Sunset Vintage Car Photoshoot Villefranche-sur-Mer, Côte d'Azur¶
This photoshoot took place on December 20, 2024, with N and O, who wanted a fun, vintage-inspired session while travelling along the French Riviera. They decided to incorporate a classic car for a playful and stylish experience. We rented a 1973 Porsche 356 Speedster through Sunset Ride, a charming beige car that matched perfectly with the golden late afternoon light.
Sea Viewpoint¶
We met at 14:30, as in December the sun sets early along the Riviera. On this date, the sun was scheduled to set around 16:54, so the timing allowed us to capture both soft afternoon light and the warm tones of the approaching sunset. Our first stop was on Boulevard Napoleon III, a small viewpoint overlooking Villefranche-sur-Mer Bay. The combination of the sparkling water and the car created a visually striking setting. The couple looked incredible in their first outfits, vintage-inspired with scarves and a stylish black hat, which complemented the classic car perfectly. We took a mixture of portraits of N and O individually, photos together, and detailed shots of the car itself.
Vintage Car Photos by the Beach¶
As the sun lowered further, we moved to a second location near the beach. This gave us direct sunset lighting behind the couple, creating a warm, glowing backdrop with the water reflecting the golden sky. The winter season made this easy, as there were few people around compared with the busy summer months. This portion of the shoot produced playful, romantic images with the car and the couple framed by the vibrant sunset.
After an outfit change, we concluded the session with a short walk in Villefranche-sur-Mer. Although the sun had mostly set behind the mountains by this time, the soft residual light reflected on the buildings and harbour, creating a warm glow and beautiful reflections on the water. We captured a variety of shots along the harbour front, ending with scenic views of the colourful buildings against the fading sunset.
Overall, the two-and-a-half-hour session combined iconic Riviera scenery, the charm of a vintage car, and playful, romantic moments between N and O. Timing the shoot to match the early December sunset allowed us to capture both the rich afternoon light and the final glow on the town, resulting in a vibrant and memorable gallery.