Caribbean Architectural Photographer
Gil Stose Photography is the Official Airbnb Luxe Caribbean Photographer, photographing resorts, villas, and architecture across the Caribbean: the U.S. Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, Turks & Caicos, the Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Aruba, Jamaica, Barbados, St. Lucia, the Cayman Islands, and beyond. Based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Gil is uniquely positioned for island logistics — travel is straightforward and every assignment is personally managed.
Career landmarks in the region include photographing Ernest Hemingway’s home in Cuba, Francis Ford Coppola’s estate in Belize, and Dick Clark’s residence in Turks & Caicos, along with Ritz-Carlton, Marriott Bonvoy, and Windstar Cruises properties. Published in Architectural Digest, Forbes, ELLE Decor, and 45+ titles. See the architecture portfolio and aerial photography.
Caribbean Architectural Photographer Services
- Architectural photography — exteriors, interiors, twilight
- Interior design photography
- FAA Part 107 certified aerial & drone photography
- Kitchen & bath photography
- Editorial, AIA/RIBA award submissions, developer marketing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Caribbean islands do you photograph on?
Puerto Rico (home base), USVI, BVI, Turks & Caicos, the Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Aruba, Jamaica, Barbados, Antigua, St. Lucia, Cayman Islands, St. Martin, Grenada, and Trinidad & Tobago — and worldwide by arrangement.
What does being the Official Airbnb Luxe Caribbean Photographer involve?
Photographing luxury villas and estates across the Caribbean to Airbnb Luxe platform standards — architecture, interiors, and lifestyle imagery that establishes each property’s visual identity.
Can you legally fly drones in the Caribbean?
In Puerto Rico and all U.S. territories, yes — Gil holds an FAA Part 107 certificate. For other island nations, he coordinates local authorization as part of assignment planning.
What notable Caribbean properties have you photographed?
Ernest Hemingway’s home in Cuba, Francis Ford Coppola’s Belize estate, Dick Clark’s Turks & Caicos residence, and resort properties for Ritz-Carlton, Marriott Bonvoy, and Windstar Cruises.