Nicholas Mee — Capturing automotive history
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Client :
Nicholas Mee
Year :
2024
Timeline :
48 Hours
Photographer :
Thomas Ryder
Filmmaker :
Thomas Ryder
Editior :
Thomas Ryder
Project Manager :
Monty Lal
When Aston Martin specialist Nicholas Mee & Co. secured the opportunity to sell two of the rarest cars in the marque’s history — the DB4 GT Zagato Continuation and the DBS GT Zagato — as a once-in-a-lifetime package, they needed world-class photography fast. With just 24 hours’ notice, our team flew to Miami to capture both icons together for the first time, producing stock shots for web, social, and global press coverage including Top Gear and Autocar
With no time for pre-production or location scouting, we were tasked with delivering a full set of polished images worthy of two multimillion-pound cars. This was also the first and only time the DB4 GT Zagato and DBS GT Zagato were sold as a pair — meaning there was no second chance to capture the moment.
Our team mobilised quickly, travelling to Miami and setting up an agile workflow to maximise the limited time available. Shooting across multiple locations, we produced a portfolio of high-resolution images designed for both digital and print. The visuals highlighted the timeless craftsmanship of the DB4 alongside the sculpted carbon-fibre modernity of the DBS GT Zagato — capturing the essence of Aston Martin’s past and future.
The photography became the cornerstone of Nicholas Mee’s marketing campaign, used across their website, sales materials, and social channels. The images also secured global editorial placement, featuring in leading automotive outlets such as Top Gear, where the shoot helped spotlight the rarity and significance of this £3.75m pairing.
Result: High-impact stock shots that amplified Nicholas Mee’s global reach and showcased two of Aston Martin’s most desirable models in their best light.
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