About Me
Nikhilesh Haval, Architectural Photographer & Virtual Tour Specialist
I'm passionate about bringing architectural designs and interiors to life through striking visuals and immersive virtual tours. With every project, I aim to capture the essence of a space, its light, structure, mood and purpose, so others can truly experience it.
My Journey
I began my career in architecture, working with CAD, 3D modelling and software development. Over time, I was drawn to photography as a way to tell the story of a space, beyond plans and visualisations. In 2004, I transitioned fully into architectural photography and have been dedicated to the craft ever since.
In 2012, I became a trusted contributor to Google's Street View Inside Businesses programme, offering 360° virtual tours that allow clients to showcase their spaces in a powerful and engaging way. Since then, I've continued to expand my work to include interactive VR content and high-resolution imaging.
What I Do
- Architectural Photography – Capturing the design, scale and rhythm of buildings with precision and creativity
- Interior Photography – Focusing on light, layout and atmosphere to express the story of each space
- 360° Virtual Tours & Panoramas – Developing on-brand, immersive and interactive environments for websites and Google, used for accessibility, marketing, education and research
- Drone Imagery – Providing dynamic aerial views, 360° panoramas and videos to highlight context, scale and location
- Gigapixel Photography – Creating ultra-high-resolution images ideal for large-format prints, deep zoom capabilities and interactive display platforms
Who I Work With
I've worked with a wide range of clients across the UK and internationally, from architects and lighting designers to business owners and heritage property managers. Every project is unique, and I enjoy working closely with each client to ensure the final visuals reflect their goals and vision.
As seen in
My travel and architectural photographs, licensed worldwide via Alamy as “nikreates”, have appeared in publications such as Condé Nast Traveller, The Guardian, Architectural Digest, National Geographic and the Financial Times. Take a look at some of the published stock imagery.
What Clients Say
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Nik Haval in my professional capacity as a member of staff at The Courtauld. Over the past few years, we’ve collaborated with Nik on a range of projects – including virtual tours of both our permanent galleries and temporary exhibitions – and we continue to work with him today.
Nik is a calm, flexible and highly reliable collaborator. He brings a thoughtful and considered approach to each project, always taking the time to understand the unique requirements of the space and the context. His technical skill is matched by a clear sensitivity to the nature of the artworks and exhibitions he is capturing.
The quality of the tours he produces is consistently excellent. They are not only visually rich and intuitive to navigate, but also carefully constructed to provide a meaningful and accessible experience for remote visitors. These digital resources have become an increasingly important part of how we share our collections and exhibitions with audiences who may not be able to visit in person.
Nik is a pleasure to work with – responsive, detail-oriented and fully committed to delivering the best possible outcome. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to other museums, galleries, or cultural institutions looking for high-quality, professional virtual tours.
- Dr. Eva Bensasson, Courtauld Institute of Art
Nik is so great to work with and we’re proud to have him as part of our team. Nik brings a creative mindset to every project and delivers high quality work every time.
- Spencer Clark, Managing Director, ATS
Having worked with Nik on many projects over the years it never ceases to amaze the team at Welsh Oak Frame and our clients (previous and new) of the quality and beauty of the images, videos and virtual tours he creates. Highly recommended and we look forward to working on more projects with him in the years ahead.
- Welsh Oak Frame
Nikhilesh, What a journey it's been! You've been with us every step of the way. Wanted you to have this as a way of saying Thank you for your amazing work over the past 10 years. Here's to the next 10...
- James (Founder & CCO), Paul (Global CEO) & Team at Acrylicize
Nikreations has truly exceeded our expectations! We recently had the pleasure of working with Nik to create a stunning panoramic virtual tour for Nellie and Dove and we couldn't be happier with the results.
From the very beginning, Nik demonstrated a remarkable level of professionalism and expertise. He took the time to understand our vision and the essence of Nellie and Dove and then he worked his magic to bring it to life. The attention to detail in his work is truly impressive and it's clear that he is passionate about what he does.
The panoramic images and virtual 360° tour he created for us is nothing short of breathtaking. It captures the essence of Nellie and Dove perfectly.The level of detail and the clarity of the images are outstanding..
Beyond his technical skills, Nik is a pleasure to work with. He is responsive, accommodating and genuinely cares about his clients' satisfaction. He went above and beyond to ensure that we were completely satisfied with the final product.
If you're looking for a talented panoramic photographer who can turn your vision into a stunning reality, Nikreations 360 is the way to go. We can't recommend him highly enough. Thank you, Nik, for your exceptional work and for helping us showcase Nellie and Dove in such a remarkable way. We are thrilled with the results, and we look forward to working with you again in the future!
- Nellie & Dove
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Whether you're looking to showcase your space, create a virtual experience or simply need expert advice on visual storytelling, I'm here to help.
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