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Barkhurst Studios is a premier architecture, interior design, and real estate photography studio specializing in high-performing rental and Airbnb properties, architectural imagery, and brand content creation. We partner with interior designers, property owners, property managers, developers, and real estate professionals to elevate their work, attract more bookings, and generate stronger offers through strategic visual storytelling.

Our foundation is built on performance — creating imagery that not only highlights design intent and architectural detail, but also captures the lifestyle and emotional experience of the space. From curated interiors and custom builds to standout short-term rentals, we photograph properties the way guests, buyers, and clients imagine themselves living in them. The result is imagery that stops the scroll, drives inquiries, and positions your property or project at the top of the market.

With a proven track record in competitive luxury rental markets, we bring a refined, design-forward approach that translates seamlessly into interior design portfolios and high-end real estate listings. We don’t just document spaces — we craft visual narratives that get properties booked, noticed, and sold.

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When someone is scrolling on Airbnb, you have about 1–2 seconds to win their attention. That first image? It matters more than almost anything else. This new shoot had one of the most unreal sunsets I’ve captured. The kind that looks ph
Palm Springs - Back to Back. Modern lines, a flawless pool, and Palm Springs views to die for. Desert light, open skies, and a setting that never gets old. This is what it’s all about.
A stunning mid-century modern Palm Springs property with a backyard that truly steals the show. Sweeping mountain views, unreal sunsets, and skies that completely change throughout the day—each hour feels like a different mood. From the BBQ is
A thoughtfully designed tiny home built by @robuilt paired with a Genesis G70 Twin Turbo—two very different builds, both rooted in great design and attention to detail. I recently revisited this photo(taken circa 2020) and gave it a clean re-e
Im not a huge fan of angling my Architecture photos - but sometimes you really just need to show off those trees. I posted about this backyard a bit ago but I finally was able to come back and shoot it at night. The desert comes alive at night and th
2025 was a year of momentum. It started steady and consistent—then the last five months hit hard in the best way possible. So many incredible homes, hosts, designers, and projects trusted Barkhurst Studios this year, and I’m genuinely th
Short-term rentals that perform at a high level all have one thing in common: intention. It’s not just about having a place to stay—it’s about how the space feels when a guest walks in. The amenities matter. The finishes matter. Th
When you own an Airbnb, the real magic happens when you step into the mindset of your guests. Why are they choosing your property? What moment are they chasing? For this San Diego beachfront stay, the answer is simple—and powerful. It’s
Golden hour over Lake Havasu, a cold drink in hand, and your entire outdoor kitchen ready for the night. With seating for the whole crew, a full prep area, bar setup, lighting, and a BBQ built to handle any gathering, this backyard was made for long
This sleek LA home redefines modern living. The custom kitchen flows effortlessly into the living room, leading to a full-width folding door system that opens to a sun-soaked outdoor deck. Add in the angled ceiling and handcrafted finishes, and you&r
Luxury backyard with a swimming pool, palm trees, lounge chairs with red cushions, and a house with outdoor lighting at dusk.
Beautiful vacation rental in Waikoloa, Hawaii. Photographed at sunrise. A tropical sunrise with pink and purple clouds reflected in a calm lake, lined with palm trees.
This Barbie Themed AirBNB Vacation rental in Phoenix Arizona is a masterpiece of fun.
Backyard patio with swimming pool, outdoor furniture including chairs and a sofa, large umbrellas, a fire table, a television, and a view of the house and greenery in the background.
A backyard with a rectangular swimming pool surrounded by a stone patio, a two-story house with a balcony, palm trees, and a clear blue sky during sunset. Scottsdale Arizoina
Sunset over tropical landscape with palm trees and residential buildings.
Outdoor wooden deck with a fire pit, two wooden chairs, surrounded by mountains and greenery during sunset.
Aerial view of a coastal neighborhood with houses next to a turquoise ocean and green mountains in the background, under a partly cloudy sky. Vacation Rental outside of Oahu Hawaii photography
Modern living room with a green velvet sofa, matching armchair, round marble coffee table, wall art, and decorative plants.
Modern white house in desert landscape at dusk with a large deck, cacti, rocks, and mountain range in the background. Yucca Valley vacation rental retreat photography Joshua Tree
Rooftop infinity swimming pool in this amazing complex in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico overlooking ocean at sunset with clouds and modern buildings below.
Backyard scene at dusk with a fire pit, lounge chairs with yellow cushions, a swimming pool, umbrellas, patio dining table, string lights, palm trees, and mountains in the background. Palm Springs living at its finest.
Outdoor backyard with swimming pool, patio seating area with arranged chairs and a fire pit, large palm trees, and a white house with sliding glass doors at sunset. Palm Springs vacation rental photography.
Sunrise over a calm body of water with palm trees and residential buildings in the background. Taken for AirBNB in Hawaii.
Living room with a gray sectional sofa, wooden coffee table, large sliding glass doors with a view of desert landscape, and a wooden ceiling with hanging pendant lights.
A cozy backyard with a small two-story house, outdoor seating area with a picnic table, umbrella, and lanterns, surrounded by lush greenery and trees at dusk.
Living room with beige sofa, wooden accents, large window, and sliding glass door leading outside, with pool and outdoor seating visible.
Rooftop infinity pool overlooking a green landscape during sunset, with lounge chairs and umbrellas.
Backyard with a pool, lounge chairs, fire pit, and palm trees at sunset in a desert landscape.
Living room with a white sectional sofa, a wooden console with a lamp, plants, a mounted flat-screen TV, and sliding glass doors leading to a patio.
Outdoor desert-style patio with a large rock hot tub, two pink lounge chairs, a tall leafless tree, green cacti, and mountain in the background under a blue sky.
A modern house with large glass windows and a wooden deck overlooks a snowy landscape with a lake and mountain in the background. The deck has outdoor furniture, a hot tub filled with water, and snow piles around.
A backyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and outdoor seating area illuminated by warm lighting, with palm trees and mountains in the background at dusk.
Modern house with angular architecture surrounded by snow, outdoor fire pit with chairs, trees in the background, and a neighboring building.
A backyard patio scene at sunset with a fire pit surrounded by white and black outdoor chairs, a house with string lights, tall palm trees, a pool, and a mountain background.
A backyard patio with outdoor seating and hanging chairs, surrounded by various cacti and desert plants, featuring a large weathered Buddha statue sitting under a tree, with a modern house in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Colorful mural on a white brick wall reading "Greetings from Hollywood California," with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and tropical plants in the foreground.
Bright kitchen with lime green cabinets, white countertops, and a view of a living room and outdoor balcony with trees outside.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large central island, stainless steel appliances, and two windows, decorated with green plants and fresh vegetables.
A modern living room with large sliding glass doors opening to an outdoor patio with seating and a view of desert landscape and mountains.
Bright living room with beige sectional sofa, gold coffee tables, and large windows, decorated with cushions, art piece, plant, and fireplace.
Living room with two large velvet sofas, a wooden coffee table, exposed wooden ceiling beams, and guitars on the wall. Decor includes potted plants and a chandelier. Large glass windows provide natural light.
Modern house in desert landscape at sunset with a large tree, dry desert plants, and a paved driveway.
Living room with a green door, a gray sofa with colorful pillows, a tall plant in a woven basket, pink armchairs, a dark coffee table, a potted plant, a large wooden bookshelf with books and decor, and window blinds.
Living room with wooden ceiling, sliding glass doors leading to a backyard with a pool, round white dining table with four chairs, chandelier overhead, beige sofa, blue chairs, and artwork on the walls.
Outdoor patio with two hanging wicker chairs with beige cushions, a black sofa with cushions, a wooden coffee table with a bottle of red wine, two glasses, and an open book, overlooking a desert landscape with mountains, cacti, and a fire pit surroun
Modern dining room with wooden table set for a meal, surrounded by six chairs, with a large pendant light overhead, a sideboard against the wall with a mirror, and a patterned rug on wooden floor.
Living room with a green velvet sofa, a round coffee table with candles, wall art, and decorative plants.
A backyard patio with a fire pit surrounded by wooden chairs with orange and white patterned pillows, an outdoor table with chairs under a covered patio area, string lights hanging from the patio roof, a small fire feature in the background, lush gre
A cozy backyard with a small white house, outdoor furniture, an umbrella, potted plants, and string lights at dusk.
Backyard with a swimming pool, outdoor furniture, umbrellas, and string lights, evening setting with sky and trees in the background.
A cozy corner with a wooden rocking chair with a furry cushion, a small wooden side table with a mug and magazine, a textured rug on light-colored wooden flooring, a rustic wood-paneled wall, and a hanging globe light in a warmly lit room.
Outdoor patio area with a built-in grill, dining table with chairs, a small pool, and string lights, surrounded by trees and plants.
Living room with gray sofa, armchair, wooden coffee table, greenery, wall-mounted TV, framed art, mirror, and decorative items.
Colorful living room with pink walls, a blue velvet sofa, two orange armchairs, a red velvet loveseat, a glass coffee table, a large abstract painting, a tall floor lamp, green plants, and various framed artworks on the wall.
Modern open-concept kitchen and living room with wooden floors, white cabinets, a large island with black chairs, a yellow sectional sofa, and large windows bringing in natural light.
Night view of an outdoor space with a futuristic dome-shaped structure decorated with lights, a stone pathway with blue LED lights, and a seating area with chairs and tables, set against mountains and a dark blue sky.
Rooftop infinity pool overlooking ocean at sunset with coastal buildings and palm trees in the background.
Modern balcony overlooking desert landscape with mountains in the distance. Features outdoor lounge chairs, a small white side table, an abstract white chair, a dining table with chairs, and a stainless steel grill under a partial roof.
Interior of a cozy room with a large triangular window showing a snowy outdoor landscape with trees and a lake, decorated with string lights, two floor cushions (pink and yellow), and a small round tray with decorative objects.
A wooden swing sits beneath a simple wooden frame in a rocky desert landscape, with the sun setting behind distant rocks and bushes.
Modern living room with green velvet sofa and chairs, framed black-and-white art on a green wall, and a marble coffee table with candlesticks. Open kitchen in background with patterned backsplash.
Aerial view of a coastal neighborhood with modern buildings, rocky shoreline, and clear turquoise ocean water.
Modern outdoor patio with wooden furniture, a combination of cushioned seating and a built-in barbecue grill area, surrounded by lush green plants and a well-maintained lawn.
Open-concept living room and kitchen area with wood ceiling, pendant lights, large windows, gray sectional sofa, wooden coffee table, and desert landscape view
Backyard patio with outdoor furniture, potted plants, a grill, and a wooden fence under a clear blue sky.
Poolside area with four yellow lounge chairs, each with rolled white towels, under a yellow and white striped umbrella, on a concrete deck next to a blue swimming pool, with green bushes and a large tree in the background, and mountains in the distan
Modern single-story house with white exterior, surrounded by palm trees and desert landscaping, under a bright blue sky with wispy clouds.
A mountain cabin with dark exterior, wooden deck, and Jacuzzi tub on snowy outdoor deck at sunset.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel oven and microwave, island with wooden chairs, and a view into the living room with a fireplace and television.
Bedroom with neutral tones, hanging woven light fixtures, wooden furniture, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.
A backyard swimming pool area with lounge chairs, yellow and white striped umbrellas, palm trees, mountains in the background, and a clear blue sky.
Interior view of a bedroom with an A-frame ceiling and large windows revealing a snowy landscape with trees and a lake outside.
Scenic landscape with mountains, trees, and colorful bushes under a pink and purple sky during sunset.
Bright A-frame attic room with wood floors, white paneled walls, large triangular window, and scenic mountain view.
Modern house with large glass windows and a patio, situated in a desert landscape during twilight, with a sloped roof and interior lights on.
Colorful living room with pink walls, yellow curtains, orange sofa, blue armchair, multicolored circular rug, and artwork of a sailboat on the wall.
An open garage with a view of desert landscape, mountains, and a pink sky at dusk, with a few desert plants outside and yoga mats with cushions and water bottles inside.
Green kitchen cabinet with glass doors, coffee maker, grinder, and various jars on the countertop.
Backyard patio with outdoor furniture, tall trees, and a barbecue grill surrounded by a wooden fence under a clear blue sky.
A backyard poolside patio setup with a dining table, yellow ceramic bowls, pink glasses, and a basket of lemons, surrounded by lounge chairs, umbrellas, palm trees, and a white house with a mountain view in the background.
Outdoor dining table set with plates, bowls, glasses, and a flower vase, overlooking a desert landscape with mountains and a sunset sky.
A bedroom nightstand with a lamp, glass pitcher, glass of water, tissue box, and a gold-handled item next to a bed with white linens, against a geometric-patterned wall.
Modern multi-story building with glass balconies, steps with lights leading up to the entrance, and a tree in the foreground.
Outdoor patio area with seating, colorful pillows, and a pool with umbrellas in a modern backyard during sunset.
Modern living room with large windows, beige sectional sofa, black coffee table, potted plants, wall-mounted flat-screen TV, and mountain view.
A backyard with a pool, palm trees, and lounge chairs, houses, mountains in the background, and a volleyball net on the grass.
Modern living room with cream-colored sofas, a beige armchair, a fireplace, abstract wall art, a large potted plant, and sliding glass doors letting in natural light.
Living room with large windows, a gray sofa with pillows, two pink armchairs, a small round table with books and a plant, a dining area with a table and chairs, and indoor plants.
Modern open-concept kitchen and living room with wooden accents, light-colored walls, and large windows letting in natural light.
Modern kitchen with a large white marble island, green bar stools with gold legs, a patterned pink and gray accent wall, open wooden shelves with dishes, and a stylish brass chandelier.
Interior of a modern dining and living area with a wine wall, rectangular dining table with chairs, a chandelier, a round mirror, and large windows with sliding doors leading outside to a pool area.
Living room with beige sectional sofa, armchair, and wooden coffee table with candles and books. Open kitchen with island and white cabinetry in the background. Large windows and sliding glass doors provide natural light and views.
A modern backyard with a rectangular swimming pool, outdoor dining area under a roof with hanging lanterns, potted plants, and a scenic view of distant hills under a clear blue sky.
View through a glass door leading to an outdoor patio with potted plants and hanging chains.
Modern minimalist house with wooden and concrete exterior, illuminated by wall lights, under a colorful sunset sky with mountains in the background.
Modern living room with gray sofas, a wooden coffee table, a wall-mounted TV, framed abstract art, potted plants, a beige lounge chair, and a large mirror on the wall.
A backyard with a swimming pool, lush green grass, and an open patio area, against a background of mountains and palm trees, with sunlight shining in the sky.
Residential house with a swimming pool in the backyard, surrounded by palm trees and outdoor furniture, during sunset.
Outdoor patio with black outdoor furniture, string lights, and a view of palm trees at sunset.
A backyard with a swimming pool and hot tub, surrounded by a green lawn and outdoor furniture, with a white house, trees, and mountains in the background during sunset.
A backyard with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, hammocks, and mountain views at dusk.
Nighttime view of a backyard with a lit swimming pool, patio furniture, and a house with large windows showing the interior.
A modern walk-in shower with white marble walls, a window, a rainfall showerhead, wooden bench, and built-in shelves.
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