I'm Seth Parker.
Your work is part of our skyline, part of our culture, and part of our community. But you can’t carry it into meetings or shove it into proposals. You need something in its place. Something memorable.
Just like songs dig up old feelings or the smell of honeysuckles sends you back in time, architectural photography reminds you of the late nights, the groundbreaking, the design, the ribbon cutting, the recognition, and the awards.
That’s a story that needs to be preserved. That needs to be written. Because most people will never see your vision or even step inside your work. But they all remember a good story.
Let me write it for you.
Most of my work is in Nashville, but I regularly work in Birmingham, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Huntsville, Memphis, and throughout the southeast.
I’m easy to work with, respond quickly, and look forward to helping your next project win the recognition it deserves.
Published & featured
Featured across national and regional press — plus nationwide television and billboard campaigns.
Plus nationwide television & billboard campaigns
Notable projects
Over the years I've worked on amazing projects with architectural and design firms, construction companies, interior designers, and hospitality companies across the country. These — and many others — have trusted me to transform their architectural stories into iconic imagery.
- The Neuhoff District
- Tennessee State Museum
- Justin Timberlake's 12/30 Club
- Tennessee Titans House Fan Experience
- Chicago Fire Fan Experience Center
- New York Football Club Fan Experience
- The New Orleans Superdome
- 2019 NFL Draft
- HGTV's Property Brothers: Nashville
- BYU Student Athlete Center
- 5th & Broadway
- Blake Shelton's Ole Red
- Mazda Corporate Offices
- NASCAR Hall of Fame
- The Music City Center
- Gaylord Hotels
- The Grand Hyatt on Broadway
- Loews Hotels
- FedEx
- BOK Center, Tulsa
- Wild Turkey Visitor's Center
- Rent-a-Center NYC Concept Stores
- Stanley Black & Decker
- Tag Heuer
- Starbucks
- MAPCO
- Huntsville Trash Pandas Stadium
- Wolf Sub-Zero Appliances
- Philippe Chow
- Olive at Peabody
- Chattanooga Lookouts Stadium
- Clyde Mays Distillery
- JW Marriott Nashville
- Nashville Yards
Awards & recognition
- 2026ArchDaily — Building of the YearThe Neuhoff District · S9 Architecture & Smith Gee Studio
- 2025Chicago Athenaeum — American Architecture AwardThe Neuhoff District · S9 Architecture & Smith Gee Studio
- 2025IIDA Alabama — IDIE, Best in K-12 EducationElkmont Elementary · Chapman Sisson
- 2024USGBC Tennessee — Icon Building AwardThe Neuhoff District · S9 Architecture · Smith Gee Studio
- 2024NAIOP Nashville — Mixed-Use Development of the YearThe Neuhoff District · S9 Architecture · Smith Gee Studio
- 2024Interior Design Magazine — Best of Year, FinalistThe Neuhoff District · S9 Architecture · Smith Gee Studio
- 2024Metro Nashville Historic Preservation AwardThe Neuhoff District · Smith Gee · S9 Architecture
- 2024AIA Tennessee — Award of MeritNeuhoff Curve Building · S9 Architecture · Smith Gee Studio
- 2024AIA Tennessee — Award of MeritWerthan Warehouse · Smith Gee Studio
- 2024Best in American Living — FinalistHamilton & Hume House · Smith Gee Studio
- 2022Retail Design Institute Awards — WinnerMAPCO Prototype Store · Chute Gerdeman
- 2022Metro Historical Commission — Preservation Award602 Taylor Street · Werthan Warehouse · Smith Gee Studio
- 2022AIA Middle Tennessee — Merit Award602 Taylor Street · Smith Gee Studio
- 2022Tennessee ASLA — Merit, General DesignMetro Water Services 3rd Ave Park · Hodgson Douglass
- 2022Metro Historical Commission — Preservation Award602 Taylor Street · Werthan Warehouse · Smith Gee Studio
- 2021AIA Middle Tennessee — Merit AwardWerthan Warehouse · Tennessee State Museum
- 2021Shop! Association Design Awards — GoldMAPCO Prototype Store · Chute Gerdeman
- 2021AIA Middle Tennessee — Merit AwardTennessee State Museum · HGA, EOA
- 2021Tennessee ASLA — Honor Award, General DesignDowntown Commons · Hodgson Douglass
- 2020ULI Nashville — Excellence in DevelopmentTennessee State Museum · HGA · EOA
- 2020ASHRAE Technology Award — First PlaceTennessee State Museum · HGA · EOA
- 2020IALD Award of ExcellenceTennessee State Museum · HGA · EOA
- 2020ABC Greater Tennessee — Excellence in Construction, MeritTennessee State Museum · Turner Construction
- 2020AIA North Alabama — People’s Choice AwardAlabama Constitution Hall Park · Nola | VanPeursem Architects
- 2020AIA North Alabama — Honor & People's ChoiceAlabama Constitution Hall Park · Nola | VanPeursem Architects
- 2019AIA North Alabama — People’s Choice AwardDecatur High School · Nola | VanPeursem Architects
- 2019AIA North Alabama — Honor & People's ChoiceDecatur High School · Nola | VanPeursem Architects
- 2019AIA North Alabama — Merit AwardAustin High School · Nola | VanPeursem Architects
- 2018AIA Tennessee — Merit AwardNissan Training Center · Anecdote Architecture
From the field
The work between the case studies — shoots in progress, new buildings, and the occasional behind-the-scenes. Updated straight from Instagram.
