Vogue magazine featuring a woman, a pair of gold hoop earrings with a textured surface, and a white card of Hotel Gilbert Vienna with the text 'TRULY YOUR HOTEL.' on it. Editorial photography by AERA Narrative.
A view of a hotel suite of Hotel Gilbert Vienna seen through a gap in a sliding door, showing a bed with white bedding, a wooden headboard, a wall-mounted reading lamp, dark blue curtains, and a blue wall. Editorial photography by AERA Narrative.
Anther restaurant patio with tables, chairs, umbrellas, and some food and drinks on a table, outside of Perianth Hotel Athens, with trees in the background. Editorial photography by AERA Narrative.

Best for: Design-conscious hotels and lifestyle brands looking for emotionally resonant visuals, authentic brand storytelling, and polished digital presence.

Each collaboration is tailored to your space, timing, and needs. Below are two standard formats to give a sense of structure:

Essence Package
€950–1,400
– 1 location (e.g., suite, lounge, terrace)
– 25 final images
– 3–5 short video loops
– 1 Instagram Reel or Carousel posted on AERA account
– 2-3 Instagram Stories posted on AERA account
– Pre-shoot strategy call
– Commercial usage rights
– LinkedIn feature article written and published by me

Atmosphere Package
€1,800–2,500
– 2+ locations (e.g., suite, restaurant, spa, common areas)
– 50+ final images
– 5–7 short video loops
– 2 Instagram Reels & 1 Carousel posted on AERA account
– 5 Instagram Stories posted on AERA account
– Pre-shoot strategy call
– Visual direction + on-site art direction
– Commercial usage rights
– LinkedIn feature article with campaign-level positioning

Availability: Limited number of collaborations per quarter
Delivery: Final materials within 7 business days post-shoot

Interested in working together?

Waiter wearing a black T-shirt at Perianth Hotel Athens. Editorial photography by AERA Narrative.
View of ocean with turquoise water, a tree leaning over the shore, and lush greenery in the foreground under a clear sky. Editorial photography by AERA Narrative.
Jean Linda Balke – Founder of AERA Narrative, strategic consultancy for luxury hospitality
Sunset view through semi-transparent curtains at Adama Matala in Crete, outdoor patio furniture, and a partly open sliding door. Editorial photography by AERA Narrative.
White kitchen sink with a brass faucet running water and two soap bars on the sink edge.
Black high-heeled shoes with a decorative strap across the front, placed on a terrazzo floor, with sunlight and shadow in Perianth Hotel Athens, member of Design Hotels. Editorial photography by AERA Narrative.
Top-down view of a dining area in Hotel Gilbert Vienna with three oval tables featuring black and white terrazzo patterns and four colorful velvet chairs around them., editorial hospitality photography by AERA Narrative.

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