cars & landscape photography + motion Sep 2016

Carl Lyttle is an award-winning photographer and director who fell in love with the art in his native Belfast while shooting Irish punk bands in the 1970s.

He studied photography at Bournemouth and Poole college of Art and since his career began has received many high profile industry awards for his CGI automotive and landscape photography.

An early adopter of CGI technology and seen as a trailblazer in CGI automotive photography, Carl's commissions have taken him around the world, chasing the light and landscapes for global clients.

His clients includes global automotive manufacturers such as Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Land Rover and Lexus. Carl has also photographed numerous global advertising campaigns, with brands such as Barclays, BAT, and Microsoft.

Chris’s approach to film and stills is the same: to create a relaxed fun environment. He captures beautiful little moments and the same genuine emotions in both mediums.

"I love my work and the variety, the fact that every day is different. That I get to work with so many different and amazing people, that it takes me to far-flung corners of the world. That I get to work on projects that are visually rich, emotive, striking, fashion forward, or just plain sexy. What a job."

Chris has just been selected in Lurzers Archive Top 200 Ad photographers worldwide 2015-2016.

"Usually we look at car campaigns through the sole eye of performance. However, this time I was commissioned to portray a car in relation to the people who use it. It was all about the lifestyle that goes along with using this car. And that’s why I’m so proud of this campaign. I finally got to unite the highest techniques in shooting cars with directing this lifestyle feel that needed to go along with it.

I got the feeling that my team and I got to humanize the machine. Cars can be more than design and performance - cars can be about fun, cars can even be about putting people together to fulfill their interests aside from only driving. Ultimately, this car can take you to places with the people you want to be with. In this campaign it is about the people using the car and not the other way around."

Darren shoots cars in Australia, China and India. Over the last 12 months, major assignments have seen him complete series for Mercedes Vans through Havas Melbourne. The new Toyota Prius commissioned through Saatchi Sydney. The iconic and striking, in burnt red, BMW M5. The completely new Honda Civic through Leo Burnett and the stunning interior of the very latest Mercedes-Benz E-Class for Clemenger BBDO.

David’s work is heavily informed by his lifelong fascination of cars. Every summer, he takes great pleasure in photographing some of the world’s most sought after classics in preparation for the flagship auctions and events at Pebble Beach. This year he had the good fortune of photographing several characterful icons, including an expertly restored AC Aceca-Bristol, a pristine 1969 Camaro Z/28, and a Renault 5 Turbo from the golden era of rally.

In a recent shoot featuring the BMW M4, David embraced a natural style, allowing evening light to bring the coupe’s stunning bodywork to life.  

Watch his website for the upcoming release of new campaigns shot for Audi of America and Land Rover.

"Hello there! I’m Dennis Noten, a 23 year-old photographer from Belgium who specialises in automotive photography.

Petrolhead since birth, I started to combine the love for cars and photography in 2006 when I was 13. I started photography as a profession in 2013 and currently working for AutoWereld Magazine, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volvo, Ford, Hyundai, Isuzu, and ore.

Open for photoshoots worldwide."

Over the past 30 years Des Kleineibst has become recognised as one of the leading automotive advertising photographers producing exceptional commercial images for almost every brand of car and truck in the South African market and beyond.

Des specialises in car stills and motion, 360º VR video, CGI, 360 exterior and interior virtual tours and landscapes, and he is as much at home on location as he is in the studio.

Due to the fantastic diverse range of locations and the light, Des and his highly effective small team are based in Cape Town.

Recent clients include Lexus, Toyota, Isuzu, Ford, Opel and Chevrolet.

Des’ combination of German heritage and Virgo traits with a 'no prima donna' attitude leads to his mantra - every shoot must be delivered on time and within budget no matter the circumstances.

A life-long car enthusiast, Des’ passion leads to personal projects photographing classic and exotic car collections for collectors worldwide.

Des is seeking representation.

Easton Chang is the 2015 AIPP Australian Advertising Photographer of the Year through his portfolio of car advertising photography.

In recent months, he shot above the line campaigns for Ford in India and Thailand and for Jaguar Land Rover in Sydney. He also taught a premiere documentary tutorial on car photography for RGGEDU in St Louis in the USA.

"I’m not really good at painting or singing so I chose photography as a way to express myself. And this is exactly what drives me: trying to give other people a glimpse of how I see the world, trying to walk the thin line that combines documentary and fine art photography.

This time here you´ll find a small choice of my work for BMW and Mercedes Benz, as well as some chosen landscape shots from all around the world.

If you want see more just have a look on my website, Facebook page, join my newsletter or even better send me a message for a little GoSee."

Garry Simpson is renowned for his car and landscape photography with clients including Land Rover, Zip Car, Nissan, VW and Toyota, to name but a few.

Garry is admired for his problem solving and managing tight schedules as well as being able to compose flawless and simplistic compositions even though many of his shoots are wildly elaborate.

There is a calmness and intrigue to Garry’s photography and a willingness to get involved creatively to produce impeccable images.

With a successful track record in automotive advertising photography, Harniman is an early adopter of new innovations in stills and moving image production. Harniman has worked with some great teams of people in some amazing locations for over 20 years for clients such as Jaguar, Land Rover, Rolls-Royce, Mitsubishi, BMW, Goodwood Road & Racing in UK, Leo Burnett agency in the US and many others.

"The year so far has been a blast and we looking forward to working with you in the near future!" 

Recent advertising commissions include Mercedes-Benz lifestyle and Ferrari in Dubai, dramatic seascapes for Mitsubishi's ‘Welcome to Shogun territory’ press ads and ‘Showing The World How It’s Done’ campaign putting the L200 in the sands of the Sahara. Aerial video and stills of one of the ‘missing six’ Lightweight E-Type Jaguars produced and the concept CX-75 for the James Bond Spectre movie launch and more.

Harniman's photographic ‘toy cupboard’ includes DJI S900 and Inspire Pro drones for high res aerial imagery, full sized and portable automotive rigs, along with full production team backup. Harniman personally obtained his PFAW (permission for aerial work) and is CAA licensed (1807) and is fully insured for aerial work and if that wasn’t enough, he is also BOSIET certified for offshore commissions.

Join him to see what he is up to today on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Get an insight behind the scenes on the regular blog and connect on LinkedIn. 

John Higginson's photography is always marked by dramatic lighting, movement and expanse, while being infused by his trademark approach to attention to detail. His modern yet sensual style fuses seamlessly with his ability to tell stories, delivering classic iconic imagery for a multitude of clients worldwide.

John has recently shot both global digital and print content for Rolls Royce, Qatar Airways, Infiniti, Renault and SEAT, as well as previous campaigns for a broad range of car clients including BMW, Lexus, Ford, Toyota, Jaguar, Nissan, Land Rover/Range Rover, Isuzu, Subaru and Volvo.

Justin Leighton is a UK-based photographer with a background in photojournalism and a passion for all things automotive. He shoots and films the most beautiful cars for a wealth of prestigious clients in breathtaking locations across the world.

This summer saw a new studio and location project for Rolls Royce - all to be revealed in the autumn - as well as exciting work for Land Rover, Mercedes and Bentley.

A globe-trotting year for Justin in Spain, Italy and China will be rounded off with stunning shoots in Scotland and the Himalayas.  Other recent clients include Audi, Skoda, Ford, Hyundai and Maserati, and editorial and covers for Octane, FT and Sunday Times Magazines and Car.

All this jet-setting hasn’t prevented Justin from pursuing his personal project exploring evocative Borderlands around the world - more on that in the next few months.

Follow his adventures on Instagram, twitter, and Facebook.

Malek Fayoumi is a professional automotive photographer and videographer based in the UAE. With over six years of experience in the commercial and editorial sectors, he is now translating his passion for everything with wheels into a real life career. With in-house equipment for photo shoot and film productions as well as post-production, Malek has built a reputation as an all-in-one solution.

Clients include Toyota UAE, Nissan UAE, BBC Topgear ME and UK Magazine, Wheels UAE and CNN Arabia. He is currently shooting a 2016 campaign for ARES Performance, including high-end studio and on-location photography.

Visit his website for more information.

Over the past 12 months Mark Bramley has been non-stop shooting the world over, for marques including Mercedes, Lincoln, Rolls Royce, Audi and VW.

Mark’s considered blend of car beauty work and his more editorial feel, often with lifestyle, is the perfect approach for today’s car marketing: fresh, vibrant and real. Mark has also developed his motion work, often combining with stills where possible.

For more of Mark’s work and latest news visit his EU agent’s website.

Nate Hassler proudly calls Venice Beach California his home. Originally from Portland, Nate moved south about seven years ago to shoot cars. Today, Nate specializes in automotive photography both as still life and in motion. Racing is one of Nate's favorite things to shoot — he and his wife Lisa travel the world to shoot endurance racing a couple times a year.

When in doubt, just look for Nate and Lisa hiding out in the woods somewhere along the Nürburgring Nordschleife. That’s likely where you’ll find‘em.  

Nate likes to shoot in studio as well as on location. His latest project, the Toyota Camry Bold Hero campaign, can be seen all over buildings and signs throughout major US cities (as well as in print and online).

Nate is currently working on post production from a recent video project, due to be released mid October.

Olgun Kordal fell into photography while studying design in Birmingham when he realised he could combine his two hobbies, cars and cameras, into one fast-paced career.

Olgun has shot a variety of unusual productions, from glow-in-the-dark Nissans to Lego cars - and everything in between.

Recent clients included Ferrari North Europe, Porsche AG, Maserati, BMW, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Nissan, Caterham and Fiat.

Photoagency is headed by four artists: Dejan Sokolovski, Per Norberg, Jimmy Svensson and Anders Albihn, who combine their strengths in photography and videography to offer clients a broad spectrum of production.

Photoagency works across the board both nationally and internationally, having produced a lot of fashion work but with a strong focus on automotive photography and film.

Visit the website for more portfolio pieces.

Pim Hendriksen is an Amsterdam-based photographer with a great passion for everything that one can create with a camera with a look and feel that is colourful, powerful and energetic.

Because of his great technical knowledge and understanding of light, he can focus on challenging any difficult situation and setting. This is highlighted in his work as a commercial photographer, specialising in advertising and automotive photography.

He recently collaborated with Renault for the new Megane campaign in which he created amazing images.

Remy Roman is a photographer, retoucher and problem solver whose work spans eight years, varying from travel, editorial, and high-end product photography.

"My photography style is punchy, high contrast and clean. My craft was perfected working as an art director at a local Detroit agency, and clients like Ford, Neiman Marcus, and Shinola have allowed me to refine my storytelling and compositing techniques.

My problem solving experience seems to be a lifelong kind of thing. Always driven to find solutions to problems, or alternatives when there were no problems. I take any opportunity afforded to explore new ideas, it's the drive that keeps me on top of my game.

Challenging projects, wholesome brands, and genuine characters, let's work together!"

"Capturing the intangible, transcending reality. Moving beyond the camera to exceed your expectations."

Sean Rice offers a unique perspective when it comes to his photography. Rather than capture what he sees, he loves to create directly from his mind's eye. Working with an art director or leading a creative team, he loves bringing a concept to life.

Some of Sean's clients include Saatchi & Saatchi LA, Toyota North America, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Racer Media, Monster, Red Bull, Sports Car Magazine, Car & Driver Magazine, Sweatpants Media, Ernie Ball, Inc., Big Poppa Smokers, Inc., Disney Consumer Products, SAF Productions, Inc., Ink n' Oranges, Inc., and Krush Creative, Inc.

Over the last few months, Sebastien Mauroy has been on the road providing fine photography for magazines, agencies and car manufactures.

Discover his recent 'Free Running' shoot for Toyota Motor Europe and the new Toyota Proace. This Spotlight also features his Lexus lifestyle shoot for Lexus Europe. Renault also assigned him for the press shoot of the new Talisman GrandTour.

Sebastien's recent work includes Toyota, Lexus, Renault and Porsche.

Check out and follow his Instagram and Facebook for more information.

Simeon loves photography. He has an exquisite eye for detail and knows how to bring the best out of a subject, especially fancy automobiles, expensive toasters and New York Yankees star Curtis Granderson.

He has exposed and composed stunning work for Air NZ, Genesis Energy, Mazda, New World, Top Gear, Vodafone, Westpac and The Warriors.

"Patient by name and by nature, Simeon’s process is methodical, clinical and always personable, which is a remarkable combination in anyone, let alone a photographer. Simeon loves people. This is reflected in and off camera. His shoots are effortlessly enjoyable and after working with him for four years it never fails to amaze me how far he goes for people. This genuine gift is what makes Simeon such a brilliant photographer and the underlying truth that gives weight to his work."

Simon Stock is a London-based Photographer/Director whose varied clients include BASF, Porsche, BMW, HSBC, ITV, Ram Trucks and Abu Dhabi Tourism to name a few.

Recently Stock was asked by London Agency Keko to shoot the first ever Giga Pixel automotive image.

A single image so large it can encompass the grandeur of the Golden Gate Bridge, while revealing on close inspection the embroidered Bentley badge on the seat of a Mulsanne. Printed out, it would cover a football pitch. At 53 Billion pixels, this is the world’s most extraordinary car photograph.

Click here to experience the ground breaking image.

Other recent commissions include Ferrari in Azerbijan, Bentley in Cape Town and films for the Rugby World Cup and the Bentley Continental.

Follow Simon on Instagram and Twitter for new personal work.

Born in Duisburg, Germany, Thomas Strogalski is a leading automotive photographer working globally since 1999. He is also an expert in CGI composing.

A perfectionist and a passionate photographer, his ability to put his unique style into each campaign and every image has allowed him to work for major automotive companies including VW, BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

In addition to his commercial work, Thomas's personal projects occupy an important place in his life. He loves to explore the world and his flawless sense of light and colour are not only reflected in his award-winning car motifs but also his landscape and architecture series.