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Polish American photographer Ken Brown, who has made Vienna his second home, is joining the GoSee community with a portfolio that spans automotive, lifestyle, kids, and food - always with a strong sense for atmosphere and storytelling moments.
Here on GoSee he presents a personal project featuring a 1988 Italdesign Aztec. The Italdesign Aztec is an extremely rare two-seater sports car designed by Italdesign Giugiaro in 1988 for the company’s 20th anniversary. Although it looks like a pure concept car, around 20 units were actually built - making the Aztec one of the rarest production-realized concept sports cars ever made.
Ken began his career in California and spent many years working on international productions. This experience shaped his understanding of visual composition, timing, and the rhythm of large commercial sets. For the past five years, however, he has been working full-time as a photographer and director, creating commercials, photo campaigns, and video work for international brands.
In his projects, Ken combines photographic precision with a playful openness to new ideas, whether in post-production, when working with children, or across his various lifestyle subjects. He often integrates illustration-inspired elements or experiments with emerging technologies whenever they add meaning or depth to his imagery. His work - including award-winning automotive series and landscapes - has been featured in several books and publications, and selected pieces have become part of permanent collections.
We’re introducing the photographer in a short interview .
What made you choose Vienna as your second home, and how does the city influence your creative work? Ken: I initially came to Vienna through personal connections, and the city quickly won me over. Its beauty, culture, food, and creative atmosphere made it feel like home. And Vienna’s easy access to the rest of Europe makes it a great hub.
What defines your approach to automotive photography? Do you follow a specific visual philosophy or storytelling angle when shooting cars? Ken: Funnily enough, I’m not a car person. But every car has a personality given to it by its designers — my job is to see that. I approach cars as pieces of industrial design rather than lifestyle accessories. My storytelling is rooted in stripping away the unnecessary and letting the car’s inherent character shape the image. I think not being a car person helps me search more deeply for what makes a car truly interesting.
How does your background as a digital tech and on-set retoucher shape your work today? Ken: My background = trust. I have a lot of experience on the back end, and I’m fast. I’ve produced, directed, and edited broadcast spots; comped and retouched images on set in jungles; worked with crews who didn’t even speak the same language, etc. My clients know that I’ve got everything covered and can handle any obstacles thrown my way. And I know the technical limitations well enough to be spontaneously creative while still managing time and budget.
What role does experimentation play in your photography? Ken: Especially when it comes to post-production, illustration techniques, or AI-driven workflows. My main goal has always been to make stuff look cool. I was introduced to classic-era car advertising early in life, and many of those ads were created by illustrators who loved exaggerated angles and played with shape and color. Using wide lenses, unusual angles, or lighting to create something equally unique is always one of my priorities. New technologies allow me to bring the projects in my head to life more quickly and efficiently. I see tools like AI as a way to expand my creativity, and I’m optimistic about its future.
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04.12.2025
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