Photoshoot of my '67 Coupe
09-19-2016, 07:53 AM
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Hey guys thanks for the comments. The car owner actually shot most of these photos. I was spending my time lighting the car so it was really a joint effort this time.
To explain some of the shots for those interested, all of these shots are single exposure photos. No HDR program or combining of photos was done in editing of any kind.
Each photo is from a single file and yes these were then edited in Adobe Lightroom. Most of the edits just include adding some clarity and muting some highlights where we got happy with the lighting or pulling some shadows out where we needed some detail.
I added vignette to most of the shots to tone down the background from the light spill from artificially lighting the car. Some darkening around the car was done with a brush as well on some shots so the car would stand out but all these shots are from individual files.
There are some flaws if you zoom in to the shot and look around. My suggestion is to enjoy the photo for what it is and not go looking for flaws. These aren't meant to be perfection that stand up to technical critiques or pixel peeps and no one is selling these.
If you don't just enjoy the photos as they present then you are missing the point of the exercise. I see the flaws like anyone else who shoots on a regular basis. At some point you have to just enjoy the hobby, let go and have a good time. We did just that. This wasn't meant to be a studio shoot in any way. The car owner also owns this warehouse and business that resides in it. The clutter is all part of the charm of the place
We don't take offense to the critiques as everyone has an opinion and that's fine . We just don't fuss over things we enjoy. We have done several shoots over the years and it's been a blast each time!
The car owner is a real class act and it's been a genuine pleasure becoming close friends over the last few years.
To explain some of the shots for those interested, all of these shots are single exposure photos. No HDR program or combining of photos was done in editing of any kind.
Each photo is from a single file and yes these were then edited in Adobe Lightroom. Most of the edits just include adding some clarity and muting some highlights where we got happy with the lighting or pulling some shadows out where we needed some detail.
I added vignette to most of the shots to tone down the background from the light spill from artificially lighting the car. Some darkening around the car was done with a brush as well on some shots so the car would stand out but all these shots are from individual files.
There are some flaws if you zoom in to the shot and look around. My suggestion is to enjoy the photo for what it is and not go looking for flaws. These aren't meant to be perfection that stand up to technical critiques or pixel peeps and no one is selling these.
If you don't just enjoy the photos as they present then you are missing the point of the exercise. I see the flaws like anyone else who shoots on a regular basis. At some point you have to just enjoy the hobby, let go and have a good time. We did just that. This wasn't meant to be a studio shoot in any way. The car owner also owns this warehouse and business that resides in it. The clutter is all part of the charm of the place
We don't take offense to the critiques as everyone has an opinion and that's fine . We just don't fuss over things we enjoy. We have done several shoots over the years and it's been a blast each time!
The car owner is a real class act and it's been a genuine pleasure becoming close friends over the last few years.
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09-19-2016, 01:01 PM
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'64-'66 knock-offs look better on a '67 than the OEM "safety" bolt-ons, IMO. Gorgeous fully exterior appearancxe-optioned '67!
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09-19-2016, 02:04 PM
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That's the look we were going for!
Couldn't have said it better, my friend!
Mike is being modest, he did all the set ups and has the creative mind.
Hey guys thanks for the comments. The car owner actually shot most of these photos. I was spending my time lighting the car so it was really a joint effort this time.
To explain some of the shots for those interested, all of these shots are single exposure photos. No HDR program or combining of photos was done in editing of any kind.
Each photo is from a single file and yes these were then edited in Adobe Lightroom. Most of the edits just include adding some clarity and muting some highlights where we got happy with the lighting or pulling some shadows out where we needed some detail.
I added vignette to most of the shots to tone down the background from the light spill from artificially lighting the car. Some darkening around the car was done with a brush as well on some shots so the car would stand out but all these shots are from individual files.
There are some flaws if you zoom in to the shot and look around. My suggestion is to enjoy the photo for what it is and not go looking for flaws. These aren't meant to be perfection that stand up to technical critiques or pixel peeps and no one is selling these.
If you don't just enjoy the photos as they present then you are missing the point of the exercise. I see the flaws like anyone else who shoots on a regular basis. At some point you have to just enjoy the hobby, let go and have a good time. We did just that. This wasn't meant to be a studio shoot in any way. The car owner also owns this warehouse and business that resides in it. The clutter is all part of the charm of the place
We don't take offense to the critiques as everyone has an opinion and that's fine . We just don't fuss over things we enjoy. We have done several shoots over the years and it's been a blast each time!
The car owner is a real class act and it's been a genuine pleasure becoming close friends over the last few years.
To explain some of the shots for those interested, all of these shots are single exposure photos. No HDR program or combining of photos was done in editing of any kind.
Each photo is from a single file and yes these were then edited in Adobe Lightroom. Most of the edits just include adding some clarity and muting some highlights where we got happy with the lighting or pulling some shadows out where we needed some detail.
I added vignette to most of the shots to tone down the background from the light spill from artificially lighting the car. Some darkening around the car was done with a brush as well on some shots so the car would stand out but all these shots are from individual files.
There are some flaws if you zoom in to the shot and look around. My suggestion is to enjoy the photo for what it is and not go looking for flaws. These aren't meant to be perfection that stand up to technical critiques or pixel peeps and no one is selling these.
If you don't just enjoy the photos as they present then you are missing the point of the exercise. I see the flaws like anyone else who shoots on a regular basis. At some point you have to just enjoy the hobby, let go and have a good time. We did just that. This wasn't meant to be a studio shoot in any way. The car owner also owns this warehouse and business that resides in it. The clutter is all part of the charm of the place
We don't take offense to the critiques as everyone has an opinion and that's fine . We just don't fuss over things we enjoy. We have done several shoots over the years and it's been a blast each time!
The car owner is a real class act and it's been a genuine pleasure becoming close friends over the last few years.
Mike is being modest, he did all the set ups and has the creative mind.
09-24-2016, 09:38 PM
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Mike (mmauro) took some additional photos of my '67 today. I love how these turned out! We had a lot of fun trying new shooting techniques.
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09-24-2016, 09:43 PM
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Love that last shot. But it seems you cant take a bad picture of a mid year coupe
09-25-2016, 05:21 AM
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Overhead shots are the best to show the design.Your 67 is cool great lines
09-25-2016, 06:28 AM
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09-25-2016, 07:15 AM
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An interesting picture starts with a great subject. There's no better automotive subject than a midyear.
09-26-2016, 01:23 PM
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