Aerial view of a modern home with a green roof surrounded by treesBedroom with a layered wood headboard, soft lighting, and a bench at the foot of the bedWinding road below jagged mountain peaks and low cloudsOpen living room with a curved cream sofa and a round fireplaceRed desert landscape with distant mountainsModern kitchen with dark cabinetry and a long island

Photography and film for hotels, destinations, and brands

Imagery you can actually use on your site, booking pages, and socials.

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Photo sets  ·  Brand films · Social cuts  ·  Licensing in every quote
Shelby Hands in a beanie and down jacket beside a mountain lake

Hi, I'm Shelby!

Born and raised in Southern California, full-time chaser of good light and the places that have it.

I've spent the past 12+ years traveling the world and telling stories through imagery, and I'd love to help you tell yours!

Whether you've got a cabin in the mountains or you're a brand looking to stand out from the rest, I'm here to bring your stories to life and show what it feels like to be there.

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How it works

  1. Brief

    Tell me about the place and the goal.

  2. Plan

    A shot list and schedule built around the light.

  3. Shoot

    On location with a light footprint.

  4. Deliver

    Edited files, ready for your site and socials.

Selected work

Three frames of two surfers and a vintage red and white VW bus by the ocean, from a HandsMediaCo lifestyle shoot
Destinations and travelFilms and photo sets for hotels, resorts, and tourism boards.
Marble-tiled bathroom with a freestanding tub, black fixtures, and a tall cactus beside an arched doorway
Vacation staysListing photos and short films for Airbnb, Vrbo, and direct booking sites.
Woman shading her eyes with her hand, wearing a green beaded necklace, a gold chain, and green enamel earrings
Brand and productCampaign photo and video for travel, outdoor, and lifestyle brands.

Brands I've worked with

  • Seiko
  • Crafter Blue
  • Maui Divers Jewelry
  • Moonjelly
  • AboutVintage
  • Nomad
  • Wandrd
Bedroom with leaf-pattern wallpaper and soft green bedding
Kitchen reflected in a round mirror under globe pendant lights
Aerial view of a modern white home with a green roof, surrounded by oak trees and a curved driveway
Open kitchen seen through a plaster archway, with dark cabinets, wood upper cabinets, and a steel refrigerator
Sunlit reading nook with two armchairs and a ceiling fan
Two people's feet propped up by a campfire at night
Hiker walking along a fallen log in a sunlit forest
Man in a denim jacket and cap kneeling to pull a camera from a backpack in a forest
Woman standing on a beach near a large sea stack
Person standing on a van roof under the Milky Way with a flashlight beam
Layers of misty mountain ridges under a crescent moon
Top-down aerial of a modern home with a curved driveway among trees and fields

Questions

What does HandsMediaCo do?

HandsMediaCo is the studio of photographer and filmmaker Shelby Hands. It creates photo, film, and short-form content for hotels, destinations, vacation stays, and brands.

Where are you based, and do you travel?

I'm based in Texas and travel for the right project.

Do you shoot hotels, vacation stays, and brands?

Yes. I work with hotels, resorts, tourism boards, vacation stays, and travel, outdoor, lifestyle, and product brands.

What will I get?

Edited photos and films, plus vertical cuts for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts, delivered in the formats you need for your website and booking pages.

What does it cost, and how do I book?

Every project is quoted from a short brief, since scope, travel, and licensing vary. Send me the details through the contact form and I'll get back to you with a plan and a quote.

Are you insured?

Yes. I'm licensed and insured.

Do you do stay-for-content collaborations?

Sometimes. If a stay is part of the exchange, I'll also publish the film on my YouTube channel. Tell me about the property.

Living room with a white fireplace and tall wood slats

Let's talk about your project

Tell me about the place, who it's for, and your timeline, and I'll get back to you with a plan and a quote.

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