Car photography in Austin.

I photograph cars across Austin — auction galleries for Bring a Trailer and Cars & Bids, private-sale listings, and the occasional shoot for the fun of it. Everything below was shot here in town.

17
shoots in Austin
9
marques
Auction, listing and private work

Where I've shot

A few places around town that have worked, and where to find them.

  • 1966 Chevrolet Corvair convertible, blue metallic paint, chrome trim, wire-spoke rims.

    St. Elmo's District

    South Austin

    Warehouse walls and muralled frontage in the arts district. Suits a car with colour to play against.

    1966 Chevrolet Corvair Convertible
  • Yellow Ferrari LaFerrari with black roof, silver multi-spoke rims, and yellow brake calipers.

    Petrol Lounge

    Off Burnet Road

    A private collection space — climate-controlled, even light, and no weather to plan around.

    Petrol Lounge Car Storage
  • White Porsche 991 GT3 Cup race car #25 with multi-color livery, gold rims, and carbon aero parked in COTA pit lane.

    Circuit of the Americas

    Southeast, off 130

    Paddock and access roads. The obvious home for a race car, and where the vintage grids run each autumn.

    2017 U.S. Vintage Nationals at COTA

Shooting in Austin, answered

The things people ask before booking. Anything else, just ask me directly.

Do you travel anywhere in the Austin metro?

Yes — Austin proper, plus Lakeway, Westlake, Bee Cave, Georgetown, Round Rock, Buda and Kyle. Further out is usually fine too; I've shot in San Antonio and Corpus Christi.

Where will you shoot my car?

I'll suggest somewhere based on the car and what the photos are for. An auction gallery wants clean, even light and a background that stays out of the way. A feature set can take somewhere with more character. If you already have a spot in mind, that works too.

What time of day do you shoot?

Usually the hour after sunrise or before sunset, when the light is soft and reflections behave — paint reads properly and you avoid hard highlights running across the bodywork. A covered garage lets us shoot mid-day when a schedule demands it.

How soon do I get the photos?

Five business days on the base package, edited and sized for wherever they're going. If you're against an auction deadline, tell me the date when you book and I'll tell you honestly whether it's doable.

Do you shoot for online auctions specifically?

It's most of what I do. Auction listings need complete coverage — exterior, interior, engine bay, undercarriage, flaws included — because bidders will ask either way. The shot list covers what a full set includes.