Client

C.W. Driver

Sector

Education

Location

Menifee, CA

Sally Buselt Elementary School

We are excited to share our latest project capturing Southern California architectural photography and construction video for the newly completed Sally Buselt Elementary School in Menifee, CA. Partnering with C.W. Driver Companies and renowned architects DLR Group | BakerNowicki, we were tasked with producing a comprehensive visual portfolio of this state-of-the-art educational facility.

 

Our Services


The architectural video highlights the school’s stunning 10.3-acre campus, which features 23 classrooms, a modern kindergarten building, an administration office, a library, and a food service kitchen—all arranged in a unique horseshoe configuration. We utilized commercial drone footage to showcase the scale of the project, including the expansive playfields, a multipurpose room with advanced audiovisual systems, and the 103-stall parking lot with dedicated student pickup and drop-off areas.

Quotes


“Sally Buselt Elementary School is a beautiful combination of modern meets modularity, it was an absolute pleasure to be the lead photographer on this project.” –
Ethan Linstrom Lead Architectural Photographer at Bright Photoworks

 

The Location

 

As a leading Southern California architectural photography team, we had the pleasure of capturing the Sally Buselt Elementary School project in Menifee, CA. This visually striking campus features a large red barn that adds a unique and inviting element to the modern school environment. We chose to shoot the facility at sunrise, taking advantage of the early morning light to highlight the architectural details and the expansive 10.3-acre layout.

Our Approach


Our architectural photography approach focuses on showcasing the seamless blend of form and function in educational design. This project not only reflects the school’s role as a community hub but also underscores our commitment to delivering high-quality, visually compelling images for projects across Southern California. Whether it’s expansive campus shots or intricate architectural details, our photography captures the essence of each space with precision and artistry.

Our Equipment


For this project, we utilized Canon 24mm and 45mm tilt-shift lenses adapted to a Sony body, allowing us to expertly manage perspective and achieve crisp, distortion-free shots of the school’s distinctive horseshoe configuration. The 24mm lens allowed us to showcase the grand scale of the campus, while the 45mm tilt-shift lens was perfect for capturing detailed architectural elements such as the multipurpose room, playgrounds, and, of course, the signature red barn.