Do you want more business?
Professional Business or Commercial Photography is now more important than ever.
Whether you own a Guest House, Bed and Breakfast, Hotel or Game Lodge, offer a service or sell a product.
Professional looking images will always get more attention. And that means more clicks
that leads to higher rankings and that all can lead to more customers, clients and business.
I am a full-time commercial photographer in the Garden Route with over 15 years experience,
and have been an entrepreneur for over 25 years.
Trust me to help you create eye catching professional images for your business.
Now also 360 photography and video. To further boost your ranking, I can add 360 degree photos with a dedicated 360 camera to your Google Maps Listing, and Booking.com can also display these unique photos. Simple and short but effective video is created using these photos and using an exteded pole I can get elevated views without flying a drone. See below links to samples on google and youtube.
For more information or a free evaluation of your listing, just send me your info. Or if you don't like online forms, call me or send a whatsapp.
076 480 9191 Gerhard Coetzer
Accommodation & Guesthouse Photography – Frequently Asked Questions
By Gerhard Coetzer Photography
This information applies to all property photography, whether a B&B, guest house, lodge, hotel, or high-end property for sale. Based in Mossel Bay in the Garden Route, Gerhard Coetzer Photography services the entire region and beyond.
1. How much does your property, guesthouse, B&B, lodge or hotel photography cost in South Africa?
I do not simply “point and shoot” or rely on automated HDR. I create professional composite images by combining multiple exposures, often including studio lighting.
Packages start at R2,500 (2026 pricing) and include call-out and 10 composite images.
- Additional composite images: R150 each
- Straightforward/detail shots: R50 each
Larger lodges and boutique hotels require custom quotes with volume discounts available.
2. What is included in your accommodation photography package?
- Call-out and 10 composite images
- Manual professional editing
- Interior room photography
- Bathroom photography
- Exterior shots
- Common areas
- Detail shots on request
- Twilight / golden hour images
- High-resolution & web-ready files
3. How long does a guesthouse photoshoot take?
Most shoots take between 1–4 hours depending on:
- Number of rooms
- Property layout
- Weather conditions
- Twilight images required
4. How long is the turnaround time?
Standard delivery is 3–5 working days.
Images are uploaded in preview size for selection, then delivered in high-resolution and web-optimised formats via Google Drive (non-expiring link).
5. Can we use the images for marketing and advertising?
Yes. Full usage rights are included for:
- Website
- Social media
- Online booking platforms
- Brochures & print
- Digital advertising
Extended licensing available for large commercial campaigns.
6. How should we prepare our guesthouse for the shoot?
Preparation makes a major difference. Guests expect what they see online.
- Rooms spotless
- Replace worn linen
- Remove clutter
- Mow lawn & water garden beforehand
- Warm white lighting throughout
- Clean windows thoroughly
Ideally no guests should be checked in during the shoot.
7. Do you offer video?
Yes. I offer affordable 360° video and elevated 360 imagery using a 6m extension pole (ideal for no-drone zones).
If certified drone footage is required, I work with licensed drone pilots.
8. What if the weather is bad?
If conditions are unsuitable:
- We adjust the schedule
- Return for exterior shots
- Reschedule twilight images
Interior photography can usually proceed unless the view is critical to marketing.
9. Will professional photos really increase bookings?
Yes. Strong visuals influence booking decisions.
- Build trust
- Increase click-through rates
- Improve perceived value
- Support higher nightly rates
- Help listings stand out
Further reading:
Booking.com Article
Tourism Marketing SA
Back in Town Blog
10. Do you work outside your area?
Yes. I photograph properties throughout South Africa.
No additional travel costs for:
Mossel Bay, Glentana, George, Wilderness, Gouritz.
Low travel costs for:
Stilbaai, Riversdale, Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay.
11. What else do you offer?
- 360° Photography (VR) for Google Maps & Facebook
- SEO-optimised listing descriptions (outsourced to The Design Studio)
