AUTO ART

Many automotive images described as “light painting” combine multiple exposures in post-production. The results can be beautiful, but my passion is creating the entire image in a single exposure.

In a dark garage, that’s relatively straightforward. Under the bright lights of a car show in Dubai or out on an F1 track, it becomes a serious challenge. That’s part of what I love.

For me, there’s no better way to shape the light on a car than by hand. Following its curves, watching the light catch the paint and chrome, and bringing the people around it into the image—it’s an incredible process.

I’ve been lucky enough to work with some extraordinary vehicles. As a kid, the Porsche 956 and 962 were my poster cars. In 2024, I spent a couple of nights light painting them at Icons of Porsche in Dubai. A childhood obsession coming full circle.

People often ask how I create these images. The video below shows the movement, flow and technique behind the finished photograph. I hope it inspires you to have a go yourself.