Kateryna Topol photo portfolio

My professional career began in advertising as an Art Director and that creative filter is engraved into my view of the world. I focus on capturing travel, life moments and spaces, carefully prepared meals and craft cocktails are a big part of these life experiences.

Services:

✓ Travel journalism & content development

✓ Spaces (hotels, AirBNB listings, restaurants, etc)

✓ Food & beverage (staging, on-location, recipe development)

✓ Areal photography & video

In the gear bag:

✓ Fujifilm X-T100

✓ Fuji XF50mmF2 R WR lens

✓ Fuji XF 23MM F2 R WR lens

✓ DJI Mavic Mini Drone

Scroll down for images across different categories …

Locations & Properties

Punta Islita, Costa Rica (Autograph Collection), the stay was hosted by the property.
See full story: Enjoy the peaceful coastal Costa Rica at Hotel Punta Islita
and Find the Pura Vida life at Punta Islita, even if just for a few days

Punta Islita, Costa Rica (Autograph Collection), the stay was hosted by the property.
See full story: Enjoy the peaceful coastal Costa Rica at Hotel Punta Islita

Video on the left: Punta Islita, Costa Rica (Autograph Collection)

Video on the right and the images below: El Mangroove, Costa Rica (Autograph Collection)

Both stays were hosted by the property.

A lot of my video work can be seen on Instagram, but these a just a couple of examples of staged, pro-camera cocktail reels.

The articles are beautifully written, the photography stunning… you truly captured and conveyed the essence of each destination – the turtles, the gastronomy, the local culture… wow!! Thank you again for this outstanding work”

Carlos A. Coriano
Vice President of Marketing and Director of Operations
Andria Mitsakos Public Relations (AMPR), @amprglobal
Representing Punta Islita and El Mangroove Hotels

Spa at the El Mangroove, Costa Rica (Autograph Collection), the stay was hosted by the property.
Full story: Sleep among the mangrove trees at El Mangroove Hotel, Costa Rica
and The Bearth Spa at the El Mangroove, Costa Rica, is a tropical wellness heaven

Relevant story: The Westley Calgary, Downtown’s stunning boutique hotel

The Westley Calgary Downtown (Tapestry Collection by Hilton Hotels)

Above: Collaboration with Allegretto Vineyard Resort, Paso Robles, California.
Relevant story: Allegretto Vineyard Resort: where art, wine, and romance meet in Paso Robles

Collaboration with Hotel Amarano Burbank-Hollywood, California.

Relevant story: Hotel Amarano, a boutique hotel with a rich Hollywood history

Above: Collaboration with Salish Lodge & Spa, Snoqualmie, Washington.
Relevant story: Salish Lodge & Spa is a scenic destination

Kateryna’s photography and videography is absolutely stunning, and it was wonderful working with her.”

Molly Gilbride
Account Coordinator, Public Relations at GreenRubino (@greenrubino)
Representing Salish Lodge & Spa and the Lodge at St. Edward State Park

Collaboration with The Lodge at St. Edward State Park, Kenmore, Washington.

Food & Beverage

Trattoria Milano and Blueblood Steakhouse, done in collaboration with Destination Toronto.

Manta restaurant at The Cape (Thompson Hotel)
Cabo San Lucas

Above: Writers Tears Whisky event with Woodman’s Spirits

Relevant story: The views & flavours of the Luxembourg wine country

Two images on the left: Collaboration with Thompson Seattle Conversation Kitchen restaurant. Image on the right: Canopy Hotel by Hilton, Día Restaurant feature.

I have worked with Kateryna on several occasions in the last year and have also recommended her to clients. Personally, Kateryna and I have collaborated on a series of portrait and product shots, which turned out beautifully. She is great at developing ideas with my vision in mind and the end result is always better than I could have envisaged. Working with her is fun and easy, which is all I can ask for on a shoot day!”

Rebecca Felgate
@missrebeccaj
Adventurer, writer, cocktail swiller & Canada enthusiast