Travel & Hospitality

Sailboat in rough sea with crew adjusting sails
Person walking on desert sand dune near large rocky cliffs, with sunlight shining above.
A person relaxing in a hammock under a tree on a wooden deck. The tree is surrounded by white stones, and there are decorative lanterns hanging from its branches. The background features a peach-colored wall with cacti.
Person standing on the deck of a sailboat with large steering wheels, under a clear sky and surrounded by water.
Person riding a bicycle on a beach at sunset with the ocean in the background.
Urban street scene with person cycling on a red bike along a cobblestone road lined with buildings.
Entrance to a shop with an awning labeled "dal 1830 Pansa," displaying postcards, souvenirs, and decorative plates. A white scooter is parked nearby on the cobblestone street.
Interior of a traditional Middle Eastern desert tent with cushions and carpets on the floor.
Person climbing a large rock formation with an archway on a rocky beach.
Person wearing a hat on a boat, surrounded by a lake and mountains under a cloudy sky.
Woman wearing white walking by pool and pink house with shark sculpture, surrounded by greenery and palm trees.
Person in desert with camels, mountains in background.
A picturesque rural landscape with a house surrounded by trees and fields, illuminated by a warm sunset.
Street view in a European city with vintage cars parked, a bicycle, and a bistro with a storefront sign.
A rustic stone cottage with a tiled roof surrounded by greenery and mountains, featuring a terrace with a table, chairs, and an umbrella. Lush trees and bushes enhance the landscape, creating a tranquil outdoor setting.
Scenic mountain road winding through dense forest with snow-capped peaks in the background.
A person wearing traditional Middle Eastern attire standing in a rocky desert landscape with mountains in the background.
Ancient rock-cut caves in the sandstone cliffs of Petra, Jordan.
Group of Icelandic horses standing on a snowy terrain with a mountainous background.
Urban hillside street with parked cars and buildings, surrounded by residential homes and greenery.
Person using a pottery wheel to shape clay, with multiple clay pots placed nearby.
Man in desert sitting by campfire with camels in background
Painted Hills in Oregon, featuring colorful stratified rock formations under a cloudy sky.
Mountain landscape with lake, trees, and fog
Dog standing in a snowy lake with a backdrop of evergreen trees on a foggy day.
Desert camp with black tents and rocky cliffs in the background
Two children with backpacks running past a colorful building with arched windows and decorative flags in a sunny street scene.
Sunrise over desert cliffs with rocky terrain
Woman standing on a log at a mountain lake with canoes and snow-capped peaks.
Woman in a hat walking along a rocky beach with large sea stacks in the background.
A small house with a grass roof sits in a green valley beside a calm lake, surrounded by steep, rocky hillsides.
Scenic coastal road with ocean view, clouds, and sunlight
Person dancing near foggy mountains with a lake, wearing floral jacket
Mountain landscape with fog, a rustic cabin, and grassy hills.
A man standing against a wall in a hallway with blurred people walking by carrying suitcases. The man is illuminated by a beam of light.
Colorful wooden boats docked in a harbor with reflections on the water, and a row of colorful, European-style buildings in the background, including a clock tower.
Desert landscape at sunset with rocky hills and distant mountains.
View of a vast, calm sea with distant hills on the horizon and sandy beaches in the foreground.
Person standing on a beach with a distant view of rocky cliffs partially shrouded in clouds, reflecting in wet sand.
Person riding a horse in front of rock-carved structures in Petra, Jordan.
A bearded man sitting outdoors next to a painting of Jesus on a wooden easel.
Two people ice skating on a frozen lake at sunset with a snowy landscape and trees in the background.
Silhouette of large rocks on a beach with the sun shining through, creating beams of light. Two people are walking along the shoreline.
Snow-covered mountains reflected in a calm lake under cloudy skies.
Gondolas moored at a Venice canal in front of the Doge's Palace, with its Gothic architecture and ornate façade.
Snow-covered lake landscape with trees reflecting in calm water.
Person standing on ferry deck looking at scenery, seagull perched nearby, distant forested island, cloudy sky.
Hiker crossing a stone bridge over a mountain stream with snowy peaks and evergreen trees in the background.
Two people sitting on steps among pigeons with large columns in the background.
Person holding a dog by a lake with mountains in the background, light snow falling.
Woman hanging a white cloth out of a brick house window, with a pool in foreground, two lounge chairs under an umbrella, plants, and trees in the background.
Painted Hills with stratified layers, Oregon
Person standing on camel with two other camels in desert at sunrise
Man with dog on rocky beach with sea stacks
Stone bridge leading to a historic castle with a misty forested hill in the background.
Person with a bike on snowy ground during sunset
Coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, mist, and calm water reflecting the scenery
Two dancers perform ballet poses on large tree branches, one male and one female, against a cloudy sky.
Icy lake edge with fog
Person walking a dog in a sunlit forest with tall trees and golden light streaming through the branches.
Harbor with colorful buildings, boats on water, and a rainbow in the sky.
Ancient ruins with standing columns at sunset.
A person in a denim jacket and cap standing on a rock next to a dog. They have a camera in hand and are next to a tall, leafless tree, with the ocean in the background.
Person in medieval costume raising a hawk on a pole, cloudy sky in the background.
Sunlight casting shadows of palm leaves on a textured wall surface.
Landscape view of Italian countryside with a hillside town, fields, and a tiled roof in the foreground.
Scenic view of a rural landscape with tiled rooftops, antennas, green fields, and distant mountains under a cloudy sky.
Boats docked at a foggy marina with a calm water surface, surrounded by mist and trees in the background.
Rowers on the Tiber River with St. Peter's Basilica and Ponte Sant'Angelo in the background at sunset in Rome.
Person in a black outfit lying on a bench, holding a blue book, wearing a straw hat, and partially covering their face.
Person walking on a beach at sunset, with waves and a large rock formation in the background.
Scenic view of Peyto Lake in Banff National Park, with turquoise waters, surrounding snow-capped mountains, and forested areas under a cloudy sky.
Silhouette of trees on a hillside with a layer of fog and clouds, backlit by the setting or rising sun.
Outdoor dinner party on a hillside with people seated at a long table, adorned with candles and floral arrangements, under tree canopy at sunset.
Scenic Italian hillside town with historic buildings and green landscape

  • Kara Mercer captures travel and hospitality experiences through a refined editorial lens, blending storytelling with a deep sensitivity to light, mood, and place. Her travel photography celebrates natural beauty, cultural details, and immersive experiences—making her work ideal for luxury hotels, boutique retreats, tourism boards, and destination brands. From sunlit villas to historic city streets, Kara frames every shot to evoke emotion and invite exploration.

    With an emphasis on natural light and thoughtful composition, her photography feels aspirational yet grounded. Whether it’s capturing a poolside moment, a quiet interior, or a bustling outdoor market, Kara brings consistency and visual depth to every travel-focused image she creates.

  • Kara’s hospitality work sits at the intersection of lifestyle, interior, and still life photography—making her uniquely positioned to create complete content packages for destination-driven brands. She works with boutique hotels, resorts, vacation rentals, restaurants, and wellness retreats to capture not only the architecture of a space but also the sensory experiences that define it.

    She frequently photographs on location in Seattle, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and international destinations, offering full-day and multi-day shoot packages for hospitality clients. Her work combines destination imagery with interior photography, styled still life vignettes, and portraiture of people enjoying the space—resulting in a content suite that’s ready for web, social, and editorial use.

    Whether showcasing a serene bedroom view, a beautifully plated meal, or the soft texture of linen in golden hour light, Kara’s attention to atmosphere makes each photo part of a cohesive brand experience.

  • To support multi-platform storytelling, Kara also offers video production tailored for hospitality and travel campaigns. From cinematic highlight reels to Instagram-ready short-form video, her work helps brands reach audiences with immersive, movement-based content that complements her still imagery.

    Kara collaborates closely with creative teams, brand managers, and editorial directors to ensure each piece of content fits within a larger marketing vision. Her travel work can be combined with other services like lifestyle photography and product styling to create a rich visual narrative that spans media formats and touchpoints.

    If you’re looking for a travel and hospitality photographer with an editorial eye and a holistic approach to brand storytelling, Kara Mercer brings both experience and artistry to every project. View more of her work throughout the site or get in touch to learn about upcoming availability and creative collaborations.