Airbnb & Vacation Rental Photography
Editorial, story-driven photography for luxury vacation rentals designed to stand out, build trust, and encourage bookings.
Based in North Carolina and available for properties throughout the East Coast and nationwide.
Lindsay Akers
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Lindsay’s journey into photography began unexpectedly while working for a non-profit in South America in 2016. In the midst of that experience, she captured a single image that shifted the way she saw people and the way she wanted to document them. What started as a moment quickly became a calling: to preserve stories in their rawest form through honest, emotionally-driven imagery rooted in authenticity.
That spark led Lindsay across the globe, where she used photography as a tool for visual storytelling. From Bolivia and the Dominican Republic to Kenya and beyond, she documented the people, places, and purpose behind global non-profit work. These experiences shaped her approach, teaching her how to observe deeply, connect genuinely, and tell meaningful stories through images that feel both intimate and impactful.
When the effects of COVID brought Lindsay back stateside in 2020, she returned to her hometown of Charlotte, NC, and founded her own photography company. Today, she brings her story-first approach to hospitality brands, portraits, and travel photography, helping clients define their visual identity through imagery that feels intentional and true to the human experience.
You Might Be Wondering…
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Yes! Travel is an integral part of my work, and I am available for properties throughout the United States and worldwide. Whether your rental is a few hours away or a flight across continents, we’ll build travel into the planning process from the beginning.
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Every property is different. Your photography should be, too. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all package, each photography proposal is custom-built around your property and the images you need.
Your quote will account for factors such as size of the property, number of spaces and amenities captured, travel, and any additional needs such as drone photography or short-form video. The goal is to create a collection of photos that gives you what you actually need to market your property, without paying for deliverables you don’t. -
Yes. I offer drone photography and short-form video content for social media reels. These can be added depending on your property’s needs, location, and the story we’re looking to tell.
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Absolutely! You don’t have to know exactly how many images or what services you need before reaching out. We’ll look at your property, current marketing, and goals together to determine the scope that makes the most sense for you.
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I specialize in thoughtfully designed, experience-driven vacation rentals and hotels. From mountain cabins and lake houses to coastal homes, luxury Airbnbs, boutique hotels, and unique destination stays.
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Yes! Your gallery is created with your broader marketing goals in mind, so you’ll have images you can use across your vacation rental listing, direct-booking website, social media, and property marketing.
Have another question? Email me hello@lindsayakersphotography.com