A Journey into a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Photography Shoot Nestled in the heart of Bavaria’s mountains, the Arabella Alpenhotel at Spitzingsee presented a unique challenge and opportunity as it transitioned into a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Guided by Max Könekamp, the hotel’s knowledgeable marketing manager with a rich photographic background, I embarked on a journey to capture the essence of this hidden gem. This project rolled out alongside the Arabella Jagdhof project, both aiming for similar goals. Meanwhile, I’m still actively involved with the Jagdhof project, with our current focus on the hotel rooms. Behind the Lens: Capturing the Arabella Alpenhotel, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel As an approved photographer for the Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel brand, my task at the Arabella Alpenhotel was to capture new photos that reflected its transition into this esteemed collection. This assignment involved documenting the hotel’s unique Bavarian charm and character, now part of […]
Boost Your Hotel’s ADR with Killer Photography: A Guide for Sales Managers
Impact of Hotel Photography on ADR Hey there, Sales Managers! Ever wondered how to give your hotel’s Average Daily Rate (ADR) a solid boost? Well, the secret sauce might just be hanging out in your photo gallery. Yep, you heard it right—killer hotel photography can be a game-changer. Let’s dive in! The Power of First Impressions The image on the left is good, however the image on the right is composed in a way that pleases the eye, shows the extent of the bar and seating while leading the eye into the photo to give depth and a focus on the bar. The difference between average and above average. The one on the left is one I found online. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a decent shot and I’m sure the client was happy with it. But taking time and studying the scene and using years of experience for precise […]
Aerial Drone Photography – Interview with Steven Graffham
In this interview with Winter Park Photography photographer Steven Graffham, goes into depth about his passion for aerial drone photography. You have been shooting photography for years now, what led you to first get started in aerial photography?Whenever I see a video I am always studying to see how it is captured, and what type of equipment they might be using. For instance, I am studying it to see if they might have been using a boom or a smooth wide shot. A couple years back I saw a video that was filmed at a local wedding venue I knew. The video started off like any other video would with a low shot over the ceremony chairs as if they were using a crane; but then the video kept progressing, over the beach and then eventually to where it was about ten feet over the water. I was stunned and could not […]