Regular readers of this blog know that I like cars (and even have a car photography website.) And in the automobile enthusiast’s world it’s long been a common expression that “you are what you drive.” What about photographers? Are we what we shoot?

Hot rods are typically American custom cars that have been rebuilt or modified with larger or more powerful engines optimized for speed. Hot rodding developed as a distinctive cultural movement emphasizing hands-on craftsmanship, individual expression, and community.