Traveling to Green Bay, Wisconsin, for this lakefront renovation was an absolute dream. Partnering with Designs of the Interior (DOTI) and DeLeers Construction, we documented a massive, high-end overhaul over two full days of photography and video. From the moment I arrived, it was clear this was going to be a special project: the team’s energy, attention to detail, and styling expertise made every shot a joy to create.

This was a luxury property at its finest — sleek, modern finishes paired with warm, inviting textures, all taking full advantage of lake views and natural light. Working alongside the DOTI team, we tweaked each frame shot by shot, experimenting with angles, light, and composition to ensure the images truly captured the feeling of living in the space. Every corner of this renovation told a story, and my job was to make it sing through both photography and video.

Collaborating in person with the DOTI team was one of the highlights of the trip — we even went for dinner together, celebrating the space, the design, and the process. I genuinely appreciated how much thought and care they put into styling and presenting the home, and how open they were to collaboration. It’s rare to find clients who are both insanely talented and incredibly fun to work with, and I feel lucky to have documented this project with them.

As a Seattle-based interior photographer with Chicago roots, I love traveling for projects like this across the Midwest. Projects like this allow me to bring my natural-light, lifestyle-focused approach to homes that are both aspirational and deeply personal. Photography and video work hand-in-hand to capture architecture, interiors, and the lived-in feeling that makes a house a home.

This project was a big deal — a luxury lakefront renovation, two full days of shooting, and a truly collaborative creative process. But more than that, it was a reminder of why I love what I do: telling stories of space, light, and lifestyle in ways that feel real, elevated, and human.

Interior Design: Designs of the Interior

Construction: DeLeers Construction

Tucked into the rolling landscape of Washington’s Cascade Mountains, this Suncadia home was a dream to photograph. The light poured in, the palette was warm and grounding, and every room told a story — the kind of project that feels less like work and more like play.

Suncadia, a luxury vacation destination in the Pacific Northwest, hired me to photograph not only the interiors of this beautifully designed short-term rental home, but also the full vacation experience the resort has to offer — from food and beverage to the surrounding natural atmosphere. This was a full hospitality package, crafted to visually express the story of a stay at Suncadia through both space and experience.

I was originally brought on to capture the home for a rental listing, but as soon as I walked through the door, I knew this shoot would be more than just about showcasing amenities. The home had a soul — a feeling of welcome and wonder that’s hard to fake. My goal was to translate that through storytelling images that highlight not just what the home has, but how it feels to be there.

We leaned into a lifestyle-forward approach, capturing quiet moments and thoughtful vignettes: sunlight drifting across the dining table, a cozy reading corner, an open door inviting you out to the pines. There’s something about the scent of the forest air mixing with freshly brewed coffee that I can’t capture in a photo, but I hope you can sense it in the way the light dances through the windows.

This is what I love most about photographing short-term rentals and hospitality brands — the opportunity to elevate listings and marketing content by bringing in warmth, intention, and story. It’s not just about showing what’s available; it’s about helping guests picture themselves already there.

If you’re a homeowner, hospitality brand, or property manager looking to stand out in a saturated market, this kind of storytelling-first photography might be exactly what your space needs. I travel often for work and would love to help you create something beautiful that invites guests in from the very first image.

Location: Suncadia, WA
Photography + Styling: Emily Keeney
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