Today Instagram has birthed a new era of automotive creatives who are living life in the fast lane - from automotive photographers capturing a Porsche in a breathtaking landscape to digital artists rendering mechanical masterpieces into physics-bending situations. Celebrating the eclectic world of cars - the following accounts will give you a glimpse into the world of these creatives. Are you ready to dive right in? Get ready and get scrolling!
1. Cars and Colour
Beyond simply capturing cars and immersed in creativity - London-based automotive photographer and CGI artist Olgun Kordal’s captivating @carsandcolours Instagram account is the source of kaleidoscopic car artworks. With an innate passion for bold and contrasting hues, his feed features one-of-a-kind paradigm-shifting images of cars in geometric settings to colorful vibrant mirror halls. Harmoniously blending the beauty of photography and digital art - he produces a series of spectacular prints. Working across the globe, his clients comprise Porsche, Ferrari North Europe, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, BMW UK and more. Take a look at his account and get mesmerized!
2. Amy Shore Photography
With her images always being more than what meets the eye - Amy Heynes of @amyshorephotography captures everything from road trips to races and events. With just a quick peek into her feed you’ll see that what makes the work of this British photographer attractive are the intriguing stories that lie behind them. Her work intertwines raw landscapes with the technical modernity of a sports car. Utilizing minimal lighting, soothing muted tones and no artificial lighting keeps her photos true to her passion for honest, stripped-back photography. Along with teaming up with Porsche to photograph cars at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, she’s collaborated with BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, MINI amongst more.
3. Car&Vintage
First of its kind in Europe, the unique platform @carvintage by Alberto Vassallo combines ones passion for cars with that of art and people. From cars to characters who have made history - it not only focuses on the automotive sector but projects a 360-degree vision of everything classic. Since 2014 - through their Instagram account, website and several automotive events that they are a part of - they shed light on cultural aesthetics in a contemporary world, embracing the land, sea and air. They believe in people and their stories, sharing their achievements and the masterpieces created in design to art and technology. With a growing community of lifestyle enthusiasts, Car&Vintage could be a reference point for you - a trend hunter on one hand, a poetical ode to a classic vintage style on the other.
4. Type 7
It all began in 2018 when Porsche decided to team up with Ted Gushue to launch @type7 - an exquisite daily lifestyle magazine. Named after the first prototype for what developed into the quintessential 911 - Porsche realized that it takes two basic components in order to drive innovation and achieve perfection, radical thinking and courageous action. Effortlessly embodying this as their compass, Type 7 is a richly illustrated storytelling platform that travels the world in search of those who are driven. Instagram only at first, Gushue then went to curate an annual printed volume seamlessly weaving together one's love for Porsche with an interest in - art, architecture, design, travel, food, culture and a passion for collecting. Apart from putting a lens on this German automaker's celebrated vehicles, this publication is a must-follow if you’re passionate about the lifestyle that orbits this iconic brand.
5. The I.C.E St. Moritz
Brimming with an alluring charm, St. Moritz has always been a place where cultures and passions come together in a common concept of timeless, laid-back refinement and this is what @theicestmoritz feed showcases. Founded by Marco Makaus and with its first official edition taking place in 2022 - The I.C.E. St. Moritz (International Concours of Elegance) is a lifestyle event that breathes life into the bond between classic automobiles and the icy beauty of the Alps, held in a truly unconventional venue. Transcending the ordinary, Lake St. Moritz freezes into a dazzling white stage and transforms into a canvas upon which extraordinary cars are displayed. During this two-day spectacle - drivers, collectors and car enthusiasts gather in this magical buzzing setting to celebrate stunning automotive art. A historic bond unites the Engadin region and iconic cars with a mix of static displays and dynamic lively activities, along with cars being exhibited and driven on the frozen surface.
