Ford

Photography by Johnny Hendrikus.
Automotive & lifestyle

Built into the adventure

My part: Photography

Ranger on the coast, Everest in the forest and Mustang Mach-E at a tucked-away cabin. A collection of automotive photographs with a real sense of place.

Give the vehicle a world to live in

I like photographing vehicles where the setting adds something to the story. For this collection, that meant moving between the coast, the bush and a cabin surrounded by green.

Each vehicle has its own feel. The Ranger frames bring movement and spray; the Everest sits amongst the trees and volcanic terrain; the Mustang Mach-E brings a quieter road-trip mood.

Big frames and small details

I photographed the wider scenes, then moved in closer: bodywork catching the light, a surfboard beside the tray, gear coming out of the boot. Those details help connect the vehicle to the people using it.

Together, the images give the work a mix of energy, atmosphere and space — with the car always feeling like part of the scene.