Capturing the story of a luxury hotel - stills and motion

A unique combination of skills; lifestyle and portrait, interior and architecture and food and drink photography - brought together with an eye for luxury and taste.

Silhouette of a woman leaving her luxury classic car and walking through an avenue of flowers, by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
Portrait of a doorman at a luxury hotel, by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd

With the intersection of portrait and lifestyle photography, architecture and interiors, and food and drink photography, Matthew Lloyd’s versatility has led to him being selected to shoot for some of the worlds’ most exclusive hotel brands. Combining his natural style with beautiful lighting, to make even constructed scenarios feel entirely spontaneous.

Rosewood Hotels, IHG, Regent Hotels, The Peninsula,
W Hotels, Park Hyatt, Unique Home Stays

lifestyle imagery of children at the rosewood hotel, by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd

Case Studies

  • a super premium hotel room, interior photography by by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd

    IHG Regent Hotels

    Stills and Motion to represent IHG’s new ultra-premium offering to investors, captured in a studio built set before a hotel even existed.

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  • models have fun at the hotel bar in this image by by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd

    The Peninsula Paris

    Stlls showcasing the relaunch of Lili at The Peninsula Paris. Food Photography and Lifestyle photography captures the ambience of the high end dining experience.

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  • Park Hyatt London Riverside

    Park Hyatt London Riverside

    Stills and motion for Park Hyatt’s latest hotel launch

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a couple walk on the beach in Santa Barbara, with the palm trees I the background by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
a couple of models sit in an old fishing boat in this picture by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
chefs socialise by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
A woman and her dog watch the sunset in the Los Angeles Hils

Park Hyatt London

London in a New Light - A campaign to launch Park Hyatt’s latest hotel in Nine Elms. A small team of three people captured stills and motions across the hotel and surrounding area, in a distinctive creative direction

print adverts showing hotel spaces and london landmarks for Park Hyatts launch campaign
a man looks out of a luxury hotel bedroom window in london
a woman stands under an underpass looking at the houses of parliament
the park hyatt hotel is seen in the background of a lifestyle image by matthew lloyd
a woman dances in a hotel ballroom in london in this lifestyle photograph by matthew lloyd
a child stands on a beach in Portugal in this lifestyle image by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
children play football in the grounds of an Airbnb by by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
a man fishes on the beach at comporta by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
a boy stands silhouetted against a contemporary Portuguese villa, in by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
a Portuguese town at sunset by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
surf splashes over the rocks of a Portuguese beach at sunset

W Hotels Goa

A doorman welcomes guests at the W Hotel, Goa by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
a guest enjoys a cabana at sunset by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
a member of staff offers guests drinks by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
a model enjoys a cocktail in this lifestyle image by by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
a group of chefs look over a selection of food by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
cooking in the kitchen at The Peninsula Paris Kitchen
a woman relaxes poolside with a glass of champagne, by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
the doorman escorts a lady to the waiting car in by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
a hotel staff member chats to a guest, with a luxury hotel room in the background by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
a couple and their dog enjoy a picnic on the beach in this lifestyle image by by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
a lady holds a glass of champagne, whilst socialising with friends by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
reception desk staff welcome guests at the by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
guests relax in their luxury hotel rooms by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
the doorman holds an umbrella for an arriving guest in this photograph by by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
still life image of a hotel tray, with coffee and chocolate and a welcome note in this photograph by by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
guests sleep in bed in a luxury hotel room by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
a still life image of a luxury hotel room desk by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
a guest reads a book whilst sitting on the bed in a luxury hotel room, in this picture by by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
two women cheers with champagne glasses in this photograph by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
a man holds an old fashioned cocktail, in this luxury hotel scene by by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
portrait of a hotel chef, in this photograph by by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
guests arrive at their luxury hotel suite by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
children play in the surf in biarritz, in this travel photograph by by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
a couple drive a ford mustang around lake Como in this luxury lifestyle image by by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
start of a yoga class, by by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd
models have fun at the hotel bar in this image by by London portrait and lifestyle photographer Matthew lloyd

Matthew Lloyd is a specialist in luxury hotel photography, working across stills and motion to create rich, story-driven visuals for hospitality brands. His work spans lifestyle hotel photography, hospitality marketing imagery, architectural photography, and food and drink content — all unified by a cinematic, human-first style. Whether producing a full hotel brand asset library or shooting content for a seasonal campaign, he collaborates with agencies and in-house marketing teams to deliver photography that feels elevated yet authentic.

Trusted by international names in travel and hospitality, Matthew brings experience, adaptability, and a quiet confidence to location shoots — capturing everything from architectural detail and interior design to service moments, wellness experiences, and real guest interaction. Based in Yorkshire, he shoots regularly in London and is available for hotel photography commissions across the UK and worldwide.