Lamborghini through light

The ultimate 1980s supercar, the Lamborghini Countach LP5000 Quattrovalvole, has been beautifully captured here by Rudolf van der Ven, a Belgium-based automotive photographer. Rudolf’s journey to becoming a photographer was not a typical one. Although obsessed by these beautiful late 80s supercars during childhood, the love eventually made way for computers, games and graphic design during his early teens. It wasn’t until after a career in commercial aviation and finally getting his drivers’ license at age 30 that he finally, slowly rediscovered his true passion for cars.

Although a fan of motorsports, he’s always been more appreciative of the aesthetics rather than the performance of cars, something noticeable in most of his work, often highlighting design lines and exterior details.

Since 2019 he has focused almost entirely on low-light photography and specifically light painting. Through light painting, he manages to create dark, moody images, while at the same time enjoying extreme flexibility in terms of lighting. This leads not only to stunning results with lower shooting times, but also dissipates the need for large studio set-ups.

To see more of his work and visit his store, click on the link below.

Photos © Rudolf van der Ven