Automotive Narratives and Cinematic Car Shoots
More than just a classic Beetle, my automotive shoots blend dramatic fashion, moody city lights, and high-fashion storytelling. We use the vehicle as a central character to build raw, atmospheric narratives.
An editorial shot for Twisted Heads Magazine from inside the car. The model's pose and the dark, atmospheric lighting create a sense of unapologetic style and confidence.
Another frame from the Twisted Heads editorial, using light trails to create a feeling of movement and speed. This technique turns a night drive into a dynamic fashion moment.
A close-up portrait from the same night shoot, with neon green light flares adding a magical quality. This shows how we use the city's ambient light to create unique visual effects.
An experimental image from the series, using a slow shutter speed to create a ghostly, ethereal effect. This represents a phase of exploring darker, moodier themes in my work.
A short film teasing the full editorial shoot inside the VW Beetle. This clip sets the tone with its dark, glamorous, and cinematic feel, showcasing the unique aesthetic of our automotive shoots.
A wide-angle shot from a glamour shoot inside the car. The fisheye perspective adds a dramatic and immersive feel to this high-fashion moment.
A candid-style portrait from the same glamour shoot. The soft interior lighting and the city lights in the background create a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere.
About this collection
When we shoot inside my Beetle, we aren’t just capturing a car. We use the tight, confined space to force a different kind of intimacy, relying on the city’s ambient neon light at night to create that moody, raw aesthetic. If you have a vehicle or a vision in mind, we treat it as a primary character in the narrative, not just a prop.
Beyond the aesthetic, these automotive shoots are about precision. Whether it is a classic vintage car or a modern luxury vehicle, we use professional, cinema-grade lighting to highlight the metallic curves and interior textures. My team and I handle the entire production, from selecting the right architectural location to planning the complex lighting setups that make the car pop against the Mumbai skyline.
We often lean into high-contrast, moody tones to give the images a film-like quality. If you are a brand looking for campaign material, we bring our full production crew, including stylists and lighting assistants, to ensure every frame tells a story. For individual portrait sessions or model portfolios, we focus on the interplay between the model and the machine. We do not just park a car and shoot, we build a scene.
Vikram Bawa
I’m Vikram. I’ve always found that a classic car, like my ‘Bug Singh Bawa’, adds a layer of soul to a photograph. We don’t do standard car shoots; we build cinematic stories where the vehicle, the light, and the person become one.
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