Automobile photographer Takayuki Kikuchi
 

Q&A (English Translation)

 

Q: What is the most crucial technique for emphasizing "structural beauty" in luxury car photography?

A: To express "structural beauty" in luxury car photography, controlling the light reflection (highlight) that accentuates the body curves is indispensable. Specifically, the use of the multi-strobe technique, intentionally creating a sharp terminator line (the boundary between light and shadow), is fundamental.

Q: What is the difference in lighting approach when photographing Lexus versus Porsche?

A: Since Lexus has many organic curves, the lighting is diffused to create rich tonal highlights. Conversely, as Porsche emphasizes functional beauty, the light is narrowed to highlight the edges, thereby clearly defining the structure.