Because work this beautiful deserves to be seen — and celebrated.

Tucked away in the rolling acreage of Highvale, surrounded by sweeping mountain views and the soft rhythm of horses moving through the valley, sits a pool that’s more than just a showpiece — it’s a story.

Designed and built by the award-winning team at Aesthetic Pool and Landscaping, this was a project shaped with purpose. Created for real connection. Built with precision. And captured — by us — with one goal in mind:

To win.

A Pool Built Around a Tree — and a Legacy

From the moment we stepped onto the property, we knew this wasn’t going to be a standard capture.

This was a heated concrete lap pool — yes.
A high-end build with hidden features, clean lines, floating stairs, and valley views — yes.
But what set it apart? The story behind it.

At the heart of the design was a mature Tibau tree, with deep sentimental value to the homeowners. The entire pool — and the landscaping around it — was designed to respect and celebrate this natural centrepiece. A decision that led to the pool’s unique shape and grounding energy.

Built entirely out of the ground (up to 2.5 metres) yet moulded seamlessly into the hillside, the pool sits in perfect dialogue with the land — modern elegance meeting rural serenity.

The Capture: Telling a Story That Deserves to Be Told

When Aesthetic Pool and Landscaping asked us to capture this project for the SPASA Awards, we knew the standard was high.

They’re no strangers to excellence — and they trust us to reflect that.

With full creative freedom, we focused on:

• The way the light hit the water at golden hour 
• The curve of the stairs, echoing the slope of the land 
• The balance of function and beauty: pergola, fire pit, hidden blanket system 
• And most importantly — the feeling of stepping into this space 

Every image. Every drone shot. Every second of video was captured with one thought in mind: make it feel award-worthy.

And It Was. Twice.

This Highvale project took home:

• 🥇 Gold Winner: SPASA Australia National Awards of Excellence 2024 – Concrete Pool up to $120,000 
• 🥇 Gold Winner: SPASA Queensland Awards of Excellence 2024 – Concrete Pool up to $120,000 

And honestly?
The moment we saw it through the lens, we knew it would.

Why This Matters (and Who We’re Talking To)

If you’re a builder, designer, landscaper or architect pouring your vision into every detail — and aiming to be recognised for it — the way your work is captured matters.

Award submissions.
Marketing.
Socials.
Websites.
Client trust.

It all starts with content that feels elevated, intentional, and unforgettable.

That’s what we do. Not just because we love it — but because we know the power of showing your best work in its best light.

Final Thought

Because this wasn’t just a pool.
It was a story carved into the hillside, framed by a tree, and captured with the kind of care that wins gold.