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Waldorf Astoria Orlando Lobby

Immersing in Luxury: A Year at Waldorf Astoria

Luxury isn’t just about high-end design—it’s about an experience, a feeling, a story told through space and light. Whether it’s a five-star resort, an exclusive residence, or a world-class hotel, photographing luxury requires more than just technical skill—it demands an understanding of atmosphere, mood, and the subtle details that define sophistication.

In this post, I’ll share my approach to capturing the essence of luxury, from composition and lighting to the finer details that make a space feel truly extraordinary.

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August 20, 2024

How much does hotel photography cost?

Good hotel photography is an essential element of any successful marketing campaign. In today’s digital age, potential guests are more likely to book a hotel based on the quality of its online images than any other factor. As a result, it’s important to invest in professional photography services to make

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July 13, 2022
Hotel Photography

Capturing Buildings with new Eyes

Architectural photography assignments are a bit like presents, each holds unknown surprises until opened. They come with challenges and perks, and with some skill and good luck, can result in amazing images, diamonds on the top of the proverbial assignment cake.  It is these “diamonds” that I as an image

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June 13, 2022
Edition Hotel - NBWW Architects - Commercial Photography by Mike Butler

Why Great Photography Is So Important For Your Marketing

We all know that good photography is essential for any effective marketing campaign. Photos that are well-composed and properly edited can help to convey your message to potential customers in a way that words alone cannot. But what many business owners don’t realize is that good photography can also help

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May 6, 2022
Luxury Residential Resort Photography

What to expect from a good hospitality photographer

The world of hospitality photography is vast and growing. Good hospitality photographers are not just people with cameras. They’re experts in their craft that can capture the essence of hospitality through their lens. A good hospitality photographer will understand how important it is for businesses to show their guests that

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April 8, 2022
The Different Types of Hospitality Photography

The Different Types of Hospitality Photography

Hospitality photography is a broad term that includes all kinds of spa, bar, restaurant, hotel & any other hospitality business photography. Though these can be very different types of venues, they all have one thing in common – the people who work there are usually welcoming and friendly to their

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March 23, 2022
How to choose the right hospitality photographer

7 Tips for choosing the right hospitality photographer

The hospitality industry is a very competitive one. Customers are often spending large amounts of money to stay at hotels, eat at restaurants, and visit other attractions. It’s not enough for the establishment to just have good food or nice rooms – it needs to be perfect! Which means that

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March 9, 2022