cars & landscape photography + motion Sep 2017

From the pinnacles of engineering to the economies of mass manufacture, Alex Howe captures the beauty of design in today’s automotive market place.

Advertising, brand and editorial work, all shot with classic craft and the most technological approach.

Studio work includes the 1977 Lamborghini Cheetah shot alongside the 1986 LM200, the amazing Honda BEV and the CRV Hybrid, Porsche Cayenne, Range Rover and Roll Royce Phantom series 3.

Recent editorial work covers the fantastic Aston Martin Valkyrie and Rolls Royce Phantom Series 3 for Top Gear and the amazing Fittipaldi EF7 and BMW 8 series for Wired.

Follow Alex on Instagram to know more about recent projects. Alex is represented by Morgan Lockyer.

This latest work from Anton Watts features lifestyle for Elantra GT, shot in and around Los Angeles for Innocean Worldwide.

The Row video was a drone shot while on location at Lake Garda earlier this year.

Stay in touch by following Anton on Instagram and Facebook.

Anton is represented in Europe by Catherine Collins.

"I don't make a photograph just with a camera. I try to put all my direct and indirect experience from resources such as books, music and movies into making pictures that tell stories."

David Maurer is a Germany-based photographer who learned photography from scratch. After his apprenticeship and having assisted various reknowned photographers worldwide, he joined the crew of a cruise vessel for eight months to explore the world, travelling to the north polar region, Antarctica and South America.

In 2008, David established his own business as a transportation, people, architecture and landscape photographer working for a continuously growing number of worldwide clients. For Daimler he photographed the latest Mercedes-Benz E-Class worldwide campaign. Commissioned by Porsche, he shot the strikingly colourful campaign for the Macan GTS. Other clients include BMW, Skoda, Pfizer, Falken Tyre, AMG, Opel, Leica, Iveco Magirus and many more.

Besides his commercial work, David searches for unusual perspectives and projects. He recently looked behind the scenes of a 24-hour race at Germany‘s "Green Hell" (Nürburgring), caught world-class ski-jumpers in unguarded moments, and documented Germany‘s air rescue service in action.

David is represented by Christa Klubert Photographers.

David Ryle is an award-winning photographer and director based in London. He is interested in storytelling, fusing a cinematic sensibility with intriguing observations about people, places and automobiles. Together, his distinctive colour palette and dynamic use of scale celebrate the beauty of the everyday.

Recent personal work of an old Buick shot in LA and a campaign for Sköda are included in this Spotlight, along with a shoot that took him on a journey through Sweden, Norway and Denmark for McLaren. David is currently working on long-term project ‘Border/Land’ which examines the physical, cultural and historical significance of national borders throughout Europe.

He also has two shorts in development, one exploring the adrenaline fuelled sport of cliff diving and another following a Northern Soul dancer as he develops chorography on the street.

David is represented worldwide by Peter Bailey Productions.

Diederik van Heyningen and his team have been creating outstanding imagery for more than 20 years. Diederik's strong and clean European aesthetic is reflected across the wide range of subjects and clients he is lucky enough to work with, from automotive and landscape, to people and CGI work.

His open and collaborative approach is the common thread between all his clients' satisfied smiles, which have earned him a world-class yet extremely approachable and welcoming reputation.

"Diederik and his team take demanding, time sensitive and complicated shoots and execute them flawlessly with his signature calm, methodical and under-control presence."

Erik Chmil is one of the leading German high-end advertising photographers and works for the automobile industry in various countries around the globe.

His recent work includes Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Renault, Hyundai and personal work across people, automotive and landscape genres.

Erik is represented in Germany, Switzerland and Austria by PAM-Mirjam Böhm.

Renowned car and landscape photographer Garry Simpson brings creative ideas to life through his considered and thoughtful imagery.

Capturing everyday moments that are at once visually striking and narratively engaging, Garry is well known for his versatility and ability to solve problems. He constructs scenes of subtle complexity and breathtaking simplicity.

Able to shoot both stills and moving imagery, he will sink his teeth into a brief with passion and a realistic sense of how to enhance the idea.

Garry has continued to strengthen relationships with clients such as Land Rover, VW, Toyota and Nissan.

The past few months have seen more exciting projects with terrific teams of people in great locations, including the Rolls-Royce Phantom SWB and EWB VIII launches – an extensive studio project of around 150 images shot over five weeks; Jaguar F-Type SVR ‘The Art of Sound’ project; Jaguar Panasonic Racing I-Type and Jaguar I-Pace electric cars; Ford ST-Line Fiesta, Mondeo and Focus in London and locations around the UK; and Land Rover Ambassadors aerial filming.

Keep an eye out for other new work launching soon, including the Ford Mustang and Edge, the new Rolls-Royce Ghost, the new Mitsubishi Shogun and L200, and more Land Rover and Jaguar project imagery, amongst others.

Get an insight behind the scenes on the regular blog. Follow Harniman on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Mark Bramley has had a busy few months shooting real vehicles in real places both here in the UK and many other locations across the globe.

The images featured in this Spotlight show Mark's shoot for Ford UK’s biggest campaign of the year, the Fiesta, shot around the UK. VW Commercial vans with A&EDDB was again shot for real, and the final inclusion was for Honda’s speedy Civic R out of Japan, shot around London, Sliverstone and Scotland.

For more of his work, please get in touch.

For many years, Michael Haegele has worked as a photographer and director in Germany and throughout the world.

Michael has a strong sense for visualising brands and companies, and creates a fascinating connection between people and technology.

Porsche, Air France, Bayer, Daimler, Ramp Space, Geo Magazine and Bentley Magazine are among his top clients.

His repertoire contains cars and transportation, people, lifestyle, still life and editorial photography at the highest level.

He is represented by the agency Rockenfeller & Goebels.

Spring and summer brought Nate Hassler lots of excitement behind the lens. Nate and his crew spent a week in the California and Nevada deserts shooting personal work with the Lexus RC F sports coupe, in the form of both video and stills. This project was a continuation of several previous works involving the Lexus RC F road car and the RC F GT3 IMSA race car.

On the subject of race cars, Nate was treated to an amazing day at the track with Mazda and Road & Track Magazine, spending time up close with the rotary-powered heroes of the ‘80s and ‘90s. Talk about childhood dreams coming true!

Summer season also saw the release of a story Nate shot last year in Stuttgart for 000 Magazine, featuring the Porsche 911 Clubsport prototype vehicle. This funky 911 paved the way for a number of similar production cars, and is blessed with (arguably) the most iconic automotive silhouette of all time.

Car and lifestyle photographer Oliver Paffrath began his career shooting fashion imagery. He has used this skill honed from fashion shoots to bring his unique style and lighting techniques to his car and automotive photography.

He now shoots for the world’s biggest car manufacturers on global advertising campaigns and car lifestyle brochures. Based in Germany, Oliver’s focus is on the ability to meet clients main restraints - timing, budget and quality in every production.

His extensive client list includes Allianz, Adidas, ABN Amro, Audi, ATU, BMW, Chevrolet, Credit Suisse, Honda, Hyundai, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, McLaren, Mazda, Nissan, Peugeot, Renault, Škoda, Seat, Toyota and Volkswagen.

The work of photographer Pim Hendriksen, born in Amsterdam in 1981, has a look and feel that is colourful, powerful and energetic and that reflects his strong work ethic. His greatest strength is blending his technical knowledge of photography with his love for cars, and he enjoys working with all types of people in all kinds of situations. He enjoys a challenge and is able to manage any high pressure situation with his laid back attitude.

Pim has had the good fortune to collaborate with national and international advertising agencies, car brands and magazines. Running a client-friendly, service-oriented business is a cornerstone to his day-to-day operations. He believes that great creativity is the result of a team effort and he values working closely with his clients.

He recently went to Mallorca to shoot several new car models for Audi, BMW and Ford.

Qube Productions, previously known as Chris Benny Imaging, is a full service photographic and cinematographic production company. Its team delivers high quality advertising, editorial and online content across automotive, lifestyle, tourism and sport.

"We are automotive enthusiasts with over 10 years' specialising in the automotive industry. With in-house creative development, production and post-production, no job is too big, too small or too challenging. Our multi-skilled crew is experienced using the latest equipment and technology to deliver cutting edge stills and footage."

Recent clients include Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Alfa Romeo, Hamilton Island Tourism and Adobe.

"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, David & Goliath, Sweatpants Media, Ernie Ball, Inc., Big Poppa Smokers, Inc., Disney Consumer Products, SAFProductions, Inc., Ink n' Oranges, Inc., and Krush Creative, Inc.

In an effort to showcase the development of his craft, Sean Klingelhoefer’s most recent personal projects bridge the gap between his advertising work and his daily fine art photos. In both stories a wide variety of cameras were utilised to emphasise his love of film photography and the power of using several formats at once.

The first project is a photo-collage series shot in upstate New York featuring the timeless design of the Citroen SM. The second project captures vintage Mercedes in-situ as they move along the gorgeous streets of Paris. More from both series can be found on the artist’s website.

Brought on to capture the return of the legendary French sports car, the Alpine A110, Sean travelled to Dieppe, France to shoot the cars in the very same factory where skilled workers hand-build them.

Finally, and most recently, Sean found himself in Idaho on 21st August to document the total eclipse of the sun to promote Mitsubishi’s all-new Eclipse Cross crossover SUV.

"Photography — that’s how I want to talk", Tyler Gourley confesses. It’s how he communicates.

While growing up, he would fantasize with his father about buying classic cars and fixing them up. Enthralled with drawing cars and all their interesting lines and curves, Gourley originally started taking photographs only as drawing resources. But he discovered that he reveled in finding the key attributes of a subject and featuring them in new and expressive ways, so he put down the pencil and picked up a camera.

His commercial photography career has realised that early love of cars through large, complex shoots for BMW, Volvo, Jeep, Subaru, Lexus and Acura.

"As objects, cars are very beautiful", he says. "What makes a good car photographer is finding the key attributes and the lines... and what really makes that car shine".

The last days of summer are near so a wintery refreshment is just right. WE! Shoot creative duo Michael Compensis and Thomas von Salomon didn't leave anything out in their wintry transport spread.

The new bright red Jaguar F-Pace plows through the wintery snow-capped Alps. The backplates were already created in spring in southern Bavaria and Austria, some with a drone, while the spheres were also delivered by the duo thanks to a 360° sphere camera. Despite the -20° temperatures and the frozen diesel, the multi-day backplate shoot at 2,750m altitude went smoothly.

For the third vehicle from the Hyundai I30 family, the pair - who had already shot the Waggon and Hatchback - also filmed the trailer in addition to the studio stills: a job quite welcomed by the two automotive pros as being true to their slogan "anything visual".

A few days later, the team flew to Berlin to stage the brand new KIA Stinger together with Paul van Dyk for Innocean Worldwide. For a couple of days the creative duo and the star DJ went through the streets of the German capital with the new Coupé - a perfect match!