Modern hotel room with large windows overlooking a city skyline, featuring a wooden table, cushioned bench, and a mounted flat-screen TV.
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Modern hotel room with large windows overlooking a city skyline, featuring a wooden table, cushioned bench, and a mounted flat-screen TV.
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Modern hotel room with large windows overlooking a city skyline, featuring a wooden table, cushioned bench, and a mounted flat-screen TV.
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Elegant hotel lounge with palm trees, arched columns, and Kelly Wearstler interior design at Santa Monica Proper Hotel in California
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Mid-century modern home with vintage car, palm trees, and mountain backdrop in Palm Springs California
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Stylish lounge area with green velvet chairs and natural light at The West Hollywood EDITION hotel in Los Angeles.
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View of Ponte Vecchio bridge and colorful riverside buildings over the Arno River in Florence Tuscany Italy
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About Derrick

Travel & Hotel Photographer in Vancouver, Canada

Derrick Pham

Derrick Pham is a Canada-based photographer and videographer working worldwide, specializing in lifestyle-driven visuals for luxury hotels and travel brands.

Defined by a modern, cinematic sensibility, his work often draws inspiration from everyday beauty, quiet details, and a film-like sense of warmth and place. With a background in hospitality marketing, he blends design, atmosphere, and storytelling to capture scenes that feel authentic and lived-in.

Derrick's work has been featured in Vogue, Condé Nast Traveller and Travel + Leisure.

Man in light pajamas sitting on a neatly made bed reading a magazine in a sunlit minimal bedroom.Man standing in an indoor pool with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a city skyline.

HOTEL

Four Seasons Hotel Osaka

Luxury hotel room detail with curved upholstered headboard, striped accent chair, and Kelly Wearstler interior design at Santa Monica Proper HotelContemporary restaurant interior with textured wall art, wooden furniture, and Kelly Wearstler design at Santa Monica Proper Hotel in California

HOTEL

Santa Monica Proper Hotel

Guests relaxing by the pool under retro red-and-white umbrellas at Royal Sun Palm Springs hotel in California.Retro-inspired hotel room with red striped headboard, mid-century lamps, and eclectic wall art at Royal Sun Palm Springs.

HOTEL

Royal Sun Palm Springs

Elderly man cleaning the door of a black taxi parked under an overpass in an urban area.Tokyo cityscape at golden hour with Tokyo Tower prominently in the center and a faint reflection of a man in a cap on the window glass.

TRAVEL

Japan

Interior design photography of Liam Borsa Design home in Vancouver with modern living room, grey sectional sofa, mid-century chair, and contemporary art decorArchitectural photography of Liam Borsa Design home in Vancouver featuring modern living room with built-in shelves, grey sectional sofa, and person walking through space

ARCHITECTURE

Liam Borsa Design

Architectural photography of a modern house surrounded by tall trees and forest landscape on the West Coast of CanadaArchitectural photography of West Coast Modern home with large glass windows and forest backdrop in British Columbia Canada

ARCHITECTURE

Eagles Nest House

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Two people sitting by a pool, with reflections and multiple overlays creating a ghosting effect.
Morning light over an unmade bed with a book and croissant at Smithe House in Vancouver, Canada.
Man drying off with a blue and white striped towel on a sandy beach with palm trees and people sitting and walking in the background.
Two people sitting by a pool, with reflections and multiple overlays creating a ghosting effect.
Mountain town street with cars driving past wooden buildings and a large mountain in the background under a clear sky.
Testimonials

REVIEW ABOUT DERRICK

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Two people sitting by a pool, with reflections and multiple overlays creating a ghosting effect.
Working with Derrick for Drift Hotels was an absolute pleasure. He was communicative, professional, and thoughtful throughout the entire process. His work is stunning—he immediately understood our brand and captured the essence of Drift in a way that felt completely authentic. The final imagery blended seamlessly with our existing content while bringing a fresh perspective. I’ll absolutely keep him top of mind for future projects.
Two people sitting by a pool, with reflections and multiple overlays creating a ghosting effect.
– Sam M, Senior Marketing Manager at TMC Hospitality
Morning light over an unmade bed with a book and croissant at Smithe House in Vancouver, Canada.

With a background in hospitality marketing, Derrick brings a discerning, editorial eye to every project. He captures images that feel intentional and authentic — all while making it look effortless. His work consistently elevates our clients brands and he’s become part of our trusted network for ongoing projects.

Morning light over an unmade bed with a book and croissant at Smithe House in Vancouver, Canada.
– Kate F., Founder & Principal at Studio Sylvie
Blurred man with striped towel on sandy beach with palm trees and people near buildings.

Derrick was super easy to work with from start to finish and went above expectations in both quality and care. We’re excited to use his photography and video in our marketing campaigns and look forward to working together again.

– Maddy V., Area Marketing Manager at Hyatt Regency Waikiki & Maui
View of a mountain town street with blurred cars passing, flanked by chalet-style buildings and trees, with a large rocky mountain in the background.

We’ve worked with Derrick across a range of clients, and he consistently delivers exceptional work. He’s flexible, detail-oriented, and goes above and beyond while staying aligned with each project’s goals. Reliable, collaborative, and always on time — he’s a pleasure to work with.

– Dubravka R., Brand Ops Manager at Very Polite Agency
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