Client Spotlight


Textures of Wellness: Elevating Altaer Sauna’s Brand


When you combine nature, wellness, and intentional design—you get something really special. That’s exactly what happened during my recent collaboration with Altaer Sauna, a mobile sauna rental and custom sauna building company located just off the coast of Cape Cod.


Altaer has gained national attention, with features in Vogue, Dwell, and other top wellness and lifestyle publications—and for good reason. Their saunas are rooted in elemental luxury. Every build invites you to slow down, ground yourself, and reconnect to the healing rhythm of contrast: warmth and cool, fire and water, wood and salt air.


We planned two half-day photo shoots to fully capture the essence of two separate Altaer builds. With a focus on branding and editorial storytelling, I approached this project not just as a photographer, but as someone deeply immersed in the world of wellness. My background as a yoga instructor and wellness content creator means I understand how brands like Altaer aren’t selling a product—they’re offering a full-body, soul-deep experience.


Each photo was crafted with intention. I emphasized the beauty of texture: the grain of charred cedar, the smooth surfaces of stone benches, and the soft metallic finishes that pick up hints of light and flame. The contrast between the heat of the sauna and the cool ocean blues in the background became a grounding theme throughout the shoot. My coastal-inspired brand voice always leans into natural textures and color palettes, and this collaboration was such an organic extension of that.


Whether you’re floating in the afterglow of a sauna session or building a brand that speaks to balance, care, and coastal design—this is the kind of visual storytelling that draws people in.


If you're a spa, wellness resort, sauna company, or nature-inspired brand looking for photography that aligns with your values and visually elevates your story, I’d love to connect. Let’s create something that feels just like you.


→ Check out Altaer Sauna and their work here: altaer.space


Looking to elevate your wellness brand through thoughtful, natural, and editorial-style photography? I work with coastal resorts, spas, sauna builders, and wellness entrepreneurs to craft visual stories that resonate. Contact me to learn more about custom photo sessions, commercial licensing, and content creation packages.




"We collaborated with Jessi to capture the essence of our Saunas - Ash and Silky Sifaka. Her approach was perfectly aligned with our vision - for our guests to experience the most luxurious Spa in the World - All of Nature. Her ability to direct us while listening to our ethos made the experience truly compelling. If you’re seeking a photographer that listens and offers an expert’s viewpoint , then Jessi is the one!"

 

Sauna wellness branding shoot in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, photographed by Jessica Vultaggio, commercial photographer.
A wooden mobile changing room or sauna trailer parked on a beach overlooking water.
Sauna wellness branding shoot in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, photographed by Jessica Vultaggio, commercial photographer.