Professional Hotel Photography for Marketing, Sales, and OTA Listings
Hotels rely on photography across every part of their marketing—from their website and OTA listings to social media, sales presentations, advertising, and email campaigns.
Whether you’re refreshing a few spaces after a renovation or creating an entirely new image library, the right photography helps your property make a stronger first impression.
Trusted by hotels including Hilton, Hyatt, DoubleTree, Hampton Inn, Homewood Suites, Hotel Hendricks, The New Yorker Hotel, and independent hospitality properties nationwide.
Recent Work for Hotels and Hospitality
Who I Work With
I work with teams responsible for how a hotel is presented—both online and in print.
Whether it’s a full-property shoot or a focused update, the goal is the same: clear, consistent imagery that reflects the space accurately.
This includes:
Boutique and independent hotels
Established hotel brands and management groups
Interior designers working on hospitality projects
Marketing and brand teams
Owners preparing for launch, renovation, or repositioning
The Challenge
Hotels Are Experienced in Person—But Judged Online
Great hotel design doesn’t always translate into great photography. Rooms can appear flat, public spaces lose atmosphere, and inconsistent imagery weakens the overall impression of the property. Marketing teams also need photographs that work across websites, OTA listings, sales materials, advertising, and social media.
My Solution
A Consistent Approach Across the Entire Property
I photograph hotels as complete environments rather than individual rooms. Every image is created to work on its own while contributing to a cohesive collection that reflects the property consistently across every marketing channel.
Selected Hotel Projects
The New Yorker Hotel
A full-property shoot covering guest rooms, public spaces, and exterior imagery for ongoing marketing and booking platforms.
DoubleTree by Hilton
A full-property shoot covering guest rooms, public spaces, and exterior imagery for ongoing marketing and booking platforms.
Every Hotel Project Includes
✓ Pre-production planning
✓ Collaborative shot list development
✓ Professional lighting
✓ Image editing and retouching
✓ Unlimited marketing usage
✓ High-resolution and web-ready delivery
✓ Organized file delivery
✓ Ongoing communication throughout the project
Why Hotels Work With Me
Hospitality Focus – Your work is centered on hotels, interiors, and architecture, so you understand how properties are marketed.
Marketing-Driven Photography – Every image is created with a purpose, whether it’s for your website, OTA listings, social media, or sales materials.
Straightforward Pricing – Project-based investment with no surprise licensing fees or hidden post-production costs.
Collaborative Process – You work closely with the property’s team to plan the shoot, minimize disruption, and create an image library that supports long-term marketing goals.
Every hotel has different marketing priorities.
No two hotels are alike. A boutique property refreshing its lobby has different needs than a resort preparing for a brand relaunch.
Rather than offering fixed photography packages, every project begins with a conversation about your property, your marketing goals, and where the images will be used. From there, I’ll recommend the level of coverage that makes the most sense.
Focused Coverage
Starting at $3,000
For targeted updates to guestrooms, public spaces, restaurants, amenities, or recently renovated areas.
Typical projects include:
- Renovated guestrooms
- Lobby renovations
- Restaurants and bars
- Meeting spaces
- New amenities
- Seasonal campaigns
Full Property Coverage
Typically $4,500–7,000+
A complete image library for hotels looking to refresh their marketing across every platform.
Best suited for:
- Website redesigns
- OTA updates
- Property refreshes
- Brand standards
- Marketing campaigns
- Multi-day photoshoots
A Clear, Straightforward Process
Each project is a little different, but the overall process is simple and easy to navigate.
1. Initial Conversation
We start with a quick conversation about the property, your goals, and how the images will be used.
This helps define scope, timing, and priorities early on.
2. Planning
We build a shot list and schedule based on the spaces being photographed.
If needed, I coordinate with your team—designers, marketing, or on-site staff—to keep everything aligned.
3. Photography
On-site, the focus is on working efficiently while maintaining consistency across all spaces.
Shoots are structured around the rhythm of the property to minimize disruption.
4. Delivery
Final images are delivered ready for web, press, and marketing use.
Turnaround and formats are discussed in advance so everything fits your needs.
If needed, I’m happy to stay involved beyond delivery—whether for additional edits, future updates, or ongoing projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a typical hotel project cost?
Most projects fall between $3,000 and $10,000+, depending on the size of the property and the scope of photography.
How many images will we receive?
Every project is different. Rather than working toward a predetermined image count, the focus is on creating a complete collection that supports your property’s marketing needs.
Is usage licensing included?
Yes. Every project includes unlimited marketing usage for your property.
Do you travel?
Absolutely. I regularly photograph hotels throughout the United States.
How long does delivery take?
Most projects are delivered within approximately one week, depending on the scope of the assignment.
Have a Hotel Project Coming Up?
If you’re planning a shoot—or just starting to think about one—I’m happy to talk it through.
Feel free to share a few details about the property, timeline, and what you’re looking for.
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Chris Leary is an architecture, hotel, and interior photographer based in New York, NY. Available for assignments worldwide.