Frequently Asked Questions

Hotel, Resort & Architectural Photography

I’m Nick Tortajada, a luxury hotel, resort, and architectural photographer working with hospitality brands, designers, and commercial real estate teams across the United States. As a Marriott Approved Photographer, I create clean, editorial, and brand-focused imagery for hotels, resorts, and architectural projects nationwide. Below are answers to the most common questions about my hotel photography services, architectural shoots, technical workflow, licensing, travel, and project planning.

Section 1: General Questions

  • I photograph hotels, luxury resorts, boutique properties, multi-family developments, student-housing communities, commercial buildings, and architectural projects across the U.S. My work covers both hospitality photography and commercial architectural photography, allowing brands and design teams to showcase their spaces with clean, intentional images.

  • Yes — I am officially a Marriott Approved hotel photographer with extensive experience shooting for Marriott brands and following their brand standards for composition, lighting, orientation, and image delivery. I also work with Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Curio Collection, and independent hotels and resorts across the United States. Learn more about Nick Tortajada

  • Absolutely. As a nationwide hotel and architectural photographer, I regularly travel for single-day and multi-day projects across the U.S. Travel is simple to arrange and always included clearly in your proposal. Project collection

  • Most hospitality and commercial clients book 2–8 weeks in advance. Hotels and resorts often schedule around occupancy, events, and renovation timelines, while architectural and interior design projects typically plan 1–4 weeks ahead. If you need a last-minute hotel or resort shoot, I can usually accommodate.

    • Hotel & Resort Photography: 1–3 days depending on space count, lighting, and lifestyle needs.

    • Architectural Photography: Usually 1 full day for exteriors and interiors.

    • Multi-Family / Student Housing: 1–2 days including amenities, clubhouse areas, and model units.

Section 2: Hotel & Resort Photography

  • My hotel photography services typically include:
    – Guest rooms & suites
    – Lobby and public areas
    – Pools, spas, and amenities
    – Restaurants, cafés, and bars
    – Fitness centers & wellness spaces
    – Meeting rooms & event venues
    – Exterior architecture
    – Lifestyle and detail storytelling

    Every shoot is customized for your hotel brand, marketing goals, and guest experience. See full hotel photography services in action

  • Yes. As a hotel and resort photographer, I follow all major hospitality brand guidelines, including Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. This includes:
    – Vertical/horizontal image requirements
    – Composition rules
    – Staging expectations
    – Lighting consistency
    – Technical delivery specs

    Your final images will be fully brand-compliant and ready for OTA listings, website galleries, and marketing campaigns.

  • Absolutely. I help every property develop a clear hotel photography shot list based on occupancy, natural light windows, guest flow, and your brand’s marketing priorities. This ensures we capture every room, amenity, and detail that matters.

Section 3: Architectural & Interior Design Photography

  • Yes — I work as a commercial architectural photographer and interior design photographer for architects, designers, developers, and real estate groups. I photograph exteriors, interiors, amenities, model units, lobbies, and newly completed construction projects.

  • Yes. I work with architects, interior designers, developers, and construction teams to capture finished spaces, model units, amenities, exteriors, and commercial environments.

  • Absolutely. I frequently coordinate with architects, design firms, and creative directors to ensure every image accurately represents design intent, materials, lines, finishes, and spatial flow.

Section 4: Technical & Production Questions

  • I use full-frame professional camera systems, stabilized gimbals, portable strobes, continuous lighting, and high-resolution drone systems where airspace allows. Every shoot is crafted to produce clean, editorial-quality images for both hospitality and architectural clients.

  • My style is clean, natural, and editorial. I primarily use natural and ambient light, adding subtle artificial lighting only when needed to maintain consistency or highlight architectural details. This keeps your images realistic and brand-authentic.

  • Yes — drone photography is available when FAA airspace restrictions allow. I check airspace maps and obtain any required approvals before flying.

  • Yes — I shoot tethered or semi-tethered whenever appropriate. This ensures accurate framing, consistent lighting, and high-precision architectural alignment during the shoot.

  • Yes. Every delivered photo includes detailed, realistic retouching:
    – Color accuracy & tone balance
    – Perspective correction
    – Removing cords, exit signs, dust, and distractions
    – Window pulls for balanced exposures
    – Clean, modern finishing without overprocessing

Section 5: Pricing, Licensing & Delivery

  • Pricing varies depending on scope, travel, space count, and licensing needs. Each project receives a custom proposal, whether you’re booking a hotel shoot, resort project, or architectural photography session.

  • Standard licensing covers usage for your specific hotel, resort, or architectural project. Multi-party licensing (architect + designer + developer + management company) is available when needed.

  • Typical turnaround is 14 days after selections are received from the client. Rush delivery is available.

  • High-resolution JPGs optimized for both web and print. TIFFs and large-format files available upon request. Delivered via a secure gallery, Dropbox or Google Drive.

  • High-resolution JPGs optimized for both web and print. TIFFs and large-format exports are available on request. Files are delivered through a secure online gallery, Dropbox or Google Drive.

Section 6: Getting Started

  • Just the property name, location, and a quick overview of what you need photographed. I’ll build the shot list, schedule the ideal times for each space, and handle all planning.

  • You can reach out anytime through my Contact page. I’ll follow up quickly with availability, a custom quote, and next steps.

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