Photoshoots
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I have seen a really good thread about taking photos but can't find it now (I'll keep on looking though). Perhaps one of the longer term members can point us to it. It discussed separating the cameras viewfinder into a tic tac toe board and aligning off of that. He also hasd some great example photos.
Autoeng
Autoeng
There's a bunch of places you can go...ive gone to forest preserves, parks, this one building that's all mirrors. Here's a few examples:
Or just a plain background:
Here's one that is a more overcast day:
Just experiment with different settings...not like you're wasting money (digital camera). Drive around, find some cool places. Big houses, forests...etc all make good backgrounds.
Or just a plain background:
Here's one that is a more overcast day:
Just experiment with different settings...not like you're wasting money (digital camera). Drive around, find some cool places. Big houses, forests...etc all make good backgrounds.
Oh yeah...that last one came out really good. The clouds had just moved in so the background was dark, and there was just some wisps blocking the sun on the car, so the car is kind of highlighted. I really like that pic, except that the car was completely stock there (expect foglights).
imported_edschwab1
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Diggs said:
Do you mean something like this.
Diggs,
Where have you taken pictures in Rochester area? I am still trying to find a place. Many people seem to like High falls area.
Eric
SlvrChrm03Max
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Take a look at my web site for some various ideas:
http://www.cardomain.com/id/03silverchrome
I like to shoot in the early morning or even better on a slightly overcast morning. I find the light less harsh at that time.
Good luck with yours,
Bob
http://www.cardomain.com/id/03silverchrome
I like to shoot in the early morning or even better on a slightly overcast morning. I find the light less harsh at that time.
Good luck with yours,
Bob
Concidentally enough I was at a wedding in Bloomfield Hills, MI(Detroit suburb) and the guy taking the wedding pictures was not a portrait photographer, but a car photographer. (I knew he was a pro because of the two Hasselblad cameras he had.) So at the reception I asked him how he took auto pictures.
He said he shot mostly for VW and Audi (and this is in Detroit!). He also said he did not care if the car was really clean as long as it was not excessively dirty. If it was dirty he just wiped it off with a rag. (Ouch) Only two things mattered:
1. The lighting. Try to do it outdoors with a clear sky and do it in the few minutes after sunset or before sunrise when there is enough light to shoot, but you can still see. You need a tripod for this.
2. The talent. I said, "What does talent mean, a pretty girl to lean on the car?" And he said, "basically, yes."
So much for car detailing.
He said he shot mostly for VW and Audi (and this is in Detroit!). He also said he did not care if the car was really clean as long as it was not excessively dirty. If it was dirty he just wiped it off with a rag. (Ouch) Only two things mattered:
1. The lighting. Try to do it outdoors with a clear sky and do it in the few minutes after sunset or before sunrise when there is enough light to shoot, but you can still see. You need a tripod for this.
2. The talent. I said, "What does talent mean, a pretty girl to lean on the car?" And he said, "basically, yes."
So much for car detailing.
SlvrChrm03Max
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Autoeng said:
Thanks Autoeng.....i'll be happy to share info
Here's a couple of pics of my detailing crew:
I just use over-the-counter stuff.....
I usually wash my Max first with Gold Class Shampoo and rinse the car without using a nozzle/spray gun on the hose . The water just falls off of the car.
I dry whatever remaining water by holding a shammy (artificial) by the corners and sliding it flat across the paint. I follow up with a 100% cotton towel
I apply and remove the polish (Deep Crystal #2) using a terry cap on my buffer. I put a wool cap on the buffer and buff it up so that its all nice and shiny.
Next, I apply the glaze (Show Car Glaze #7) using the same process as the polish.
After that, i apply the #26 paste wax by hand with a terry applicator. I let it sit for about 1/2 hour and then remove the wax with a 100% cotton towel. I put the wool cap on the buffer and buff the whole car until it gleems.
I apply the "Coors Light" into the "detailer" pretty well anytime during the detailing session. I often "layer" this product as well with excellent results .
....:lol The above works well for me and Thanks again for the compliments.
Bob
godofthunder
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i always wanted to use the buffer to remove also...i would think it would make it much more shinny. But using the wool to remove the wax...arent you takeing a little to much off?
SlvrChrm03Max
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godofthunder said:
I remove the wax by hand wih a terry towel. Then i use the buffer with the wool cap to buff it up nice and shiny.
Bob
Maxtorque02
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SlvrChrm03Max said:Thanks Autoeng.....i'll be happy to share info
I apply the "Coors Light" into the "detailer" pretty well anytime during the detailing session. I often "layer" this product as well with excellent results .
The above works well for me and Thanks again for the compliments.
Bob
Yea, I've found people put to much "Coors Light" (or other favorite brand of waxing supplement) on and having a hard time getting the proper finish. Or is it that they are unable to finish by adding to much? You need to know what the right amount of wax supplemet to use for that great show car finish:spot