Small Town Car Show

Interesting selection you have here, Terri. I got a kick out of #5, but this big black baby that you have at the end is my favorite. Love the perspective and reflections you got here.

Virginia
aka beaucamera

 

Hi Terri,

I like the last one best. I also like no. 3, but feel that there could be a bit more space in front of the car.

I only once shot pictures of a car - it's not easy to cope with all the reflections.

Nice pictures.

 

Terri
Number 2 and 4 are great

 

hi terri-

some nice photos there, good exposure to balance the mixed shade and direct sunlight.

ricky

 

Perfect captures of shiny classic cars, real nice!

I would take the first car right away, if it has a baby seat?

 

Terri,

Thats a tough assignment :>))

First one I love....I'll take it...

I am not much of a car person.

Can't really critique because I do not know how to handle the light.

I am finding manual a bit easier though.

 

Terri,

One of the toughest problems when trying to shoot cars in a car show is that you are at the mercy of the background. I have the same problem when I shoot youth sports...parents behind the backstop, along the fences, moms and dads sitting in collapsable chairs, etc. Doesn't anyone sit on the bleachers anymore!!! :x Sorry, I'm okay now!!! :lol:
Try taking 3/4 shots of the vehicle...for example, go to the left-front corner of the car and shoot so you can see the front of the car and the left side in the image. Take the same shot, but bring a 3-step ladder along and shoot the image from the top of the ladder....or...lie down on your tummy and shoot upward. Find an old Chevy with tail fins ('57 Chevy, '59 Chevy) and shoot from the rear to the front along the rear fender but be sure to capture the tail light. Get images of fender emblems. Pop the hood and get a shot looking downward onto the engine...especially if it's chromed. And it you are lucky to have an open space...pose the car for that 3/4 shot and get far enough away to use your longest lens and open it up wide shooting in aperature priority to blur the foreground and background...try turning the steering wheel a little to the left if you are shooting the left side of the car. You can also get a great shot with the same technique but shoot the car head-on.
You just have to use some imagination! I hope this helps!

 

neat shot of the Desoto. did you help the poor bloke get out of the trunk?

 

Some good shots. I think the hardest part about shooting cars is finding the right angle. Some cars look good from a low angle, some from a high one. Some are good from a side and some from the front or back. To a certain extent it helps to know about the cars so you can accentuate what makes the car unique.