Michael Gramm – “4x4” Photographer

Michael is a professional photographer based in Saint-Barthélemy and France, specializing in the creation of high-quality visual content for hotels, restaurants, hospitality groups, tourism stakeholders, events, and cultural projects.

Having lived and worked on the island for many years, he supports venues with diverse positioning in enhancing their image through refined photography tailored to communication, marketing, and brand visibility. His work captures the identity, atmosphere, and story of each place through clear, elegant, and lasting imagery.

For over 20 years, clients have placed their trust in him, reflecting the consistency, reliability, and quality of his work.

Hospitality, restaurants, and brands

Michael collaborates with leading names in hospitality, restaurants, and tourism, including:

• Cheval Blanc St-Barth
  https://www.chevalblanc.com/

• Shellona Beach Club
  https://www.shellonabeach.com/

• La Guérite
  https://www.laguerite.com/

• Groupe Barrière
  https://www.groupebarriere.com/

• Oetker Collection
  https://www.oetkercollection.com/

He has also worked with international luxury brands such as:

• Paco Rabanne – https://www.pacorabanne.com/

• Chopard – https://www.chopard.com/

• Gucci – https://www.gucci.com/

In the field of culinary photography, Michael has covered the St Barth Gourmet Festival for many years, highlighting the chefs, events, and gastronomic excellence of the island.
👉 https://www.stbarthgourmetfestival.com/

An open and human approach

The luxury universe is not an end in itself. Michael places strong value on the human dimension of collaboration and also works with cultural organizations, artistic initiatives, and smaller establishments, providing professional-quality visual content regardless of budget.
For him, the encounter defines the project.

“4x4” Photographer – sports, sea, and events

Known as a “4x4 photographer”, Michael thrives on challenges and complex environments. Curious, committed, and never fully satisfied, he works at sea, on land, and from the air, adapting seamlessly to technical, climatic, and logistical constraints.

He has served as official photographer for numerous major international regattas, including:

• Les Voiles de Saint-Barth (title sponsor : Richard Mille)
  👉 https://www.lesvoilesdesaintbarth.com/

• St. Barths Bucket Regatta
  👉 https://www.bucketregatta.com/

• West Indies Regatta
  👉 https://www.westindiesregatta.com/

• St Barth Cata Cup (catamarans)
  👉 https://www.stbarthcatacup.com/

These events have allowed him to develop recognized expertise in sailing and watersports photography, capturing action, intensity, and aesthetics at sea, on land, and from aerial perspectives.

Cultural and musical projects

In the cultural sector, Michael has covered key events in Saint-Barthélemy, including:

• Saint-Barthélemy Theatre Festival
  👉 https://www.festival-theatre-saint-barth.com/

• Saint-Barth Jazz Festival
  👉 https://www.stbarthjazzfestival.com/

He also maintains a long-term collaboration with the Marseille-based music group Paranohead, producing photography and video content for their artistic and promotional communication.
👉 https://linkaband.com/paranohead

Other destinations

His experience extends beyond the Caribbean. He has worked for the tourist office of the Swiss ski resort Thyon 2000, creating photography to showcase skiing and snowboarding.
👉 https://www.thyon.ch/