From conscious
travelling
to wildlife
conservation
and female
empowerment.
A journey into the world of travel photography & storytelling by Marion Payr.
Latest travel
stories
As a photographer and storyteller I believe in the power of imagery and stories to convey values to future generations and deepen our understanding for each other and our globe. See what I mean in these recent travel stories I created!
A story about sustainable development
of tourism in Bhutan.
During a one week assignment in Bhutan I learned about the impact of the Sustainable Development Fee and how tourism is shaped as a positive force in the Land of the Thunder dragon. An eye-opening trip with many take-aways.
Discovering the island
of Taiwan.
One of my first assignments of 2025 brought me to Taiwan, an island shaped by Chinese and Japanese influences and volcanic formations. I photographed and documented the trip for the Taiwan Tourism Authority.
Filming a short movie
in Uganda.
At the end of 2024 I was joined in Uganda by Austrian film maker Martina Trepczyk. She directed and produced a film about me on safari, which will be released later this year.
Joining a WILDeconomy masterclass
in South Africa.
In 2024 I got the chance to join one of andBeyond’s very exclusive educational safari journeys in collaboration with the ALU (African Leadership University). An opportunity to learn about the connection between wildlife conservation and economic development.
Learning
about wildlife
conservation
in Rwanda.
After raising 2.1 million dollars for conservation non-profit African Parks since 2020 I got to visit Rwanda to learn what the impact is on the ground. We visited women’s cooperatives and rural development projects like a sustainable fish farm.
Sharing my
love for
Zambia.
It’s been 6 years since I first set foot on Zambian soil and I swore to return. Since that I’ve been back multiple times and hosted my first safari group trip in 2024. In 2025 I will return with a new group to share my love for Zambia!
Going offline in
Austria.
Two years ago I was among the first participants in the world’s very first #offlinevillage Gargellen (Montafon, Vorarlberg, Austria). It’s called “Offlinedorf” and all the participants are locking away their phones for a full week of re-connection beyond the online world.
A new luxury hotel in
Vienna.
Even before the brand-new Almanac Palais Vienna luxury hotel opened its doors I got to shoot the first impressions for their pre-opening website, Social Media and PR activities. Since then I’ve returned multiple times to shoot everything from their summer menu to the coffee shop and spa.
An inquisitive
look behind
India's
curtains.
During a 3 week guided tour of Rajasthan I had to learn to appreciate the sensory overload while getting a peak behind the curtains.
Dedication & Care
At the centre of my work is a dedication to the art of conscious and responsible travelling, which unites us globally and can act as a driving force for cultural understanding, sustainable economic growth and wildlife & nature conservation. This is the kind of work I seek and how we can best collaborate.
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From curation to an
editorial approach...
I’m not just a photographer, but inherently curious & passionate about the tourism industry while having a background in journalism.
Therefore I work with an editorial approach on each of my assignments. I’m not only interested in the visual and aesthetic aspect of my work as a photographer, but also seek to discover and document the underlying stories in candid detail.
My photos are equally important as my research about the places I visit and with my writing I can add another layer to the travel stories I create.
“At the core of my work is an editorial approach to travel photography & storytelling. It’s the drive to find an evocative angle that nurtures the desire to truly and deeply connect with a destination while travelling.”
Recent
clients
This is a small selection of my long-term clients. Working together in a collaborative manner for years creates a deeper level of mutual understanding, which I appreciate and which also shows in the work that we get to create together. I’m thankful to be able to collaborate with such wonderful brands and the kind & caring people behind them.
“It is super pleasant to work with Marion. She sets an example for female empowerment – personally as well as professionally. We can rely on her skills and constantly receive results of highest quality. She does not only carry out our concepts but contributes ideas proactively. When working with Marion, we can be sure that we work with an absolute professional.”
