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I may be late in discovering the work of photographer Sussie Bell, but my oh my, If I have ever fell in love with an interior photography portfolio! I love the rooms in which she photographs. They are perfect in my eye…pure ZAKKA…a goal in which i hope to encounter in my own home one day! I think making every element in a home beautiful and meaningful is a worthy goal. These rooms scream femininity, loveliness, and delicateness. Simply perfect!

We’re much overdue for a good portfolio review session don’t ya think! So, with that said, I have a pretty good roundup of fabulous portfolios and images to share in the upcoming days! First off is the interior photography of Rachael Smith. Her photography caught my eye for it’s simplicity and the lighting that seems to flood many of the rooms below. I especially love the chandelier hanging above the claw foot bathtub! It reminds me of the line drawings we would have to do in art class. Nevertheless take a look for yourself, there are a lot of little details, like the tree stenciling on the wall, within the elements of the rooms that really makes each one unique.

Loving the eclectic mix of the portfolio of Interior Designer Gunkelman Flesher. Wouldn’t you love to find yourself in the first room, reading a great book from such a fantastic bookshelf. I think it is truly grand how the bookshelf expands across the entire wall, and that chandelier is gorgeous! The whites, creams, tans, and subtle accents of yellows in the second pic is oh so pretty, and the chrome base in the dining room below it is so classy and glamorous.

Oh my, those chairs that are placed flushed against the wall are so amazing. I have not seen anything like these before, so if someone has the proper name for them, please do educate me on it! They remind me of a settee cut in half; and I’m seriously swooning over the chair in the forefront of the second photo!

While the rooms below are not quite my style, what caught my eye was the use of color. The first two photos with the yellows, purples, reds, and magentas are so pretty and sunny. It reminds me of a hotel room somewhere in Hawaii, and oddly enough I actually like the mix of greens and reds in the last photo. I usually do not like rooms that have such strong color combinations that involve primary colors…like red and blue, and yellow and green. But there is a softness to this room. I think the butter-cream yellow is what softens it with that touch of baby blue in the kitchen.

UK Photographer James Merrells portfolio is absolutely delightful! The image above is so simple, colorful, and composed just perfectly. It really makes you stop and observe each individual element in the photo don’t you think? And I love the light roses and pinks paired along with the yellow/mustards!

The shades of blues and olive greens in the rooms below are so soft and elegant. and I love that sofa with the baby blue, teal, and olive pillows and eggplant. The chair works quite well with such a formal design, and the same goes with the hint of eggplant in the bedroom in the top right hand corner.

While the first composition below is not quite my style, I think that pop of red of the milk carton up against the grey/blues, browns & tans, and black is perfect!

Simply perfect! The bedroom & parlor/living room below gives the essence of Marie Antoinette don’t you think? I love the way the lighting just softens and brightens the rooms…it really is eye candy! And once again the compositions in the rest of the photos are so sweet and simple…very much telling a story in many ways. Bravo to James for having such a stunning photography portfolio!

I adore these rooms from Haynes Roberts Inc. I think the library in whites, creams, blacks, and greys are beautiful! The pendant lighting in the second photo is delightful and that bathroom is fantastic…you could practically set up an office in there:). I would love to have a bath space like this one!

What a grand kitchen! A lovely and subtle mix of styling. I am loving all white kitchens more and more because it just gives a fresh clean feeling that inspires cooking and is the perfect backdrop to colorful dishes! I really like the old tin cans and containers that usually have labels of “flour”. “biscuits”, “sugar” and such…usually white with black letters. I also really like the streamline design of the bunk beds in the last photo. Anyhow, while a bit different from my personal style, I think all of these rooms are great!

I simply loved the photography of the talented Annie Schlechter. Here are my favorite interior shots from her portfolio. She does great work and I am also quite fond of her culinary photography!

Aren’t those cupcake lights adorable. I am quite tempted to to do that in my kitchen at least once & I love the rustic dining table paired with the crisp modern chairs.

Brooklyn based Photographer Melanie Acevedo’s Interior & Lifestyle portfolio is quite lovely. I am sure many of you may recognize her work from editorials, including Elle Decor, Real Simple, and Domino spreads. That white canopy bed is so fantastic and the deep turquoise in that kitchen is divine…I heart turquoise of all shades!