There is something slightly unseemly and secretive about most motel shoots, but they also contain an element of anonymous joyful privacy. This is one of the reasons that motel are celebrated as one of the best non-traditional places for a fashion photographer to capture a series of images with a model.
In this collection of amazing motel shoots, friends and couples are featured on road trip, and models and photographers are shown looking for unique and alternative shooting location venues. These motel shoots do a perfect job of blending the seedy elements of the low-rent temporary housing spots and the inherent sex appeal of the secretive rooms. Click through this collection to see some of the most creative and alluring motel shoots to have existed.
17 Motel Photoshoots
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Porn-Set Photography
Dennis McGrath Captures What Goes On Behind-The-Scenes
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Sensual Domination Photography
Pino Gomes Captures Demandingly Hot Housewife Moments
14
Secret Boudoir Photography
Marc McAndrews Investigates Legal Brothels Behind the Scenes
13
Passionate Affair Photography
Alena Nikiforova's Love is... Series is Rather Racy
12
Carefree Casual Photography
Sigurd Grunberger's Portfolio Highlights Easygoing Everyday Life
11
Steamy Motel Shoots
The Anja Rubik POP SS 2011 Editorial Turns the Heat Way Up
10
Racy 80s Revival Editorials
Heartbreak Hotel by Max Doyle Channels Big Hair and High Waists
9
Postcard Polaroids
Photographer Graham Dunn & Kelley Ash Road Trip for Wild at Heart Vintage
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Fashionable Motel Affairs
The ‘A Woman Under The Influence' L'Oficiel Ukraine Sp
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Tempting Motel Photography
Michael Howard's Room 17 Series is Darkly Alluring
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Trailer Parktography
Photographer and Illustrator Kelly Thompson Goes Hick With New Shots
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Messy Motel Editorials
Haute Hospitality by Andrew Kuykendal for Kurv Magazine
4
Hot Motel Shoots
The Bar Refaeli Allure July 2010 Spread is Simply Divine
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Seedy Motel Spreads
Model Daul Kim in the Russh Editorial 'I Want You to Want Me'
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Cheerful Motel Photography
Benoit Paillé Cheap Motel Series Showcases Motels as Art
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Sexy Motel Shoots
The Candie's Spring 2011 Ad Campaign Stars Vanessa Hudgens
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