Photographer & Videographer for Hotels with Purpose
Timeless photos. Real atmosphere. Visual calm.
ABOUT ME – FLORIAN KIRSCHBAUM
I’m a photographer and videographer for hotels, retreats and places that stand for peace, nature and clarity.
For many years, I worked as an IT Director. Then I made a clear decision: I wanted to do something that feels true to me.
Today, I create visual stories that slow down, connect and inspire. My work follows the idea of
Framed Freedom – a clear structure that gives space for freedom.
I work only with places that respect my work, trust my process, and want more than nice pictures. I create images that show real atmosphere, light and meaning.
Next to photography, I also support other creatives – with an editing course and a blog about transformation, personal style and conscious creation.
WHAT MAKES MY WORK DIFFERENT
I don’t follow shot lists or fixed production plans. No one-day photo shoots. No staged models with fake smiles. No over-edited pictures that look the same everywhere.
I bring calm, light and emotion into your hotel’s visual language – with a mindset that combines clarity and creative space.
What you get when we work together:
– Visual calm instead of loud, busy images
– Natural light instead of artificial lighting
– Real rooms and materials instead of fake decoration
– Simple clarity instead of marketing buzzwords
– A clear process where your brand can speak honestly
I’m calm in presence, but focused in my creation.
The best pictures come in the right moment – not from a tight plan.
HOW I WoRK
I work with natural light – often early in the morning, when the hotel is still quiet and the atmosphere feels calm. These moments do not happen in the middle of the day – they happen at sunrise or in the evening, when the light is soft and the place feels real.
That’s why I usually stay for at least 3 nights, better 5 days. This gives me time to see the place, wait for good weather and catch different light situations – also for outside views and the surrounding nature.
I also stay in the background when I photograph guests or hotel activities – like breakfast, spa or yoga. I shoot in a quiet, respectful way, so your guests feel undisturbed.
Before the project starts, we speak about your vision:
– What should the images show or make people feel?
– What values are important for your hotel?
– Where will you use the photos or videos?
I work independently, share ideas – and focus on what fits your story.
My work includes:
– calm and emotional photography of rooms and details
– outside views and landscape shots, showing the hotel’s surroundings and feeling of place
– on request: scenes with people (spa, yoga, food etc.) – often with my wife (a yoga teacher) and daughter as models, photographed carefully and never clearly visible
– short mood videos (5–30 seconds), with or without voiceover
– on request: a calm, natural summary video
– all videos are edited by me in DaVinci Resolve, with color grading, soft music and a quiet, natural cut – no effects, no stress, just atmosphere
We agree on usage rights, delivery formats and timeline in advance.
WHO I WORK WITH
I work with hotels, retreats and brands that want to show more than just good design.
My work is for places that:
– use natural materials and care about real hospitality
– want to offer their guests calm, depth and quality
– don’t just need content for social media, but a strong and honest visual identity
– are ready to give a clear structure and fair budget for good work
– are open to a trustful, creative process at eye level
If you feel your place tells a real story – and you want others to see and feel it – I would be happy to hear from you.
References & Visual Examples
contact and next steps
If you feel that your hotel and my way of working are a good match, feel free to send me a message. Please write a few lines about your place, your vision and what you are looking for. I reply to serious requests with clear goals, professional structure and real interest.
An Weihnachten 2025 habe ich das Hotel Bad Fallenbach in Südtirol fotografisch begleitet.
Eine Referenz voller Ruhe, Licht, Klarheit und Tiefe – von Architektur über Spa bis hin zur Natur rund um den Naturpark Texelgruppe.