The Photography of Skip Dyrda
Automotive Photogrpahy
Automotive photography has always felt like a natural extension of my interests. Long before I picked up a camera, I was building, driving, and sketching race cars, drawn to the beauty of mechanical design. That connection still drives the way I photograph vehicles today. I’m not just looking for a “pretty picture” — I’m looking for character, mood, and story. Much of that comes alive in post‑production, where I enjoy shaping the atmosphere and enhancing the details that make each machine unique.
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This is an old Duesenberg. I’m not sure of the year. Taken at a car show in Sarasota, FL. Post production by me.
This is a vintage car, lowered and sporting modern wheels. I’m not sure of the year or model. Taken at a car show in Sarasota, FL. Post production by me.
This photo of a brilliant blue hot rod was taken at a car show in Punta Gorda, FL. Post production by me.
A safety orange painted MG Midget, originally returned to working order by my friend Ed. That’s his puppy in the front seat. Background added by me.
This photo of a black hot rod with flames was taken at a car show in Punta Gorda, FL. Post production by me.
I shot photos of this car, and others, in Savanah, GA. They just happened to be on display in front of an old firehouse, if I recall.
I shot this photo of a vintage farm tractor while in Petosky, MI, painting a mural with my friend Abby Kent.
This photo of a vintage fire truck was taken at a car show in Punta Gorda, FL. I used this truck as a model of the truck I painted in a large mural at their firehouse. Post production by me.