Industrial
Capture Asia Photography offers professional documentation services tailored for industries such as pharmaceutical, marine work, oil vessels, construction sites, logistics operations, heavy machinery lifting, underground projects, development progress, and site portraiture. Our expertise ensures high-quality visuals that highlight the scale, precision, and professionalism of your projects. Whether you need striking images for marketing, progress tracking, award submission or reporting, our services are designed to meet the unique demands of industrial and commercial environments. Showcase your work with impactful photography that leaves a lasting impression for your next clientele.
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Industrial Photography Case Studies
Sanofi
Location: Tuas, Singapore
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Service: Industrial, Architectural & Interior Photography
Project Overview
This case study showcases an industrial photography assignment for an overseas pharmaceutical client with operations based in Singapore’s Tuas industrial sector. The objective was to produce a carefully curated set of high-quality images within a live pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, intended for submission to international design and industry awards.
The project required a photographer with prior experience in regulated, high-security facilities, strong awareness of safety protocols, and the ability to work independently under strict operational constraints.
Client Challenge
The project was initiated on relatively short notice after being delayed for almost a year. The client needed to mobilise quickly while maintaining full compliance with internal safety, security, and cleanliness standards.
Key challenges included:
Working inside a clean room pharmaceutical environment requiring full clean suit attire
Operating within a high-security facility, with staff accompaniment at all times
Photographing low-light industrial and architectural spaces without disrupting operations
Executing a pre-planned shot list developed jointly by the client and photographer
Ensuring all images met the visual and technical standards required for award submissions
This was a niche assignment where technical competence, situational awareness, and experience within pharmaceutical facilities were critical.
Approach & Planning
A critical constraint for this assignment was a fixed 8-hour shooting window within the operational pharmaceutical facility. With no option for overtime or re-entry, all planning, coordination, and execution had to be precise and efficient. There was no margin for trial-and-error, making preparation essential.
A site recce was conducted within the same week as the shoot to maximise efficiency. During the recce, I focused on:
Identifying optimal camera positions and angles for architectural and interior compositions
Assessing available and ambient lighting conditions
Confirming movement flow and access restrictions within the facility
Finalising the quotation and aligning on administrative requirements, including payment setup
The shoot itself was carried out solo, with strong on-ground support from the client’s staff, who assisted in access coordination and ensured safety compliance throughout the process. Time was factored in for clean suit preparation, though movement within the facility was fortunately not overly restrictive.
My shooting approach combined industrial photography precision with architectural and interior sensibilities, balancing technical accuracy with clean, structured visuals. Clear communication with ground staff was essential to align operational realities with visual objectives.
Execution
Full compliance with clean room protocols and safety procedures
Tripod-based shooting to maintain image quality in low-light environments
Continuous coordination with facility staff during image setup
Focus on clarity, spatial structure, and design intent within industrial spaces
Outcome & Usage
A total of 18 horizontal images were produced and curated in a 3×6 presentation layout, with the opening image serving as the visual hero. The client initially selected a defined number of images for post-production, followed by additional image selections after reviewing the first delivery.
The final photographs were used for:
Submission to industry and architectural awards
Corporate visual assets showcasing facility standards and design
The extended image selection reflected the client’s confidence in the overall quality and consistency of the work.
Why This Matters for Pharmaceutical Clients in Tuas
Photographing pharmaceutical facilities requires more than technical camera skills. It demands an understanding of regulated environments, respect for safety protocols, and the ability to collaborate seamlessly with operational teams.
This project highlights my experience working within Singapore’s pharmaceutical and industrial sector, particularly in Tuas, delivering professional-grade imagery that meets both compliance and branding requirements.
Ricky was hired for his first-ever logistics photography project in Singapore, despite having no prior experience in this specific niche. The client recognized his extensive expertise in industrial photography, built over more than a decade. His impressive portfolio includes documenting construction sites, capturing vessels for annual reports, and photographing various industrial projects across Singapore. Not only that, the client requires architecture picture of the warehouse and building which he is truly an expert at.
Operating as a solo photographer, Ricky offers a cost-effective alternative to larger creative agencies. His affordable commercial photography services make him a preferred choice for businesses in Singapore seeking high-quality visuals on a budget.
This case study highlights Ricky's ability to adapt and leverage his extensive industrial and architecture experience to deliver exceptional results in logistics photography.
This was definitely a fantastic experience to complete the whole shoot without any prior experience in logistic photography. The business name has been renamed to BUNZL.
Logistic supervisor and staff engaged in active communication to ensure smooth coordination.
Logistics photography in Singapore
The image showcases efficiency, teamwork, and the last-mile delivery process.
This image highlights brand presence, team unity, and operational environment — ideal for showcasing company culture in marketing, recruitment, or internal communications.
A carefully planned composition inside a logistics warehouse, highlighting organized workflow, staff coordination, and structured inventory systems.
Planned scene featuring a logistics worker maneuvering a hand pallet truck through an organized warehouse space.
Dynamic on-location shot capturing multiple staff actively engaged in warehouse operations.
Calpeda Asia
CAP was commissioned to document Calpeda Asia's newly installed water pump systems, gaining exclusive access to restricted areas not open to the public. From residential rooftop installations to HDB sewage facilities, our professional photography captures the complexity and uniqueness of these industrial systems with high-quality visual documentation. Ricky also provided art direction by positioning professional workers within the scene, engaging them with questions to understand their workflow and ensuring they appear natural in their work environment.
Two skilled workers performing professional water pump maintenance inside a clean new building.
Industrial photographer on site
Rooftop-installed water pump system. Perfect for product catalogs, technical brochures, and marketing materials.
Close communication with the client ensured Ricky’s precise understanding of the specific water pump system, enabling a carefully composed shot from a challenging angle in a limited rooftop area.
Intricate design of a water pump system in a vertical perspective within a confined area.
Inside a mall’s carpark, showing the water pump system securely fenced off or safety.
Capture the wastewater pump system running live. The strong odor made this shoot a unique experience.
Perfect view of water pressure system indoors, captured using specialized camera lenses that allow manipulation of perspective and depth of field.
Teekway
Vessel photoshoot along the Singapore Strait. Ricky will take a boat ride to the temporarily halted ship, capturing high-quality exterior images as the boat circles around for comprehensive documentation. After completing the exterior shots, he will board the ship to photograph its general activities, operational environment, and overall condition. This maritime photography session aims to provide detailed visual coverage for the client, showcasing the ship's structure, functionality, and daily operations.
Authentic outdoor shot capturing a weathered marine vessel navigating the open sea.
Singapore marine photographer
Detailed close up shot of the bow section of an oil vessel navigating open waters.
Detailed shot highlighting the intricate network of pipelines aboard a marine vessel.
Elevated perspective of crew members performing maintenance or drills on a lifeboat.
Clear shot of the helicopter landing point on tanker vessel.
Focused shot highlighting the bright colors of industrial pipes set against a blurred company logo backdrop.
Showcasing heavy-lifting capability essential for maritime operations and cargo handling.
Vertical format of the engine room in low light condition.
Chefs working inside the kitchen preparing meal for crew members onboard.
Captain intently observing a monitor display. Perfect for maritime industry portfolios, safety training, and corporate presentations.
Carefully balanced shot showing the first mate focused intently on steering the vessel. This image highlights responsibility, concentration, and skilled navigation
Vertical shot from an elevated position using a perspective lens, this image captures the full length of the vessel’s hull with sharp focus from bow to stern.
Wai Fong Construction Pte Ltd
Professional industrial photography documentation of Wei Fong’s projects, including steel bending, construction sites, heavy equipment lifting, underground train stations, and completed train stations across Singapore. Ricky was given a list of briefs to photograph, ranging from Wai Fong's completed train station project to ongoing projects around the island. His services provide high-quality visual records for engineering, construction, and industrial projects, ensuring detailed documentation of every stage. He also focuses on capturing the company’s branding, ensuring elements like the logo on workers' shirts are clearly visible to the camera. This requires a keen eye for detail and strategic positioning, all while minimizing disruption to their work.
High-quality image showcasing the finished architectural design of Cashew MRT station for the client's need.
Striking image showcasing the completed architecture design of King Albert Park MRT station.
Structural design of Beauty World MRT station, constructed adjacent to Beauty World Plaza.
Downtown Line, Sixth Avenue MRT station’s high ceilings, wide open spaces, and accessible features.
Tampines MRT station using a long lens to highlight architectural features from a distance.
Carefully composed symmetrical shot showcasing the entrance of Tampines MRT station, highlighting people using the accessible ramp and moving through the space. Perspective control emphasizes architectural balance and inclusive design.
On-site shot documenting the construction progress of Marine Parade train station. This image highlights structural work, urban development, and infrastructure growth.
Elevated perspective showcasing the excavation and structural work of an underground construction project.
Showcasing construction workers operating inside a well-lit, deep underground Singapore train station. The image highlights rigorous safety protocols and effective lighting illuminating the complex environment.
Underground construction at Woodlands North MRT station.
A worker moving through a subterranean construction zone with anchored retaining walls. This image highlights structural support systems.
Woodlands North MRT station under a clear blue sky. This photo emphasises the scale of the project, open environment, and urban transit development
Documenting the unfinished structural design of Woodlands North train station along the Thomson-East Coast Line.
Vertical shot capturing a crane in action at Woodlands North MRT station construction site.
Using a long lens, Ricky took extra time scouting for the perfect vantage point to capture detailed construction progress at Woodlands MRT station.
On-location shot showcasing the height and structure of a train station in construction, using a perspective lens to maintain accurate proportions without distortion. This image highlights architectural design
Raw stages of Upper Thomson MRT station construction, showcasing active groundwork and site preparation.
Documentation of The East Coast Integrated Depot. Heavy lifting in progress.
Development of the East Coast Integrated Depot, highlighting large-scale infrastructure work and urban transit expansion.
Capturing the dynamic energy of workers actively engaged on a construction site. The company logo is visible on safety gear and equipment, emphasising brand presence.
A construction professional using specialized machinery to bend rebar with precision.
Worker closely supervising the rebar bending process in a distance.
Essar Group
22-month photography documentation of Essar Projects' US$320 million contract with Jurong Aromatics Corporation for a USD 2.4 billion aromatics complex on Jurong Island. Providing professional photography services capture monthly site progress and key site activities, ensuring comprehensive visual documentation for construction, engineering, and industrial projects for the clientele.
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Panoramic view of large-scale aromatics plant infrastructure under construction in the early phrase
Elevated view of infrastructure site showcasing construction progress.
High ground view of industrial complex with visible road networks, structural foundations, and ongoing site work.
Coastal perspective highlights large-scale storage tank development at an aromatics facility, emphasising marine access, and the scale of offshore-adjacent infrastructure.
Precision work at height, showcasing industrial safety practices and structural assessment during construction.
Worker performing inspection at height on a storage tank at an aromatics plant facility.
Warm sunlight highlights the industrial forms and textures, creating a striking visual contrast.
Detailed views of a tank cover progress at an aromatics plant facility
Beautiful light glow illuminating a water tank at an aromatics plant facility. The soft radiance highlights the tank’s contours.
A dozen workers in PPE energetically assembling scaffolding at an aromatics plant facility. The scene captures coordinated teamwork and the fast-paced momentum driving construction progress.
Professional workers building scaffolding at an aromatics plant facility, passing tubes from bottom to top.
Contractor installing a meter at an aromatics plant facility.
Active groundwork with digging machines and workers coordinating site preparation which the client's require for documentation.
This image showcases efficient material handling using specialized machinery to support ongoing industrial construction activities. Negative space for design purpose.
Worker welding at height in an aromatics plant facility.
Worker wearing a face mask standing in front of a storage tank at an aromatics plant facility, prepared for the day’s work
A worker passing by a large storage tank at an aromatics plant facility, illustrating the impressive scale of industrial infrastructure. The contrast highlights the magnitude of the facility compared to human presence.
A lone worker using an electric saw to cut a pipe, sparks flying in the storage tank.
Light streaming through the top as workers labor inside a storage tank at an aromatics plant facility. The interplay of natural light and industrial activity creates a striking contrast of shadow and focus.
Portraits of the unsung heroes working at height in an aromatics plant facility.
Portrait of an Indian worker in full PPE at an aromatics plant facility
Portrait of a worker with face fully covered, standing against the backdrop of a storage tank. Reflecting anonymity, resilience, and the quiet strength behind industrial labor
Portrait of a worker framed through a circular opening while working in the storage tank
Portraits of friendly workers on site.
Essar management staffs engaged in a ground discussion at the aromatics plant facility.
A large industrial facility with tall metallic structures on a platform over water, under a partly cloudy blue sky.
A boat docked next to a pier
Aerial view of a staff member inspecting metal grating platform.
Aerial view of a construction site on water, with cranes, pipes, and equipment on a floating platform, adjacent to a land-based industrial area with more equipment and boats in the background.
A large construction vessel with cranes docked at a harbor, with industrial facilities and a breakwater in the background.
Aerial view of a floating construction platform in the water with a large blue crane and construction equipment.
The Robbins Company
CAP was engaged by a global leader in underground construction to document the inspection and handover of their tunnel boring machine to a client in Singapore. Our professional photography services ensure high-quality visual records of critical industrial and engineering milestones. Ricky also utilize a special lens to make sure the tunnel boring machines (TBM) is in perspective.
Wide-angle shot capturing the entire length and intricate details of a tunnel boring machine presented outdoors for client inspection. This image highlights advanced engineering, scale, and precision — ideal for infrastructure portfolios and project showcases.
Singapore industrial photographer for machinery documentation
Clear side shot showcasing the Robbins tunnel boring machine branded with companies logos, highlighting the handover phase for the Mumbai Metro Line 3 project.
On-location shot featuring company staff posing proudly in front of heavy machinery, showcasing teamwork, professionalism, and industrial capability. Ideal for corporate portfolios, team introductions, and marketing materials.
High-angle shot capturing company staff assembled near heavy equipment, celebrating a key milestone in the project.
Group portrait featuring three staff standing side by side with hands joined in unity, symbolizing teamwork and collaboration. Ideal for corporate portfolios, team-building showcases, and company branding.
On-site shot capturing an engineer examining the intricate components inside a tunnel boring machine. This image highlights technical expertise, precision engineering, and quality control
On-site image showing an engineer performing crucial tests on a tunnel boring machine during a client inspection. This moment highlights quality assurance, technical expertise, and collaboration with consultants
On-site shot of a consultant examining the machinery with focused attention, highlighting thorough evaluation, engineering precision, and quality assurance
On-site image showing consultants and staff gathered around the tunnel boring machine, engaged in joint inspection and discussion. This moment highlights collaboration, technical review, and project alignment
Clean and detailed side profile showcasing the full structure of a tunnel boring machine. This image highlights the engineering design, scale, and precision of industrial tunneling equipment
Detailed shot capturing the internal structure and components of a tunnel boring machine, highlighting complex engineering, precision systems, and industrial functionality