Destination and venue photographer in Sydney
From $195 inc GST within 15 km of Epping, and quoted per brief further afield
Photos of your place the way a guest sees it: the rooms, the views, the details and the surroundings. Edited and delivered within 7 working days, with your money back if you're not happy.
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Destination and venue photography services in Sydney
Every shoot is planned around who you want to visit and where the photos will be used, from an Airbnb listing to a destination campaign. Need your team or your food photographed too? See business photography, or event photography for functions at your venue.
Holiday rentals and Airbnbs
Every room, the outside areas and the details that make guests book, for Airbnb, Stayz and your own website.
From $195 · Holiday rental →
Hotels and lodges
Rooms, facilities and the surroundings, photographed for your website, booking sites and social media.
Quoted per brief · Hotel or lodge →
Cottages and retreats
Treehouses, cottages and mountain retreats, with the fire lit and the views that sell a weekend away.
Quoted per brief · Retreat →
Gardens and venues
Gardens, venues and places people visit, photographed with visitors in the frame so the photos read as a day out.
Quoted per brief · Garden or venue →
Location and lifestyle
The beach, the lookout and things to do nearby, so guests can picture the whole stay as well as the room.
Quoted per brief · Location photos →
Tourism and destination marketing
Tours, regions and travel campaigns. I've photographed a travel agent's famil tour of Sri Lanka, and hotels in Vietnam.
Guests choose where to stay from the photos, long before they read the description.
Why hire me as your destination and venue photographer
I'm Paul. I photograph holiday rentals, hotels, gardens and places to visit, and I photograph my own travels through Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Italy the same way. Every shoot comes with these promises.
Your money back if you're not happy
If the photos don't do your place justice, you get your money back. That's how confident I am in the result.
The right day promise
If the weather turns or your plans change, we move the date at no cost and your deposit carries over.
Photos in 7 working days, or 24 hours
Edited, high resolution photos delivered online within 7 working days. Need them for a new listing or the start of the season? Express delivery gets them to you within 24 hours for $75.
Photographed the way a guest sees it
The rooms, the view from the deck, the fire on a cold night and the walk to the lookout. Owners have used my photos on Airbnb, Stayz, Booking.com and their own websites.
Fully insured, in Sydney and further afield
Public liability insured. Travel within 15 km of Epping is included on most shoots, and I travel for destination work too, quoted separately.
On location in the Blue Mountains.
Examples of my destination and venue photography
See all travel photos →
Destination and venue photography prices in Sydney
How much does destination and venue photography cost in Sydney? Holiday rental shoots within 15 km of Epping start from $195 inc GST for at least 10 daytime photos, or from $295 for at least 20 day, twilight and evening photos with lifestyle shots nearby. Hotels, larger venues and anything further than 15 km is quoted per brief. Every price includes GST, and you get your money back if you're not happy with the photos.
Basic
Holiday rental or Airbnb
From $195
Daytime photos within 15 km of Epping
At least 10 edited photos
Interior and exterior
Interior design features
High resolution images, commercial use licence
Delivered online in 7 working days
Premium
Holiday rental with lifestyle photos
From $295
Day, twilight and evening photos within 15 km of Epping
At least 20 edited photos
Interior and exterior, day to evening
Lifestyle photos of the area nearby
High resolution images, commercial use licence
Delivered online in 7 working days
Travel
Hotels, venues and destinations
Quoted per brief
Larger properties, or further than 15 km of Epping
Hotels, lodges, gardens and venues
Regional NSW and further afield
Travel quoted before you book
No hidden costs on the day
Options you can add to your shoot
Tell me what you need when you ask for a quote and I'll price each option before you book.
• Twilight and evening photos
• Extra rooms or buildings
• Location and lifestyle photos nearby
• People and staff photos
• Food and detail photos
• Extra locations on the same day
• Commercial use licence
• Express 24 hour delivery, $75
• Extra edited photos
• Travel further than 15 km of Epping
Where you can use your property photos
You get high resolution photos for the places guests choose where to stay, from Airbnb and Stayz to Booking.com and Expedia, plus your own website, social media and print.
How to book a destination or venue photographer in Sydney
01 · Two minutes
Tell me about the place
What it is, where it is, who visits and where the photos will be used, in the quote form or by phone.
02 · Before you book
Get your quote and plan
A price for your brief and a plan for the light, the rooms and the surroundings. For business bookings, a 50% deposit locks in your date.
03 · On the day
The shoot
I photograph the rooms, the outside areas and the details, at the time of day that suits the place.
04 · 7 working days
Your photos
Edited high resolution photos delivered online, or within 24 hours with express delivery. The other 50% is due on completion.
What property owners wrote in their reviews
Read all 175+ reviews →once again Paul has worked his magic - after uploading Paul's beautiful photos my bookings have reacted in a big way - wow Thanks Paul you have really worked your magic here
"Paul recently photographed my holiday home White Lodge at Hyams Beach - I knew my old iPhone images needed updating but I didn’t realise quite how much till I saw the images that Paul created - I was stunned Paul managed to capture the mood and style of the house. The images were just how you would see it when you are there. They are evocative and beautiful, warm and personal - just wonderful - a brilliant job - thanks Paul - I will definitely be using Paul again"
"We are a boutique accommodation facility in the Blue Mountains of NSW and recently had the pleasure of Paul from La Lente Photography doing a photo-shoot of our accommodation and facilities. Paul is professional in his approach yet warm & friendly at the same time - which is a winning combination in our eyes. It was such a pleasure to work with Paul and ultimately become part of a photographic experience that exudes diligence, beauty and an ambience that is evident with every shot. Paul's willingness to tell 'our' story through each image is a testimony in itself - we are forever grateful for his giftedness from behind the lens."
I can guarantee that you will not be disappointed choosing Paul for your house or event - Paul has a very special eye and is able to capture the warmth and personality in a scene or event and can convey that through his beautiful images. I have been extremely happy with Paul's work and he always manages to surprise and delight me with the results. I would not hesitate to recommend that you use Paul for your event or place. Wonderful work- thank you
Where I photograph destinations and venues
I'm based in Epping. Travel within 15 km of Epping is included on most shoots. I also travel for destination work across NSW and further afield, and that travel is quoted separately before you book, so there are no surprises.
Included: within 15 km of Epping
Parramatta, Ryde, Hornsby, Chatswood, North Sydney and everything in between, at no extra travel cost.
Further across Sydney
The Eastern Suburbs, Northern Beaches, Sutherland Shire and Western Sydney. Travel is quoted by distance before you book.
The Blue Mountains and the South Coast
Holiday rentals, lodges and hotels from Blackheath to Hyams Beach, with travel quoted separately. See Possums Hideaway and Federation Gardens in the Blue Mountains, and Booderee Lodge and White Lodge on the South Coast.
Regional NSW and overseas
Gardens, tours and destination work further away, from the NSW central west to Sri Lanka and Vietnam, quoted for each brief.
Recent destination and venue shoots and stories
See more travel stories → Holiday rental · Hyams Beach
Booderee Lodge holiday rental property photography
Hired as an Airbnb holiday rental photographer for Booderee Lodge on Hyams Beach, with complete creative freedom to photograph the property for its new listing.
Read the story → Hotel · Blue Mountains
Federation Gardens hotel property photography
A photo shoot for Federation Gardens near Evans Lookout in Blackheath, surrounded by the bushland of the Blue Mountains.
Read the story →
Hotel · Sapa, Vietnam
Aira Boutique Hotel photography
Hotel photography for Aira Boutique in Sapa. Travellers compare hotels on reviews and photos.
Read the story →
Gardens · Central west NSW
Mayfield Gardens website photography
Website photography for Mayfield Gardens, one of the world's largest privately owned cool climate gardens.
Read the story →
Travel · Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka first timer guide for photographers
Sri Lanka is an ideal place to take photos, with its history, people, animals and coastline.
Read the story →Questions about destination and venue photography
How much does destination and venue photography cost?
A holiday rental shoot within 15 km of Epping starts from $195 inc GST (Basic, at least 10 daytime photos) or $295 (Premium, at least 20 day to evening photos plus lifestyle photos). Hotels, larger venues and destinations further than 15 km are quoted per brief, because the size of the place, the number of rooms and the travel all change the price.
Do you travel outside Sydney for destination work?
Yes. La Lente is based in Epping, Sydney, and travel within 15 km of Epping is included on most shoots. Destination work further away, such as the Blue Mountains, the NSW South Coast, regional NSW or overseas, is quoted separately before you book.
How do I pay for a destination or venue shoot?
For business bookings, La Lente takes a 50% deposit to lock in the date, and the other 50% is due on completion.
How long does it take to get the photos?
Edited, high resolution photos are delivered online within 7 working days of the shoot. Express delivery within 24 hours costs $75.
What happens if the weather is bad on the day?
Under the right day promise, La Lente moves the date at no cost if the weather turns or your plans change, and your deposit carries over to the new date.
What if I'm not happy with the photos?
You get your money back if you're not happy with the photos from your La Lente shoot.
What should be photographed for a holiday rental listing?
Most holiday rental listings need every bedroom, the living areas, the kitchen, the bathrooms and the outside areas, plus the details and views that make the place different. Paul suggests a shot list for your property when he quotes.
Are you insured to photograph on my property?
Yes. La Lente has public liability insurance, which covers shoots at holiday rentals, hotels, gardens and venues.
Get a quote for your
destination or venue shoot
Your money back if you're not happy, and a free date change if the weather turns.
Tell me about the place and what the photos are for, and I'll send a price and a plan. Fully insured · Quoted per brief · 175+ reviews. See all my photography services in Sydney.
