Joe Carlson, a Los Angeles-based automotive photographer and director, has established himself as a renowned artist in his industry. With a career spanning over two decades, he has consistently delivered exceptional content for some of the world's leading car brands, including Honda, Infiniti, Nissan, Subaru, VW, Mercedes Benz, Lincoln, Ford, and Chevrolet.

One of Joe's standout qualities is his mastery of studio lighting, which, combined with the relaxed and efficient environment he has created at Studio C2, attracts numerous clients. Designed and built by Joe himself, Studio C2 is fully equipped to handle any still or motion project. It features cutting-edge amenities such as a flush mount, computer-controlled turntable, and a 10' x 40' LED lightbox. This state-of-the-art facility enables the production of still, motion, CGI, and retouching projects. Throughout this year, our team has been occupied with various projects for Infiniti, Toyota, VW, and Subaru.

Beyond his work in the studio, Joe's passion for photography extends to his love for travel. He frequently embarks on journeys to capture captivating backplates and landscapes for both automotive and personal ventures.

Joe Carlson is an automotive photographer and director based in LA.

He has developed a reputation as a top artist in his field. Over more than 20 years, he has created content for the world’s leading car brands including Honda, Infiniti, Nissan, Subaru, VW, Mercedes Benz, Lincoln, Ford and Chevrolet.

Joe’s mastery of studio lighting and the relaxed, efficient environment at the studio is what brings many clients to the facility that he designed and built. Studio C2 has everything needed to handle any still or motion project, complete with flush mount, computer controlled turntable and 10’ x 40’ LED lightbox. The state-of-the-art facility produces still, motion, CGI and retouching projects. This year we have been keeping busy with projects for Infiniti, Toyota, VW and Subaru.

When not shooting in the studio, Joe loves to travel, shooting backplates and landscapes for automotive and personal projects.

Joe Carlson is an automotive photographer and director based in LA.

He has developed a reputation as a top artist in his field. Over more than 20 years, he has created content for the world’s leading car brands including Honda, Infiniti, Nissan, Subaru, VW, Mercedes Benz, Lincoln, Ford and Chevrolet.

Joe’s mastery of studio lighting and the relaxed, efficient environment at the studio is what brings many clients to the facility that he designed and built. Studio C2 has everything needed to handle any still or motion project, complete with flush mount, computer controlled turntable and 10’ x 40’ LED lightbox. The state-of-the-art facility produces still, motion, CGI and retouching projects. This year we have been keeping busy with projects for Infiniti, Toyota, VW and Subaru.

When not shooting in the studio, Joe loves to travel, shooting backplates and landscapes for automotive and personal projects.

Joe Carlson is an automotive photographer and director based in LA.

He has developed a reputation as a top artist in his field. Over more than 20 years, he has created content for the world’s leading car brands including Honda, Infiniti, Nissan, Subaru, VW, Mercedes Benz, Lincoln, Ford and Chevrolet.

Joe’s mastery of studio lighting and the relaxed, efficient environment at the studio is what brings many clients to the facility that he designed and built. Studio C2 has everything needed to handle any still or motion project, complete with flush mount, computer controlled turntable and 10’ x 40’ LED lightbox. The state-of-the-art facility produces still, motion, CGI and retouching projects. This year we have been keeping busy with projects for Infiniti, Toyota, VW and Subaru.

When not shooting in the studio, Joe loves to travel, shooting backplates and landscapes for automotive and personal projects.