This blog is dedicated to tales of  hotels, travel, photography and life on the road, as we journey the globe capturing imagery for luxurious and quirky hotels.

Our founder Michelle Chaplow, established Hotel Essence photography in 2010. with a very clear mission

“Our aim is not just to photograph hotels; our goal is to go one step further and truly capture the essence of luxury and historic hotels worldwide.”

Michelle Chaplow

Portrait of Michelle Chaplow Hotel Photographer Hospitality Photographer

As well as a lot a hard work, photography is a passion, it takes you behind the scenes, you embark on a journey and we feel that it´s a joy to work in this niche field of hospitality photography.

Hotel Essence Photography team on Location at the St James Hotel in Red Wing, Minnesota, United States.  Left to right Chris, Joaquin, Michelle, Sarah & Allan

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Hotel essence photography showcases a hotel’s unique atmosphere, highlighting its design, history, and ambiance. Services include capturing architectural details, luxurious interiors, historical features, modern innovations, and new openings. As photographers we focus on creating a visual story that reflects the hotel’s essence, appealing to guests and enhancing their reservations.

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