HOTELS + HOSPITALITY

THE CHARACTER OF A PLACE, THROUGH FILM + PHOTOGRAPHY.

Aaron Wenck is a New York-based director, cinematographer and photographer creating films and photography for hotels, resorts, hospitality brands and destinations.

From luxury properties and design-driven interiors to dining, amenities and guest experiences, his work combines an editorial point of view with cinematic craft, capturing both the visual character of a place and the moments that make it memorable

SELECTED VIDEO WORK

HYATT ANDAZ

WALDORF ASTORIA NYC

SOUTHERN TIDE BERMUDA

HILTON HOTELS GOA, INDIA

YOTEL NYC

Watchhouse Coffee

YOTEL BOSTON

HOME GOODS

TREE HOUSE BREWERY

RUDIN

MACK WELDON x ROCKAWAY HOTEL

HOTEL + HOSPITALITY PHOTOGRAPHY

The spaces.
The details.
The moments in between.

Alongside filmmaking, Aaron photographs hotels, hospitality environments and the experiences that bring them to life, balancing architectural composition with a more intimate, editorial perspective.

From expansive interiors and considered design details to dining, service and guest lifestyle, his photography captures both the intention behind a space and the atmosphere within it. Working across stills and motion creates a cohesive visual language for campaigns, property marketing and ongoing content.

Bartender in a white jacket stirring an orange cocktail over ice at a floral-decorated bar

Elegant cocktail bar with liquor bottles, cream bar stools, and a floral mural featuring cranes and colorful birds.

Elegant white bathroom with an ornate gold-framed mirror, wall sconce, marble vanity, folded towels, and flowers

Overhead collage of a woman swimming underwater in a clear turquoise pool, with sunlight reflecting across the water.

Woman in a white fur coat and black outfit reclining on a burgundy velvet sofa against a gold geometric wall

Bartender garnishing a cocktail with green olives on a pick in a crystal martini glass

Woman in a trench coat pulling a rolling suitcase through an airport terminal.

Man wearing sunglasses and a blue button-down shirt holding a smartphone outside a modern building

Close-up portrait of a woman wearing oversized sunglasses, a patterned headscarf, and a black sleeveless top

Bartender garnishing an amber cocktail in a martini glass with a lemon wedge

Woman in a satin dress lying on white bedding and looking at the camera

Plate of farfalle pasta with ground meat in tomato sauce, garnished with fresh herbs and grated Parmesan cheese

Positano, Italy, with colorful hillside buildings, rugged green cliffs, a domed church, and a crowded beach on the Amalfi Coast

Woman kneeling on a bed and stretching both arms overhead in a softly lit bedroom

Man standing among Peloton bikes and strength equipment in a bright gym

Collage of a model wearing a white textured bikini and sunglasses beside a swimming pool.

Woman in a red polka-dot bikini reclining on a lounge chair in sunlight

Woman in a white dress and sun hat walking down a tree-lined gravel path through a countryside vineyard

Woman in a black lace dress standing in a stylish tiled bathroom

Elephant walking past a safari vehicle in a dry African grassland

Visitor photographing Michelangelo’s David sculpture in a museum gallery

Woman wearing sunglasses, a patterned scarf top, and white textured pants, tying her hair indoors

Smiling woman in a green and red sari with traditional gold jewelry standing by a lake

Elegant afternoon tea spread with pastries, sandwiches, tea, and pink cherry blossoms on a glass table

CAPABILITIES

Film and photography for every part of the experience.

From individual property assignments to integrated campaigns, creating imagery that reflects the identity of each hotel.

Venice waterfront with boats passing San Giorgio Maggiore church and bell tower across the lagoon

HOTEL + RESORT FILMS

Cinematic property films, destination campaigns and branded storytelling that communicate the character and experience of a hotel.

FOOD + BEVERAGE

Photography and films for hotel restaurants, bars and dining experiences, from carefully composed food and cocktail imagery to service and atmosphere.

ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS

Photography and motion highlighting guestrooms, suites, lobbies, amenities, architectural design and the details that define a space.

SOCIAL + SHORT-FORM CONTENT

Vertical films, campaign adaptations and platform-specific photography designed for digital marketing and social channels.

HOSPITALITY LIFESTYLE

Movement-led films and photography for fashion, apparel and lifestyle brands.

FULL-SERVICE PRODUCTION

Available as a director, cinematographer or photographer, with production scaled around the assignment, from nimble property shoots to larger campaigns integrating motion and stills.

Black and white portrait of a man with dark hair, wearing a button-up shirt over a t-shirt, looking at the camera with a slight smile.

EXPERIENCE

Commercial craft.
Editorial instinct.

Aaron brings more than 15 years of commercial filmmaking and photography experience to hospitality projects, drawing on a background across lifestyle, fashion, documentary and branded content.

His approach combines an appreciation for design with an instinct for natural moments, creating imagery that feels polished without losing the character of the people and places being photographed.

Projects range from focused hotel photography and film assignments to larger productions integrating lifestyle, interiors, food and beverage, and social content.

Based in New York and available for productions nationwide.

SELECT CLIENTS

WALDORF ASTORIA · HILTON HOTELS · YOTEL · THE PLAZA HOTEL · LIVE NATION · TREE HOUSE BREWING COMPANY · LONGINES · HOMEGOODS · LIVE NATION · PEPSI · DORITOS

Have a hotel project in the works?

Whether you're launching a property, refreshing your visual identity or creating a campaign around a destination or guest experience, I'd love to hear what you're working on.

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