Motoring Literary & Art Festival - The Wing Silverstone 2nd - 3rd December 2023

Come and join me on the 2nd & 3rd December at the inaugural Motoring Literary & Art Festival at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit where I will be exhibiting and selling my Artist's Proofs and limited edition framed photographs of some of the finest classic & supercars in the world. Ideal gifts for automotive lovers just in time for Christmas!

There will be a host of other artists, from painters to sculptors displaying their creations too. Personalities include Lord Hesketh, Professor Peter Stevens, Lee McKenzie, John Watson, Karun Chandhok, Andy Palmer, Ian Callum CBE, Jackie Oliver, Sir John Egan and some 40 more. Authors include Richard Heseltine, James Page, Philip Porter, Martin Port, Matthew Field and Crispian Besley.

Under one £27m roof at The Wing at Silverstone, participants will be entertained, informed, amused and maybe shocked by a wonderful array of speakers with plenty of opportunities for book signings and chats with motoring heroes.  

You can find out more about the festival HERE and more about my photograph collection HERE

Artist’s Proofs available to purchase Ford Mustang Bullitt 1968

Did you know I have exhibited previously at the Hanging Room at the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall, London, and other locations too? This link tells you more.

I have two free tickets available each day if you want to come along. Email me HERE with your preferred day. Be great to see you!

Thanks very much

Stella

In Collaboration with R & R Detailing - Bespoke Car Care

A selection of my limited edition photographs adorn the walls of the workplace.

Tucked away in a tranquil setting in rural Kent, you’ll find R & R Detailing - Bespoke Car Care… but not any old car care – this is ‘Rest and Relaxation’ for your cars – cars you cherish and deserve the very best. Especially in preparation for a photoshoot with me to create provenance and a visual lasting memory.

Meet Rob Barnard, owner of R & R Detailing, a certified and accredited company by leading brands in the industry. He really does have a passion for reviving and restoring your automobiles and motorcycles. I had the pleasure of spending some time with him to learn more about the bespoke service he offers with fellow petrolhead Pete.

Rob takes the time to understand just what you want to achieve, your options include detailing, ceramic coatings, paint protection film, vinyl wraps, and graphics and number plates.

Rob said once you have had a coating on your car, it comes with a warranty, which means DO NOT WASH your car. Available to buy is a range of specialist products to protect and maintain.

Rob says…

“We are not just your generic Detailing & PPF studio,  I have also wanted to completely understand what our clients want to achieve and build them a treatment package. I think it’s the most important part to make a successful and understanding relationship so we can work together.  I want to relax them and then get them excited about projects.

There are so many “DETAILING” outfits now I want to separate myself from that and be different.

I’m constantly thinking about project ideas and different business plans, I can’t switch off. But I think passion is what people need to see”. 

Rob continues…

“I’ve tried so many different products over the last 10 years but GYEON is always a favourite, I’ve been accredited/ certified since 2014 and love the quality of the product from maintenance to certified ceramic coatings & PPF (paint protection film).

We offer a range of detailing packages. Each package is bespoke to your car and is built in collaboration with you.

Option 1 offers a regular safe wash package.

Option 2 consists of a more in-depth decontamination wash.

Option 3 progresses with paint correction –f or this option, we offer a range of treatments varying from a single-stage paint correction to a full multi-stage paint correction. The skill of machine polishing is used to remove defects and scratches from the paintwork, boosting gloss levels and revealing any metallic clarity”

Ceramic Coatings 

Our certified Ceramic Coatings are applied by highly skilled detailers to all car surfaces, guaranteeing outstanding visual results, long-lasting protection, and resistance to dirt and contaminates. Regular safe washes become more effective and the surfaces remain glossy, now protected from UV rays and harsh chemicals preventing oxidation and dullness. 

PPF

Whether you have fresh paintwork from our bespoke package or the original factory paint, protection is a must to keep your car safe from scratches, chips and harsh dealings of modern life. PPF is the perfect solution to protect the fresh paintwork on all surfaces of your vehicle. 

Vinyl and Graphics ( complete colour changes)

We design and replicate OEM decals and custom create graphics. We offer full vinyl colour changes, de-chroming, and window tinting.

We are collaborating with Stella to ensure your cars are in tip-top condition for their photoshoot to create provenance and a visual memory”.

“We always want to be Sustainable – all waste is recycled and our microbes even have a tire system, when new they are safe for freshly polished paintwork, washed & dried they are moved to interior cleans then washed & dried, and they will do arches and engine bays then rewashed to clean the floors,  after that a mechanic friend takes them away” .

Number Plates

R & R Detailing offers a range of different styles from standard to 3D gels, 4D, tinted, short, hex, ghost.

Secure Storage

They offer a safe, secure and discreet vehicle storage facility providing a home for classic, luxury, track, and performance vehicles including camper vans.

Whether for a short stay or for the long term, each vehicle is monitored 24 hours a day with security coverage and the facility is kept secure with high grade physical locks and bollards. 
Each vehicle is provided with a dedicated  C-TEK battery conditioner and will receive a bi-weekly run up to temperature to ensure optimum battery level is maintained. Each vehicle is provided with a super soft, stretchy, breathable cover that is suitable for all paint types. Covers are carefully and methodically applied and removed to minimise any contamination. Each aspect of the storage process is carried out by a dedicated, passionate and experienced member of the Supremacy team.
Storage solutions at Supremacy are tailor-made around customer’s requirements and they are happy to discuss your specifications.

The Ghost number plate with raised letters and either black or grey recessed within.

Thanks for taking the time to read about our collaboration, this link takes you to the R & Detailing website and this link takes you to the Identity page of my website for commissions to photograph your prized automobile.

Last but not least this link is to my shop if you’d like to purchase a limited edition photograph. With Christmas just around the corner, you might just find something for the car lover in your life!

Thanks

Stella

A Collaboration with Dylan Miles – Purveyors of Rare Automobiles and Motorcycles

Purveyors of Rare Automobiles and Motorcycles in Royal Tunbridge Wells.

In a prominent position in Royal Tunbridge Wells you’ll find a magnificent car showroom – but not any car showroom, this one is a purveyor of rare automobiles and motorcycles called Dylan Miles.

It’s my absolute pleasure to tell you so much more….

I met up with Dylan and his team on 11th September 2023 when he arrived back from an action packed weekend at the Goodwood Revival on a hot and sunny day.

Dylan is no stranger to cars and motorcycles they have been a major part of his life since he was born. His father, Simon dedicated his life to restoring rare Brough Superiors (a high-performance motorcycle designed for speed and luxury). However, It was his father’s Aston Martin DB5 Convertible and a Ferrari Daytona that really captured his interest and his fascination to pursue a career in his lifelong passion.

I first met Dylan Miles back in 2017 when he worked at JD Classics in Mayfair, our paths crossed a few times after at various automotive events, including at Salon Privé where I was photographing the event and he had just launched Dylan Miles Ltd and was exhibiting his collection of cars for sale.

A luxurious showroom beautifully designed with attention to detail to house some of the most sought after automobiles and motorcycles.

An inspiring collection of automotive artworks adorn the walls. Including two of my limited edition photographs seen at the top of this photograph of a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe from a private collection – these Artist Proofs are available for purchase.

My collaboration with Dylan Miles combines our shared passion for the design and detail of fine automobiles and motorcycles to give first-class personal customer service and an experience to enjoy.

As well as photographing people, I love photographing their personal collections of classic & supercars and motorcycles to create provenance and visual memory for wall art and tailor-made coffee table books – unique to each recipient. Each automobile is photographed in locations meaningful to the owner to reflect their lifestyle. This link tells you more.

Take a further look inside the Dylan Miles showroom via the images below. The Camaro on the forecourt is a fully restored 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 in its original colour of Rallye Green.

Below photograph of Dylan Miles centre, with Showroom Manager Matt Landers, left, and Josh Holmes, Showroom Assistant right.

More about Dylan and the history of the showroom…

Dylan says:

I’ve worked with some great companies, including RM Sotheby’s, Fiskens, Autosport Designs in New York, and JD Classics. Lots of people joked about how many different jobs I’ve had in the motor trade, but then there’s method to my madness because I’ve forged very good relationships with a lot of significant and influential people, from whom I’ve learned a lot. And today, everyone who I’ve worked with in the past I’m still doing regular business with, so it’s paying dividends.

The history of the showroom:

Stevenson as it was back in 1909.

Then in the 1960s franchised for Standard Triumph.

A former garden furniture showroom at 12-16 London Road, next to Tunbridge Wells Common.

Photo by Dylan Miles.

Transformed over nine months an extensive restoration programe was undertaken and opened in January 2023.

A building with strong automotive links. Directly next door at number 11 London Road stood a respected Victorian carriage company that constructed lavish horse-drawn carriages called AA Cundell. In 1907 the site was taken over by J. Rawsons and Sons who held the concession for Austin, Daimler, Essex and other British marques. In 1909 the showrooms 12-16 London Road were erected directly next door at the request of Mr. G Stevenson, who, at the time was director of Rawsons. He established G. Stevenson Engineers – The Kent and Sussex Garage Ltd and offered both sales and maintenance, becoming a concession for Humber, Wolseley and many other marques of the day. The building remained occupied by Stevensons well into the 1960s who by then were a franchised dealer for Standard Triumph.

By the late 1970s, the building was taken over by Pace Petroleum, acting as a petrol station, and later became home to a local Suzuki dealership. For the past few years the building was taken over by Westminster Outdoor Living until Dylan Miles acquired it in April 2022. The rest, as they say, is history! Well done to Dylan for restoring the building – a tremendous asset to London Road and Royal Tunbridge Wells.

The building has to be one of the last remaining working showrooms that exists worldwide today. Dylan’s empathy and a nod to a bygone era are evident for all to see. Viewings at the showroom are by appointment.

Watch this space for further updates on collaborations with Dylan Miles.

If you or someone you know has a classic & supercar collection worthy of a photo shoot I’d love to hear from you, simply call me on 0777 181 0105 or email me.

You can contact the friendly team at Dylan Miles via their website here.

Thanks for reading!

Stella