This initial phase was just a stroll around the project, getting a grasp of potential images/perspectives to capture and getting a grasp of the graphical impact of some viewpoints. None of these are definitive, they are merely exploratory, with a simple white shader with AO and a simple sky/sun setup.
This is the preliminary phase that will eventually lead to the final images, and a playful approach with the liberty needed to find unexpected and interesting viewpoints.

I start working in framing first trying to find the right composition for my shot. Then I use different ways to light the scene; I’ve spent a couple of hours at this stage as I want to have a natural light as much as possible.

This was modeling project of the beautiful 100 years old house for the client. After we finish the model, we decide that the best way is to put the house on some natural environment. Searching the internet we found the beautiful lake in Finland called Tallusjärvi and decide to put it near the water and wooden dock.