Hotel Destination photography by Michelle Chaplow One element of hotel photography which is very important, but is too often missed, is the hotel’s location. An essential part of photographing any establishment is to bring out the best not only in the hotel itself,...
By Michelle Chaplow Why do historic hotels need new photos? We share our top ten reasons. As a hotel photographer, I have travelled on assignments all around the globe with my crew to photograph some of the world’s most beautiful hotels. I have been fortunate...
We are all different and we are all the same. The very best travel experience is one that can never be repeated: it’s when you set foot in a new country for the first time. Sometimes when I am teaching photography, my students have never been to the place where...
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...
An eye for detail, behind the scenes video A three-minute documentary delving into the world of luxury and historic hotel photography. Step behind the lens with the Hotel Essence Photography team and discover the artistry behind a luxury hotel photoshoot. Meet the...
