Since 2019, the Photo + Media for Real Estate Conference has helped bring real estate photography and media companies together from across the globe—people who are looking for education, connection, support, and an opportunity to elevate the industry as a whole.
In the luminous expanse of Marfa, Texas, in November 2025, four luminaries of architectural photography — Simon Devitt, Ema Peter, Stephen Karlisch, and Edmund Sumner — brought together a combined 102 years of expertise in capturing light and form.
Listen to Simon Devitt on the Design Principles podcast Episode 9: A Lens on Life and Design.
The Shifter Summit, Nashville, March 2024. The World’s First Immersive Architecture/Interior/Hospitality Photography Retreat.
The Ripe Fruit Vol. 2 launch at Auckland Art Gallery on 21 November 2018, brings the book to life by recreating the intimate, personal setting of Tony’s Karaka Bay house.
Designers Speak Auckland July 2018 — Join Simon Devitt for an illustrated talk on his practice as a photographer of architecture, people and place. Simon will discuss why he believes the other senses are so important in how we view and engage with place.
Spark Lab – May 2015: I’m giving a talk at Spark Lab about photographing architecture. I’ll be giving the downlow on what makes a great shot, how I’ve turned my passion into a career, and how digital technology is changing the game.
Find out about my glamourous life as a photographer!
As part of the Auckland Festival of Photography I’m taking part in the free Talking Culture Lecture Series.
I’ll be discussing my practice as a commercial photographer of architecture, people and places as well as my self-published, award winning book Portrait of a House.
Auckland Art Gallery Auditorium
Corner Kitchener and Wellesley Streets
Sunday 8 June 2014
3pm