It´s not every day that you get asked to photograph a historic bank where on 18 September 1934, six handsome gangsters wearing trilby hats and suits stole $39,000 (half a million dollars in today´s money). All the staff were held up in the Vault during the robbery....
Our team at Hotel Essence Photography would like to wish you a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. We would also like to share a small selection of our favourite 2023 images. Top Row – XV Beacon, Boston MA, USA. Middle Row – The Rock Hotel...
By Michelle Chaplow Sometimes, I find a photograph from my archives, that matches an inspirational quote, today has been one of those days and I would like to share the visual poetry. The photography was taken at La Florida hotel in Barcelona as we were setting...
Professional photographer Michelle Chaplow was presented with two Honourable Mentions and three Nominations at the 11th Annual International Color Awards. Dear Michelle, CONGRATULATIONS on being a Winner at the 11th Annual International Color Awards. 5,642 entries...
By Michelle Chaplow Contemporary art is all around us. Back in December, on my first-ever visit to Myanmar (formerly Burma), I took the river version of “the road to Mandalay” with The Strand Cruise – unadulterated luxury. But on my unforgettable journey along...
