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Filmmaker · Traveler · Brand Builder

See the World
Through a Different Lens

I don't love the camera, so I make the people who do look extraordinary online.

Imagine this is your content. This could be your site.

Bangkok Krabi New Jersey Los Angeles Berlin Paris Cancún Stockholm Porto Valencia Nashville Miami Austin Dallas Colorado
Bangkok Krabi New Jersey Los Angeles Berlin Paris Cancún Stockholm Porto Valencia Nashville Miami Austin Dallas Colorado
Bangkok sunsetBangkok
KrabiKrabi
LALos Angeles
Krabi beachKrabi
Songwat RoadBangkok
ColoradoColorado
Emerald islandKrabi
Vespa shopBangkok
NJNew Jersey
River sunsetBangkok
Brent on a Colorado summit overlooking an alpine lake
100+
Cities Explored
NJ — ESTD. 1998

A filmmaker from Jersey who builds worlds for creators

I'm Brent — filmmaker, traveler, and the guy behind Loqal Group. From the limestone cliffs of Krabi to the neon of Bangkok to golden-hour LA — I've shot it all.

I don't build generic websites. I build cinematic digital homes for travel creators — editorial, personal, designed to convert followers into real business.

You create the content.
I build the stage.

100+
Locations Shot
8
Countries
Stories to Tell
Passport — Stamped

Places That Shaped
the Lens

Every destination has a story. These are the ones I keep coming back to.

Bangkok sunset over Chao Phraya River
Featured

Bangkok

Thailand — Neon nights, golden temples, infinite street food

Longtail boat among Krabi limestone cliffs
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Krabi

Thailand — Limestone, emerald water, elephant sanctuaries

New Jersey
Home Base

New Jersey

Hidden lakes & mountain roads

Texas
Explored

Texas

Austin vibes & Dallas skylines

Cancun, Mexico
Explored

Cancún

Turquoise water & ancient ruins

Los Angeles
Explored

Los Angeles

Golden hour city — where creators come to shine

Field Notes — Verified

Lessons from
the Road

01

Shoot at Golden Hour

The first and last hour of sunlight transforms any location into something cinematic. Plan your shoots around it — everything else can wait.

02

Pack Light, Move Fast

One carry-on, one personal item. If you can't carry it through a night market in Bangkok, you brought too much.

03

Skip the Tourist Traps

The best food, views, and stories are two streets over from wherever the crowds are. Ask locals. Walk further. Get lost.

04

Always Get Insurance

It costs less than a nice dinner and covers everything from lost gear to medical emergencies. World Nomads or SafetyWing — just get it.

05

Get a Local eSIM

Airalo eSIMs work in 190+ countries. Having data on arrival means you can navigate, translate, and find your hostel without panic.

06

Travel With Intention

Not every trip needs content. Some of the best moments happen when you put the camera down and just experience the place.

Thailand
Travel Guide

Brent Hofmann

$19 USD

The Creator's Travel Playbook

Everything I've learned from years of traveling and building brands — packed into guides, presets, and templates.

  • Thailand Travel Guide — 40+ pages of real recommendations
  • Cinematic Lightroom Presets Pack — sunset & editorial tones
  • Travel Content Calendar Template — plan months ahead
  • Creator Website Blueprint — Notion template
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Tools I Actually Use

These are the platforms I trust every trip. Affiliate links cost you nothing extra.

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Follow the Journey

Behind the scenes, travel moments, and the occasional sunset that makes you book a flight. This is where the raw, unfiltered story lives.

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Bangkok Chinatown
Bangkok night
Colorado valley
Alpine lake
Elephant sanctuary
Lake reflection
Vintage posters
Bangkok skyline

Let's Build Something Together

Whether you're a travel creator who needs a site, a brand looking for partnership, or just want to say hey — I'd love to hear from you.

Location
New Jersey, USA
Website
loqal.group
Email
brent@loqal.group
Instagram
@brent_hofmann

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