Hospitality Photography
Architectural and interior photography plays an essential role in how hospitality businesses present themselves to future guests, partners and the wider market. Beyond documenting a space, professional imagery becomes part of a property’s brand, marketing and long-term communication strategy.
Over the past seven years, we have developed a dedicated practice working with hotels, restaurants, wellness destinations and public spaces across Kazakhstan and internationally.
About the Team
Every project is delivered by a permanent two-person team.
Roman Yakunin leads the architectural and interior photography, while Sofia Klenova oversees post-production and the final preparation of all delivered materials.
Over the past seven years, we have photographed more than 200 architecture, interior design and commercial property projects, including hotels, restaurants, wellness facilities, retail environments, educational institutions and public spaces.
Our work has been featured in international architecture and design publications and is regularly used in editorial, marketing and public relations materials.
When Clients Work With Us
Opening a new property
When your hotel, restaurant, wellness destination or public space needs to be presented to future guests and the market.
Refreshing existing imagery
When existing photographs no longer represent the quality of the property, its interiors or guest experience.
Building a visual identity
When photography becomes part of your brand positioning and communicates the atmosphere and character of the space.
Editorial features & PR
When preparing a project for publication in architecture, design or hospitality media.
Multi-property brands
When several locations require a consistent visual standard across the business.
Investor & development presentations
When photography is used to present a project to investors, partners, developers or hotel operators.
What Your Business Receives
A cohesive visual identity that reflects property architecture, interiors and atmosphere
Photography prepared for marketing, sales and digital communications.
Images optimised for websites, social media, advertising, presentations and PR.
A long-term visual library supporting your business for years after the project is completed.
Photography suitable for editorial publications and corporate communications.
Clear commercial licensing with transparent usage rights.
Selected Projects
Every hospitality project requires its own visual approach, shaped by the architecture, brand identity and commercial objectives of the property.
Below is a selection of hotels, restaurants, wellness destinations and public spaces photographed for marketing, editorial publications, public relations and long-term brand communication.
Project Workflow
Every commission follows a structured workflow, allowing us to understand the project’s objectives, minimise uncertainty during production and deliver photography ready for immediate use.
Planning:
- defining project goals and deliverables;
- agreeing scope and production schedule;
- location assessment;
- developing a shooting plan;
- recommendations for preparing the property.
Photography:
- working according to the agreed production plan;
- architectural, interior and atmospheric photography;
- on-site quality control throughout the shoot;
- adapting the approach where required.
Post-Production:
- professional image retouching;
- colour grading and perspective correction;
- preparing files for different applications;
- final quality review.
Delivery:
- organised file structure;
- images prepared for web, social media, PR and presentations;
- ready for immediate commercial use;
- project documentation and licensing.
Published Projects
Our photography accompanies published projects in both local and international architecture, design and hospitality publications.
These publications demonstrate that the delivered materials meet professional editorial standards while remaining equally effective for marketing and commercial communication.
Typical Project Formats
Every project differs in scale, number of spaces and business objectives. The examples below provide an overview of the most common project formats together with indicative production timelines and investment levels.
Boutique Projects
Boutique hotels, restaurants, cafés, spas and retail spaces.
Deliverables: From 10 final images
Production Time: Approximately 2.5–3 weeks
Investment: From KZT 480,000
Included: Standard Commercial Licence with perpetual usage rights.
Hotels & Wellness Projects
Hotels, large restaurants and wellness destinations.
Deliverables: From 20 final images
Production Time: Approximately 3–4 weeks
Investment: From KZT 1,000,000
Included: Standard Commercial Licence with perpetual usage rights.
Multi-Property Projects
Hotel groups, hospitality brands and large mixed-use developments.
Deliverables: From 40 final images
Production Time: From one month
Investment: From KZT 1,800,000
Included: Standard Commercial Licence with perpetual usage rights.
Image Licensing
Every project is accompanied by clear licensing terms agreed in advance and documented within the production agreement.
Depending on your business requirements, we offer Standard Commercial, Extended and Exclusive licensing options, ensuring complete transparency regarding image usage.
We create visual assets that become part of your brand and continue supporting marketing, sales, public relations and business communication long after the photography has been delivered.
Let’s Discuss Your Project
If you are working on a hotel, restaurant, wellness destination or public environment, we would be pleased to learn more about your project and discuss how professional photography can support your business objectives.
WhatsApp | Email: info@yakunin.kz