From hybrids and electric cars to 4x4s and classic vehicles, there’s nothing in the genre that London car photographer Dean Wright hasn’t seen before. We love how different his style is from what’s currently in vogue; rather than moody shadows, he uses a well recovered and retouched style that balanced both highlights and shadows for even lighting. Yet, his rich contrast and eye for reflections and lines give his work a captivating quality that’s unmistakably his. Dean also regularly uses interior shots and lifestyle settings to add to the sense of a “car story” on display!
Salon Privé Classic & Supercar at Blenheim Palace
Photography from Salon Privé, a day of spectacular automotive action and fun for the whole family! See the UK’s most astonishing and eclectic super and hypercars and the largest collection of winning rally cars in action-packed hill sprints with commentary by British Racing Driver and TV personality Tiff Needell.
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Shooting for Bangkok's Premier Urban Resort, The Siam Hotel.
I was delighted to shoot some hotel photography for The Siam hotel in Bangkok, an urban luxury resort in the heart of the city. The hotel is spread over a large very green and lush art deco styled complex, nestled along the Chao River boasting it's own pier and private boat.
The Siam hotel main building
Private Butler greats guests
The Siam hotel Atrium housing Banana Palms
The main entrance and building of The Siam is full of open air courtyards, a lush marble lobby, and an esquisite collection of museum worthy antiques. You are greeted with a very warm welcome, in keeping with the exceptional level of service provided by the hotel's staff, which includes your very own personal butler. Once past reception, you are confronted with a breathtaking atrium housing eight large banana palms towering three stories high. The main hotel houses The Siam suites, beautifully presented rooms with more than generous proportions, double heighted ceilings and luxurious bathrooms. As well as two different suite types, you will find a retro cinema room, a library full of wonders, a gym with it's own boxing ring, Snooker and lots of hidden corners full of curiosities. The basement of the main building houses a large spa with every treatment you could ever want.
Private Pool Villa Courtyard
Pool Villa Courtyard luxurius bathroom
Pool Villa Courtyard and bedroom
Outside you will find the Pool Houses, which are opulent self contained accommodation with their own court yard, roof terraces, and the most amazing bathrooms.
The Siam hotel riverfront pool
Cocktail at the Bathers Bar
Jazz inspired Deco Bar & Bistro
The riverfront hosts a long pool and the Bathers Bar with views out over the Chao River. Alongside stands the Chon Thai Restaurant, a Thai village styled complex of Thai teakwood houses with open air and hidden dinning areas. The Jazz inspired Deco Bar & Bistro boasts a large glass fronted restaurant with a truly spectacular balcony bar.
Thailand's finest produce sustainably sourced
Organic produce with big flavours
Dinning is a very civilised afair with traditional and contemporary Thai Cuisine on offer, beautifully presented, as well as a truly decadent western menu.
Morning at The Siam hotel
Personal Butler delivers cocktails
Balcony Terrace The Siam hotel Bangkok
Personal trainer The Siam Gym
Café Cha terrace
Chon's famous cooking school
Nightshift market worker. Bangkok backstreets. - Dean Wright Photography
Postcards from Bangkok
Wandering around central Bangkok in the middle of the night should feel daunting, it doesn't. We arrive at our hotel late afternoon and are welcomed with Jasmine's Necklaces. After admiring the view, we head out. A few drinks and some food later and it's already dark. Our first trip to Thailand, I always love to cram a lot in on the first day of travelling but we sit and do some people watching into the night. Our last bar, a dodgy draft beer then back to the hotel. I pick up the camera and head back out on my lonesome. The streets are deserted until very central and off the main drag a hive of activity. Market vendors pack their stalls into warehouses and late night revellers make their way home into the night.
Stuck in traffic, outside China Town, Bangkok. - Dean Wright Photography
Stuck in traffic just outside the China Town District. Even the traffic in Bangkok looks beautiful to me. It is December and the weather is great not to hot, but lovely. The Tuc Tuc driver tries to convince us to buy a tailored suit, but we are in no mood for clothes shopping. We are heading to Sampeng Lane Market, and it turns out to be worth the trip. Endless narrow streets under cover and rammed full of people, mostly locals it seems. Lots of made in China goods on sale here and lots of great street food.
Bangkok's best floating river store - Dean Wright Photography
A trip along The Chao Phraya River is a must. We spot what must be surely Bangkok's best floating shop. We will need to visit it next time. Amongst the grand hotels and temples some buildings on the edge of the river look like they could be washed away any second. We make a stop at Wat Pho, an amazing temple complex, one of the oldest and biggest in Bangkok. It is also known as The Temple of the Reclining Buddha, thanks to a giant golden 43 meter long Buddha who looks very chilled out.
Satay and Donut cafe Chatuchak Market Bangkok - Dean Wright Photography
Bangkok's biggest market, Chatuchak is full of, well, everything, giant crystal formations, pets of every variety, some amazing art galleries and lots of knock off fare. My favourite find is fresh green coconut with a straw. You could easily spend two days here walking around. We should have left more room in the luggage.
Sunset from the top of the Banyan Tree Hotel Bangkok - Dean Wright Photography
Perched on top of our hotel, The Moon Bar, a perfect place to take in a glorious sunset and say goodbye Bangkok. Our next destination Thailand's Phi Phi Islands.
We return to Bangkok this December to shoot the amazing Siam Hotel, a luxury resort in the heart of Bangkok. Stay tuned for more Thailand shots.
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