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ABOUT REINHARD

Reinhard Westphal
Smith's bush squirrel in Namibia

Smith's bush squirrel in Namibia

Reinhard Westphal is a luxury hotel and resort photographer with an international portfolio spanning premier hotels and resorts. His photography blends architecture, interior design, and lifestyle imagery to convey atmosphere, guest experience, and brand identity—key elements in positioning luxury properties in a competitive global market.

Commissioned by hotel groups, boutique resorts,

and hospitality developers, Reinhard’s work supports marketing campaigns, brand launches, and long-term visual strategies, presenting each property at its highest standard. His images have earned him recognition among a select group of photographers approved by leading hospitality brands, including Hilton, IHG, Kempinski, and Millennium Hotels & Resorts.

Reinhard’s professional journey began in Switzerland, where he studied Aerial and Close-Range Photogrammetry. This technical foundation cultivated his deep understanding of structure, perspective, and spatial accuracy. He further honed his expertise in geospatial imaging with Hansa Luftbild Air Surveys in Switzerland and Germany, specializing in mapping and aerial photography.

Over time, Reinhard’s focus shifted toward architectural and interior photography, where technical precision and artistic sensibility converge to create compelling imagery that tells each property’s unique story.​

Named one of the “8 Expert Hotel Photographers Every Hotelier Should Know. 

PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES

  • Hotel & Resort Photography

  • Architecture & Interior Photography

  • Spa & Lifestyle Photography

  • Travel & Destination Photography

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