Wanaka’s Leading Airbnb Photographer.
Hi! I’m Sam - a photographer + videographer based in Wanaka with over 10 years of experience photographing homes.
I specialise in creating stunning photos of Airbnbs and Holiday Rentals around Central Otago.
If you’re in need of some beautiful photos to stand out from the competition, then let’s have a chat! Fill out my form to book your shoot, or scroll down to view some of my work.
Airbnb Photography In Wanaka
As an award-winning photographer I focus on crafting images and videos that are high-quality, eye-catching and make your home stand out from the competition.
Drawing on my years of experience as an architectural photographer, I look for strong compositions and beautiful lighting to create a strong set of images that showcase your home in the best possible way.
I offer a range of add-ons including aerial photos and twilight photoshoots to give your home the ‘wow’ factor and help you get more bookings.
Services include:
House Photography for platforms like Airbnb and Bookabach
Photography for private rentals and house sales
Video Walkthroughs
Twilight Photoshoots
Drone Photography
“Sam was lovely to deal with and super professional. He took some awesome photos of our Air BnB and had a prompt turnaround time which was much appreciated. Highly recommended photographer!”
Himali
“We were immediately taken by Sam's enthusiasm, respect, and genuine love for his profession. Sam was highly recommended to us, and in turn we highly recommend him to others, who wish to present their personal passion and love for a special and meaningful place to the world. Thank you Sampford”
Leslie & David
Pricing & Packages
For a detailed breakdown of my services and pricing, please get in touch using the form below and I’ll send through a copy of my info booklet.
I offer a flexible range of shoot options and add-ons so you can tailor the coverage to suit your property. Every shoot includes high-end retouching and post-processing to ensure the best possible results.
Services include photography, cinematic video walkthroughs, aerial photos (where airspace allows), twilight exteriors, and bundled packages that combine everything into one streamlined shoot.
FAQs
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In my opinion less is more - people are often browsing and comparing multiple homes at once when booking a stay, so you want to grab their attention with a handful of amazing photos that show all of the key areas. I believe in quality over quantity - you don’t need 10 shots of the same bedroom!
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Professional photography is an investment; my goal is to create a full range of marketing material that you can use to land more bookings. For most homes, the cost of a photoshoot is often comparable to a couple of nights’ worth of bookings. In the long run it should be well worth the cost!
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Make sure your place is nice and tidy and set up as if guests are staying. Have it looking the best that it can be and the photos will look top-notch. I have a full checklist of things to help you prepare for a photoshoot in my info booklet - get in touch using my form below for a copy!
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Nice and easy! Once you’ve got in touch, we will tee up a date and time for shooting, taking into account the weather forecast and best time of day. At the shoot I’ll make any small adjustments where needed (fluffing pillows, moving cushions around, etc) and photograph all of the key areas for around 1-2 hours. After the shoot I’ll retouch all of the photos to get them looking perfect and email them through to you as high-resolution JPEGs.
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Absolutely. I’m based in Wanaka and regularly operate in Queenstown, Cromwell, throughout Central Otago and beyond. For shoots more than 30km from Wanaka a mileage fee may apply - feel free to get in touch for a free quote.
Past Holiday Home Photography Projects
About Me
My name is Sampford (Sam) Cathie and I’m a Wanaka-based photographer that specialises in photographing and filming homes for architects, designers, homeowners and builders.
I started my business in Auckland in 2012, and since then I’ve worked with a myriad of clients to showcase their projects across the country.
In my downtime, my partner describes me as a “serial hobbyist” - I love to play guitar, hit the slopes, do karate and taste wines, although not all at once. Yet.
“Sam's photography goes above and beyond the standard Architecture photography. He does all the photo's for our Airbnb listings now. Because he really knows how to capture the emotion of the holiday home we are trying to sell! He really understands this market. Super easy to work with and very professional. I would highly recommend his services.”
Queenstown Luxury Property Management
“Sam did an incredible job shooting our luxury property. Very professional and prompt with everything. We got exactly what we were after from our shoot and will definitely book him in the future.”
Jess
Get in Touch
If you’re in need of some new photos or a video to showcase your holiday rental, then let’s have a chat! Just let me know using the form below what the address is, what your preferred dates are for shooting, and what kind of content you’re after.
Once you’ve filled out the form, sit back and relax and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible!