Samuel John Ford — Landscape, Architectural & Hospitality Photographer, Isle of Wight, UK

Photography Portfolio — Landscapes, Architecture & Travel

Resort pool and tensile canopy silhouetted against a dramatic sunset — hospitality photography by Samuel John Ford
Sino-Portuguese shophouses in pastel mint and blue with ornate shutters, Phuket Town — architectural photography by Samuel John Ford
Maya Bay — turquoise water and white sand framed by towering limestone cliffs, Phi Phi Islands, Thailand — landscape photography
Man and child riding a pink motorbike through golden-hour market street, Thailand — travel photography by Samuel John Ford
Arched colonnade with street art murals and dappled sunlight, Phuket Old Town — architectural photography
Longtail boat bow with fruit basket and cushions on open water, Andaman Sea, Thailand — travel photography
Maya Bay from beneath a rock overhang with pink sand, Phi Phi Islands — landscape photography by Samuel John Ford
Colourful colonial facades in blue, green and orange, Phuket Town, Thailand — Sino-Portuguese architectural photography
Woman at a rattan bar gazing through an archway into a sunlit street — lifestyle photography, Southeast Asia
Traditional longtail boats moored beside limestone cliffs, Krabi, Thailand — landscape photography by Samuel John Ford
Ornate Sino-Portuguese shophouse facades with red lanterns, Phuket Old Town — architectural photography
Oceanfront restaurant terrace overlooking a rocky cove — hospitality photography by Samuel John Ford
Longtail boats on white sand beneath a towering limestone cliff, Phi Phi Islands, Thailand — travel photography
Turquoise architectural detail with ornate balustrade and arches, Sino-Portuguese style — architectural photography
Street food vendor on motorbike with colourful shophouse facades, Phuket Old Town — street photography by Samuel John Ford
Blue and cream colonial building detail with red lantern, Sino-Portuguese architecture — architectural photography
Vibrant street art mural with market umbrellas and pedestrians, Phuket — street photography
Decorated longtail boat Chok Bamrung with garlands in shallow turquoise water, Thailand — travel photography
Bronze lion-head door knockers on weathered crimson wood — architectural detail photography by Samuel John Ford
Woman and schoolgirl at a street cart, Phuket Old Town — documentary travel photography
Longtail boat on shore framed by palm saplings and signpost, Thai islands — landscape photography
Golden mythological creatures and ornate shutters on pink Sino-Portuguese facade, Phuket Town — architectural detail photography
Golden temple stupas gleaming against blue sky, Buddhist architecture in Thailand — architectural photography by Samuel John Ford
Women preparing seafood at a harbourside market stall, Thai coastal life — documentary photography
Harbourside community under blue tarps with children and fishing boats, Thai coastal village — travel photography
Turquoise Sutra cafe building facade with motorbikes parked outside, Phuket Old Town — architectural photography by Samuel John Ford
Row of colourful Sino-Portuguese shophouse facades in blue, green, cream and pink with red lanterns, Phuket Old Town — architectural photography
Phuket Old Town street with red lanterns, blue shophouse and motorbikes under golden afternoon light — architectural street photography
Red wooden double doors with ornate brass lion-head knockers and potted desert rose in warm light — architectural detail photography
Thai Buddhist temple with ornate gable, orange-tiled roof and gilded naga finials under dramatic clouds — architectural photography by Samuel John Ford
Buddhist temple hall with monks walking past golden-panelled doors and mosaic gable, Thailand — architectural photography
Qatar Airways Boeing 777 and Turkish Airlines aircraft at Phuket International Airport seen through terminal window — travel photography
Traditional Thai longtail boats with colourful ribbons moored before towering limestone karst islands, Krabi — landscape photography by Samuel John Ford
Limestone karst island rising from the Andaman Sea at sunset with a distant catamaran, Thailand — landscape photography
Wooden fishing boats and longtails moored in turquoise waters with green islands in the distance, Phuket — landscape photography
Rocky shoreline and sandy beach with distant karst islands and a lone kayaker, southern Thailand — coastal landscape photography
Secluded white-sand beach with boulders, tropical trees and distant islands on a clear day — landscape photography by Samuel John Ford
Clear shallow water with a boulder and kayakers paddling towards misty karst islands on the horizon — seascape photography
Shady coastal promenade with casuarina and tropical trees framing distant limestone cliffs, Ao Nang, Krabi — landscape photography
Coconut palm canopy silhouetted against blue sky and white clouds, tropical Thailand — nature photography by Samuel John Ford
White-sand beach with longtail boat, lush green ground cover and a wooden signpost, karst islands in background — landscape photography
Maya Bay from the sand, turquoise water enclosed by towering limestone cliffs, Phi Phi Islands, Thailand — landscape photography
Limestone karst and small rock stack in emerald green sea with a catamaran, Andaman Sea — seascape photography by Samuel John Ford
Phuket Old Town street scene with turquoise Sino-Portuguese corner building, mural art and motorbike rider — street photography
Golden rabbit-head sculpture in ornate gilt frame mounted on a living wall of green leaves — interior photography by Samuel John Ford
Large mural portrait on a white building wall beside a green Sino-Portuguese building, yellow tuk-tuk on the road, Phuket — street photography
Busy Phuket Old Town street with turquoise Sino-Portuguese corner building, mural, motorbikes and colourful scooters — street photography
Open-air seaside fish market with vendors selling fresh catch under shade, longtail boats in the harbour — travel photography
Fresh giant river prawns displayed on ice at a Thai seafood market with Thai script price signs — food photography by Samuel John Ford
Seafood vendor weighing live prawns at a bustling Thai market stall with tourists browsing — documentary photography
Seafood market stall with scallops, tiger shrimp, squid, clams and mussels in labelled trays, Thailand — food photography
Longtail boat and white catamaran beside a dramatic limestone karst island in the Andaman Sea — travel photography by Samuel John Ford
Colourful Thai speedboat with Honda outboard engine anchored near limestone cliffs, Phi Phi Islands — travel photography

Purchase Prints & Licences

Each photograph is available as a high-resolution digital download. Select a licence that suits your needs.

Personal Licence

£30

For personal, non-commercial use. Home decor, gifts, personal projects.

Commercial Licence

£50

For commercial use. Marketing, editorial, websites, social media, print.

About

I am Samuel John Ford, a landscape, architectural and hospitality photographer based on the Isle of Wight, UK. I specialise in travel photography across Southeast Asia and Thailand, capturing the interplay of light, colour and texture in both natural landscapes and built environments. My work spans the Sino-Portuguese architecture of Phuket Old Town, the limestone seascapes of the Andaman coast, and the intimate details of boutique hotel and resort settings.

I shoot in natural light and edit in Adobe Lightroom, delivering polished, high-resolution images for web, print and commercial use.

I am currently offering photography collaborations with boutique hotels and resorts — providing a full set of professionally edited property images in exchange for accommodation. A typical collaboration delivers 30–50 high-resolution images, fully licensed for use across your website, booking platforms and marketing materials.

Questions

What types of photography does Samuel John Ford specialise in?

I specialise in landscape, architectural and hospitality photography. My work spans Southeast Asia, Thailand and the UK, with a particular focus on Sino-Portuguese architecture in Phuket, the islands of the Andaman Sea, and boutique hotel and resort imagery.

Where is Samuel John Ford based?

I am based on the Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. I am available for commissions and collaborations both locally and internationally, particularly across Southeast Asia.

Can I purchase prints or licences?

Yes. Every photograph in the portfolio is available as a high-resolution digital download. Personal licences are £30 and commercial licences are £50. Payment is handled securely through PayPal.

Do you offer hotel photography collaborations?

Yes. I currently offer photography collaborations with boutique hotels and resorts, providing 30–50 professionally edited, high-resolution images fully licensed for use across websites, booking platforms and marketing materials, in exchange for accommodation.

What is the difference between a personal and commercial licence?

A personal licence (£30) grants usage rights for personal, non-commercial purposes — home décor, gifts, and personal projects. A commercial licence (£50) grants usage rights for commercial purposes — marketing, editorial, websites, social media, and print.

How are photographs delivered?

Photographs are delivered as high-resolution digital files suitable for both web and print use. After purchase, you will receive your download directly via PayPal.

Contact

For collaborations, commissions or general enquiries.