CASE STUDY
McLaren Senna
Engineering obsession, captured.
SERVICES
FULL SHOOT & EDIT
DATE
June 2025
LOCATION
MATFORD CENTRE
CLIENT
SANCTIONED UK
Concept
The Senna is purpose-built for lap time, every surface honed for speed. Our aim was to translate that singular intent into imagery: dramatic contrast, sculpted highlights, and negative space that lets the aero do the talking. Lighting was treated like bodywork—layered, precise, and ruthless about distraction.
Precision Over Drama
We built a controlled, studio-grade lighting environment to carve out surfaces without washing the carbon. Edge accents define aero features; a softer key rides the shoulder line to retain pace and tension.
Material Honesty
Carbon weave, gloss depth, and tiny specular breaks are preserved with careful flagging and negative fill. Each frame keeps black levels rich while maintaining highlight breathability for premium finishing latitude.
Primary Setup
Natural daylight — no artificial lighting
Rolling rig setup using a pickup truck
Coordinated pacing for dynamic angles
Capture & Optics
Sony α-series high-resolution body
24–70mm Sigma Art
Polarisation for glare control
Finishing
Lightroom for base balance
Layered retouch workflow
Filmic contrast with restrained colour
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