AIRBNB PHOTOGRAPHER MELBOURNE

Premium Photography for AirBnb, Short Stay & Boutique Accommodation

Black background with the name 'Marcel Van der horst' in large, stylish brown font and the word 'Photographer' beneath in smaller font.
Marcel Van der Horst Photographer with glasses lounging in a beige jacket, sitting in a modern chair, looking at the camera with a confident expression.

Premium AirBnb and short stay photography in Melbourne for luxury properties, boutique accommodation and holiday rentals. Editorial-style interiors and lifestyle imagery designed to increase bookings and elevate your listing.

High end architecturally designed home patio ready for summer

Photography Designed to Elevate Your Listing

  • Perfect one point perspective shot of a modern sitting area in a high rise apartment in Melbourne

    Editorial Interior Photography

    Designed to showcase the flow, facility and personality of your property through carefully crafted imagery that feels polished, warm and inviting.

  • detail photo of table styling at high end airbnb

    Story-Driven Lifestyle Details

    The small details matter. From textures and amenities to lighting and styling, every frame is captured with the guest experience in mind.

  • Aerial photo of Kangaroo Manor in the sunrise light overlooking the view to Yarra Junction

    Aerial & Location Imagery

    For premium stays, surrounding landscape and location can be just as important as the property itself. Aerial Drone imagery helps tell the full story of the guest experience.

Interior Architecture Photography for Owner Builder in Toorak
Outdoor patio with a white table, black chairs, potted plants, enclosed by wooden and concrete walls, with a view of the house interior through large sliding glass doors of an AirBnb in Melbourne
Orari_Designs_Cowes_AirBnb-1004_websize.jpg
Orari_Designs_Cowes_AirBnb-1019_websize.jpg
Orari_Designs_Cowes_AirBnb-1010_websize.jpg
Dining room with a wooden round table, six black upholstered chairs, a large abstract painting, two white pendant lights, a green vase with branches, and a view of a sliding glass door.
24_Erin_St_Richmond-1003_websize.jpg
Architectural_Design_Photography_Richmond.jpg
Architure_Imagery_Melbourne.jpg
Kangaroo_Manor-1001_websize.jpg
Kangaroo_Manor-1022_websize.jpg
Melbourne_AirBnb_Photographer-1001.jpg
Melbourne_AirBnb_Photographer-1002.jpg
Melbourne_commercial_content_photographer-00003.jpg
Melbourne-Style-Merchant-1014_websize.jpg
Moulded Concrete Bathroom AirBnb Richmond.jpg
Moulded Concrete Kitchen AirBnb Richmond.jpg
Orari_Designs_Cowes_AirBnb-1007_websize.jpg
Orari_Designs_Cowes_AirBnb-1009_websize.jpg
Orari_Designs_Cowes_AirBnb-1018_websize.jpg
Orari_Designs_Cowes_AirBnb-1021_websize.jpg
Tullo_Place_AirBnb-1006_websize.jpg
Tullo_Place_AirBnb-1010_websize.jpg
San_Remo_Bridge_Lifestyle_Photography.jpg
San_Remo_Foreshore_Lifestyle_Photography.jpg

A More Considered Approach to AirBnb Photography

Most AirBnb photography focuses purely on documenting rooms.

My approach is different.

I photograph short stay properties with a more editorial mindset, focusing not only on the layout of the space, but also the atmosphere, light, textures and overall guest experience. The goal is to create imagery that feels aspirational, inviting and aligned with the quality of your accommodation.

Every property is approached individually depending on its architecture, styling, natural light and surrounding environment. Rather than rushing through a fixed shot list, I capture a broad range of compositions and orientations throughout the session, then provide a curated proof gallery for final image selection and retouching.

This ensures your final delivered gallery contains only the strongest images for your listing and marketing.

For larger lifestyle properties, rural stays and premium accommodation, aerial photography can also be incorporated to showcase the landscape, setting and overall experience beyond the interior itself.

View from the decking of luxury short term rental airbnb in Yarra Junction eastern Victoria

WHY PROPERTY OWNERS WORK WITH ME

Editorial Rather Than Real Estate

Imagery designed to feel premium, atmospheric and emotionally engaging — not overly wide, distorted or overprocessed.

Curated Final Image Selection

I photograph beyond the final package allowance, allowing you to select the strongest images from a proof gallery before retouching. You have the option to buy extra images if you can’t decide.

High-End Retouching

Careful editing and colour work designed to create clean, polished imagery while still maintaining a natural feel. All done in-house personally for the highest standard of quality and consistency.

Flexible Coverage for Different Property Sizes

From compact city apartments through to luxury lifestyle accommodation and rural retreats.

Drone Coverage Available

Optional aerial imagery available for properties where landscape, location and surrounding environment add value to the guest experience.

Photography Packages Designed Around Property Size

10 Image Package

Ideal for apartments, studios and smaller accommodation.

20 Image Package

Designed for most family homes and multi-room short stay properties.

35 Image Package

Best suited for larger lifestyle properties, luxury accommodation and homes on acreage. Includes aerial coverage where appropriate.

Additional drone coverage available across all packages.