The Golden Light

A premium session of your vehicle, which takes place in the early morning or late afternoon with predominantly natural light. It includes  consultation to determine what kind of shots/theme you prefer and any important features of your vehicle. Together we will decide on a suitable location. 

• Up to 2 hours of photography time. Travel time of 1 hr included in this package.

• A collaboratively chosen  unique location

• Editing time included (a min of 3 hours)

• These shoots will take place at early morning or late afternoon.

• This style has much more "Golden hour" tones and can include the sun as a prominent  element in the composition

• Password protected online gallery for you to download/share your full-resolution images

• Min 15 ,fully edited images, including detail shots.  All files are fully useable and sharable for personal use.

• Two sets of images-  high resolution and web size resolution

• One colour-corrected  8x10  image of your choosing, printed on premium lustre paper

• Professional lab quality prints/ metal / acrylic / canvas  can be arranged at additional cost 

• Rolling or posed shots and unique editing services are available for  additional cost

Investment - $395 (tax incl) 

The Lifestyle 

A premium session which combines your vehicle and people. This package can be done anytime, but early morning or late afternoon with predominantly natural light avoids nasty shadows and harsh lighting. It includes  consultation to determine what kind of shots/theme you prefer and any important features of your vehicle. Together we will decide on a suitable location. This session focuses much more on the interaction between vehicle and people, with most of the photographs focused on the human element.  Detail and artistic shots are also included but to a much lesser extent than other packages. 

• Up to 2 hours of photography time. Travel time of 1 hr included in this package.

• A collaboratively chosen unique location and posing of clients with their vehicles

• Editing time included (a min of 3 hours)

• These shoots will take place at early morning or late afternoon.

• This style has much more "Golden hour" tones and can include the sun as a prominent  element in the composition. 

• People and interaction of the vehicle is the main focus of this shoot

• One colour-corrected  8x10  image of your choosing, printed on premium lustre paper

• Password protected online gallery for you to download/share your full-resolution images

• Min 15 ,fully edited images, including detail shots. All files are fully useable and sharable for personal use.

• Two sets of images-  high resolution and web size resolution

• Professional lab quality prints/ metal / acrylic / canvas  can be arranged at additional cost 

• Rolling or posed shots and unique editing services are available for additional cost

Investment - $395 (tax incl) 

The Motion

The Motion  package focuses on car movement.  It includes Rolling shots;  (Photographing the car driving with a lead car rigged for remote motion photography), Panning shots;  (photographer tracking car in motion to create a sharp vehicle but speed induced blur motion around it, and still frames that will be manipulated into motion later in post production.  These shots work best in the Golden light hours, approximately  before sunset or prior to sunrise, though other times of the day will work as well.  You will receive 15  or more retouched high resolution images. 

• Up to 2  hours of photography time. Travel time of 1 hr included in this package.

• Collaborative chosen unique locations

• Editing time included (a min of 3 hours)

• These shoots will take place in the later hours of the afternoon or early morning.  

• Min of 15 ,fully edited images, including detail shots. All files are fully useable and sharable for personal use.

• Password protected online gallery for you to download/share your full-resolution images

• Two sets of images-  high resolution and web size resolution

• Includes a colour-corrected  8x10  images of your choosing, printed on premium lustre paper

•Unique editing services are available for  additional cost

• Professional lab quality prints/ metal / acrylic / canvas can be arranged at an additional cost 

Investment - $395 (tax incl) 

The Ultimate

This premium+ photoshoot combines aspects of The Painted Dark, The Golden Light ,The Lifestyle  and Motion packages.  It also includes a light snack comprised of fruit, baking, cheese, and beverages since this is a longer experience.   We will shoot a combination of late afternoon golden light with the car, including people, rolling shots, and conclude with  light painting/off camera techniques from the Painted Dark package.  This also includes 2 to 3 locations/ backgrounds.    You will receive 20 or more retouched high resolution images. These shoots start with the golden hour, about 1 hour prior to sunset and conclude in the dark.

• Up to 3  hours of photography time. Travel time of 1 hr included in this package.

• Collaborative chosen unique locations (2-3) and posing direction

• A  delicious light snack to enjoy while we wait for the transition from Golden hour to the Blue hour.

• Editing time included (a min of 6 hours but often much longer, especially depending on how many light painted photos I take) 

• These shoots will take place in the late hours of the afternoon and conclude in darkness

• Special lighting techniques using light painting techniques and off camera flash when dark

• Min of 20 ,fully edited images, including detail shots. All files are fully useable and sharable for personal use.

• Password protected online gallery for you to download/share your full-resolution images

• Two sets of images-  high resolution and web size resolution

• Two colour-corrected  8x10  images of your choosing, printed on premium lustre paper

•Unique editing services are available for  additional cost

• Professional lab quality prints/ metal / acrylic / canvas can be arranged at an additional cost 

Investment - $595 (tax incl) 

The Minimalist

I also offer a more slimmed down  option where I can photograph your car at your home,  local car show, autocross or even at a location of your choosing.  This package includes exterior, interior and detail shots, or in case of autocross, panned and static shots.  Staging your vehicle in an appropriate position within the confines of the venue is included.  You will receive a minimum of 5 edited photographs with this package.

• Up to 1 hour of photography time. Travel time of 1hr included in this package.

• Editing time included (a min of 2 hours)

• These shoots will take place at a location like a home, autocross or car show

• These photographs can be taken at any time of the day, but morning, and evening work best for lighting.

• Min 5 ,fully edited images, including detail shots. All files are fully useable and sharable for personal use.

• Password protected online gallery for you to download/share your full-resolution images

• Two sets of images-  high resolution and web size resolution

• Professional lab quality prints/ metal / acrylic / canvas  can be arranged at additional cost 

Investment - $195 (tax incl) 

Testimonials

My better half and I had an amazing experience with respect to Merlin’s talents and expertise  in terms of a recent photoshoot with our new Corvette C8 convertible !
Merlin was a pleasure to deal with and very accommodating giving great suggestions as to location, and time of day for the absolute best lighting. His magic came through in every photograph and gave so many unique options. We were treated to a world class charcuterie board with the best muffins we had ever tasted, making the experience so much fun !  Merlin’s attention to detail from location, lighting, angles, and ultimately organizing the large prints for our car room … over the top service ! We have and will definitely  use Merlin again next summer for another car shoot, and highly recommend to those wanting to capture that special car to them ! 
Rick B

Picture a night sky filled with brilliant stars, a rocky bluff sloping to calm, reflective waters and a Bronco as the star of the evening's events. Add to this night card games, hot beverages, and some munchies that make you feel like you are a teenager out with your best friends and you would get a small glimpse of the fantastic night my husband and I had with Merlin and his lovely wife as he photographed my Bronco. The entire experience was fun and thoroughly enjoyable. Plus, the crowning glory of all this was the stunning photographs I received of my vehicle! Truly a priceless experience from a top-notch photographer who really knows how to take photography to another level of entertainment. If you want to have a work of art in your home -of your vehicle- and you want to enjoy the process of it too, Merlin Braun Photography is your only choice! Thanks, Merlin. I am over the moon delighted with my experience and the shots you produced. 
Kelly R