How Two Photographers Turned Rentals into Revenue—and Gained 500K Followers While Doing It

On this episode of Suite Success, join host, Katie Cline, as she speaks with Pam and Chris Daniele, the married photography duo captivating nearly 500k followers on Instagram through @dirtandglass and @heypamcakes. Based in Southern Vermont, Pam and Chris are renowned for their architectural photography, with a special focus on short-term rentals. Their work has earned accolades from Travel + Leisure and even graced the cover of Yankee Magazine. In this engaging episode, Pam and Chris share the story of how they met, their journey to building a thriving photography business, and their creative process. You'll hear their thoughts on weaving local charm into hospitality, tips for crafting unforgettable guest experiences, and the evolving future of short-term rentals. Plus, discover how their love for travel and design inspired them to launch the Cabinpedia—a curated guide to stunning stays—and why they’re currently channeling their creativity into building cabins, just for fun. Don’t miss this inspiring and down-to-earth conversation! Connect with Pam and Chris: Cabinpedia Website - Link Chris's Website - Link Dirt and Glass Instagram - Link Pam's Instagram - Link Cabinpedia Instagram - Link Links: Apple Podcasts - Link Spotify - Link Suite Success Website - Link Connect with Katie  — Suite Success is part of the Hospitality.FM podcast network and a Hospitality.FM Original. If you like this podcast, then you'll also love our other podcasts directly on Hospitality.FM! Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible, and if you like this show, please leave us a review and share it on your network!