INTERVIEW BY MILO RADONJIĆ
Katya Logunova – @kotemate on social media – has a rare gift for turning fleeting moments into images that feel both spontaneous and impossibly chic. Through her lens, hotel photography moves beyond polished interiors and empty spaces, becoming a living, breathing scene of glamour, fashion, and everyday elegance. She captures candid moments with a refined eye. A sunlit breakfast on a terrace, a pause by the pool, a silhouette crossing a marble lobby – each frame suggests the life that unfolds within the world’s most beautiful hotels. Working across destinations around the globe, Ekaterina brings fresh, innovative ideas to every property she photographs, blending lifestyle storytelling with the visual language of fashion. It is this distinctive approach that has led some of the world’s most iconic hotels to invite her behind their doors, trusting her to translate their vision of luxury and life into images that feel both aspirational and effortlessly real.
One&Only Portonovi
“My inspiration for the lifestyle photography of One&Only Portonovi was life by the water along the Adriatic Riviera, infused with a sense of retro chic. I wanted the images to feel sun-kissed and leisurely, echoing the timeless glamour of coastal living – crisp breezes, soft light, and an effortless elegance that belongs to this part of the world. The result is a mood where nostalgia meets modern luxury, shaped by the rhythm of the sea.”
One&Only One Za’abeel
“My inspiration for the lifestyle photography of One&Only One Za’abeel was movement, urban glamour, and the energy of a city that never sleeps. I wanted to capture a constant sense of motion, where light, architecture, and people intersect in a rhythm that feels distinctly metropolitan. The visuals lean into this dynamism, balancing bold, contemporary design with fleeting lifestyle moments that reflect Dubai at its most vibrant and alive.”
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab
“My inspiration for the lifestyle photography of Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab was shaped by a sense of understatement and nautical chic, all rooted in Arabian heritage. I wanted the visuals to feel breezy yet refined, drawing from the property’s elegant maritime lines and subtle cultural cues. The result is a mood where contemporary sophistication meets timeless regional identity, captured through lifestyle moments that feel natural, warm and effortlessly luxurious.”
One&Only Aesthesis
“My inspiration for the lifestyle photography of One&Only Aesthesis came from the simplicity of Greek whites, blues, and soft beige tones. I wanted to echo the effortless elegance of the coastline – clean lines, sun-washed palettes, and a sense of calm that feels inherently Hellenic. The visuals embrace this purity, allowing the natural beauty and serene atmosphere of the resort to speak through every frame.”
Jumeirah Burj Al Arab
“My inspiration for the lifestyle photography of Jumeirah Burj Al Arab was rooted in its unmistakable opulence, but approached with restraint. I wanted to explore how the hotel’s inherent vibrancy and the richness of its interiors could be distilled into something more effortless and refined. By introducing lived-in, human moments, the grandeur softens, allowing the space to feel both elevated and intimate, where luxury is not just seen but experienced.”
Photos by Katya Logunova
