A person with long hair and a light-colored hat sitting on rocks on a beach, looking at the ocean with waves crashing against rocks in the distance.

Lindsay Vacek

Content Creator for Lifestyle Brands & Businesses

A photographer, designer, traveler, coffee addict, and seeker of hidden gems and adventures. She’s fueled by music, the ocean, sunshine and pretty things. After spending over fifteen years working and producing for ABC’s “The Bachelor” franchise, it was time to pursue her other creative passions. She’s currently located in Ventura, California - but often finds herself jumping on planes to explore new places and shares her travels to inspire others to do the same.

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Three women holding hands walking down a colorful, historic city street at sunset, wearing long dresses and sunglasses, with buildings featuring balconies on either side.
Woman with long blonde hair smiling and holding the brim of a large red hat, standing in front of green foliage.
A woman with long hair and a dress with a polka dot pattern taking a photo on a cobblestone street corner with a colorful two-story building with a blue balcony and yellow walls.
Woman with long hair wearing a hat, denim jacket, and striped skirt standing on rocks by the ocean at sunset
Three women in dresses and a wide-brimmed hat sharing a laugh in front of large open geode sculptures outdoors with trees and cloudy sky in the background.
Woman walking down a colorful, narrow street with stairs, painted in various shades of blue and some earthen tones, with houses on both sides and decorative railings.
Woman in a red dress swinging on a rope swing in a tropical jungle with palm trees and blue sky
A woman with long, wavy hair poses outdoors in front of a large bush with pink and purple flowers. She is smiling with her eyes closed, wearing a black top and a colorful, patterned cardigan. The background is filled with lush greenery and flower blo
The image shows two tall, stone, intricately carved split gate structures with a person performing a dance pose between them. The sky in the background is partly cloudy.
An indoor courtyard with a small swimming pool, surrounded by potted plants, wicker chairs, and a white wall with archways and hanging vines.
Two women with long reddish hair, wearing athletic clothing, stand close together looking at Machu Picchu in the background with lush green mountains and clouds.
A person wearing a black leather jacket with fringe, black pants, and a wide-brimmed beige hat is walking on a city sidewalk towards a decorative black door with gold accents, flanked by two potted trees, in front of a stone building.
A woman with curly hair smiling and holding a phone in front of her face, standing in a desert landscape with Joshua trees and mountains at sunset.
Four women in swimsuits and sunglasses standing on a boat with water and sky in the background.
A woman at the beach taking a photo with a camera.
A woman walking down steps outside of the Lafayette Hotel, which is a brick building with white columns and a sign that reads 'The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows.' The woman has dark hair, is smiling, and carrying a small purse.
A woman with long blonde hair smiling and touching her hair outside an amusement park entrance with a sign that says 'Fremantle' and 'megaboes' in the background.
A woman in a swimsuit sitting in a hot spring surrounded by rocks, with trees and mountains in the background during dusk.
woman with long hair and tattoos wearing a white lace skirt and a wide-brimmed hat walking down a dirt path surrounded by green fields and fences on a partly cloudy day
A woman in a wide-brimmed hat and denim jacket stands on wooden stairs, looking at a treehouse in a forested area, with trees and greenery surrounding it.
A woman sitting on a bed with a tray of breakfast foods, looking out the window at a cityscape with a large Ferris wheel during sunset.
A woman with long hair and a hat standing behind a wooden fence, overlooking the Twelve Apostles rock formations along the coastline of the Great Ocean Road in Australia, with cliffs, the ocean, and cloudy sky in the background.
A person with long hair sitting on rocks by a waterfall in a forest, wearing a wet white dress.
Person wearing black jacket, gray leggings, colorful sneakers, and a wide-brimmed hat making a peace sign with their right hand, standing on a dirt path with a bridge and green hills in the background.

Current & Past Clients

  • The image shows a large archway with ornate detailing framing a view of the ocean. Palm trees line the sides of the archway, and there is a courtyard with a rectangular pool showing a reflection of a statue of a woman in a dress, holding an umbrella. Two women are seen in the courtyard, one walking near the pool and the other in front, by the water, with the ocean and sky visible in the background.

    Shangri-La Al Hsun | Muscat, Oman

  • A bright hotel bedroom with white bedding, a side table with a remote, large window with a view of trees and a beach, and a sitting area with pillows.

    Mission Pacific Hotel | Oceanside, CA

  • Aerial view of a tropical beach with a small boat in the clear blue water, surrounded by lush green palm trees and thatched-roof huts along the sandy shoreline.

    Oneta Resort | Ono Island, Fiji

  • Person lying on an inflatable pool float shaped like a unicorn in a swimming pool, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and black swimsuit.

    NMS La Jolla | Beverly Hills, CA

  • A hotel lobby with seating areas, a large black fireplace, and a star and crescent moon decoration hanging from the ceiling.

    Alila Jabal Akhbar | Oman

  • A cozy indoor setting with various chairs, tables, a large window with greenery outside, and wall artwork.

    Watergate Bay | Newquay, UK

  • Interior of a modern café with a glass-domed ceiling, a bar area with bottles, and seating with white armchairs and small tables.

    Whitworth Locke | Manchester, UK

  • Living room with large windows showing trees outside. Furniture includes a white cushioned sofa with colorful pillows, wooden chairs, and round tables. A decorative sculpture is above the fireplace, and books and plants are on shelves. The room has a warm, cozy atmosphere with wooden flooring.

    Paperbark Camp | Jervis Bay, Australia

  • Interior view of a room with floor-to-ceiling windows showing the Sydney Opera House across the harbor. There is a round black table with chairs, a marble coffee table, and a wall-mounted lamp.

    Park Hyatt | Sydney, Australia

  • A cozy modern interior with a mix of colorful furniture, wall art, and decor. There are vibrant chairs, a patterned rug, lamps, and a large abstract mural on the wall with pink, orange, blue, black, and red splashes and shapes.

    Andaz | London, UK

  • A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a city skyline with tall buildings in the background under a clear blue sky, and sunlight casting shadows.

    Luxe Villas | Brentwood, CA

  • A bedroom with a bed on the left, a black side table with books and a small plant, a gray armchair on the right, a picture frame on the wall, and a black wall-mounted reading lamp.

    Wilshire Margot | Westwood, CA

  • A wooden table with a small wooden tray, a cup of hot tea, and a wooden board with slices of cheese, smoked salmon, crackers, and prosciutto.

    Chestnut Hill | Breckridge, CO

  • Inside a restaurant with modern decor, featuring hanging red and white lamps, a pool table with billiard balls, colorful chairs around tables, and mural art on the walls.

    Aloft Hotels | Seminyak, Bali

  • View of the entryway to a house with a dark blue brick exterior. An open door reveals a bedroom with a bed, side table, and lamp inside. Outside, a orange doormat on a concrete porch and a small wooden bench with a potted cactus plant.

    Chalet Motel | Byron Bay, Australia

  • Sunset view of a terrace with a firepit, overlooking trees and mountains in the distance.

    O'Reily's Campground | Gold Coast, Australia

  • Two women sitting and talking outdoors on a covered patio with wooden ceiling, string lights, green bushes, and trees in the background. One woman has curly hair and is wearing a gray shirt and jeans, the other has blonde hair and is wearing a yellow dress. There are green and white modern chairs and small tables around them.

    Concourse | Westchester, CA

  • A living room with a large window showing greenery outside, a sofa with dark cushions, a black lamp, a small round black ottoman, a white cabinet, and modern lighting fixtures on the ceiling.

    Wilshire Victoria | Westwood, CA

  • Woman in a white dress and wide-brimmed hat walking inside a modern, bright lobby with a black sofa, a yellow ottoman, and a large mirror on the wall.

    1548 Sixth | Santa Monica, CA

  • Modern kitchen with white countertop and sink, wooden cabinets, large windows, and cityscape view outside.

    1759 Beliot | West Los Angeles, CA

  • A woman standing on an outdoor stairs with glass railing, wearing sunglasses and a black t-shirt, with modern residential buildings and a grill in the background.

    NMS Avo | Santa Monica, CA

  • Two people, a woman and a man, smiling and interacting in a kitchen. The woman is dressed in a black suit and heels, holding a phone, while the man is wearing a light blue shirt and dark pants, leaning on the counter. The kitchen has wooden cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a refrigerator.

    NMS Studios | Santa Monica, CA

  • A narrow hallway leading to a bedroom with a bed, pillows, and window, with a closet door on the left and a bathroom on the right.

    NMS Overland | West Los Angeles, CA

  • Modern kitchen with wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a black countertop, and a small dining area with a white round table and gray chairs.

    Acacia | Brentwood, CA

  • A door with a brass handle and a red key tag labeled 'Alamo Motel' hanging on the doorknob.

    The Alamo Motel | Los Alamos, CA

  • Three women in bikinis and sunglasses posing against a white wall with horizontal panels.

    Miken Swim | Fashion

  • A flat lay of a wooden trivet with a woven placemat on top, holding a white bowl of herbal tea, surrounded by orange dried flowers, an open book with botanical illustrations, and a floral cloth pouch, all on a white surface.

    Wheatbag Love | Wellness + Beauty

  • A wooden tray with assorted skincare or cosmetic products, a container of foam with cinnamon topping, a bottle of body lotion, and a box of chocolates labeled 'Horchata' and 'Chocolate'.

    Sin-Min | Wellness + Beauty

  • Close-up of a Siberian Husky puppy sleeping on a beige surface with a fire in the background and some green leaves in the corner.

    SpiritHoods | Fashion + Home Goods

  • People walking past a pink building with iron window bars and a lantern, with two women at left and men at right. The woman at left is dressed in black with a white hat, drinking from a cup with a straw, and wearing white boots. The man in the middle wears a white shirt and plaid pants, holding a skewer. The man at right wears a dark shirt and jeans, carrying a drum.

    Volando Tequila | Beverages Industry

  • Beach scene with a woven sun hat, open magazine, brown sandals, and a checkered towel on sand, with shadows cast by nearby plants.

    SUNDREAM | Home Goods

  • A woman sitting outdoors near the beach, wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat, a black shirt with red embroidery, gray cargo pants, and has curly hair. There is a yellow surfboard behind her, and the sky is overcast.

    Ringers Western | Fashion

Videos

A woman sitting on a surfboard in the ocean, with part of her body above water and part below, under a cloudy sky.

Established California

Established California

A circular logo with the text "Established California" and the initials "C A" in the center, featuring decorative lines and icons.

We believe, no matter where you call home, you should:
BE ESTABLISHED. LOVE LIFE. LIVE CALIFORNIA.

Born and bred in California, there are few places that we love more than “home”. But, we’ve always been avid travelers. We love exploring and discovering new cultures, food and experiences. Our version of life is different than your version of life - but neither is more, or less, important than the other. This journey, this life, is about connecting and sharing and learning from one another.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE
Open magazine spread highlighting California road trips and van life. Features images of people by vans, on beaches, and at scenic spots.

ESTABLISHED CALIFORNIA IS AN INDEPENDENTLY PRODUCED PUBLICATION THAT CELEBRATES TRAVEL AND COMMUNITY – WE BELIEVE THAT NO MATTER WHERE YOU CALL HOME, A GOLDEN STATE OF MIND IS IN THOSE WHO SEARCH FOR IT. FIND YOURS.

FOLLOWING

INSTAGRAM: 21K | FACEBOOK: 2.4K | PINTEREST: 2.6K

Part of a magazine spread with ocean-themed imagery and text about offering a fresh perspective, sleek design, practical imagery, and partnership benefits.
A collage of photos related to California including a laptop screen with the text 'Established California,' vintage photos, a woman in a white outfit and a hat pointing at the beach, a vintage Volkswagen van, a surfboard on sandy beach, and a close-up of bare feet in sand.

Work With Me

A smiling woman with long brown hair taking a selfie inside a cozy living room. She is holding a camera in her right hand and sitting on the floor next to a person with bare, ripped jeans. The room features a window with curtains, a guitar, and decorative hats on the wall.

$500

Package 1

  • A 30-min content creation session - lifestyle, product or business focused. Includes online gallery to view images and 15 professional edited HQ images.

$1500

Package 2

  • A 30-min content creation session - lifestyle, product or business focused. Includes online gallery to view images and 10 professionally edited HQ images.

  • A 30-min content creation session - lifestyle, product or business focused. Includes 2 edited (up to 30 second) videos - formatted for your desired share platform (IG, Tik Tok, YouTube or Web)

$3000

Package 3

  • A 30-min content creation session - lifestyle, product or business focused. Includes online gallery to view images and 10 professionally edited HQ images.

  • A 30-min content creation session - lifestyle, product or business focused. Includes 2 edited videos formatted for your desired share platform.

  • A 30-min session capturing drone content. Includes photos and video taken from above. Registered drone pilot for recreational and commercial usage.

Custom Package

Let’s create a custom package that suites your specific needs.

Day Rates:
1/2 Day Rate: $500/4hr
Day Rate: $800/8 hr + $220/hr after
or check out my Retainer Program if you need ongoing work