Giovanni McLeish started shooting cars alongside his boss, two enthusiasts chasing chrome reflections and clean body lines, quickly evolved into something deeper. Giovanni carved his path through car event photography and portrait work, embracing a jack-of-all-trades mindset while steadily refining his craft. Now, he’s intentionally narrowing his focus into the event and portrait space, where storytelling and human connection take center stage.In this episode, Giovanni breaks down what makes great car photography tick. It’s all about angles, perspective, and understanding how light bends around metal like it’s sculpting it in real time. But beyond technique, he emphasizes initiative. Create the work. Don’t wait for permission. Deliver an experience, not just images.We also dive into why printing his own work elevated his eye, how seeing photos off-screen sharpens attention to detail, and why capturing moments that last forever requires being fully present in the now.Energy is everything. Giovanni believes the vibe you bring to a shoot echoes back through the people you’re photographing. Connection with your model or client is not optional, it’s essential. Get out of your head. Get into the moment. Build the relationship. That human element is where the magic lives.He’s a firm believer in collaboration too. Working as a team opens the door to unexpected angles, fresh ideas, and shots you simply can’t create alone.This conversation is about craft, courage, connection, and showing up with intention every single time you press the shutter. 📸You can follow Giovanni here https://www.instagram.com/gvmultimedia.ca/Follow Open Shutter for future show announcements!https://www.instagram.com/openshutteryoutube/like and subscribe:)