Photographing a car

[Sonny]

I shot a 55 Chevy on Wednesday at the Autorama. It was my first time shooting a car.

Here a link to all the photos

I would appreciate it if you can give me some honest criticism & critiques.

Thanks,
Sonny

[kenw]

I think the collage idea is fine and a great way to include a lot of detail shots. Some of the body shots could be a bit brighter and I would like to see more full-car shots. A bit of fill flash would help those shady areas pop a bit more perhaps?

Personally I like the 3/4 low angle shot (that is almost impossible to get when other cars are nearby) to bring out the aggressive stance. http://www.texasphotoforum.com/galle...00&ppuser=4447

Nonetheless, a lower angle is almost always a good weapon in car shots.

If this is your 1st you are way ahead of most of us already!

[h00kemh0rns]

I like the collage and the detail shots with use of bokeh (i.e. headlight shot) I didn't bother to see the exif on all of these but I'm wagering you didn't have a wide angle. If you were to do this again I'd use the wide angle for low level and interior shots. Working with what you had composition was not bad overall.

[groovyone]

Most of the cars I shoot are sports/muscle or lifted 4x4, so I love low angle shooting. Having been to the Autorama though, I know that can be tough. I usually try to shoot at the headlight level of the car. Mostly just personal preference though, always trying to get the 'menasing' look. Can't offer any tips for lighting though. I didn't get to go this year and practice with the DSLR.

I like some of the detail shots. You sure picked a sweet car to experiment with!