Hotel Collaboration

Modern Heritage: Tradition, Reframed

From Penang’s Eastern & Oriental to India and Lake Como - craft, colour, time-worn detail. Commissioned editorial hotel photography for campaigns, websites and press. Sydney-based, worldwide.

Project Overview

Layered with patina and precision, Modern Heritage traces a line from Penang’s heritage waterfront to India’s carved palaces and Lake Como’s neoclassical villas. The series pairs artisanal detail, lattice, stone, terrazzo, carved timber, with modern restraint and quiet light. Each composition is a dialogue between past and present, translating architecture, interiors, verandas and courtyards into editorial hotel imagery that feels timeless and alive.

Locations

New Delhi · Lake Como · Penang


Destinations that blend history, craftsmanship, and contemporary design inspiration.

Featured Hotels

Taj Rambagh Palace · Eastern & Oriental · Grand Hotel Tremezzo

Icons of heritage architecture reimagined through a modern lens.

Focus

Architectural Symmetry · Light & Shadow · Cultural Continuity

Exploring how timeless design speaks through form and atmosphere.

Gallery

Explore our curated collection of images

Luxury hotel bathroom with black and white checkered floor, freestanding bathtub, and chandelier.
Elegant blue hotel lounge with arched doorway, tree mural, and natural light streaming in.
Tropical luxury hotel pool surrounded by palm trees and white colonial architecture.
Elegant arched hotel corridor with black and white checkered marble floor and garden view.
Romantic balcony overlooking lake with red canopy, wrought iron railing, and cafe table.
Luxury resort pool surrounded by palm trees and white umbrellas under a soft sky
Historic white colonial façade of the Eastern & Oriental Hotel with striped awnings and arched windows.
Vintage-inspired hotel lounge with green velvet sofa, ornate lamps, and gilded mirrors.
Luxury desert resort with mountain backdrop, white cabanas, and turquoise pool.
Elegant hotel dining room with white table linens, gold accents, and traditional Indian décor.
Luxury courtyard pool reflecting white pavilion architecture under clear blue sky.
Wooden swing on arched white balcony overlooking lake with pink bougainvillea tree.

Behind the Lens

Sam Smeaton is a Sydney-based hotel and resort photographer capturing editorial-style imagery for heritage and design-led properties across Australia, Europe, and beyond. His work bridges architectural precision with emotional storytelling, creating visuals that reveal the quiet beauty within crafted spaces.

From heritage icons to contemporary landmarks, Sam’s lens explores the balance of light, structure, and atmosphere that defines modern hospitality. His refined approach blends luxury aesthetics with authenticity, delivering cohesive, press-ready imagery for brand campaigns, websites, and editorial features.

Available for hotel collaborations worldwide. Each project includes high-resolution and web-optimised imagery, colour-graded with consistency and brand alignment in mind.

Work With Us

We create refined, editorial imagery for hotels and destinations that value story, design, and authenticity.

Based in Sydney — available worldwide for commissioned shoots and collaborations.
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