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Hi! I'm Katie Graves, an accomplished Lifestyle Photographer with over 15 years of experience based in Birmingham, Alabama. I specialize in hospitality and luxury travel photography, having spent the last five years working extensively with premier hotels and restaurants worldwide. I have completed more than 100 property shoots and worked with global brands like Four Seasons, The Ritz-Carlton, and Marriott. I bring a refined aesthetic and a deep understanding of brand storytelling to every project. I’m passionate about creating compelling visual content that elevates the guest experience and brings out the best in hospitality brands.…Hi! I'm Katie Graves, an accomplished Lifestyle Photographer with over 15 years of experience based in Birmingham, Alabama. I specialize in hospitality and luxury travel photography, having spent the last five years working extensively with premier hotels and restaurants worldwide. I have completed more than 100 property shoots and worked with global brands like Four Seasons, The Ritz-Carlton, and Marriott. I bring a refined aesthetic and a deep understanding of brand storytelling to every project. I’m passionate about creating compelling visual content that elevates the guest experience and brings out the best in hospitality brands.

Katie Graves

Photographer, Videographer, Creative Director, +1

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Hi! I'm Katie Graves, an accomplished Lifestyle Photographer with over 15 years of experience based in Birmingham, Alabama. I specialize in hospitality and luxury travel photography, having spent the last five years working extensively with premier hotels and restaurants worldwide. I have completed more than 100 property shoots and worked with global brands like Four Seasons, The Ritz-Carlton, and Marriott. I bring a refined aesthetic and a deep understanding of brand storytelling to every project. I’m passionate about creating compelling visual content that elevates the guest experience and brings out the best in hospitality brands.…Hi! I'm Katie Graves, an accomplished Lifestyle Photographer with over 15 years of experience based in Birmingham, Alabama. I specialize in hospitality and luxury travel photography, having spent the last five years working extensively with premier hotels and restaurants worldwide. I have completed more than 100 property shoots and worked with global brands like Four Seasons, The Ritz-Carlton, and Marriott. I bring a refined aesthetic and a deep understanding of brand storytelling to every project. I’m passionate about creating compelling visual content that elevates the guest experience and brings out the best in hospitality brands.

Available to hire

Hi! I’m Katie Graves, an accomplished Lifestyle Photographer with over 15 years of experience based in Birmingham, Alabama. I specialize in hospitality and luxury travel photography, having spent the last five years working extensively with premier hotels and restaurants worldwide. I have completed more than 100 property shoots and worked with global brands like Four Seasons, The Ritz-Carlton, and Marriott.

I bring a refined aesthetic and a deep understanding of brand storytelling to every project. I’m passionate about creating compelling visual content that elevates the guest experience and brings out the best in hospitality brands.

Skills

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Photoshop

Dropbox

Experience Level

Adobe Lightroom

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

Dropbox

Intermediate

Work Experience

Lifestyle | Food & Beverage Photographer for Hospitality Clients at BCV Social

January 1, 2025 - July 22, 2025

Collaborated with social media teams to develop mood boards and align creative direction pre-shoot. Captured lifestyle and food & beverage content on location for use across social, web, and marketing channels. Maintained a client-first mindset with calm, professional presence, even in dynamic shoot environments. Adapted quickly on-site to scout best locations and minimize distractions. Specialized in low-profile, guest-friendly shooting techniques for hospitality settings. Utilized natural and environmental lighting to optimize quality and efficiency with minimal equipment. Directed talent of all experience levels and styled food and products to highlight visual appeal and brand personality. Edited and retouched images to meet brand guidelines and visual standards. Occasionally partnered with videographers on integrated photo/video content shoots.

Freelance Photographer at Various cities including Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, Birmingham

January 1, 2025 - July 22, 2025

Provided travel, lifestyle, food & beverage, brands, apparel, headshots, portraits, couples + family sessions, weddings, and events photography services.

Dance Competition Photographer at VIP Dance + Break The Floor Productions

December 31, 2019 - July 22, 2025

Photographed dance competitions.