs, which were to be "cool and dark."
It is a lovely relief from the "warm and bright" that is usually required.
An Upper West Side Triplex
This hot tub in the middle of the "entertainment floor" of a gorgeous more-is-more triplex was designed by Javier Robles of Utopus. The Bacarrat crystal chandelier rains down in colors.
Andy Warhol's Former Compound in Montauk
Former J. Crew CEO Mickey Drexler purchased this seaside home.and hired Thierry Despont to lovingly restore it. It's now on the market.
Armand Hammer built the collection of fishing cottages in the 1920s.
Despont redesigned it with a nods both to the 20s (especially in the bathrooms, with the exquisitely restored period hardware) and the 60s with kitchy accessories that could have been used by Warhol and his friends. I couldn’t take my eyes off the details, from the door latches to the wood paneling.
Despont redesigned it with some nods to the 20s (especially in the bathrooms, with the exquisitely restored period hardware).
Joseph says he couldn’t take his eyes off the details, from the door latches to the wood paneling.
Rupert Murdoch's Greenwich Village Townhouse
I was struck by this handsome black-tie entry.
Spike Lee's Upper East Side Townhouse
The director's home was also once owned by Jasper Johns and Gypsy Rose Lee.
The light-filled central courtyard makes it so different from every other townhouse in the area.
Sting and Trudie Styler's Upper West Side Duplex
The personal touches bring it to life, from the accordion next to the armchair to the books on the shelf.
Joseph couldn’t resist focusing on the piano and guitars.
The duo sold it for $50 million in 2017.
Meg Ryan's SoHo Loft
I had the pleasure of shooting with Ms. Ryan and hearing all about her process and inspiration.
The master bath was my favorite room.
The actress told me she went around the city sneaking into pre-war lobbies to take photos of the vintage tile work. and then used those to create her design. Every corner and turn in that tile is a masterpiece.
The apartment is 4,100 square feet.
50 Cent's Connecticut Mansion
The rapper's 50,000-square-foot mansion in Connecticut has an entertainment floor with a squash court.
It also includes a casino room that overlooks the home's nightclub.
The Penthouse at the Four Seasons New York Downtown
The Four Seasons Private Residences is, in my opinion, one of the most elegant new buildings downtown. This is the penthouse.
20 East End Avenue in New York City
Robert A.M. Stern personally designed the building's library, right down to the selection of New York City-themed books on the shelves.
Matt Lauer's former Upper East Side home
The apartment sold for more than $7.35 million earlier this year.
It was decorated with Warhol prints.
A Greenwich Village Townhouse
The home of former Urban Outfitters CEO Glen Senk and his husband, Keith Johnson, a former buyer-at-large for Anthropologie, is a perfect example of "whatever you love, works."
This is one of my favorite shots of a townhouse doorway of all time.
And I shoot them every chance I get.
The kitchen has heated floors heated floors made up of stones imported from Bologna, Italy.
Holly Hunter's Fort Greene Home
I loved the actress's home for its utter un-pretentiousness.
I didn’t touch these images in Photoshop at all, thinking that there is a real authenticity to showing the way that this family lives, paint splatters and all.
They had set up little tableaux of loved-things everywhere I looked.
One of my favorite images shows the family's plain white refrigerator with family ephemera on it.
It was a joy to capture the images.
Photographer Evan Joseph
From Sting's apartment to the private residences at the Four Seasons New York Downtown, here's a look inside some of New York's most exclusive living spaces.