Joe Schmelzer is an editorial and commercial photographer specializing in hotel, food, environmental, and celebrity portraits. His work has appeared in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Vogue UK, Sunset, and Travel + Leisure, among other publications.

A Random Detour Leads an Expat Couple to Discover Their Future Home in Costa Rica
Architect and homeowner Richard Hammond, along with his wife Daniela, transform two half-built structures that he discovered...
Ex Alt-Rockers Revive a Midcentury Gem Near Palm Springs—and Find it May Be a Lost Masterpiece
Steve Jocz and Jessy Moss make the case that their 1960s home is a forgotten William F. Cody design.
Amid a Hotbed of Architecture, This Home Holds Its Own
A major overhaul of a bungalow in Venice, California, perfects the art of indoor/outdoor living.