Some places become part of us long after we've left them.
I partner with hosts to document the stories behind extraordinary places to stay.
I spend time living in remarkable spaces, creating photography, films, and written stories that help guests connect with your home long before they arrive.
Some places stay with us long after we've packed the car and driven away.
Maybe it's the quiet mornings on a cabin porch. The conversations around a fire.
The light through the kitchen windows.
Or the people who spent years building a place that someone else would eventually call home, even if only for a weekend.
Those are the stories Temporary Homes exists to preserve.
Temporary Homes is an editorial documentary project dedicated to preserving the stories behind remarkable places to stay—through photography, film, writing, and conversation.
Every collaboration becomes part of a growing archive documenting places built with intention and the people behind them.
why hosts collaborate.
My role is to help future guests experience it before they even arrive.
Every collaboration is tailored to your property and your goals, creating a collection of timeless content you can continue using long after my visit.
What we'll create together:
- Interior & architectural photography
- Documentary & editorial photography
- Lifestyle & guest experience imagery
- Vertical content for social media
- Cinematic short films (optional)
- Editorial feature about your home
- Licensed gallery for Airbnb, your website, and marketing
More than marketing.
Your home deserves more than listing photos.
The most memorable places aren't defined by expensive furniture or perfect design.
People rarely remember square footage.
They remember how a place made them feel.
When someone books your home, they're searching for more than somewhere to sleep. They're searching for stillness. Adventure. Nostalgia. Escape. Connection.
Those are the moments that make a place unforgettable—and those are the moments I document.
The kinds of places I document.
• Treehouses
• A-frames
• Desert retreats
• Creative renovations
• Cabins hidden in the woods
• Tiny homes
• Domes
• Historic buildings
• Converted churches
THE Process
01. we get to know each other.
Every collaboration begins with a conversation. After we connect, I'll send over a short questionnaire so I can learn more about your home, what inspired you to create it, the story behind the space, and what you're hoping to receive through the exchange. It helps me arrive with a clear understanding of both your vision and your goals.
02. We plan the story.
No two collaborations are the same. Before I arrive, we'll agree on what the exchange includes—whether that's photography, video, written storytelling, social media content, or a custom combination that best serves your space.
03. I document your home.
I photograph, film, write, and document your home from the perspective of someone actually living there—not simply walking through it with a camera.
04. Your story becomes yours to share.
After the stay, you'll receive everything we agreed upon—professionally edited and thoughtfully delivered. Whether it's photography, film, written storytelling, or social media content, every piece is created to reflect not just what your space looks like, but what it feels like.
Temporary Homes exists to preserve that feeling—through thoughtful photography, honest storytelling, and authentic documentation that continues working long after my stay.
I'd love to hear about your home.
The homes I'm most drawn to aren't just beautiful
—they feel personal.
They're built with intention, shaped by the people behind them, and remembered because of how they make others feel.
If that sounds like your place, I'd genuinely love to hear its story. I'll personally read every questionnaire, and if I think we'd be a great fit, I'll be in touch to continue the conversation.
currently
traveling
NY, PA, OH, WV, NC, SC
Phone
+1 814 240 9615
ryleelouisa@gmail.com