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    Offline ChallengerHK

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    How to photograph cars
    « on: July 12, 2007 - 03:37:51 PM »
    I was reading the 2008 calendar contest thread and I was wondering if anyone would be interested in a "How to photograph cars" guide.
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    Offline Challenger6pak

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    Re: How to photograph cars
    « Reply #1 on: July 12, 2007 - 05:20:45 PM »
    Do you have a link to something about this?
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    Offline Carlwalski

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    Re: How to photograph cars
    « Reply #2 on: July 12, 2007 - 07:27:20 PM »


    Here's a little article I did on photography for cars on my forum.  I'm by no means a pro but I seem to have a "natural" knack/eye for taking good photos which is cool and it's a hobby of mine now.  :)


    http://nzmoparforum.com/index.php?topic=180.0  :thumbsup:
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    Offline Devil

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    Re: How to photograph cars
    « Reply #3 on: July 12, 2007 - 07:55:49 PM »
    I have some information for you too look over.  You will want to read these two threads in their entirety.  I have done what these guys have said, and I've come out with some amazing shots.

    http://www.popularhotrodding.com/features/0506phr_get_your_car_phr/

    http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/howto/11678_photograph_your_car/

    Very good information there, I'll try and dig up some of my better pictures later.

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    Re: How to photograph cars
    « Reply #4 on: July 12, 2007 - 07:59:42 PM »
    Very nice Carl.  I'll take a look at Devil's now.   :2thumbs:
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    Offline GreenFish

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    Re: How to photograph cars
    « Reply #5 on: July 12, 2007 - 08:48:49 PM »
    Hey thanks for the tips.. a white challenger RT has got to be the only car that looks good dirty.  :2thumbs:
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    Re: How to photograph cars
    « Reply #6 on: July 13, 2007 - 07:39:52 AM »
    Quote from: Challenger6pak on July 12, 2007 - 05:20:45 PM
    Do you have a link to something about this?

    I should have been clearer.  I'm a professional photographer and writer, and I was going to volunteer to write something up.  Looks like the info that's out there is pretty good though.  NZ, you listed some pretty good advice. 

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    Offline Challenger6pak

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    Re: How to photograph cars
    « Reply #7 on: July 13, 2007 - 07:58:29 AM »
    Go ahead and post something up.
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    Re: How to photograph cars
    « Reply #8 on: July 13, 2007 - 08:16:40 AM »
    very good info  :thinkerg:
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    Offline bentpshrods

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    Re: How to photograph cars
    « Reply #9 on: July 13, 2007 - 01:01:45 PM »
       I have been trying out different locations for calander shots on my car--even though my car is a long ways off from being pretty--I would be interested in seeing all the tips that work. A little practice can't hurt.
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    Offline Devil

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    Re: How to photograph cars
    « Reply #10 on: July 13, 2007 - 09:07:35 PM »
    I found a classic drive in and 50's railroad station today I plan on hitting up in the future!

    Ryan
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