Ferrari 613 Scaglietti shoot near Milan

The Scaglietti may well be the dream car that offers just about the perfect combination of speed, luxury and safety, the Ferrari 613 Scaglietti definitely sets roads on fire and in this latest image from commercial car photographer Tim Wallace for our UK Ferrari client we can see this impressive model represented on some photography showing the scene on the pass road leading down into Milan from the north.

Named after one of Ferrari’s legendary coachbuilder, Sergio Scaglietti, supercar Ferrari 612 Scaglietti’s styling is setting standards for others to emulate. The cockpit of this sports car can in fact be personalized further thanks to the Carrozzeria Scaglietti program.

Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is a 12-cylinder sports car, which means increased power at your disposal. The light-alloy technology that has been incorporated in the body means that despite the size of the supercar there is still a saving of around 60 kilograms when compared to the other fast cars of this segment. The technology also allows for increased structural rigidity which converts into greater safety.

The racing car boasts o the latest in traction control system. In fact this is the first time that such an advanced traction control system is making an appearance in a Ferrari. With 5,748cc at your disposal the sports car leaves the competition way behind. At 7,250 rpm and 540 bhp you can accelerate to an exhilarating 100 km/h from standstill all in a matter of 4.2 seconds. Speed buffs can look forward to achieving a top speed of 315 km/h or 196 mph. Coupled with such a lively engine is the six-speed mechanical gear box. You have a choice of either manual or paddle shifts, the kind of which you find only in F-1 cares. The gear box incorporates the latest electro-hydraulic system. The system enables ultras-smooth and fast gear changes. This is yet another winning proposition among sports cars from the house of Ferrari.

Car Photographer Tim Wallace Displays at the China International Car Show

This week car photographer Tim Wallace’s work for Aston Martin could be seen at the 2011 China International Car Show in the form of 6 massive 2.3 metre square panels that made up the main stand for our client Aston at this infamous international show.

The work will be on display for the duration of the show and features just some of the work that Tim has been commissioned to shoot over the last few years for Aston Martin. This company pressence is firmly aimed at the ‘restorations’ element to Aston and drives forward the message into the ever expending investment markets of China as the number of classic and prestige car collectors in this area of the world increases year on year.

New Aston Martin Media of the work of UK Car Photographer Tim Wallace

A year in the work of car photographer Tim Wallace with this exciting new update showcasing just some of the automotive car photography that Tim Wallace produces of Aston Martins both classic and modern.

Maserati Gran Turismo shoot

This week we did some marketing sales work shooting the infamous Maserati Gran Turismo for a UK client. The Maserati GranTurismo is the first modern, two-door, four-seater coupé that delivers much more than its sensual beauty initially suggests and was shot on location and with detailing shots done in the studio.

Hasselblad behind the scenes video

Hasselblad launch a ‘behind the scenes’ film that they shot of photographer Tim Wallace when they accompanied Ambient Life on a shoot off the coast of Palma last month to capture a series of commercial work of the luxury yacht ‘Genevieve’ for a New York client.

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Tim – “Its was an exciting project and one that in truth has been on the table being discussed through their New York office now for nearly a year. I’m no stranger to shooting prestige modes of transport and I guess I’m best known for my work in the car industry but this project really offers massive scope to ‘get dramatic’ and to some degree I feel like we have a blank canvas to fill which was certainly a challenge but one that both myself and the team were very devoted to. I’ll worked closely with Hasselblad and the support crew to shoot this stunning ship for a marketing campaign that will hopefully not only raise the brand for our client but also offer a new vision for what it possible in the world of yacht and boat photography. I’m hoping that I have managed to inject some real passion into the project with photography that has not been seen before. I think some of the team were a little anxious of my plans to hang out of helicopters at dawn but after numerous meetings to discuss equipment needs and logistics we saw a very busy but productive 2 days shooting. Trying to plan out lighting and requirements for setups was a challenge and we had 8 lights on the boat and others in support boats to each side while I shot quite literally out of a Helicopter, which is fun to say the least.

Porsche shoot in scotland

This week we would like to welcome Polished Bliss as a new client to Ambient Life.

The company are based in Scotland and are national leaders in high end car detailing, specialising in prestige cars such as Porsche, Aston Martin and Lamborghini. Photographer Tim Wallace has just completed 3 days working with the team at their site in Scotland to shoot their commercial process in detailing as well as Tim’s unmistakable automotive work with two client Porsche 911′s to support the companies 2010 marketing strategies.

In just three years Polished Bliss have grown from nothing more than a vision to become one of the most successful specialist car care businesses in the UK. Their underlying work ethic is simple; they work hard, they strive to be the best at what they do and they treat all of their customers in the same way that they like to be treated ourselves. Car care is not simply what they do, rather it is an intrinsic part of their lives and one they are very passionate about leading to them being one of the most recognised names today within the industry.

A brief sample of some of the photography that Tim shot for the company can be viewed in this short presentation.

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Victor Magazine – April 2010

Today sees the launch of the April Edition of the infamous Victor magazine by Hasselblad and features the work of UK based commercial photographer Tim Wallace.

Victor April 2010

Tim Wallace flew out to Hamburg as a guest of the World famous Victor magazine recently in Germany for two days to be interviewed by the magazine as he has been selected to be profiled for his work and creativity in the field of automotive photography. In keeping with the Hasselblad philosophy of developing products of outstanding quality that are ahead of their time, and celebrating the 100th anniversary of Victor Hasselblad’s birth, the magazine showcases the work of selected photographers from around the World and looks in depth at who they really are. Victor is regarded by the professional community as a both exciting and visually stimulating magazine in a large, professional format, and it has proved a huge success amongst top class photographers since its launch in the autumn of 2006. Recently in order to allow a wider audience to enjoy this exclusive publication in the future, Hasselblad announced that Victor would be launched in an online version – providing all the content and all the quality of the paper version, plus the advantages of an online publication with an interactive media facility the enables readers to search all articles and content from the current issue, access tutorials and behind the scenes videos as well as Victor Podcasts. In addition, those wishing to get closer to some of the world’s finest photography will be able to zoom in on image details thanks to the large format quality of the online PDFs that are made available to subscribers. The magazine is very much seen to be one of the most exclusive and desirable publications within the photography community and each year receives requests from over 3,000 professional photographers to have their work viewed and considered for publication.

Stephan Bittner

Stephan Bittner (Editor and Architect for Victor Magazine) – “Each year I see thousands of images, we are sent them on a daily basis quite literally. What I get excited about is when I see something new, something that I have not seen before, at Victor we really strive to bring new photography to our readers and of course also look at the photographer themselves, who they are, what makes them tick. I first saw Tim’s work late last year and had heard his name mentioned by several people for his automotive photography, when I saw it I knew we needed to get him over to Germany to find out more about the man behind these incredibly moody images. Even if you don’t like cars you can’t help being drawn into some of Tim’s work. I met with him along with our writing staff and I have to admit that there is a lot more behind him than I’d expected, it’s a great story and we will be aiming for release in June for our readers to enjoy. I would also point out that next time we meet I hope his baggage makes it, it’s a long story!…

Tim Wallace

” Tim- “Being invited over to Germany to be interviewed by Victor was something that came out of blue for me in truth and at first I pretty much thought that maybe they had the wrong guy…lol It’s not really something that you need to think about when an opportunity arises like that and of course I feel very humbled to be asked to be featured. My work is very important to me and anybody who has met me professionally as a client or as a guest at one of my seminars will tell you that once you get me started on the subject of passionate photography it’s hard to get me to stop! I went out to Hamburg for two days for the interview and really wished that I could have stayed a little longer if not simply to enjoy the city of Hamburg in winter, its a very beautiful place, especially at night when the lake is frozen and the local community take to the ice skating and enjoying the evening together as well as all the good eating and drinking to be had! I spent the day with Stephan and his writing team as we discussed my background, my approach, my visions for the future and where I saw my work in the years ahead. One of the hardest things I think in the day was trying to select the portfolio, I’m glad to say that we did manage this in the end and the feature will I feel reflect a good mix of my style which I’m very happy about. All in all the day seemed to go quite quickly and I have to mention that Victor has it’s own bar right next to the meeting rooms which is sheer genius, for a hot coffee of course! My time at Victor was rounded off with myself being invited to a group celebration meal with the guys from Victor and where we were joined by the MD’s of Hasselblad UK and Germany, Chris Russell Fish and Uwe Moebus. A great night and given that I’d been on the go since 2am with flights etc and my bags had been left in a different country to me I have to say that I didn’t notice that it was 3am by the time we bid each other farewell!”

Victor Magazine

80th Geneva Motorshow gets inspired…

This week saw the start of the prestigious and World renowned Geneva Motor Show. The show is the 80th International Motor Show from Geneva and is an international exhibition of the finest new automobiles. A vast array of car brands and new models are on show each year, many including concept cars and prototypes. This year we were very pleased to support Morgan in their launch of the new Sports Roadster and 4/4 Sports.

Ambient Life photographer Tim Wallace was approached by The Morgan Motor Company to shoot several of their models for both new brochure designs with the Aero 8, the 4/4 Sport and most exclusively the new Roadster Sport to provide high quality photography for its launch at the Geneva Show for its official launch.

Tim initially spent 3 days with Morgan to produce the work for the first shoot with Geneva firmly in mind. The shoot was split over work on site at the Morgan factory in Malvern as well as on locations in the South of England that even involved a very frosty morning in a cattle auction shed…

Over the coming months as work continues we will be sure to keep you up to date as this project develops and progresses with England’s only remaining privately owned car manufacturer as they continue to grow and go from strength to strength.

The International Geneva Motor Show (French: Salon International de l’Auto) is an annual auto show held in March in the Swiss city of Geneva. The show is hosted at the Geneva Palexpo, a convention centre located next to the Geneva Cointrin International Airport. The Salon is organised by the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles, and is considered an important major international auto show.

First held in 1905, the Salon has hosted almost all major internal combustion engined models in the history of the automobile, along with benzene- and steam-powered cars from the beginning of the century. Exotic supercars often steal the spotlight during their debuts at the show. Prototypes, new equipment, technical breakthroughs, international partnerships, as well as political and social debates, have been announced at the exhibition. The show is regarded as a level playing field for the world’s automakers, aided by the fact Switzerland lacks an auto industry of its own.