Exploring the “whys” and “hows” of capturing ultra-high resolution interior and exterior hero shots for the luxury hotel and hospitality industry – with the amazing team at InterContinental Dubai Marina.
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A Different Perspective – Luxury Hotel Photography at Shangri-La Dubai
Capturing the essence of luxury found at Shangri-La Dubai, as it showcases its own iconic features and brand heritage from the heart of this ever-growing city in the sand.
Address Grand Creek Harbour – Photographing Emaar’s Luxury 5-Star Dubai Tower
Capturing Emaar’s first 5-star luxury hotel in Dubai Creek Harbour – the Address Grand – from a golden sunset through to the light trails of blue hour with incredible detail on a super-wide lens.
Durdle Door – The Challenges Facing Our Jurassic Coast’s Heritage
Reflecting on the incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site as a back-yard coastal destination – Paul looks at its recent past & future challenges at Durdle Door
AR – See Your New Print in Your Own Space, with Augmented Reality
Our new Augmented Reality (AR) tool brings your chosen fine art print to life in your own space, using an iOS or Android device, wherever you choose to be.
Behind The Scenes – Shooting the Phase One IQ4 150MP Launch Images
The Phase One IQ4 150MP Infinity Platform ships at the end of this month, and for the past week I’ve been their focus in the latest marketing campaign.
Making the shot – Meat Bo : Behind the scenes at Shangri-La
“Hey Paul, OK, got it – I’ll bring two goats.” – That was the email I received two nights before my shot with Shangri-La Sydney‘s new Head Chef, Bo Sorensen. While not necessarily appealing to all the vegetarians out there, the resulting image is something I’m very proud of, all captured in a single frame with no “tricks” added later on! So, an image that includes two goats, flying bits of meat (don’t worry, they weren’t served to […]
W Doha : Shooting Bibi and Fouz – the “celebrities” of Instagram
“Welcome to W Doha, we saw you had a good flight” – was my welcome as I entered this amazing hotel. Granted, W Hotels are unique in the way they really take time to get to know their guests, but I was still surprised. “Oh, we saw your instagram post”, was the response when I looked back at him slightly puzzled. Ahhhh, I get it… Entering in to the lobby (or “Living Room” in W speak), you’re […]
Searching for Models – to shoot in the Maldives!
That’s right – we’re looking for models to shoot a set of brand images in the Maldives next month 🙂 We’re shooting in two of the most luxurious Maldivian resorts in April, and are looking for two faces that can represent each of the properties. Sadly, we’re on a bit of a tight timescale, but for those interested in expanding their book and/or adding a campaign to their portfolio, this is a great opportunity. If you […]
W Singapore Sentosa Cove – #UpClose2WTalents
Normally when I photograph “talent”, it’s part of a modelling shoot or specific commercial imagery. To the industry, the term “talent” has certain preconceptions attached to it, but is a generally accepted term for the star of the show. So why would a hotel group insist on employing “talents” instead of staff? At the W Hotel Singapore – Sentosa Cove, it’s blindingly obvious : These guys really are the star of the show each and every day! In […]
Some Recently Published Images – Thanks to my friends!
I still find it strange how much I rely on my friends around the world to let me know when images I’ve shot have made it out into the wild. Although the use of images is obviously something we negotiate all the time, exactly when and where they will turn up is quite often a mystery, and the past month or two has been no exception. Take my shot of the Hollywood sign, for example. […]
Anna Smith – fine art nude model and dancer at the Southampton studio
It’s catch-up time again! After sorting out the second studio in Southampton, I took the opportunity back in September to give it a try with a model I’d never worked with before – Anna Smith (or Anna Marguerite, as she goes by for her nude work). Anna popped down from London for the afternoon, and after a little delay in getting things ready (it takes a bit of time to get comfortable with a new […]
Andy Neate – Goodwood BTCC Shoot
This is Andy Neate. For 2011, he’s joined Tom Chilton at Aon/Ford in the British Touring Car Championship, having overcome an absolutely horrendous injury in 2008. Back then, he nearly ended up paralysed from the neck down, having sustained pretty much what Christopher Reeve had to deal with only this was at 150mph. When Andy contacted me for a shoot, I honestly had no idea about the background to this incredible guy – but there […]