Private Villas
Hospitality Experience Photography
your property's next photoshoot starts here.
In the last decade, Sri Lanka has seen significant growth in luxury private villas, earning its place among the top destinations in the region. This increased competition has pushed the standards higher, making it essential for properties to distinguish themselves;
To stand out, one key strategy is investing
in high-end photography & marketing visuals.
With some of the world’s most well-traveled guests as clientele, the perceived value of your property is often judged by the quality of your visual marketing; And a big part of having an attractive media presence these days also means having beautiful, high quality photography.
In today's reality, the vast majority of potential guests will experience their initial encounter with your property through an online digital immersion. As such, it is fundamental to make that very first experience a significant and compelling part of the booking (i.e. buying) process.
Here, photography is the de facto marketing tool and the gateway to your customers' journey: it’s key for vacationers in choosing a property for their upcoming stay and sets the tone & expectation for the hospitality experience that awaits.
Visuals are your property's Ambassador.
capture attention
High-quality images grab attention immediately, making your property stand-out on your website, social media feeds, online listings etc.
boost credibility
Stunning photos convey professionalism and attention to detail, building trust with prospective guests and setting their expectations for a high-quality experience.
increase engagement
Properties with captivating visuals receive more views, clicks, and inquiries, leading to a higher conversion rate - from lookers to bookers.
better showcasing means more bookings - it's that simple.
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Investing in professional, commercial-grade photography is not just a one-time expense: it’s a strategic move that continues to pay off over time.
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High-end images elevate your property's appeal, making it more attractive to potential guests and thus driving higher booking rates and revenue.
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When guests see high-caliber visuals, they are more likely to trust your listing, choose your property over others, and even be willing to pay a premium price.
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Thus, the returns from high-end photography far outweigh the initial investment, making it a crucial asset in your marketing strategy.
By choosing high-end hospitality experience photography, you're making a strategic investment that enhances the perceived value of your property, attracts more guests, and ultimately increases your revenue.
The benefits continue to accumulate over time, ensuring that
the initial expense is recouped many times over.
areas to be covered
A hospitality experience photoshoot showcases all aspects of your property, and beyond. Therefore, a comprehensive set of visuals covering all the hospitality experiences your property offers is essential to create a complete portfolio that fully represents what makes your property unique.
accommodation
all areas: bedrooms / bathrooms etc.
daytime & evening
interiors & exteriors
daytime & evening
public areas
leisure
all facilities & activities
breakfast
lunch
snacks / teatime etc.
both 'in situ' and 'product'
food & beverage
lifestyle
staff / service
guests at the property
guests offsite
local lifestyle
sightseeing
excursions
shopping
outside experiences
browse some of my works
click on a gallery to open it in a separate page
HOSPITALITY
INTERIORS
FOOD & BEVERAGE
LIFESTYLE
even more added value
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Being based out of Sri Lanka means that travel expenses are fractional in comparison to flying an international photographer in&out of the country.
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I work alone, just with the help of your villa team - this means that accommodation allocation & stay costs are significantly less than for a photographer with one /several assistants or bigger crew.
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As an ex-hotelier with 15+ years' experience as a hospitality photographer, the logistics and photo-technics of your property's photoshoot are second-nature, making the photoshoot a fluid, proactively responsive and organic process.
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Additionally to being your photographer, I typically take the lead on creative / art / styling direction, so that you can be as hands-on (or off) as you wish.
If you are concerned about not being here for the photoshoot, rest assured that I am accustomed to working with clients who are based abroad and not present on-site at the time of the shoot.
models & co.
social media power.
Social media thrives on lifestyle visuals, as they create more traction and generate higher engagement.
Should your property also require a lifestyle component for its shoot, then professional models are the preferred choice (for the caliber of visuals we'll be producing).
I work with leading model agencies in Sri Lanka / India / Dubai / Singapore to help source models required for client photoshoots - and can either be a simple facilitator (i.e. putting parties in touch), act as go-between, or manage the entire model aspect of your shoot.
