Behind the Scenes With a Hotel Photographer

"Lush, verdant gardens and striking stonework cocoon this historic hideaway, transporting you from Avignon’s bustling labyrinth of ancient streets to a beautiful, quiet refuge. I framed a small stone bath beneath a large clock in foliage‑shaded light and composed the pool to read like a natural spring, using hanging branches to envelop the pool and pool house in nature. Inside, art, antiques, and literature set a luxurious, romantic mood: an evening vignette uses limited artificial light to cast shadows on the walls, while a view into The Naples Suite centers the fireplace alongside its chandelier, desk chair, mirror, and gold accents as the light fades left to right into calm, moody serenity." - Mark Fedeli