Travis Baker
Travis studied theater and photography at Texas Tech University until transplanting to Austin in 2011. He has been working with Twist Tours and coping with cedar fever ever since. While real estate and architectural photography are his main focus, he enjoys shooting macro, landscape and wildlife in his spare time. Travis avoids traffic by living in north Austin with his wife Bee and cat-dog Bruno.
How long have you been in the Austin area?
⤜ 8 years, since the summer of 2011.
Breakfast Lunch or Dinner?
⤜ Dinner for breakfast please. Although, there are a few local diners that may sway that sentiment. I’m looking at you Monument Cafe.
What was the best concert you’ve ever been to?
⤜ Wardruna at Red Rocks Amphitheater.
When you were a kiddo, what did you really want to be when you grew up?
⤜ A police officer.
Your favorite Austin Eatery // Coffee House // Brewery?
⤜ Ramen Tatsuya, Hoody’s subs (Round Rock), Summer Moon.
What’s your hidden talent?
⤜ My neighbors would probably say decorating for holidays… I’ve got a Halloween spider as big as my car.
What’s your favorite thing about being a photographer?
⤜ Being on the move. I love seeing all of the amazing homes most people don’t get to.
Have you ever met anybody famous?
⤜ I bailed hay at Clay Walker’s ranch one weekend.
What is your go-to Potluck dish?
⤜ Loaded mashed potatoes.
How many states // countries have you visited (or lived in!)?
⤜ 12 states, 3 countries. More to come soon.
What’s something that has surprised you about being a real estate photographer?
⤜ I’m always surprised at the number of homes with more than 6 bathrooms but only 2 people living there…
What is one of the top items on your Bucket List?
⤜ Visit all of the national parks.
What’s something—big or small—that you’re really bad at?
⤜ Handwriting. Literal chicken scratch.
What’s one hobby you’d love to get into?
⤜ Currently? Bonsai, kite surfing, advanced woodworking and rallycross. But that’ll probably change next week.
What’s your most used emoji?
⤜ I usually just use gifs.