Colorful mountain landscape of the Kazbegi Mountains with steep slopes, rocky cliffs, and reddish-brown terrain near Gergeti, Georgia. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
Orange fruits hanging from a tree branch with green leaves and blue sky in the background. Taken in the Val Rahmeh botanical garden in Menton, France. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
Several yellow lemons hanging from a lemon tree with green leaves, some lemons are more mature than others. Taken in the Val Rahmeh botanical garden in Menton, France. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
The charming yellow house of the Val Rahmeh botanical garden in Menton, France, covered with vines, surrounded by flowers, with outdoor seating on a brick patio and a large potted plant in the foreground. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protect
Close-up of the underside of a blooming poppy flower with pale peach petals and a green, hairy stem, with blurred background of greenery and orange flowers, taken in the garden of the Val Rahmeh botanical garden in Menton, France. Kathleen Gillan Pho
Colorful hillside buildings in Menton, France, with red tiled roofs at sunset, overlooking the sea with a pastel sky. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
A street market stall displaying trays of small, round orecchiette pasta, with a woman in a white hoodie packaging pasta behind the stall. Another person wearing a large sunhat is walking away in the background. The scene is sunlit, and is in Strada
An elderly woman or nonna wearing a black top and patterned skirt working with pasta on a wooden tray on the Strada delle Orecchiette (Pasta Street) in Bari, Italy. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
Close-up of a pastry display with a stack of braided cardamom and cinnamon bun pastries topped with sugar in a Swedish bakery in Malmö. In the background, an out-of-focus person is behind the counter, with various baked goods and bakery equipment vis
Calm harbor with sailboats and small vessels, misty sky, and reflections on water, in Sheerness, England. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
Close-up of white blossoms on a tree branch at sunset or sunrise. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
A pink and gray high-rise apartment building in Tbilisi, Georgia, with multiple balconies in an urban area with trees and other buildings in the background. The Chronicles of Georgia hilltop sculpture is in the background. Kathleen Gillan Photography
View of rooftops of the Süleymaniye Mosque, in Istanbul, Turkey, with domed structures overlooking a body of water, with a cityscape and hills in the background under a partly cloudy sky. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
Sunlight creating shadows on a stone-tile floor next to columns outside a mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
Close-up of pink, fuzzy flowers with thin, long stamens on a plant, some with brown, withered petals, sunlight filtering through green leaves in the background. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
A woman in a heavy winter coat and large fur hat walking on a snowy train station platform in Omsk, Russia, while carrying shopping bags, with a train on the right and colorful buildings on the left. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
Close-up of the Mole Antonelliana, in Turin, Italy, a tall, ornate tower with a pointed spire against a blue sky with clouds. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
A city view of Turin, Italy, from the Mole Antonelliana, with rooftops, a church, and mountains in the distance, seen through a partial metal sculpture on the right side. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
A panoramic city view of Turin, Italy, with various buildings, the Alps mountain range in the background, and a partly cloudy sky. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
Top-down view from the Mole Antonelliana, in Turin, Italy, of a parking lot with multiple parked cars, surrounded by buildings with red-tiled roofs, trees, and urban streets. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
Vendors selling assorted fruits like bananas, apples, grapes, and pomegranates at the outdoor Porta Palazzo market, in Turin, Italy, with shoppers browsing. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
Part of the former Fiat factory in the Lingotto building, in Turin, Italy, with large windows and a rooftop, with mountains and cloudy sky in the background. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
Flower garden on the former test track on the rooftop of the Lingotto building in Turin, Italy, with city buildings, mountains, and cloudy sky in the background. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
Multiple stories of the former Fiat factory in the Lingotto building, in Turin, Italy, with large windows, some with blinds, and a palm tree at the ground level. Mountains and sky are visible in the background. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-p
Cityscape viewed from the Lingotto building in Turin, Italy, with a building with large metal grid windows of the former Fiat factory and other buildings in the background. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
The former rooftop test track of the Lingotto building in Turin, Italy, with ramps and graffiti-covered wall, overcast sky, multiple communication antennas on building roof. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
The former rooftop test track of the Lingotto building in Turin, Italy, with lettering painted on a concrete surface, curving along the test track with guardrail on the side. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
A pathway on the former rooftop test track of the Lingotto building in Turin, Italy, with a painted white pedestrian symbol, mountain range in the distance, and a row of bushes on the right side. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
A clear glass bottle of water and a glass of water on a white table at a café in Paris, France, with a black and white chair and green foliage in the background. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
A sandwich roll filled with goat's cheese and slices of pear, a glass of red wine, and a bottle of water on a white table, in a café in Paris, France. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
A man walking on a wet cobblestone street in Paris, France, under a bridge in an urban setting, with cars and pedestrians in the background. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
Close-up view of ornate gothic architecture with detailed carvings and statues on the Duomo cathedral in Milan, Italy. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
Aerial view of the Piazza del Duomo, Milan, Italy, looking down onto the busy city square with geometric patterned tiles and people walking with umbrellas in the rain. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
Cityscape view of Milan, Italy, with various buildings and modern skyscrapers, including the VelascaTower in the background, under a cloudy sky. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
Yellow tram on cobblestone street in Milan, Italy, with a man walking nearby and buildings with large windows in the background. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
Bicycles parked on a gravel surface in front of a building in Milan, Italy with barred windows and two small trees. A man in a gray suit with a backpack is walking in the background. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
Close-up of modern architectural structure with curved concrete and steel elements, part of the San Siro stadium, Milan, Italy. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
Reflection of the San Siro stadium, Milan, Italy on a wet pavement with rain droplets. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.
Multiple concrete levels with white railings of the San Siro stadium, Milan, Italy. Kathleen Gillan Photography copyright-protected.

Travel and lifestyle photography is about helping people feel a place before they visit it. The light in a room first thing, the feel of a table set for lunch, the pace of a market, the quiet details that make somewhere stick. I create food-led travel and lifestyle imagery for brands, publications and destinations who want photos that feel warm, natural and true to the experience.

Much of my work happens where food and place overlap. That might be restaurants and cafés, producers and makers, hotels and retreats, or travel stories built around local culture. Sometimes the focus is the craft itself: hands preparing a dish, a team getting ready for service, ingredients arriving from a nearby supplier. Other times it's the wider picture, including interiors, landscapes, textures and the in-between moments that bring a story to life.

My approach is planned but not rigid. I'll arrive with a clear idea of what we need, then stay open to what's actually happening in front of me, because that's often where the most interesting images come from. The end result feels polished but lived in, with an editorial quality that works well across websites, social, press and brand campaigns.

I'm also mindful of telling stories with care. The materials, colour, light, people and everyday moments all matter. The aim is photography that feels respectful and honest, and gives your audience a genuine sense of time and place.

I'm comfortable working on location and fitting around real schedules. I can help shape a shot list that suits your goals and timings, and deliver a mix of hero images, storytelling shots and practical content across different formats and platforms.

If you're commissioning travel or lifestyle photography and want it to feel thoughtful and true to the experience, I'd love to hear about your brief.

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