2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro i-FORCE MAX

I recently photographed this white 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro i-FORCE MAX in preparation for sale at auction. The sixth-generation 4Runner is the first full redesign of the nameplate since the 2010 model year, though it still looks unmistakably like a 4Runner, and the TRD Pro sits at the top of the lineup. It comes exclusively with the i-FORCE MAX powertrain, a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder paired with an electric motor and an eight-speed automatic. Combined output is 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, a big jump from the V6 it replaces, and the hybrid system delivers that torque low in the rev range, where it’s useful on the trail and in traffic. The TRD Pro adds TRD-tuned FOX QS3 shocks with rear remote reservoirs, a TRD performance air intake, an electronic locking rear differential, and the Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism for more axle articulation off-road. It rides on 33-inch Toyo tires and black 18-inch wheels. Inside, Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard, and seating remains at five. The black wheels, TRD Pro badging, and dark trim stand out against the white paint, and the lines of the new generation read very clearly.

When photographing vehicles for auction or sale, I capture a comprehensive photoset from every angle, including many more angles and details than are shown here, to meet the requirements of many auction houses.

J. David Buerk - Photography is not the vehicle’s seller - do not contact for vehicle purchase inquiries.

Photographing your vehicle for auction or sale

Listings on platforms like Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, and AutoTrader depend heavily on photography. Bidders and buyers can’t walk around the vehicle, so the images have to do it for them. A good session covers the full exterior, the interior, the engine bay, the undercarriage, wheels and tires, badging, and the small details that tell a buyer the vehicle has been cared for. Lighting, location, and timing matter as much as the image quality. A clean, well-lit photoset also tends to bring fewer questions from bidders and more confidence in the listing.

I photograph vehicles throughout Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland, for private owners, enthusiasts, and collectors, and the same approach applies to commercial and corporate fleets, branded vehicles, and marketing campaigns. If you have a vehicle headed to auction, or a project that needs strong imagery or video, I’d welcome the chance to work with you. Get in touch to start planning your session.

Prrroject Hail Meowy - 2026 Halloween Pet Portraits

Each year I try to create a #SPOOKYCAT Halloween portrait of Coco; she dresses up and takes on an alternate purrrsona almost every year.

This year was AMAZE AMAZE AMAZE and she launched her own Project alongside the Hail Mary:

PRRROJECT HAIL MEOWY

We aren’t certain Ryland Grace or Rocky visited the planet Coco did, but it appears to be somewhere in the Tau Ceti or Alpha Centauri systems.

Coco’s Planet (AKA: “Churu”) has vibrant dense oceans of liquid; it’s hypothesized that the dense atmosphere, visible from space, and overall mass, has compressed the planet’s surface gasses into liquid form.  The planet’s gravity indicates there are other substances it is comprised of, so it is not a gas giant.  The presence of Astrophage was detected in the system, with a significant trail leading to / from Coco’s Planet; experimental results testing for a biological presence and possible Astrophage-destroying predator are pending.

Coco is famously food motivated, and though she probably wouldn’t turn down Skittles, she craves Temptations, Churu, seafood, chicken, and just about anything edible.  Prrroject Hail Meowy was filmed for TREATS.

See PRRROJECT HAIL MEOWY on Halloween, 2026!

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This year’s Halloween portraits of Coco began as a concept several months ago; Project Hail Mary has really been the theme purrrmeating my entire year — I read the book several years ago, just before film plans were announced, so it’s a movie I’d looked forward to for literal years, until it finally came out this Spring, and I went to see it in IMAX *multiple* times — so the theme was obvious, however the exact execution was not.  Much of what I could do would depend on what Coco would allow me to photograph in costume; I did manage to capture all of the angles I wanted, so at that point, this became more of a graphic design project than simple photography like previous years.

I knew I wanted to recreate one of the PHM movie posters, but it took me several weeks to figure out which one or quite how - the “Time Go Fishing - 70mm” poster that I wanted to mimic wasn’t pawsible since Coco’s astronaut costume is front-facing only, so no back angles.  After several weeks of stewing on the direction to take, I landed on combining the leading composition of the “Time Go Fishing - 70mm” poster with the lead-focus of the “Believe in the Hail Mary” poster, and once I found a few graphic assets to get the composition I had in mind, the creative juices started flowing again and I simply had to start being artistic with design elements and polish the details.

I’m actually quite impressed with how well it turned out, and I have to wonder what I could have come up with had I been working with a human model in more intricate costume.  I don’t think I’ll be able to top this Halloween portrait of Coco next year, but who knows.

While I captured a selection of angles / poses of Coco with the Prrroject Hail Meowy cosplay / parody in mind, a few also lent themselves to another idea I wanted to play with: “bad / awkward school / family portraits,” specifically with a starry backdrop.  Cheesy is the point; these inadvertently look like a greeting card design to me, and unironically they really do capture Coco’s purrrsonality: cuddly, playful, and *constantly* thinking about food.  I’m actually really happy with them; they’re maybe a bit less “three wolf moon” and more “two cat stars.”

Includes design elements from:
alonesbe, mypics, goinyk, foodphotoalex, alfotomp, LightFieldStudios, AveCalvar, rwittich, guyswhoshoot, YouraPechkin

Joel & Danie: Married April 25th, 2026

On an overcast April afternoon in Arlington, Joel and Danie gathered with 60 of their closest friends and family members at The Arlington Treehouse to celebrate their wedding day. From exchanging vows on the outdoor patio to the bubble sendoff that concluded the evening, the entire day was shared with the people closest to them. Forecasted rain held off throughout the ceremony and portraits, giving the couple a calm spring backdrop for a celebration focused on genuine connection.

Joel and Danie walked down the aisle and exchanged vows beneath the trees, joined by friends and family seated throughout the patio. Their reception carried that same intimate energy into the evening as guests packed the dance floor indoors above the trees. During the parent dances, Danie spun their mother across the floor while Joel shared a quieter moment with his own mother, who paused mid-dance to hold his face and speak to him privately.

As a photographer whose work primarily centers on corporate events, brand storytelling, public relations, and commercial advertising, weddings like Joel and Danie’s are a reminder that the same documentary approach applies no matter the subject. Joel and Danie shared that my approach to PR and event coverage was a leading reason they wanted me to capture their wedding day. Whether photographing a brand activation, a company gathering, or an intimate wedding celebration, the goal remains the same: to capture moments as they candidly happen and preserve them for posterity. Joel and Danie’s wedding at The Arlington Treehouse was filled with exactly those kinds of moments.

Woods • Peacock: Headshots and Office Work

Over the years, I’ve captured thousands of headshots for individuals and businesses alike, and while it’s true a great headshot is often your first impression, it’s only one piece of a strong visual brand. To truly market your business, you need a diverse library of imagery that helps clients understand who you are, how you work, and what sets you apart. Authentic photographs of your team in action, your workplace environment, and the day-to-day energy behind your company create a more complete story than a single portrait ever can.

Recently, Woods • Peacock, an architecture firm I’ve photographed for more than a decade through headshots, completed projects, and event coverage, reached out as they prepared for a website redesign. The goal was to expand their visual library with fresh imagery that reflected their people, culture, and the collaborative work happening inside their office. These updated brand images give them versatile content for their new website, marketing materials, and future communications, helping ensure their brand is represented consistently, professionally, and with personality.

Headshots

Working Office

IAD Rainbow Approach

If you’re reading this, surely you know by now that aviation is in my bones.  A fun fact that’s less obvious about me is I like rain, especially thunderstorms; I find rain relaxing and thunderstorms exciting, beautiful, fun (though I’m notably more fearful of being struck by lightning than my stormchaser friend).

Living in IAD’s airspace is charming to me, so after a rather severe Summer storm last year, when a rainbow developed and the groundstop lifted, I was able to capture numerous aircraft in line to finally get on the ground, with the vibrant colors providing an unforgettable backdrop.

The rainbow only lasted maybe 10-15min, so only a handful of aircraft were lucky enough to dart across the perfect scene.