Mott Visuals

Mott Visuals WE ARE A PREMIUM VIDEO PRODUCTION AND COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS BASED IN VIETNAM SERVING ALL INDUSTRIES. A good story can hold its audience captive.

There are few more effective communication tools than the art of storytelling. It has the potential to delight, inspire and inform. At Mott Visuals, we know the value of compelling narrative. It is at the very heart of our philosophy and it is what has earned us the trust of high profile clients, including Fortune 500 companies, as a facilitator for every visual need. Founded by Justin Mott – one

of the most celebrated photographers in Asia – we’ve come a long way since starting out in 2009. Back then the company was run from a tiny café in Hanoi. Now our boutique visual production studio has offices in Bangkok, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and services companies and commercial clients around Asia and beyond. Since those early years, we have produced commercial photography, video and social content for clients including Nike, Microsoft, IHG, Reebok, Unilever, and Hyatt, to name just a few. Our ability to switch naturally between film and photography gives us a fluidity that adds extra depth and nuance to any visual campaign. Although we have grown, core storytelling values remain integral to our work. Our global team has experience shooting for some of the world’s biggest and most prestigious publications and media outlets such as New York Times, CNN, Discovery Channel and BBC. We apply our editorial pedigree to the commercial market, resulting in believable, natural and iconic images and film that sells visions and showcases values. Most of all though we tell compelling stories: let us tell yours.

17/08/2026

Today, folks, I celebrate not the photographer for his creative output, nor the model who brings the ad campaign to life. They get praised every day. So not today, folks.

Today I celebrate the unsung stand in.

That’s right. This is Nam Nam Dronie He has stood in for my hotel and commercial shoots for nearly a decade. His range is remarkable. Quietly pondering in an empty restaurant. Gazing thoughtfully over the edge of a balcony with a sweeping view. Or crouching into the light with his own interpretation of a yoga pose the model might eventually strike.

He disappears into character for every stand in.

His transformative method acting never makes the headlines. Instead, it’s buried deep in a photographer’s archive where only a handful of people will ever see it.

So this post is for all the Nams out there, the unsung heroes of commercial photography.

Share your favorite stand in shot and join me in celebrating them. Heck, tag me too so I can meet your Nam.

MOTT VISUALS

Our video team in action on a recent shoot in Yokohama, Japan for インターコンチネンタル横浜Pier 8 【公式】 IHG Hotels & Resorts
15/08/2026

Our video team in action on a recent shoot in Yokohama, Japan for インターコンチネンタル横浜Pier 8 【公式】 IHG Hotels & Resorts

06/08/2026

I’m so proud of our team for this latest photo and video production we shot in Japan for .
Thank you to the entire staff at the hotel , too notch supporting our collaborative vision.
In the editing state right now but excited to share with you all soon.

That’s a wrap on our shoot for インターコンチネンタル横浜Pier 8 【公式】. Beautiful property, and a hotel team that made everything easie...
02/08/2026

That’s a wrap on our shoot for インターコンチネンタル横浜Pier 8 【公式】. Beautiful property, and a hotel team that made everything easier at every turn.

People don’t see the 3:30am wake ups to catch the light, the florals, the wardrobe on standby, gear charged and ready before the sun’s even up and backing up and checking files late into the evenings.

We keep our crew small and lean too, so we’re never getting in the way of actual guests, we want to leave a small footprint on every shoot.

We plan properly for the light instead of faking it later. I think that’s why clients come to us. In a world leaning harder into AI, people can still feel the difference when something’s real so we align with brands that value what we do best , natural storytelling.

When we called wrap, our client broke down in tears and we ended up in a group hug. Didn’t expect that, but it’s a good reminder this work is never just about the pictures.

That’s a wrap, Yokohama. Thank you to the entire team at インターコンチネンタル横浜Pier 8 【公式】 for being a pure joy to work with.

01/08/2026

A little added bonus we offer to all of our hotel clients during each shoot. Something the marketing team always finds useful for years down the road.

To book your next elevated hotel photo or video shoot contact our team for a detailed quote. Do it once , do it right with Mott Visuals and invest in premium visual assets that are timeless and on brand for years to come.

28/07/2026

Proper scheduling and being organized are foundations for a successful hotel shoot but being flexible and pivoting when good light presents itself and trusting your creative team also leads to gems like this.
The Mott Visuals team on shoot for IHG Hotels & Resorts in Japan.

We’re not saying we invented the “model at the edge of the pool admiring the view” shot… but we might have been among th...
24/03/2026

We’re not saying we invented the “model at the edge of the pool admiring the view” shot… but we might have been among the first to take it underwater with a half-submerged camera.
For the past two decades, Mott Visuals has been creating hospitality imagery across Vietnam and Asia that feels fresh, original, and a little unexpected.
A lot has been imitated over the years, which we take as a compliment. Our clients come to us for ideas that still feel new and authentic.
20 years in, still experimenting, still evolving, still having fun with it.

22/03/2026

Real always wins.

For brands, authenticity is what people actually connect with especially in a world full of generated content.

Serving clients in Vietnam, SE Asia, and Beyond.

Hotel photography shouldn’t stop at the front door.The most compelling visuals don’t just highlight a property they capt...
20/03/2026

Hotel photography shouldn’t stop at the front door.
The most compelling visuals don’t just highlight a property they capture the feeling of the destination itself. The streets, the culture, the atmosphere. That’s what creates desire.
At Mott Visuals, we approach every shoot with that bigger picture in mind.
Currently booking across Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, and beyond.
Let’s create something that stands out.

Hotel Sales and Marketing Teams, here’s a small tip when planning a lifestyle photoshoot.Think carefully about the techn...
17/03/2026

Hotel Sales and Marketing Teams, here’s a small tip when planning a lifestyle photoshoot.
Think carefully about the technology that appears in your photos. If models are using a specific smartphone, tablet, or laptop and you license those images for long term or perpetual use, that technology can date the image surprisingly fast.
Smartphones are usually the biggest issue. New models come out every year and designs change constantly. A phone that looks current today can make a photo feel outdated just a few years later.
Of course, we understand that in certain scenes, especially business or working scenarios, a laptop or tablet can make sense and help tell the story. These devices tend to have a longer visual shelf life, especially when branding isn’t obvious.
A good photographer can also help minimize the problem with creative angles and framing that reduce how much of the device is visible.
When we produce shoots for hotels, we often recommend minimizing visible technology whenever possible, especially phones, and focusing more on the guest experience and environment. Those elements stay timeless and help protect the value of your marketing investment.

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