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image of hotel lobby by Matthew Shaw Detail of hotel room in Zurich by spa detail by MATTHEW SHAW Hotel Photography

How many hotel photographs do you produce in a day?

On average, we create 7 to 10 professionally finished hotel photographs per day, though this can vary depending on the scale and complexity of each space. A compact luxury hotel bathroom may take under an hour, while a grand ballroom or restaurant might require several hours to photograph with precision.

Do you charge by the day for hotel photography?

No—we don’t charge a daily rate. Instead, we quote for the entire project based on your brief. Each luxury hotel photography shoot is priced according to the number of spaces, style of images required, and post-production needs. This ensures clarity, flexibility, and tailored results.

Do you use any additonal lighting during the shoot?

Yes—lighting is fundamental to our style. We use multiple light sources to enhance architectural features, textures, and interior ambience. The key is subtlety: we carefully blend our lighting with natural and existing hotel lighting to maintain a realistic, luxurious feel. Many of the images on this site were captured using up to 10 carefully positioned lights.

 How should we prepare the hotel before the shoot?

We provide a comprehensive pre-shoot guide for your team. It includes notes for Housekeeping, Engineering, and other departments to ensure rooms are pristine, lighting is functional, and all spaces are photo-ready. Advance preparation maximises shoot efficiency and image quality.

 When will we receive the final hotel images?

Our standard turnaround time for full post-production is 10 days. However, if you need images urgently for PR or marketing, we can rush-deliver 4–5 selected photos within 48 hours but may charge for this.

Will we be able to view and approve the photographs online?

Yes. Once editing is complete, we upload a private online preview gallery. You’ll be able to review and approve all images before final delivery. Once approved, the full set is released digitally.

What image formats do you provide?

You’ll receive three sets of images:

  • High-resolution TIFF files (300dpi RGB) – ideal for print brochures, large-scale ads, and architectural presentations
  • High-resolution JPEGs – perfect for magazines, press releases, and general marketing
  • Low-resolution JPEGs – web-optimised for your hotel website, social media, or client presentations

What equipment do you use?
Whatever is best suited for the shoot- mostly, it's digital medium format. These give large A3 size files for maximum cropping flexibility.

Do you have anything in print we can see?
Absolutely, I produce a variety of portfolios and printed pieces throughout the year- if you would like a copy, drop me a line and one will be mailed out.