Photographs of you and the car you love

Some cars are far more than transport. They represent time, money, effort, pride, and personality.

These sessions are designed to photograph both the car and the owner behind it — in a relaxed, straightforward way that never feels like a traditional portrait shoot.

The car remains the main subject, but including the owner helps tell the full story.

What this is

Owner & Car sessions are for enthusiasts who want more than a few phone pictures or casual snapshots.

The aim is to create a strong set of images that shows the car properly, captures the details that matter, and includes a few natural photographs of the owner with it.

That might mean:

  • the car on its own

  • detail shots inside and out

  • you with the car

  • a few simple owner portraits that feel natural rather than forced

Why it works

Most people feel far more comfortable being photographed with their car than standing on their own in front of a camera.

That is what makes these sessions work so well.

The car gives the shoot purpose. It takes the pressure away, keeps things relaxed, and helps create photographs that feel genuine.

You do not need to know how to pose. You do not need any modelling experience. You just need to bring the car and the enthusiasm that goes with it.

Who it is for

These sessions are ideal for:

Classic car owners
Performance car owners
Modified car owners
Motorsport enthusiasts
Collectors
Anyone proud of their car and wants proper photographs of it

Whether the car is restored, modified, immaculate, road-worn, track-focused, or simply loved, the goal is the same — to photograph it with care, character, and style.

The approach

I start by photographing the car on its own, then gradually bring the owner into the frame.

Nothing is stiff, awkward, or over-directed.

The best images usually come from keeping things simple — standing by the car, leaning on it, sitting in it, or just interacting with it naturally.

The result is a set of photographs that feels honest, personal, and properly connected to the car.

Location

Sessions can take place at a suitable outdoor location, private property, workshop, garage space, or another setting that suits the vehicle.

For the strongest results, I prefer locations that are clean, uncluttered, and visually suited to the car, so the attention stays where it belongs.

I cover Yorkshire and beyond.

What you receive

A typical Owner & Car session can include:

  • photographs of the car on its own

  • detail images

  • owner-with-car photographs

  • a small set of natural portrait-style images

  • finished files suitable for print, display, or personal use

Pricing

Owner & Car sessions — £195

A relaxed location shoot for enthusiasts who want proper photographs of their car, along with a small set of natural owner-with-car images.

This includes:

  • up to 1 hour on location

  • photographs of the car on its own

  • owner-with-car photographs

  • 5 carefully edited digital images

  • personal-use licence

Travel outside the local area may incur an additional charge.

“Anyone proud of their car who wants proper photographs of it"

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