HOSPITALITY & FOOD
PHOTOGRAPHY
byTHAIS AQUINO
Hawaii-based Photographer / MAUI
About
THAIS AQUINO
I'm an international photographer with 12 years of experience in commercial, hospitality, food and portraiture photography. I’m a licensed Hawaiian photographer based on Maui, available for select projects in other destinations.
I collaborate with hotels, restaurants, spas and lifestyle brands to create refined visual content that elevates their digital presence and brand storytelling.
For several years, I’ve worked with hospitality brands across the United States, with clients including Fairmont Miramar in Los Angeles, The William Vale in Brooklyn, Merrion Row Hotel & Public House in New York, Margaritaville Palm Springs, and beverage brands including St-Germain, D'Usse Cognac and Bertoux Brandy.
My work focuses on creating elevated visual assets that support a brand’s broader marketing strategy. The strongest results happen when photography is developed in collaboration with social media and marketing teams, ensuring that each image serves a purpose across platforms.
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Expertise
Whether you need ongoing creative partnership or support for a specific project, I collaborate with your team to deliver curated photography that strengthens your brand presence and keeps your visual assets current.My work includes product and food photography, interior and exterior spaces, lifestyle direction with models, and brand storytelling across hospitality environments.I believe good photography is a fundamental part of modern marketing and I work alongside your team to create imagery for:
✴︎ Hotel campaigns
✴︎ Restaurant launches
✴︎ Spa promotions
✴︎ Seasonal content updates
✴︎ Social media recurring content
“As a photographer, I'm always impressed by Thais’ ability to own a singular point of view while still being able to adjust to the special needs of each project. We began working together shooting models and creating fashion imagery, then moved onto food and beverage for St-Germain, and now we're able to create stunning beauty and lifestyle imagery for Glow Recipe. While the scope of all these projects has varied, her work has remains beautiful and consistent. Her photos have been an invaluable asset to have.”
"The process of working with Thais was amazing. She also came with inspiration of her own and worked with me to get creative and heart-full shots. The process of working with her was a wonderful experience in and of itself. And to top it off, when I received the photos, I was astounded by the absolute quality and soulfulness of the photographs. Thais is incredible."
“Working with Thais is always such a fulfilling and collaborative experience. I've worked with Thais as a creative partner for almost 4 years now and can't speak highly enough of her. We started our journey together shooting social content for Bloomingdale's, Thais provides both creative guidance and technical expertise. Her calming energy and knowledge is always an asset on set (as well as in day-to-day life!) and I know that I can trust her to help choose the best shot, make the best calls when editing, and even problem solve in real-time. “
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Get In Touch
Whether you’re seeking a recurring creative partner, an extension of your marketing team, or a hospitality photography specialist, reach out to start the conversation and explore how I can support your brand.I’m currently based on Maui and available for select projects in other destinations by invitation.