Interior // Hospitality// Product



Commercial photography has become a natural evolution of my work as a photographer and art director. My background in documentary and editorial storytelling continues to shape the way I approach spaces, paying attention to atmosphere, feeling, and the subtle details that bring a place to life.

 

 

Commissioned by // Ata House

 

 

Location // Rarotonga, Cook Islands

Design + styled by // Aj Hackerman

 

 

 

Minimalist living room with beige curved sofa, round pillows, tripod floor lamp, and sage green walls with sheer curtains.
Modern kitchen features marble countertop with stainless steel faucet, undermount sink, and light wood cabinetry near large window.
Modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, marble backsplash, and black gas range stove.
Black Breville espresso machine with built-in grinder and steam wand on marble countertop.
Shadow of a fern plant cast on light wood flooring in warm natural sunlight.
Modern dining room with wooden table, white chairs, paper lantern lights, and a cozy living area in the background.
Woven rattan lounge chair with matching footstool beside a tall arch mirror on green wall with tropical plant.
A ceramic mug of coffee sits on a wooden table beside a white chair on a neutral rug.
Tall arched full-length floor mirror with gold frame leaning against wall near sheer white curtained window.
Modern living room with beige curved sectional sofa, terracotta armchair, round rug, and sheer white curtains.
Modern bathroom with round mirror, white floating sink, green plant, and vertical tile wall.
Modern minimalist bedroom with open wardrobe, rattan chair, hardwood floors, and large window overlooking greenery.
Warm brown velvet sofa cushions bathed in dramatic striped shadows from sunlight filtering through blinds.
Cream mushroom-shaped table lamp on white shelf with woven rattan coaster and shell decorative trivet.
Rustic wooden bench in a modern bathroom with terrazzo floors, white tiles, and a dark towel hanging on the wall.
Three boho wall decor pieces: white scalloped dish, woven leaf fan, and dark red succulent on beige wall.
Minimalist bedroom with white bedding, mushroom lamp on wood nightstand, and woven straw hats decorating the wall.
White modern home exterior with wooden deck steps, sliding glass doors, and tropical potted plants surrounded by gravel.
Modern dining area with wooden table, white chairs, orange juice, and open-plan kitchen in background.
A white ceramic pot with a tropical palm plant sits on wooden deck steps beside a white-framed window.

 

 

Commissioned by // The Grand hotel

 

 

Location // Rarotonga, Cook Islands

Design by // Brett Baudinet

Elegant hotel bedroom with white bedding, warm lighting, wood paneling, and a bench at the foot of the bed.
Elegant gold table lamp with white square shade on dark dresser beside sheer curtains and abstract wall art.
Elegant dining room with beige wainscoting, drum pendant light, upholstered chairs, dark wood table, and abstract wall art.
Elegant hotel suite with beige sectional sofa, glass dining table, marble floors, and balcony access.
Modern white kitchen with marble backsplash, under-cabinet lighting, and stainless steel dishwasher.
Elegant beige living room with plush sofa, gold-framed mirror, wall sconces, and decorative pillows in warm tones.
Elegant dining room featuring a white drum pendant light above a table with a vibrant blue koi fish painting on the wall.
Beige mid-century modern armchair with wood arms featuring a gold striped accent pillow in an elegant neutral living room.
Bright hotel living room with white sectional sofa, ceiling fan, wall-mounted TV, and large windows in a beige interior.
Illuminated bathroom mirror with touch control buttons, featuring power and demister icons on a sleek LED-lit surface.
Black and gold nightstand with a gold lamp beside a white bed in an elegant bedroom.
Elegant hotel bedroom with white bedding, ceiling fan, bedside lamps, abstract wall art, and an ensuite bathroom.

 

 

Commissioned by // MCP

 

 

Location // Rarotonga, Cook Islands

 

 

 

Person pouring granola from a bag into a coconut bowl filled with mango puree on a wooden table.
A freshly brewed latte with latte art sits in a dark mug on a professional espresso machine drip tray.
Hands garnishing a smoothie bowl with granola, coconut flakes, and mango chunks in a coconut shell bowl on a wooden table.
Tropical coffee shop in a white shipping container with palm tree backdrop and espresso bar setup.
A dark bowl filled with tropical fruit, granola, and coconut on a wooden table in a sunlit kitchen.
Halved papaya with black seeds on wooden board beside a dark bowl filled with granola, coconut, and tropical fruit toppings.
A Kokako branded grey paper cup tipped on its side spilling roasted coffee beans on a wooden surface.
Hand holding a white cup of matcha green tea latte with heart latte art, surrounded by tropical leaves.
Tropical smoothie bowl with papaya, banana slices, granola, coconut, mango, and fresh mint on a wooden board.
Wooden bowl filled with quinoa beet salad topped with feta, served on a cutting board with fresh radishes and greens.
Outdoor cafe patio with white folding chairs, bistro tables, wooden fence, and patio umbrellas on green grass.
Wooden bowl filled with colorful quinoa salad, fresh greens, feta cheese, seeds, and pomegranate seeds outdoors.

 

Commissioned by // manongi aromatics

 

Location // Rarotonga, Cook Islands

Model // Zoe Teikamata

 

Mauku a'i aroma body oil spray bottle resting on natural stone and dried grass in an earthy outdoor setting.
Close-up portrait of a woman with glowing skin, green eyes, and dark curly hair, half-covered by a white fabric.
A woman applying golden facial oil serum with a dropper onto her glowing skin for a skincare routine.
Person holding a spray bottle of mama-mia body oil wrapped in a golden yellow towel outdoors.
Woman in white bikini top and yellow skirt sits in shallow ocean water wearing gold layered necklaces.
Patiore aroma body oil and spray bottles arranged on stone surface surrounded by lush green leaves.
Young woman with wet hair and shell earrings wrapped in white fabric on a tropical beach.
A hand holds a small spray bottle near shimmering shallow water, beside a flowing yellow dress in golden sunlight.
Four botanical facial oil dropper bottles with marula, hibiscus, pomegranate, and watermelon surrounded by peach hibiscus flowers.
Woman crouching on a tropical beach holding a small bottle, wearing white linen pants and a bandeau top.
Hand holding a skincare serum bottle wrapped in white fabric against a serene tropical beach sunset backdrop.
Woman applying skincare serum on shoulder at beach, eyes closed, holding dropper bottle, ocean backdrop.

 

 

Commissioned by // The au tree cafe

 

 

Location // Rarotonga, Cook Islands



 

 

 

Silhouetted fishing boats moored at a wooden dock during a dramatic golden sunset over calm water.
Fresh seafood ceviche bowl with shrimp, lemon, lettuce, oyster, and fried yuca on a wooden board.
Elegant fish-shaped white plate with creamy seafood dish, rice, capers, shrimp, and lemon garnish on wooden table.
Rustic wooden bar stools and high tables in an open-air tropical cafe with lush green views.
Sashimi platter on wooden board with soy sauce, lime, pickled ginger, salad, tofu, and rice garnished with dill.
Smiling female chef presenting a large seafood platter with lobster, deli meats, and condiments in a restaurant kitchen.
Tropical beach scene with picnic tables, lush green trees, and calm ocean waves at dusk.
Smiling chef in black uniform preparing colorful ingredients in a metal bowl in a professional kitchen.
Chef preparing a fresh lobster dish with shrimp on a wooden cutting board in a professional kitchen.
Fresh seafood platter with oysters, tuna sashimi, dipping sauces, and creamy chowder on a wooden board.
Two anglers fishing from the MYARI'I charter boat on calm ocean waters, advertised by GoLocalCookIslands.com.
A man in a black cap fillets fresh fish on a cutting board outdoors near tropical palm trees.
Freshly caught tuna fish butterflied open on a metal cutting board, showing red flesh and spine.
A fishing boat with tall rods sits on calm ocean waters under a dramatic cloudy sky at dusk.
Woman in straw hat sorting fresh catch on ice in a fishing boat cooler, viewed from above on calm water.
A sport fishing boat named Wygant navigates open ocean waters under a dramatic cloudy sky at dusk.

 

 

Commissioned by // Cook islands sun

 

 

Location // Rarotonga, Cook Islands

 

 

 

A-frame sign for Kai Ora'anga Urban Farm Microgreens Salad Bar, fresh local organic, surrounded by potted tropical plants.
Woman tending microgreens under grow lights in an indoor vertical farm, wearing glasses and a black t-shirt.
Vibrant pink and red microgreens growing in trays alongside green sprouts in an indoor hydroponic garden.
Dense tray of fresh green microgreens seedlings growing in dark soil, perfect for healthy eating.
Fresh microgreens salad bowl with colorful vegetables on wooden table, with sprouting trays in background.
Indoor microgreens growing under fluorescent lights in black trays, showcasing vibrant yellow and green sprouts.
Fresh Vietnamese spring rolls with shrimp on a wooden board, with colorful ingredient trays in the background.
Indoor vertical shelving unit with LED grow lights illuminating trays of colorful microgreens in various growth stages.
Three trays of colorful microgreens including vibrant pink beet sprouts and green varieties growing indoors.
Person tending to microgreens under grow lights on indoor shelving.
Three fresh shrimp spring rolls with microgreens on a wooden board.
Indoor microgreens farm with LED grow lights illuminating trays of fresh green and purple sprouts on black shelving units.

 

 

Commissioned by // Avatea cafe

 

 

Location // Aitutaki, Cook Islands

 

 

 

A gourmet bowl with creamy pasta, granola, watermelon chunks, and blue edible flowers on a rustic wooden table.
Elegant table setting with gold charger plates, blue flatware, and a centerpiece platter of gourmet seafood appetizers.
Vibrant red frozen strawberry margarita garnished with lemon slice and blue flower on salted rim glass.
A platter of mini sliders, shrimp, and fresh salad garnished with toothpick skewers on a rustic tray.
A rich butter chicken curry in a silver karahi bowl, garnished with basil and blue flower, served with naan bread.
A gourmet burger with fresh lettuce and toppings on a rustic white wooden board with a banana leaf.
Overhead view of a healthy smoothie bowl with watermelon, banana, granola, and blue edible flowers on a wooden table.
Close-up of a small dough ball dusted with flour on a lightly floured metal baking surface.
Grilled seafood platter with fish, shrimp, calamari, rice, tomatoes, and fresh herbs on a rustic wooden table.
Shrimp sizzling in a black wok on a gas stove, with steam rising in a rustic kitchen setting.
Surf and turf dish with grilled shrimp, sliced steak, fresh basil, and BBQ dipping sauce served in a bowl.
A gourmet crispy chicken burger with lettuce and cheese on a banana leaf, served on a rustic wooden table.