Troy House is an American photographer whose work captures the quiet tension between coastal landscapes, ancient architecture, and the people who move through both. His images often explore beach environments, not as postcard clichés, but as lived-in spaces shaped by history, light, and human presence.

Raised in his father’s portrait studio in Marshalltown, Iowa, House developed an early connection to photography, one that would become both vocation and lifelong pursuit. He studied architecture at Iowa State University, a foundation that continues to influence the strong compositional lines and spatial sensitivity found in his imagery.
His early career began in photojournalism, shooting for a daily newspaper and the Associated Press before relocating to Los Angeles and later New York. There, House apprenticed under some of the most celebrated photographers of the 20th century—Matthew Rolston, Annie Leibovitz, and Patrick Demarchelier, an experience that shaped his visual language and approach to image-making.

In 1995, he launched his career as a fashion photographer, contributing to publications such as The New York Times Magazine, Esquire, Harper’s Bazaar, Allure, and working with clients including Barney’s and Saks. By 2001, House transitioned to a more commercial focus, developing award- winning campaigns for brands including American Express, Ritz Carlton, United Airlines, W Hotels, Lincoln, Marriott, and Hermès.

Since 2017, House has increasingly devoted his practice to fine art photography, exhibiting work that explores memory, materiality, and place through a distinctly modern lens. His pieces have been featured at premier international art fairs including Scope Miami, Scope New York, AIPAD, and the Cube Art Fair. He is represented by galleries across the United States and Europe, and his work is held in numerous private collections.

Troy House lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.