Woodplank — Outdoor Covered Patio Project, Arlington Heights, IL
Great work deserves to be seen.
Woodplank reached out to Ogi Optics after completing a stunning outdoor covered patio project in Arlington Heights, Illinois. They wanted the finished product documented professionally — a custom package of photos and video clips that captured the craftsmanship, the detail, and the overall quality of the build before handing it off to the client.
This shoot took place on July 21, 2026 and is exactly the kind of project we love being called in for.
About the Project
The completed project is a timber frame covered outdoor patio structure featuring a tongue and groove wood ceiling, exposed beam construction, and a fully finished outdoor living space with furniture, a grill area, and a backyard setting that makes the most of the Arlington Heights environment.
The detail work on this build is what sets it apart. The wood ceiling grain, the beam joinery, the clean lines of the structure against the sky — these are the kinds of details that separate a well-executed project from an exceptional one. And they are exactly the details that professional photography is built to capture.
What Was Included in This Shoot
Professional project photography capturing wide establishing shots of the full patio structure and outdoor living space
Detail photography highlighting the tongue and groove wood ceiling, timber frame construction, and craftsmanship throughout
Video clips of the finished project for use across Woodplank's marketing and social media platforms
Marketing-ready images optimized for website, portfolio, and social media use
Visual Story Approach
The shoot opened with wide exterior shots that established the full scale of the patio structure — showing how it integrates with the home's architecture and the surrounding backyard. Photography then moved into the space itself, capturing the outdoor furniture arrangement and the livability of the finished product. Detail shots of the tongue and groove ceiling and timber frame joinery closed the package — giving Woodplank the close-up craftsmanship images that showcase the quality of the work at its finest.
Why This Approach Works
For contractors, builders, and trades businesses, a completed project is one of the most powerful marketing assets available — but only if it is documented the right way. A project like this one represents weeks of skilled labor, careful planning, and high-quality materials. Phone photos do not do it justice. Professional photography and video capture the scale, the detail, and the finished quality that makes a potential client say "I want that."
That is the value of project media. It turns completed work into future business.
If your business has a recent project worth showing off — a renovation, a build, an installation, a completed space — Ogi Optics can help you capture it the right way. DM us or visit ogioptics.com to get started.
Project Information
Client: Woodplank Project type: Outdoor covered patio — timber frame, tongue and groove wood ceiling Location: Arlington Heights, Illinois Shoot date: July 14, 2026 Coverage scope: Custom package — project photography + video clips
