Father's Day Gift Inspiration

With Father’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to treat the special man, or men, in your life – your dad, husband, boyfriend, granddad or any father figure.

We all need some cheering up during lockdown and something fun to look forward to – so what better time to buy him a personalised gift voucher to use when he’s ready.

Prices from £150 for a photo-shoot in his garden, the local woodlands or somewhere a little more remote. Simply call us on 01883 722282 or email here to find out more.

Below are a few examples of how he can enjoy your gift…

If he is camera shy another idea that might just appeal, and launched in time for Father’s Day – our new collection of automotive prints of some of the world’s finest classic and supercars – follow this link to our sister website ‘Stella’ to find out more.

Thank you, I look forward to hearing from you.

Stella

With his best friend

With his family

An experience of his choice

With his beloved horses and dog

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Stella Scordellis - Artist's Proof Sale

Do you have a project or commission on the go that needs original and stunning automotive photographs to dress the walls and complete the look?

If your answer is yes you have arrived at the correct destination, especially because we are offering a 15% discount to all subscriber’s of our newsletter.

A number of my Artist's Proofs of some of the worlds finest classic and supercars are available to purchase from the automotive side of my business – ‘Stella’ Automotive and Lifestyle Photography.

They would look fabulous on the walls of a hotel, restaurant, boardroom, showroom, your home or a gift for a customer or loved one to cheer them up!

The Artist Proofs featured in the exhibition ‘A Drive Down Memory Lane’ – with the inaugural exhibition hosted by Chartwell the country home of Sir Winston Churchill in Westerham, Kent – then on to the Royal Automobile Club, London – this link tells you more.

To view the exclusive collection click here

Please email any order enquiries to stella@smscreativephotography.co.uk to claim your 15% discount.

Many thanks

Stella

Ferrari F40

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Cars: Accelerating the Modern World & The London Classic Car Show 2020

Two shows about the humble car and how it has evolved over the past 130 years.

On Thursday I had the pleasure of attending the Victoria & Albert Museum in South Kensington to see an exhibition called ‘Accelerating the Modern World’ to learn more about the evolution of the motor car that first made an appearance at the end of the 19th century and how it has influenced the economy, manufacturing, design, and, most importantly the effect it has had on our planet.

I was also invited to attend the preview launch of The London Classic Car Show on the same day at its new home Olympia London - a short trot away from the V & A and now in its sixth year.

I can highly recommend them both, even if you are not a car lover, at the V & A you’ll learn about the history of the motor car and the fuel that is needed to power it and so much more, it really is an education for all ages. The exhibition is on until Sunday 19 April 2020.

You had better hurry if you are looking to go to The London Classic Car Show as it finishes on Sunday 23 April, featuring some of the finest classic, vintage and supercars to admire or even to buy and a tribute to Bruce McLaren too.

The photographs below show you more to whet your appetite.

Preview day on Thursday 20 February 2020 at Olympia

A tribute to Bruce McLaren ‘A Life Behind the Wheel’ to mark 50 years since his passing. The London Classic Car Show will be celebrating one of motor racing’s undisputed icons.

Accelerating the Modern World:

As you enter the Sainsbury Gallery at the V & A you will be submerged into the history of the automobile. Take a couple of hours to immerse yourself in some fascinating facts, figures and footage along with an exhibition of some of the finest automobiles to date. I loved it and learnt so much about this invention that has transformed the world.

A vast display of imagery accompanies the ‘Accelerating the Modern World Exhibition’, and the fashions that accompanied the ever changing designs through the decades. I found the information about petroleum really interesting and how this shaped the clothing we now wear, including stocking from the 1940s.

Thank you for reading this blog, I hope it has inspired you to explore the world of cars further.

I’ll be back next month with more blogs about my travels overseas called ‘The Diary of a Cruise Ship Speaker’ watch this space for updates.

Stella

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Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 2019

For the past five years I have had the pleasure of photographing the Bonhams London - Brighton Veteran Car Run arrivals at Madeira Drive, Brighton, this takes place on the first Sunday of November, and has done so for the past 120 years.

My recently published blog on my sister website - ‘Stella’ Lifestyle Photography tells you more about the arrivals on Sunday 3 November 2019 and the previous days’s event at Regent Street - the penultimate event of London Motor Week.

To keep reading and to see more photographs follow this link.

Many thanks

Stella

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Discover 'Stella'

If you haven’t already discovered ‘Stella’ let me introduce you to my other website ‘Stella Lifestyle Photography’.

‘Stella’ is the lifestyle and automotive side to SMS Creative Photography that launched in 2012 as a result of the relationships built with my studio customers, they were looking for a more individual and bespoke service to cover events and on-going projects.

Commissions from the ‘Stella’ brand take me far and wide - photographing automotive events, such as Salon Privé at Blenheim Palace and the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, with Formula One Racing Team, Williams for a Russian luxury lifestyle magazine called Rútage based in London.

I was commissioned to photograph Sergey Sirotkin, a young Russian driver for a feature called ‘Under the Helmet’ a behind the scenes look at him during the pre-race days - the photographs below show the end results of the photographs they chose to feature in the quarterly magazine.

The photograph below resonated with me because amongst the busy and diverse activity at the British Grand Prix there was a moment of calm when the Ferrari engineers stopped work for a few minutes to exercise and stretch, which is all part of their daily routine, I grabbed this shot on my way to a photo-call to remind me there is always time to stop for reflection and relaxation no matter what you are doing!

This link to the Blog section of the ‘Stella’ website tells you more about these events and others.

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Thank you!

Stella

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Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run - 4 November 2018

On the morning of Sunday 4 November I arrived at Madeira Drive, Brighton to photograph the arrivals of the carriages that travelled the 60-mile journey from Hyde Park London to Brighton.

More than 400 drivers and their passengers set off at 06.59am with the first one arriving at the finishing line at 10.23am.

To read more about my day photographing at the world famous Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run supported by Hiscox, simply click on the ‘Read More’ button below which will redirect you to my automotive and lifestyle website - ‘Stella’ which this event comes under.

Thank you!

Stella