Michelle Chaplow Photographer

28/05/2026

First impressions shape a hotel’s future
Opening photography is the hotel’s very first greeting to the world. These images define expectations long before a guest arrives, and they set the tone for the property..

New opening photography for luxury hotels - Hotel Essence Photography

01/04/2026

Very Happy to be in Ellle

Un resort que combina villas privadas, cocina de autor y espacios diseñados para una estancia inolvidable. Puro lujo andaluz.

03/02/2026

Happy to be published in Forbes, with a photo taken on the rooftop of XV Beacon words by Tiffany Dowd.

28/08/2025

Just published

https://hotelessencephotography.com/blog/10-trends-in-historic-luxury-hotel-photography/

10 Trends in Historic Luxury Hotel Photography By Diana Sierra. Diana explores the world of Historic Hospitality Photography.

22/04/2025

so happy to be published in Sleeper Magazine

Fairmont Hotels and Resorts is gearing up to open its flagship property in Spain, Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol.

11/01/2025

Very happy to be published this week in The Times

Little-known Priorat in Catalonia rewards those who seek it out, with an ancient monastery, unspoilt views, award-winning vineyards and a new luxury hotel to explore from

03/09/2024

I recently had the opportunity to be featured in an interview by Cyme, where I discussed my passion for photographing luxury hotels. There is a link to the full interview in this post. https://cyme.io/photographer-blog/essence-luxury-hotels-with-michelle-chaplow/

Michelle Chaplow unveils the behind-the-scenes process of capturing the essence of these unique hotels around the world through her...

27/12/2023

Hotel Photography for the festive season

Christmas Hotel Photography. Photographing the festive season Tips on photography by expert hotel photographer Michelle Chaplow

28/06/2023

Very happy to see our images in Travel + Leisure

Cashel Palace, a renovated Palladian manor in central Ireland that opened last year, was just named one of the best new hotels by Travel + Leisure.

18/06/2023

Love Wallpaper* I also love photographing hotels, it's a magical combo.

In hotel circles, the million-dollar question of just what Adrian Zecha would do next has finally been answered. With no fanfare much less advance publicity, the legendary hotelier and founder of the