EDITORIAL PORTRAIT SESSIONS BUILT AROUND THE MACHINE
Blacktop Society.
Photos and Film.
Built for him, loved by her.
Introducing a cinematic portrait session featuring the machine he loves and the man who drives it.
THE CONCEPT
He’d Never Frame a Selfie.
He’ll Frame This.
A bold, intimate, beautifully lit portrait session. A gift that means something.
The Blacktop Society is a high-end portrait session built around the vehicle a man loves. His classic hot rod, his motorcycle, luxury sports car, his old pickup, that restored tractor. We photograph him with his prized possession the way it deserves to be seen. Dramatic light. Real shadows. A portrait that looks like a movie poster, not a phone pic in a parking lot.
The result is something he would never buy for himself but something generations will cherish.
WHAT YOU GET
Four Prints.
Shot with purpose.
01
THE MACHINE
The vehicle, alone. Shot with full dramatic intent. This is what your car looks like when someone actually knows how to light it.
02
THE LEAN
Arms crossed. One foot back. The light cuts across his face and the chrome catches it. Confident. Still. Owned.
03
THE STAND
Subject to camera. Full portrait. This is the one that she puts on her desk at work. Bold light, deep shadows, a face that holds the frame.
04
THE COCKPIT
Behind the wheel. Hand on the throttle. Looking out. This one feels like you’re heading out for a drive. Like purpose.
Two Ways in
No two shoots are exactly alike. Contact us for detailed pricing.
THE STANDARD
45-minute session, 4 finished prints
Pre-session location scout call
Studio lights set up on location
A fast 45 minute session
4 dramatic finished prints (1-11x14, 3-8x10)
The Machine, The Lean, The Stand, The Cockpit
Ready in 3 weeks
THE FULL BUILD
Everything in Standard plus more
90-minute session
8 finished prints (3-11x14, 5-8x10)
Social media gallery, 10 edited images
Custom folio box for delivery
Perfect as a complete gift set
ADD-ONS
Build the session you want
Additional prints: $55 each
(Enlargements available)Social Media files (4 images): $100
Second vehicle: $300
Rush delivery under 2 weeks: $200
Full production 3 minute video: $1100 (ask for details)
Gift cards available in any amount
GUYS, WHY DO THIS?
Leave your Legacy.
I remember as a kid, seeing a photo of my best friends dad, leaning on his old Nova. His car long gone, Larry was beaming when he told us about it. I’ve never seen a photo of my father’s blue ‘69 Camero, let alone a photo of him with it. That’s what this is about. Heritage.
This isn’t vanity. This is documentation. A record of a man and his machine, shot with intent and printed to last. Something his grandkids will find someday and understand immediately. Sure you could do a snapshot with your phone. But really, will your grandkids scroll through your old phone one day. Not likely.
The lighting is hard and purposeful. The shadows are real. Your face is not softened or smoothed into something unrecognizable. It’s just you, with that hunk of metal you call your own.
That’s why you do it.
Are you just looking for shots of your car? We do that too.
GIVE IT AS A GIFT
The Gift He Would Never Buy Himself.
Ladies, odds are he’s not going to book this himself. Sure, some men will see the importance and book the session themselves. But when you book it and hand him a gift card, you get to watch him be genuinely surprised. He loves that car, the bike he’s put years into, the truck that’s been through everything with him. It’s time to document it.
Birthdays. Father's Day. Anniversaries. Graduations. Christmas. Any occasion where you want to give something real instead of something forgettable.
Gift cards are available in any amount and can be delivered digitally or as a printed card. Simple to purchase, impossible to forget.
FOR HER / A DIFFERENT KIND OF SESSION
Buy the session, we photograph you.
Boudoir photography has always been about confidence, intimacy, and giving someone a version of yourself they will never forget. Blacktop Society offers a version of that for women who love cars and the men who love them.
Book a session on his ride (or yours!). A classic car, his Harley, his truck. No, lingerie is not required. You bring the confidence and your style. The result is a set of bold, cinematic portraits of you with the machine that means something to both of you. Leaning against the hood. Seated in the cab. Looking back over the seat of the bike. These are not snapshots. These are statements.
It’s a gift and a portrait all at once. Something for him. Something for you. Shot with the same hard light and cinematic intention we bring to every Blacktop Society session.
THE SESSION
Same cinematic lighting approach. One hour on location with his vehicle (or yours). You choose the wardrobe, we handle the rest. Private session, comfortable pace.
THE PRINTS
Four dramatic finished prints delivered in a folio box. One for the wall. One for the nightstand. Two that only he will see.
THE PRICING
Starting at $600 for the standard session. Same packages, same print quality. Book as a standalone or pair it with his session for a full day shoot.
QUESTIONS
Straight Answers
WHAT VEHICLES WORK FOR THIS?
Any vehicle with a story behind it. Classic and muscle cars, custom trucks, motorcycles, luxury vehicles, off-road builds, restored projects. If you’ve put time, money, or emotional investment into it, we can photograph it. We’ve worked with everything from immaculate show cars to well-worn daily drivers and both produce great results because the story is what matters, not the condition.
WHERE DOES THE SESSION TAKE PLACE?
On location, wherever makes sense for the vehicle. Industrial settings, open road, private garages, parking structures, fields at dusk. We do a location scout call before every session so nothing is left to chance. If you have a spot in mind, bring it. If you need ideas, we’ve done this enough to know what works for what kind of machine.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
Whatever fits the vehicle and the man. A leather jacket and worn jeans next to a Harley. A clean dark tee next to a restored Camaro. Something that says something about who you are without saying too much. We talk through it on the pre-session call. Avoid logos, nothing too bright. The light and the vehicle do the work. Your wardrobe just needs to stay out of the way.
I HAVE NEVER DONE ANYTHING LIKE THIS. IS THAT A PROBLEM?
No, and honestly most of our clients say the same thing. We direct every shot. There is no standing around hoping something works out. We know what we’re looking for and we get you there. Most guys are surprised by how comfortable the session feels once they realize it’s more about the car.
HOW LONG UNTIL THE PRINTS ARRIVE?
Three weeks for standard delivery. Rush delivery in under two weeks is available for an additional $200. All prints arrive ready to frame.
CAN TWO PEOPLE (OR MORE) BE IN THE SESSION?
Absolutely. Couples sessions work well, especially when the vehicle has shared history. Father and son sessions are also something we do. Add all of the kids? No problem. There is no extra charge to add people to the photos, however there is a charge if you want extra prints made. Contact us to talk through what that looks like for your situation.
