Commissioned Shoots
Understated. Editorial. Finished.
This isn’t a quick photo session. It’s a tailored, editorial-style experience designed to create finished images—clean, intentional, and built to hold up on a large screen, in print, or in a feature story.
I take on a limited number of commissions so each project gets full attention from planning through final delivery. If you’re after images that read like a magazine spread—quiet direction, controlled light, and clean composition—this is built for you.
How it works
Car, city, intent. We align on the look and how the images will be used.
Location, timing, and shot priorities. Discretion available when needed.
Calm pacing, subtle direction. The car stays the hero—not the production.
Finished images only. Consistent color and a premium, natural finish.
What you can expect
- Consultation first to align on look, location, and usage
- Guidance and direction during the shoot (angles, light, pacing)
- A curated set of fully edited finals—not hundreds of raw files
- Delivery in high-resolution + web-ready formats
- Any added costs (extended travel, permits, private locations) are quoted in advance
Select your experience
Every client gets the same respect and care. The packages simply reflect scope—how deep we go, how much we create, and what you want the final work to become.
One Perfect Frame
One image, made properly. Clean, intentional, ready to share or print. Ideal as a first commission—or when you only need one frame that simply nails it.
Includes:
- One-vehicle focus
- Local location within ~20 minutes of Santa Clara
- 1 fully edited final image delivered ready to share or print
Best for: a single hero image, a quick refresh, or your first time working together.
Essential Commission
A focused commission for one vehicle—built to deliver a tight, elevated set that feels editorial and timeless.
Designed to include:
- One-vehicle focus (static; optional motion when location allows)
- Light planning (timing, location, visual direction)
- A curated set of fully edited final images
Best for: personal keepsakes, social content, clean listings, and subtle flex images.
Signature Commission
The full story—built as a cohesive collection. Consistent, intentional, designed to live together.
Designed to include:
- One primary vehicle focus (supporting vehicles when it serves the goal)
- Deeper consistency across the set (color, finish, retouching)
- Book + fine print as part of the experience (selected together)
Best for: cars with provenance, full builds, brand decks, and collector-level documentation.
Château Commission
Outcome-driven depth. Worldwide. For collectors and curators where the standard is concours-level, museum-level, or personal legacy.
Designed to include:
- Consultation first to align cars, locations, and outcome
- Shooting time based on outcome—not the clock
- Multi-location coverage when it supports the story
- Book + fine print as part of the experience
- Pricing: individually scoped (cars, locations, travel, deliverables, usage)
Best for: multi-car collections, rare restorations, and high-stakes presentation.
FAQ
How do I book a commission?
Start with a short message that includes the car, your city, and what you want the images used for. I’ll reply with a recommended option, scope, and next steps.
Do you provide raw files?
No. Deliverables are a curated set of finished images—edited for consistency and delivered ready for print and web.
How many final images will I receive?
Enough to match the scope. One Perfect Frame is one finished image. Essential is a tight curated set. Signature becomes a cohesive collection. Château is outcome-driven depth scoped to the project.
What’s the turnaround time?
Typically 1–3 weeks depending on scope and season. If you have a deadline, include it in your initial request.
Do you travel?
Yes—Château Commissions are available worldwide. Travel is scoped per project.
What happens if weather doesn’t cooperate?
We adjust timing or reschedule. The goal is the images—not forcing a bad day.
Can you help with locations?
Yes. I’ll recommend locations that match the look and avoid visual clutter.
What’s included with books and prints?
Signature and Château include a book and a fine print as part of the experience. Final size, finish, and presentation are selected together and priced to match your intent.
Owner Prep Guide
You don’t need to overthink this—but a little prep makes a big difference in the final images.
Detail matters
- Full detail recommended (paint, wheels, glass, interior). Same-day detail is ideal.
- Clean tires/wheels are the fastest way to make a car look expensive in photos.
Bring a quick touch-up kit
- Window cleaner + microfiber (glass shows everything)
- Soft duster or clean microfiber for light dust
- Optional: light tire dressing (use sparingly—best applied after positioning)
Lights without idling
Headlights and interior lighting can add a unique look—especially during golden hour. A strong battery helps so we can keep the engine off. Idling can create subtle vibrations that reduce sharpness.
Timing makes the look
Golden hour (sunrise/sunset) is the most flattering light. Midday is workable, but harsher and less forgiving.
Weather and flexibility
If weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll adjust timing or reschedule. The goal is the images—not forcing a bad day.
Tell me the car, your city, and the intended use (personal archive, print, publication, listing). I’ll recommend the best option and confirm scope before booking.
Discretion available. Added costs (travel, permits, location access) are quoted in advance.