VW Samba in the Studio

February 16, 2024

Volkswagen samba shot for Type 2 Detectives. These shots were destined for a magazine but over a year down the line it is looking less likely now so I got permission to post up here. I get such a low volume of traffic anyway so if you are reading this I thank you and think of it that you are one of the privileged few to see them before they are (maybe) printed.. 

This samba is a literal shining example of why Type 2 Detectives are at the very top end of their game. I can never visualise if a particular car would look better in a studio environment or better placed elsewhere. Also the studio I use is fairly tight for space. Which not only means you have a bit less space to manoeuvre but there’s always a lot of editing to do. Especially with such a flat sided reflective object such as this stunning bus. Some shots are worse than others but removing unwanted reflections can add a couple of hours to each shot at least. Worth it though? Maybe not when you scrutinise the fee/hrs man maths, but as I’ve said before on here you have to enjoy what you do as that’s part of the payment. 

23 window Volkswagen Samba shot for Type 2 Detectives