G&D’s Niche

Gasoline & Dopamine is a local, enthusiast-owned and operated automotive photography and media company based in Gilbert, Arizona. Our focus is dynamic, street-level photography of cars, trucks, and motorcycles. No wedding photographers that also shoot cars here. Car photography is all we do — it’s our specialty.

We don't do boring either. We cater to the customer who wants more than just a smartphone snapshot, who wants the soul of their ride captured artfully, dynamically, and in high resolution.

Our photographer

My name’s Curtis. I was born and raised here in the East Valley. And I love cars. They’re my favorite thing. I paired that obsession with a camera and started G&D as a way to immerse myself in car culture and to share my passion and my art with others through my work.

Let’s talk, drive someplace cool, take some pictures — I’ll make your ride look amazing.

What’s Included

Artful, sharp, and dynamic automotive photography for vehicle sale and auction listings, prints and wall art, personal collections, brands, gifts for the holidays, or just for fun.

With every shoot you will get at a minimum:

  • A pre-shoot consultation with your photographer to lock in the details of your project.

  • A curated bundle of high-resolution, professionally color-graded and retouched photos.

  • A private, secure digital gallery for easy viewing and downloading.

  • The option to turn your favorite shots into physical prints on premium art paper, high-gloss metal, or gallery-ready acrylic mediums.

You can visit our Services Page for more details.

If you’d like to learn more about Gasoline & Dopamine Automotive Photography, check out our FAQs below.

A behind-the-scenes shot of the Gasoline and Dopamine photographer taking a car picture in front of the silos in Morrison Ranch in Gilbert, AZ.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Getting started is easy. Just head over to our Contact Page and drop in your details. We’ll need the basics — your contact info, details on your vehicle(s), and a quick rundown of what you have in mind for the project.

    Once you submit your request, we’ll reach out to schedule your pre-shoot consultation so we can lock in the vision, the location(s), and get your shoot on the calendar.

  • Gasoline & Dopamine is proudly based in Gilbert, Arizona, Zip Code 85296. We routinely shoot all over the East Valley and the greater Phoenix area.

    We know the best shots usually require getting out of the driveway, so we are absolutely willing to travel to track down the perfect desert highway, industrial backdrop, or urban grid for your project.

    If your preferred location falls outside our standard East Valley radius, a small travel fee will be applied to your tab to cover the extra time and mileage. We will always discuss this with you upfront during your consultation.

  • We shoot on a Canon EOS R50 mirrorless body, utilizing modern RF lens architecture. We carry three pieces of standard glass, plus extra supporting gear to ensure we always get you the best shot:

    • an 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 for adjustable wide angle shots

    • a 50mm f/1.8 Prime lens for crisp depth of field, laser sharp close ups, and low-light / night shooting

    • a 100mm-400mm f/5.6-8 telescoping zoom lens for isolating tight details and compressing distant backgrounds

    • Tripods for dynamic perspective shots

    • Circular Polarizer (CPL) filters to cut through reflections and glare

    • Lots of batteries so we can stay out all day if needed

    • Camera and chase vehicles can be arranged if required

  • It’s laid back, but highly focused. Think of it less like a stuffy formal photoshoot and more like hanging out with a fellow enthusiast who happens to bring professional photography gear.

    We always start by getting on the same page during your pre-shoot consultation. This can be in person, over the phone, by text, or online — whatever you’re most comfortable with. The goal is always to get you exactly what you want.

    Then on shoot day, we meet up, talk cars a little, then get to work.

    The vibe is always collaborative and entirely focused on making your project look incredible. No stress, no pretentiousness — just good locations, great lighting, perfect composition, and a shared passion for the culture.

  • Gasoline & Dopamine is built for people who appreciate driving culture and need top-tier automotive photography for their projects.

    We happily shoot for individual car owners, collectors, specialty automotive businesses, brands, and anyone else who wants artful composition and high-energy, dynamic shots of vehicles.

  • Yes, we do offer Business to Business (B2B) Services.

    We are happy to take on projects for any business that needs top-tier car photography — mechanics and auto body shops, tire and rim shops, dealerships, automotive brands, social media, and more.

    Fill out our Contact Form to send us your project idea and we’ll get in touch.

  • You can reach out to us anytime by visiting gasolineanddopamine.com/contact or by sending us an email at gasolineanddopamine@gmail.com.

  • We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. There are a number of shoot packages you can review on our Services Page.

    We are also open to custom jobs. If you have a vision, we would love to help you achieve it. Details and costs can be agreed upon during the pre-shoot consultation.

  • It should never take more than a week for you to get your photos. We usually aim to have them back to you within a couple of days, depending on project size.

    We use state of the art photo retouching software and standardized editing processes to help speed things up, but we care about the final product as much as you do, so every image gets a custom pass to ensure its quality.

  • Once your photo editing is complete, you will receive a secure link to your private digital gallery.

    If there are shots that you want to get printed, we’ll take your order, and we’ll get them made for you through our premium print partners.

  • Our standard photography packages are designed for personal and recreational use by default. Perfect for sharing your ride with the community.

    If you need the shots to do heavy lifting for a business, brand, or marketing project, we can easily set that up too. Commercial use requires a small Commercial Usage Fee, express written permission from Gasoline and Dopamine LLC, and proper credit.

  • Two answers:

    1. Yes, we do provide our customers with all the unedited image files from their photoshoot in JPEG form alongside the hand-edited selects from their photography package when we deliver the project.

    2. No, we do not provide our customers with the RAW files from the shoot. By default, Gasoline & Dopamine maintains the rights to all RAW files we create.

      However, if a client wants the rights to the RAW files for any reason, a small transfer fee can be negotiated on a per project basis.

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