Airbnb Experiences Photoshoot with Makeup Artist Shantel, Bushwick (Brooklyn)
With Airbnb’s recent expansion into services and experiences—like makeup, catering, and creative sessions—the company began commissioning photoshoots to help service providers launch strong visual profiles. I was hired to photograph Shantel, a makeup artist based in Bushwick, as part of that initiative. Over the course of 90 minutes in her studio, we captured a mix of behind-the-scenes shots, product detail, and clean portraits featuring a model client. The goal was to create versatile, professional images that reflect both the quality of her work and the experience clients can expect when booking her through the platform. If you're launching or refreshing a service-based brand—especially in a visual industry—sessions like this are an essential step toward standing out in a crowded marketplace.
Here are some of my favorite images from this shoot (click/tap to view full size and un-cropped):
To see more examples of this style of photography, visit my editorial and commercial gallery >>
All images in this blog post were shot on a Nikon D850 using a variety of lenses, and all individually post-processed in Adobe Lightroom using custom-built presets.
Jinnifer Douglass is a full-time freelance photographer based in NYC, shooting for both individuals and brands such as Google, Sotheby’s, Uber, Make Up For Ever, Squarespace, and more! Specializing in portraits, food, and special events, she works to make every piece of your social and website content ‘Insta-worthy’ with high resolution, full-frame DSLR photography and expert Lightroom editing. Interested in chatting? Leave a comment below, or send an email to info@jinyc-photo.com!