Photography
Commissioned photography for luxury hospitality.
Built for launches, brand campaigns, and editorial — assets that grow with the property over time.
Selected work
Hotels invest deeply in architecture, materials, and light, but many properties struggle to visually communicate how the experience actually feels. Our role is to identify the emotionally compelling moments, translate atmosphere, and shape perception — to create imagery that compels people to experience a place.
The commission
How a typical photoshoot looks.
Each commission begins with our standard package and is customised to the property — photoshoot length, image count, and licensing scale with the campaign it serves. Documentary-style across early and late light, capturing the atmosphere, intimacy, and small moments that define how a place actually feels.
3 On-Property Days*
30 Final Retouched Images
Licensing Structured for Owned Brand Channels
Paid Media Licensing Available
*On-property accommodation required for production efficiency
Frequently asked
The commission, in detail.
What's included in a standard commission?+
Three days on property, thirty final retouched images delivered in horizontal and vertical compositions, and owned-channel licensing for thirty-six months — website, organic social, email and newsletter, internal brand decks, PR, and editorial placement. On-property accommodation is provided for production efficiency.
Can the scope be extended?+
Yes — larger properties or multi-property campaigns scale beyond the standard package. Reach out with the brief and we'll quote the right photoshoot length and image count for what you're building.
How does paid media licensing work?+
Paid media — paid social, digital ads, performance campaigns, and out-of-home — is licensed separately and quoted per project. Most clients license a five- or ten-image pack covering twelve months of paid usage. This separation aligns with luxury creative-studio standards and keeps the commercial side of usage cleanly priced.
What if we need broader rights across all our channels?+
A full buyout grants unlimited usage across all channels — owned, paid, print, OOH — in perpetuity. It's the cleanest licensing structure for properties running large marketing campaigns or planning long-term reuse. Quoted per project.
Can we expand licensing later?+
Yes. Paid-media packs and full buyouts can be added at any point after delivery — many clients start with the standard owned-channel licensing and upgrade once a campaign is funded.
Do you travel internationally?+
Yes — KOBU commissions properties worldwide. Travel costs are quoted in addition to the standard commission and depend on origin and photoshoot length.
What's the turnaround time?+
Three to four weeks from photoshoot wrap to final delivery for most commissions. We coordinate longer or expedited timelines on request.
How do we get started?+
Tell us about the property and your timeline. We accept a limited number of commissions each quarter, so reaching out early gives us the best chance of fitting your photoshoot into the season you want.
Availability
●2 commissions remainingSchedule a photoshoot.
We accept a limited number of commissions each quarter — a deliberate cap that lets each project receive the attention and care it deserves. Tell us about the property and your timeline.
