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Exterior Resort Photography

RESORT: Hyatt Grand Champions Resort

LOCATION: Palm Springs, CA

SUBJECT: Dusk Exterior

As many of these dusk exterior shots go, this serene moment captured by the lens isn't all it seems to be. Dusk is the best time to capture solid exterior photography, but at the same time it also seems to be a time when the properties, especially the larger ones, are bustling with people arriving for check-in and departing for an evening out. We've had to become ever more creative over the years, finding ways to capture the hotels and resorts at dusk, but without all the visual clutter of people, cars, and luggage.

This image was shot over a 45 minute period, took nearly fifty exposures, and a lot of patience. The building sold out, and peacefulness of the palm trees and evening skies would only work well if we had the long line of cars out of the picture. We accomplished this through blending exposures, retouching, and begging the valet to help us out. Mission accomplished!