Any tips for this weekend? - AutoPhotog : Photo Enthusiasts/Pros Forum

MiniD · 11-05-2009, 03:33 PM

I know it's a rather vague question - just want some tips for a big photoshoot I'll be doing this weekend.

It's for a local forum - about 15 cars are attending (all newer import models - G37, 350z, Evo etc.).

They need a couple group shots, and some people want rolling shots. Roling shots - no big deal. The question is, what should I look for in doing a shoot with 15ish cars in it?

What type of location? Should I bring a latter so I can be looking down upon them? I was planning on doing something along these lines . . .

Any tips are appreciated!

myacreative · 11-05-2009, 03:36 PM

i would definitely try and get a latter or something that will get you up high, or do it some where, where you can go up on some stairs, dumpster, bridge, ect to shoot down. Shoot big groups of cars is hard...but shooting down on them will probably be the best way.

post them up when you're done!

BandyDesign · 11-05-2009, 03:40 PM

^I agree. Renting or borrowing a cherry picker or forklift with a cage is perfect! Do whatever you can to get up higher... stand on a truck or something. Try and stay away from just shooting the cars in a line. Something like what you posted is far more interesting.

Can't wait to see what you come up with, please post!

CJW · 11-05-2009, 04:58 PM

are you into "posing" them? The type of shot that you showed was from above, but they look a little sporadic.

Maybe in a pattern...

But, I have never done anything like that...but i would make sure you remember the basics, especially Aperature/depth of field...

BillLee · 11-05-2009, 05:42 PM

looking down at the cars is the best way so far, just need to find a place with stairs. shots like the one you posted are amazing.

check this one out G5, SV, and the gang on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

BandyDesign · 11-06-2009, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BillLee

looking down at the cars is the best way so far, just need to find a place with stairs. shots like the one you posted are amazing.

check this one out G5, SV, and the gang on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

OMG at that picture!!!

11-05-2009, 03:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
MiniD PhotoN00B Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 12	Any tips for this weekend? I know it's a rather vague question - just want some tips for a big photoshoot I'll be doing this weekend. It's for a local forum - about 15 cars are attending (all newer import models - G37, 350z, Evo etc.). They need a couple group shots, and some people want rolling shots. Roling shots - no big deal. The question is, what should I look for in doing a shoot with 15ish cars in it? What type of location? Should I bring a latter so I can be looking down upon them? I was planning on doing something along these lines . . . Any tips are appreciated!

11-05-2009, 03:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
myacreative PhotoFreak Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 112	i would definitely try and get a latter or something that will get you up high, or do it some where, where you can go up on some stairs, dumpster, bridge, ect to shoot down. Shoot big groups of cars is hard...but shooting down on them will probably be the best way. post them up when you're done! __________________ Flickr Vimeo MyaCreative --Canon 40d--Sigma 24-70 2.8--Sigma 10-20--Canon 50 1.8--Canon 75-300--Vivitar 285--Custom Car Mount Rig--

11-05-2009, 04:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
CJW PhotoFreak Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: South Dakota Shoots With: a Sony Posts: 124	are you into "posing" them? The type of shot that you showed was from above, but they look a little sporadic. Maybe in a pattern... But, I have never done anything like that...but i would make sure you remember the basics, especially Aperature/depth of field... __________________ ~CJ Don't listen to me, I know nothing.

11-05-2009, 05:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
BillLee PhotoFreak Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Shoots With: Nikon D90 Flickr: b.by Posts: 303	looking down at the cars is the best way so far, just need to find a place with stairs. shots like the one you posted are amazing. check this one out G5, SV, and the gang on Flickr - Photo Sharing! __________________ Flickr

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11-05-2009, 03:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
BandyDesign PhotoFreak Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Shoots With: D90\|11-16 2.8\|35 1.8\|50 1.8\|70-300\|bees! Posts: 150	^I agree. Renting or borrowing a cherry picker or forklift with a cage is perfect! Do whatever you can to get up higher... stand on a truck or something. Try and stay away from just shooting the cars in a line. Something like what you posted is far more interesting. Can't wait to see what you come up with, please post!