Commissioned Photography
Automotive photography in Yorkshire
If you want more than a few quick phone snaps of your car, you are in the right place.
I’m Mike Barrett, an automotive photographer based in Yorkshire, creating high-quality images for owners, enthusiasts, collectors and editorial use. From classic cars to modern performance machines and motorsport, I photograph vehicles with care, precision and respect for what makes them special.
No gimmicks. No rushed snapshots. No overdone editing. Just strong, properly crafted images of cars that deserve to be seen at their best.
Private automotive shoots, done properly
Every car has its own character, and every owner has their own reason for wanting it photographed.
Some want a set of images they can be proud of. Some want professional photographs before a car goes up for sale. Some want images suitable for publication, social media, wall art or simply to keep as a record of a car they love.
Whatever the reason, the aim is the same: to create photographs that do the car justice.
What I photograph
Classic car photography
Performance car photography
Motorsport photography
Private owner shoots
Cars prepared for sale
Editorial and magazine submission images
Track day and event coverage
Who this is for
This service is ideal for:
owners who want proper photographs of a car they care about
collectors who want a vehicle documented well
enthusiasts who want something far better than casual phone photos
people preparing a car for sale and wanting stronger presentation
drivers wanting track day or motorsport coverage
anyone wanting a set of images worthy of printing, publishing or keeping
Why choose me
Good automotive photography is about more than pointing a camera at a shiny vehicle.
It is about understanding shape, stance, light, detail and character — and knowing how to photograph a car in a way that actually suits it.
I do not treat cars like throwaway social media content. I take the time to look properly, choose the right angles, work with the available light, and produce images with impact, quality and care.
If your car matters to you, that matters to me.
How a shoot works
First, we discuss what you want from the shoot.
That might be a private portrait session with your car, sale images, editorial-style photographs, event coverage, or something more personal. Once I know what you need, we can decide on the right location, timing and approach.
Some shoots suit a quiet outdoor location. Others work best at a show, paddock, circuit or agreed meeting place. The aim is always to create the strongest possible set of images for the car and the purpose you have in mind.
After the shoot, the best images are carefully selected and edited in keeping with the car, the light and the overall feel of the session.
Areas covered
I am based in Yorkshire and available for automotive shoots across the region and beyond.
That includes classics, performance cars and motorsport work for clients in Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate, York, Huddersfield, Sheffield and surrounding areas.
If you are a little further afield, just ask.
What clients say
“Mike made my car look spectacular. I ordered a framed print for my office wall immediately.” — Nick
“I wanted to have proper photos taken of my classic Bugatti. Mike captured it brilliantly.” — John
“I asked Mike if he could get a few shots of me racing at Cadwell Park. Wow!” — D. H., Lincolnshire
Want to ask about a shoot?
If you are looking for automotive photography in Yorkshire for a classic car, performance car, motorsport event or private commissioned shoot, get in touch and tell me what you have in mind.