Portrait photoshoot with Autumn Oser, founder and principal designer of Haldon House, a premier interior design firm specialising in bespoke, full-service residential design, creative direction, and project management across the United States. Shot inside her Philadelphia home as well as at two client projects, one of them being a 1925 Georgian mansion, these portraits capture her design philosophy, creative process, and the richly layered aesthetic behind her studio.

Portrait of an interior designer standing in a doorway holding a classical stone bust, with a styled dining room and dark wood table visible in the background.

My goal was to photograph Autumn in her own environment, to frame not only her face but her creative spirit. The portrait shoot unfolded over several rooms — in corners of natural light, by carefully chosen furniture, and among pieces that speak to her design sensibility. Her home is both a studio and a sanctuary, and I wanted to reflect that.

As Autumn moved through the space — adjusting a lamp, gently touching a piece of art, or pausing at a window — I aimed to capture more than just her posture. I was photographing her in motion as a designer: a person whose mind is constantly thinking about balance, texture, and history.

Interior designer leaning against a curved staircase in a grand entryway, featuring large windows, a modern black chandelier, and a round table with a vase of yellow branches.

Stepping through Haldon House’s interiors, you encounter a distinctive palette — muted, complex colors; sculptural forms; and a quiet, layered integrity. Autumn’s work is deeply informed by her commitment to nuance: she loves heirloom objects, imperfect vintage, and art that feels alive with memory.

A warm portrait of Autumn Oser, founder of Haldon House, standing in her Philadelphia home surrounded by softly lit vintage furniture and rich textures.

A full-body portrait of Autumn walking through a hallway of her home, with elegant molding and layered furnishings.

Autumn in a contemplative pose next to a window, with natural light casting soft shadows across the room.

Interior designer arranging a tall bouquet of purple thistles in a sculptural glass vase on a dark dining table, inside a softly lit, elegant dining room with neutral curtains and contemporary decor.

Autumn draws on a rich design heritage: French modernism, mid-century Italian forms, and a restrained luxury that’s anything but minimal. Her work is about depth — and in her own home, that depth is personal. The portrait session needed to reflect that. She is not just a designer but a storyteller, a curator, and a human being rooted in her space.

In one frame, she stands beside a vintage sideboard; in another, she gently rests her hand on a sculptural, modern chair. These compositions speak to her dual commitment: honoring the past, while shaping something distinctively hers.

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