Iain Gregory, me, the guy behind the lens
IG Photography,
I'm Iain Gregory, a Belfast-based property and architectural photographer serving estate agents, property professionals and businesses throughout Northern Ireland.
Back in late 2010, based in the Castlereagh hills, I was managing a portfolio of rental properties. Every time I tried using local estate agents to market them, the photographs came back disappointing. I knew potential buyers and tenants deserved better—so I decided to take matters literally into my own hands.
I bought my first Canon, paired it with a wide-angle lens, and shot the properties myself. An independent estate agent handling my legal paperwork took one look at the photos and instantly signed me up to shoot her listings.
Flash forward to today: we’re still working together! Over the years, the camera kit has grown from one basic DSLR to several professional camera bodies, DJI drones, and top-tier lighting gear. What started as fixing a problem for my own rentals has grown into a thriving photography business covering real estate, architectural, AirBnB's and commercial projects throughout Northern Ireland.
Background, colour, focus, clarity, mood
Having trained as a Lithographic Printer for some of Northern Ireland’s leading commercial print firms, I spent years producing high-end colour magazines like Ulster Tatler and NI Homes & Lifestyle. In that environment, meticulous attention to detail, thoroughness, and absolute colour accuracy were paramount. Today, I bring that exact craft and technical precision to every photographic assignment, ensuring every image meets the highest standard of print-ready perfection.
Experience, a photo, pic, snap or image?
Photography started as a way to preserve my own travel and life memories, but it quickly transformed into a lifelong career. Over the past 15 years, I’ve photographed residential properties for top agencies across Northern Ireland—covering everything from local Belfast homes to coastal retreats in Larne and country estates in Dungannon, Portadown, and Enniskillen.
Every property has a story. I work hand-in-hand with agents and sellers to showcase each space at its finest, creating authentic, breathtaking visuals that invite buyers to imagine living there.
Any Down Time?
Beyond commercial work, my passion lies in landscape photography. I frequently head out during the early hours to capture breathtaking sunrises, vibrant sunsets, and serene waterfalls across the countryside. You can explore and purchase fine art prints on my WALL ART page.
Supporting the local community is equally important to me. I regularly donate my photographic services to local charities and community causes, covering events such as the Belfast Marathon and PIPS Boxing Nights.
Daily Mirror, Home Supplement - July 2017
Exposure, made public
My photography consistently gains featured exposure across regional newspapers, The Guild of Property Professionals Magazine, and top local real estate platforms. Reaching a combined audience of over 230,000 social media users, these featured listings provide exceptional visibility, driving targeted traffic and quality leads directly back to estate agents' sites.
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