Steven Graffham created Steven Graffham Photography e.U. in Europe based in Salzburg, Austria and Winter Park Photography as his photography business in the USA, with a core specialty in high quality hotel, resort, and destination photography. With 20 years of photography experience under his belt, Steven has surrounded himself with an optional add-on team depending on the job and budget.
This international team includes a shoot manager/stylist, videographer, image editor and additional drone pilots in Europe, the UK and USA. To learn more about Steven’s teams capabilities and services, please visit our Services.
Meet the team
Steven Graffham
Photographer
Where it all started
Owner and acclaimed photographer Steven Graffham, originally from London, has carved a niche for himself in the international photography realm. Holding dual citizenship from the UK and the USA, Steven lived in the United States from 1988 to 2019. His adventures have since taken him to Salzburg, Austria, where he currently enjoys Austrian residency and the rich European tapestry of culture.
Steven’s deep roots in the travel industry beautifully converged with his passion for photography in 2003, culminating in the establishment of Winter Park Photography. This merger enriched his already vast travel-centric experience, equipping him with unparalleled insights into the diverse needs of hotel and resort clientele. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Steven is also on a linguistic journey with German, reflecting his commitment to cross-cultural engagements.
Today, his enthusiasm for capturing the essence of destinations remains unbridled. Based in Salzburg, Steven enjoys the convenience of jetting off to various European locales and hopping across to the U.S. and Caribbean. His expertise isn’t just limited to traditional photography. In 2013, embracing the drone photography revolution, Steven added video and aerial drone photography to his repertoire. This evolution solidified Winter Park Photography as the holistic provider of premium visual marketing assets.
Furthermore, since relocating to Austria, Steven proudly holds the recognition of being a Marriott approved photographer for EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa). Thus, whether it’s capturing the elegance of a European chateau or the vibrancy of a Caribbean resort, Steven Graffham stands out as a sought-after name in the hotel and resort photography industry.
Kathryn Jones
Photo Shoot Manager/Stylist
Why you need Kathryn on your shoot
Over the past decade and a half, Kathryn has led Digital Marketing efforts for 100+ hotels, including the management and styling of 100+ photo shoots for independent hotels and branded hotels in the Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt & IHG family of brands. She understands the importance of excellent photography – Expedia reports that doubling the quantity of a property’s photos can boost booking rate by 4.5% and will allow you to increase ADR by $3.50.
One of the most crucial aspects of hotel photography that is often overlooked is styling. An excellent stylist is part editor, part designer, part producer. Different hotel brands require different styling guides. Because she has worked closely with the major brands, Kathryn offers an extensive knowledge base of Brand Photography Guidelines.
Her experience with Winter Park Photography includes renovations, new builds, brand required updates, F&B photography, and lifestyle. She’s not only a “plus” to have on a shoot, but instead is a “must”!