Illuminated by abundant natural light on a perfectly overcast day, photographer, Bess McKinney Photography, effortlessly captured the essence of this meticulously designed dwelling by Reckon House Staples. This custom home seamlessly integrates traditional Texan elements like stonework and reclaimed wood with modern touches to create a relaxed and welcoming space. Read about shoot day from Bess’s perspective in the tour below!

From the photographer… I had worked with Reckon House Staples a few times before photographing this project and it has been a great partnership. When they wanted to photograph their personal home I was excited! It is a beautiful custom home and you can tell with every detail. We photographed all the main areas of the home – kitchen, dining, living, bar, and entry in half a day. It went smoothly and the weather and light were perfect.

The home has gorgeous large windows on the front and back with lots of natural light. I brought a silk cover for windows but ended up not having to use it because it was a perfectly light cloudy day! We did not struggle with direct light at all. It really could not have been more perfect for a photographer. The home is out in rural Texas and Reckon House Staples did an amazing job designing a country Texas home with stone, reclaimed wood, cacti, family heirlooms, and modern touches. It took a few weeks to edit but the designer and I were both so happy with how the final product turned out!

Like what you see? Take a peek at the talent behind the story… Interior Design: Reckon House Staples · Photography: Bess McKinney Photography