Industrial photographer David Degner documenting a manufacturing facility
Industrial photography of a textile factory by the manufacturing photographer, David Degner.

Industrial Photographer

As an industrial photographer around Boston and New York, I work with companies to show what they make—and how they make it. The best compliment I get is that most of my commercial clients come back again and again.

Over the years I’ve photographed in denim factories, pharmaceutical plants, shipping warehouses, air conditioner assembly lines, fusion research facilities, quality control labs, steel forges, wire production plants, and jewelry workshops. I photograph around heavy equipment, in hazardous environments, and up tall polls in the energy sectors and plenty of other places where things are built, tested, and shipped.

Before we start on an industrial photography project, we’ll talk through what matters most: what you make, what makes your process different, and what you want the photos to say about your brand. From there, I plan the shoot to focus on the details that actually sell the story—craftsmanship, precision, scale, and the people who keep everything running.

Factories and workshops are designed to be used. Even the best-run ones have worn floors, odd corners, and the kind of “this is how we do it” quirks you only notice once you’re on the line. My job is to photograph that reality in a way that feels honest, but still looks clean and intentional. I use lighting, composition, and the right technical tools to make the space look its best without making it look fake.

The end result is a set of images that shows the full system—machines, hands, and finished products working together—so you can explain your process clearly and confidently on your website, in proposals, annual reports, recruiting, and marketing.

Portrait of John Hanselman, Founder, and Chief Strategy Officer of Vanguard Renewables
Dairy cows at Barstow’s Longview Farm.
Four digesters ballon with methane at a farm in Vermont. Part of the industrial photography of Vanguard Renewables facilities.
Precision and care in every detail. At the DSV warehouse in Wayne, New Jersey, dedicated teams provide specialized value-added services for Kering's esteemed portfolio of luxury brands. This state-of-the-art facility serves as a critical hub for ensuring products are retail-ready, reflecting the high standards of a global luxury group.
Efficiency in action at the DSV Wayne warehouse, where advanced inventory management and quality control procedures are integrated into the workflow.[3][5] These services are vital for maintaining optimal stock levels and ensuring product standards are met before they reach the customer.
L'Oreal factory in Egypt 10 Ramadan
Factory Assembly Line
L'Oreal factory in Egypt 10 Ramadan

When L’Oreal opened a factory in Egypt, we worked together to create a library of images for their internal communications. The photos highlighted their local workforce at all levels of the process.

L'Oréal factory in Egypt photographed for corporate industrial photography project
Textile manufacturing machinery at a Sharabati fabric production facility
Workers operating looms at a textile factory photographed by industrial photographer
Denim fabric production line inside a garment manufacturing factory
Sharabati textile plant workers operating weaving equipment

Sharabati Denim is one of the largest Denim manufacturers in the world. I’ve worked with them several times to make libraries of photographs and videos that they have used for many years in advertising and social media.

Azza Fahmy jewelry workshop artisan crafting handmade pieces in Cairo
Close-up of an Azza Fahmy jewelry designer at work in her studio
Azza Fahmy artisan workshop with craftspeople making fine jewelry

Azza Fahmy needed photos of their craftsmanship for an advertising campaign. I helped create a select few images that highlight the detailed work in each piece.

Students and trainers in the factory of Arco Steel (Arabian Company for Special Steel ) on March 19, 2019 in Sadat City, Egypt. The Enhancement of the Egyptian Dual System (EEDS), the dual education and training system, enables companies to be involved in designing the training programs, which makes the training more relevant to the needs of the job market.
March 18: shortdescription on March 18, 2019 in Cairo, Egypt. The Enhancement of the Egyptian Dual System (EEDS), the dual education and training system, enables companies to be involved in designing the training programs, which makes the training more relevant to the needs of the job market.

Blue denim jeans being produced on a factory assembly line
Stack of raw denim rolls in a fabric manufacturing plant
Factory worker inspecting denim fabric quality on a production line
Wide shot of a denim factory floor with industrial sewing machines