Frequently Asked Questions

What are the licensing terms, and where can we use the images?

At Arnold Novak Photography, we believe in straightforward and transparent licensing. Our hotel and resort photography packages include comprehensive usage rights. This means your marketing team can confidently use the high-resolution images across your property's main website, social media channels, print collateral, and all Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) like Expedia, Booking.com, and Vrbo. We ensure you have the assets you need to drive bookings without worrying about hidden licensing fees down the road.

How many final images will we receive, and what is your turnaround time?

In luxury hospitality photography, we prioritize exceptional quality and brand alignment over sheer volume. Depending on the specific scope of your project, a standard full-day shoot typically yields 80–100 meticulously retouched, high-end images. Our standard turnaround time for delivering the final edited gallery is 7–14 days. We take the time required in post-production to ensure every detail—from lighting to color grading—perfectly reflects the luxury of your property.

How disruptive will the photo shoot be to our resort guests?

As an experienced hotel photographer, I understand that the guest experience is your absolute top priority. We pride ourselves on operating discreetly within live hotel environments. We will collaborate closely with your team before the shoot to strategically schedule high-traffic areas—such as pools, lobbies, and dining spaces—during off-peak hours or sunrise, ensuring a seamless process with minimal to zero disruption for your guests.

How should our hotel staff prepare the property before the shoot?

To maximize our time on-site, we provide a comprehensive "Pre-Shoot Preparation Guide" upon booking to share with your housekeeping and engineering teams. A few key preparations include ensuring all bed linens are tightly tucked and perfectly steamed, replacing any mismatched or burnt-out lightbulbs, and temporarily removing trash cans, cleaning carts, or temporary signage from the shot list areas. Proper staging is the secret to capturing world-class imagery.

Do you offer video, drone, and 3D virtual tours alongside still photography?

Yes. We are proud to be a one-stop visual media partner for marketing directors and property managers. Alongside our premier hotel and resort photography, we provide professional videography, FAA-licensed aerial drone photography, and immersive 3D Virtual Tours (Matterport). Whether your property is in Tampa, across Florida, or in the Caribbean, we capture your destination from every stunning angle to deliver a complete, high-converting visual marketing package.