thoughts from the front seat

Welcome to my blog! I'm Courtney, a freelance automotive photojournalist and creative photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. I drive a 1973 Datsun 240z, a 1980 Euro BMW 732i, and a 2001 BMW 740iL. Car enthusiast, reptile lover, camera hoarder. Instagram: @misscourtneymae

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My Snapshot Print Set is so much fun to put together, I love looking back on the memories. For those of you who have ordered a set of your own, I truly hope you enjoy what I've picked! Every order is a little different in what prints are included. And, as always, thanks for the support. ❤️ http://www.courtneycutchenphotography.com/store/snapshot-print-set

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Quick + easy wipe down this morning before my commute. 🤗 #BMW #e38 #turtlewax #ice #joyofmachine #RLA #ruinedluxuryautomobiles #sponsored #ccfoto

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WTB:

This may be a long shot, but does anyone have or know of an intact wiring harness for an E34 535? I need it for a B35 swap for my e23. Not too many E34s in salvage yards at the moment so trying to look online as well!

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Kevin's S30: one of my favorite prints in my online shop. 💕 #Datsun #240z #s30 #workwheels #joyofmachine #ccfoto

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Right color, right model.

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Night moves. #Datsun #240z #s30 #joyofmachine #ccfoto

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It's Friday. #Porsche #930 #zenith #ROAD #getoutanddrive #joyofmachine #ccfoto

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My print store is finally LIVE! Really excited to see what you guys think. It's all under the new tab on my website. I've limited each print to a quantity of 5 of each size to start off, but will be adding more variety as I go along. 😊 #BMW #e30 #joyofmachine #ccfoto #bmwclassic

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You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress, simultaneously.

Sophia Bush   (via thatkindofwoman)

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Still sooo excited to have this gorgeous shifter made by @taryncroucher / @strawberry__face 💕 it'll look so good in the Z! #Datsun #shiftknob #strawberryface #blossoms #joyofmachine #ccfoto

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Unforgettable style has no expiration date. #Porsche #turbo #carrera #drivetastefully @petrolicious #joyofmachine #ccfoto