Astons on the Avenue During Monterey Car Week 2026
A casual afternoon photographing one of my favorite car makers in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea
Not every Car Week outing is an assignment! Aston Martin has long been one of my favorite car makers, so when Ocean Avenue filled with Astons during Monterey Car Week, I brought my camera along simply because this was an event I wanted to see for myself.
Just enjoying looking at Astons
I took my camera down to Carmel just for myself to check out Astons on the Avenue. I like the mystique and aura of an Aston Martin car, which I find different than any other, especially the generation of cars from about 2010 to 2018. I got the chance to talk to a couple of very friendly owners as well, which I found informative and interesting. The headliners at this show were the examples of the new mid-engined car Aston put out this year, the Valhalla. The range of cars though went all the way back to the 60s, so there was an Aston on display for everyone.
Have an Aston Martin—or Another Car You Love?
You do not need to be selling a car to have it professionally photographed. I make creative automotive portraits for owners and collectors who simply want great photographs of a vehicle they enjoy owning, along with complete photography for auctions, dealerships, car clubs, and automotive events throughout the Monterey Peninsula.
Aston Martins on Ocean Avenue
Classic grand tourers, modern performance cars, Formula 1 influence, and the details that caught my eye in Carmel
Rather than trying to photograph every Aston Martin at the event, I photographed the cars and details that caught my attention as I walked around downtown Carmel. That meant moving between complete vehicle views and much tighter photographs of wheels, flowers, badges, bodywork, and other details that give each car its own personality.
Professional Car Photography on the Monterey Peninsula
Whether you are bringing a special car to the Monterey Peninsula, preparing one for an online auction, organizing a car show or club event, or simply want photographs of a vehicle that means something to you, I offer car photography throughout Carmel, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, and the surrounding area.
A photo shoot can focus entirely on the car, include the owner, highlight specific details, or take advantage of one of the many distinctive coastal locations around the Monterey Peninsula. For auction sellers, I can also create the complete collection of exterior, interior, engine, detail, and documentation photographs needed for a strong online listing.
Photographing Astons on the Avenue during Monterey Car Week 2026 was a chance to enjoy one of my favorite automotive brands while creating car photography among the streets and scenery of Carmel-by-the-Sea.