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04/14/2005 10:46:31 AM · #1 |
My brother recently purchased an MG ZR. I want to start taking pictures of cars as I have lots of car shows coming up. Are there any specific techniques that gets better results.
Heres a couple I took earlier this week. Comments more than welcome.
Thanks, Justin
Message edited by author 2005-04-14 10:46:51. |
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04/14/2005 11:01:06 AM · #2 |
| Kylie has photographed lots of cars from interesting angles. Check out shots: Kylie's cars |
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04/14/2005 11:35:01 AM · #3 |
Scab-Lab is another great car photographer. More of his stuff over at DeviantArt too.
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04/14/2005 11:39:32 AM · #4 |
I commented on the images. I like them both, but the speeding one is particularly fantastic.
Also, I have a book called How to Photograph Cars, which gives a lot of ideas. |
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04/14/2005 11:42:04 AM · #5 |
slightly above, not straight on, photograph and place you lens as if continuing a line that starts on th eback door handle and goes over the front head light. Thats seems to be the most animated, phallic, and appealing to the viewer. never straight on hood or trunk, or a straight side shot. Those are not flattering. At least thats what the ad guys say.
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04/14/2005 11:47:50 AM · #6 |
I would aim for unusual angles and attempt to obsure or otherwise remove distracting background elements. Here is one that I took at the Autoshow this past year. Out of all my shots that day, this one turned out to be one of my favorites.
I have a few others and I will see if I can dig out a few more gems. (At least in my eyes...)
Here's another one...
Message edited by author 2005-04-14 11:51:40. |
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04/14/2005 11:50:51 AM · #7 |
Though none of mine were done at an indoor car show, I have a number of vintage shots in my DPCPrints Gallery:
(same bunch found in my [Prints (non-challenge)] folder in my porfolio)
Just a different look/perspective.
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04/14/2005 12:11:39 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by blindjustice:
never straight on hood or trunk, or a straight side shot. Those are not flattering. At least thats what the ad guys say. |
WTF?
Tell that to whoever does the stunning Vauxhall Astra billboards! Or the Audi TV commercials.
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04/14/2005 01:37:51 PM · #9 |
Just a couple more things.
Whenever there is a show, and you don't want people in the shot, don't be afraid to ask passer-bys to hold on for a second (nicely). Sometimes the people can be a key issue, depending on how you compose a shot (their awe expressions or gaze), People reflections in mirrors/windows/paint can absolutely make the shot.
Here are a couple I excavated out of my archives that play on the background as a key element or the positioning:
  
Just a few more ideas.
Message edited by author 2005-04-14 14:03:38. |
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04/14/2005 01:46:43 PM · #10 |
| If shooting outside, an overcast day is preferable to a sunny day. The bright reflections can pose a problem. |
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04/14/2005 01:49:02 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by DannyM:
If shooting outside, an overcast day is preferable to a sunny day. The bright reflections can pose a problem. |
That's what the clone tool is used for - LOL
Polarizers are almost a must, overcast or not. The reflections, and where you want/don't want them is controllable. |
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04/14/2005 04:34:06 PM · #12 |
| Thanks for all your comments. I get the impression that catching the lines of the car or specific parts of the car works better than having the whole car in the image. There are a few outdoor shows first where normal people take there cars to show off. Then comes the actual motorshows where the very expensive and shiny cars come out. Thanks for the examples BradP and Nelzie. Very helpful. |
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