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Lexus IS 350 F Sport shot by ShotBySM
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Chantilly, VA Serving the DMV Automotive Photography

Capture the soul of the machine

A ShotBySM production —
Cinematic automotive photography & media. Shoots from $100.
Book a Shoot View the Work
Your car deserves to look as good as it drives.
The Approach
Every shoot is scouted, lit, and edited like a feature — not a photo dump. Locations, angles, and color are built around your specific car.
The Area
Based in Chantilly, Virginia and shooting across the full DMV. Free travel within 10 miles — $0.65/mile beyond that.
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Selected Work

The gallery

A running cut of recent shoots. Tap any frame to view it full-size.

Full galleries delivered in high resolution
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Sessions & Rates

Pick your package

Flat, transparent pricing. Every package includes professional editing and a full-resolution digital gallery.

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The Basic Shoot
$100
Perfect for a clean set of high-quality social media or personal shots.
1 hour · 1 location (Chantilly / DMV)
15 professionally edited high-res photos
Full-resolution digital gallery
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The Duo Package
$170
Bring a friend — two cars, one session. Save $30 vs booking separately.
1.5 hours · 1 location
20 professionally edited photos (10 per car)
Digital gallery for both cars
Flagship
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The Full Media Package
$350
The complete feature experience — photo and video in one session.
2 hours on location
30 professionally edited photos
Two vertical reels OR one 60-sec cinematic 4K edit
Add-Ons
Additional Photos
Extra edited photos beyond your package
$5 / photo
Additional Location
Second location added to any package
+$30
Full Gallery Upgrade
All keepers — typically 30–40+ edited photos
+$100
Rolling Shots
3–5 high-motion action shots (driving logistics arranged at booking)
+$50
Social Reel Add-On
15–30 sec vertical reel — detail pans, exhaust clips, slo-mo
+$75
Booking deposit: a $50 non-refundable retainer locks in your date, collected after both parties confirm on date and details.  ·  Venmo: @SharifMokhsi  ·  Zelle: (571) 244-9469
Editing style: final edited galleries reflect my signature color style. Requests for complete style overhauls or re-grading after delivery are subject to an additional editing fee.
The Proof

The work speaks — on the feed

Recent shoots, reels, and behind-the-scenes from sessions across the DMV. See what your car could look like before you book.

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How It Works

From request
to delivery

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Send a Request
Fill out the booking form with your car, package, and preferred date.
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Confirm Details
We lock in the date, location, and creative direction together.
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Send the Deposit
A $50 retainer via Venmo or Zelle secures your session.
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Shoot Day
We shoot the car — scouted angles, lighting, and details.
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Pick Your Keepers
You get the unedited gallery and select photos to edit. Extras just $5 each.
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Preview & Delivery
Watermarked preview, remaining balance, then the full high-res gallery is yours.
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Before You Ask

Quick answers

Q1How clean should my car be?
A fresh wash the day of (or day before) the shoot makes the biggest difference — paint, wheels, and glass show everything in high resolution. If you booked interior shots, a quick wipe-down of the dash and seats is worth it. Don't stress over perfection; light dust can be worked around, but water spots and heavy road grime can't.
Q2What should I bring to the shoot?
Just the car and yourself. If you have accessories that are part of the build — spare wheels, banners, or anything you want featured — bring them. For rolling shots, I shoot from a second car while you drive yours — sometimes I can bring a driver, but having a friend who can drive makes scheduling easier. We'll confirm the plan when we lock in your booking.
Q3What happens if it rains?
Light overcast is actually the best light for car photography — soft, even, no harsh reflections. If the forecast calls for heavy rain, we reschedule at no cost and your deposit transfers to the new date.
Q4Do you shoot at night?
Yes — parking garages, city lights, and dusk are some of the strongest looks in the portfolio. Night shoots take a bit more setup time per shot, so they work best with the longer packages. Mention it in the booking notes and we'll plan locations around it.
Q5How does payment work?
A $50 non-refundable deposit locks your date after we confirm details — via Venmo (@SharifMokhsi) or Zelle (571-244-9469). The remaining balance is collected after you approve the watermarked preview, right before the full-resolution gallery is delivered.
Q6When do I get my photos?
Shortly after the shoot you'll receive the full unedited gallery to pick your favorites from (extra picks beyond your package are $5/photo). Once you've selected, I edit, send a watermarked preview for approval, and deliver the final gallery in full resolution. Edits are delivered in my signature color style — complete style overhauls or re-grading after delivery are subject to an additional editing fee.
Book a Session

Let's shoot
your car

Response Time
Every request gets a reply within 24 hours.
Deposit
$50 non-refundable retainer to lock your date — collected only after we both confirm details.
Payment
Venmo @SharifMokhsi · Zelle (571) 244-9469
Travel
Free within 10 miles of Chantilly, VA · $0.65/mile beyond.
Request a Booking

Most weekends book 1–2 weeks out — earlier is better.
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Estimated Total
$50 deposit to confirm date
$100
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Request Sent
Thanks for reaching out — ShotBySM will be in touch within 24 hours to confirm your date and details.

Once both parties confirm, send the $50 deposit to lock in your session:
Venmo: @SharifMokhsi  ·  Zelle: (571) 244-9469