So glad you’re here let’s create something amazing together.
We’re Jimmy & Kristina the creative partners behind The House of Amaretto.
As Bali and Gold Coast photographers specialising in fashion, swimwear, lifestyle, and product photography, we believe your brand deserves more than beautiful visuals.
It deserves a production team fully invested in your vision, delivering polished, editorial-style content that connects with your audience and elevates your identity.
With nearly a decade of experience, we founded The House of Amaretto to fill a gap we saw in the industry: many brands were missing intentional, high-quality campaigns that truly reflect their story.
Passionate about creative direction, branding, and strategic storytelling, we built a team dedicated to producing imagery that not only looks stunning but also drives real results.
We bring two creative perspectives on every shoot with one united purpose crafting visuals that resonate, inspire, and leave a lasting impact.
Every project is tailored to your brand’s DNA, audience, and goals, ensuring every decision from concept to delivery aligns with your bigger picture.
Based between the Gold Coast, Australia, and Bali, Indonesia, we provide full-service production support, including model and location scouting, campaign planning, and strategic creative direction.
When we’re not in Bali ourselves, our hand-picked local team who represent us and uphold our exacting standards ensures every shoot meets the same high level of quality, creativity, and attention to detail.
We’re not a large team, and that’s our strength.
Working with us means partnering with a hands-on, client-focused production team that’s agile, attentive, and deeply committed to bringing your vision to life.
We also care about Bali’s street dogs.
That’s why we created The Lucky Fund, where a portion of every booking goes toward feeding, providing medical care, and sheltering dogs in need.
Every project you book with us makes a tangible difference.
If you’re ready for strategic, elevated, and purpose-driven visuals, let’s create something unforgettable together.
About us
Meet the Team
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KRISTINA
ARTS DIRECTOR
Co Founder
Meet Kristina
Originally from Sydney and now based on the Gold Coast, Kristina is the creative soul behind The House of Amaretto. As our art director, she brings a unique blend of intuition, artistry, and experience shaping each shoot into something that feels effortless yet deeply intentional.
With a background in fashion photography, lifestyle storytelling, and brand direction, Kristina sees beyond the surface. Every frame she crafts is designed to make your audience feel something to connect with your brand in a way that’s authentic, emotional, and lasting.
On set, Kristina’s presence sets the tone. She moves between creative direction and detail perfection adjusting light, refining styling, and guiding models with ease.
Beyond photography, she also films all of our UGC videos, behind-the-scenes stories, and social clips, weaving movement and emotion into every project to bring your brand’s world to life.
Kristina’s passion lies in creating content that feels elevated yet real where every image and video tells a story, every detail has purpose, and your brand’s vision becomes something your audience can truly see and connect with.
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JIMMY
LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER / CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Co Founder
Meet Jimmy
Born and raised on the Gold Coast, Jimmy is the lead photographer and co-founder of The House of Amaretto. Known for his creative energy, attention to detail, and ability to make every person in front of the camera feel confident, Jimmy is more than your photographer he’s your on-set hype man.
With years of experience in fashion, swimwear, and lifestyle photography, Jimmy’s style blends editorial storytelling with natural, effortless direction. Now splitting his time between the Gold Coast and Bali, he draws inspiration from both locations combining coastal minimalism with tropical warmth to create imagery that feels fresh, intentional, and distinctly Amaretto.
Jimmy’s philosophy is simple: powerful photography starts with connection.
He takes the time to understand your brand’s vision and goals, ensuring every shoot tells a story that feels authentic and aligned. Whether it’s a campaign, lookbook, or lifestyle shoot, his work is built around emotion, light, and movement designed to make your brand feel alive.
On set, Jimmy brings calm confidence and contagious energy, guiding talent with ease while keeping every moment fun and creatively charged.
His focus on creative direction, visual storytelling, and brand identity ensures your content doesn’t just look good it resonates.
Whether shooting a campaign in Bali, a lifestyle project on the Gold Coast, or a destination concept abroad, Jimmy’s passion for travel and visual storytelling continues to shape the heart of The House of Amaretto.
With him behind the lens, your brand is captured with authenticity, intention, and a whole lot of good energy.
FAQ
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We like to have at least 2 months before your shoot to plan everything properly moodboarding, sourcing models, and finding the perfect location for your brand.
That said, we can sometimes work earlier or later depending on your needs.
What if I know I want a shoot in the future?
Our calendar is filling up fast! If you know you’ll need a shoot in the next 6 months and are sure you want to work with us, the best way to secure your spot is with a 10% deposit.Don’t worry if your production plans change, we can always move your shoot date.
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To secure your shoot date, we just ask for a 10% non-refundable deposit this locks in your spot and gets the planning started.
The remaining balance is due 7 days before your shoot, but we know flexibility matters so we can offer 4 easy payment instalments to make things simple and stress-free.
Once your deposit is in, your shoot is officially booked and we can start planning all the fun details.
If a payment ever slips through the cracks, don’t stress we’ll send a quick reminder so everything stays on schedule.
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Once your date is confirmed and the deposit is secured, we’ll curate a selection of agency and freelance models as well as locations that perfectly align with your brief.
We’ll guide you through these options, ensuring every choice reflects your brand’s vision and the look and feel we’re aiming to achieve for your shoot.
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We know licensing can feel like a scary topic, but don’t worry we’ll make it easy!
All of our packages include social media and website usage, so you can post your images and videos online and show off your brand without a hitch.
If you want to use your content for other things like paid ads, email campaigns, print materials, or even billboards and posters just let us know.
We can sort out the right license so everything’s fully covered.
Exclusive Rights: Want your content to be all yours? We can set that up with a tailored license fee.
Not sure if something’s covered? No stress! Just communicate your needs with us, and we’ll make sure the license fits perfectly for your images and videos.
Licensing is really just a way to protect both you and us, and by talking through it upfront, we can make sure your content is used safely and exactly how you want it.
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We know life happens and sometimes the weather doesn’t cooperate! If your shoot needs to be moved for any reason, we’re happy to reschedule.
We’ll work with you to find a new date that fits your timeline, and your deposit will transfer to the new date.
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On shoot day, we’ve got everything covered so you can relax and enjoy the fun part: watching your vision come to life!
We’ll guide you through styling, shooting, and any posing or product setups, keeping it easy, creative, and stress-free.
If anything unexpected pops up like tricky weather, location hiccups, or last-minute changes don’t worry!
We’ll adapt on the spot to make sure your shoot still looks amazing.
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The Lucky Fund was born from a story close to our hearts. When we rescued Lucky, a tiny puppy abandoned in a rice field and fighting for his life, we spent over $2,000 on his medical care out of our own pockets.
What broke our hearts even more was realising how often this happens people come to Bali, adopt or play with a cute puppy, and when it’s time to leave, they abandon them on a dirt road. Lucky lived through that, and seeing it firsthand showed us how many dogs suffer every day.
After living in Bali and witnessing this reality, we couldn’t turn away.
The Lucky Fund is our way of making a difference. A portion of every booking goes directly toward feeding, providing medical care, and sheltering street dogs. It’s the only way we could help while supporting the incredible people who dedicate their lives to these animals.
When you work with us, you’re not just investing in high-end, purpose-driven content for your brand you’re giving another Lucky a real chance at life.