Editorial storytelling and cinematic content for hotels, eco-lodges, and destination partners.
The Real Bonne Vivante is a travel media studio specializing in elevated photography, cinematic short-form video, and narrative-driven content for hospitality and tourism brands. We create stories rooted in slow travel, cultural respect, and design-forward experience, helping partners connect meaningfully with today’s intentional traveler.
Editorial Photography
High-impact imagery for hospitality brands and destinations
We craft cinematic, editorial-quality photography that captures the atmosphere, textures, and emotional essence of a place. Our images are designed to elevate brand positioning, strengthen guest perception, and support revenue-driving marketing across web, social, and press.
What’s included:
• Full property photography
• Private villas, suites, and guest room categories
• Lifestyle and experiential storytelling
• Culinary and wellness coverage
• Landscape and environment-driven imagery
• Social-ready and campaign-ready photo libraries
Cinematic
Short-Form Video
Immersive films that bring destinations to life
We produce cinematic Reels, TikToks, and short-form travel films tailored for modern distribution. Each video blends atmosphere, storytelling, and human experience to deepen your property’s emotional resonance and digital presence.
What’s included:
• Vertical social video
• Hero short films
• Guest experience stories
• Walkthrough sequences
• Aerial footage with on-site drone operator
• Network of professional video editors
• Multi-asset video packages
Destination Features
We craft editorial features, hotel spotlights, and destination stories rooted in cultural insight, history, design, and environmental context. We blend narrative richness with factual clarity, ideal for brand storytelling, SEO content, and press-friendly editorial.
What’s included:
• Destination guides
• Property and lodge features
• Long-form editorial articles
• Blog content and branded storytelling
Social Media Content for Travel & Hospitality Brands
Thoughtful, visually-led content designed for modern travel audiences
We create editorial social content that strengthens brand identity and drives emotional engagement across digital platforms, without trends or templates.
What’s included:
• Reel creation and story sequences
• Caption writing in brand voice
• Curated visual libraries
• Social strategy support
• Annual/quarterly/monthly content packages
Brand & Creative Consulting
Strategic creative support for hospitality brands and travel partners
We help travel and hospitality brands refine their narrative, clarify their positioning, and strengthen the creative foundation behind their visual and editorial content. Our consulting focuses on shaping the way your brand shows up (visually, verbally, and emotionally) across every digital and storytelling touchpoint.
What’s included:
• Creative brand audits (visuals, voice, narrative)
• Positioning and messaging refinement
• Content strategy and storytelling direction
• Social and editorial alignment
• Review of current creative partners / assets
• Creative oversight for photo/video productions
• Advisory support during rebrands or new launches
FEATURED WORK
Barracuda
Hotel & Villas
El Nido
del Condor
Life House
Nantucket
On-Property Storytelling & Hero Visuals
A location-specific shoot capturing the mood, details, and guest experience, built to drive desire and bookings.
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Editorial Photography & Short-Form Video
Design-forward hospitality captured through cinematic, story-led visuals.
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Content library & campaign-ready imagery
A cohesive suite of photo and video assets created for multi-channel marketing across the brand.
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proven partnerships
Trusted by brands and properties that value design, storytelling, and measurable growth.
