rsvette12

Terrible with cameras - any hints on how to take glamour shots would be appreciated - photoshop guru but not the initial shots - thanks

Zymurgy

Find an interesting background. Mountains or sea shores are always nice. Don't live near either, then try some industrial setting, like an old factory made of brick. Try to shoot during the "golden hours" - shortly before sunset or slightly after sunrise. Try experimenting with a flash to provide some fill light.

rsvette12

I was thinking the same thing but the camera stings etc. is what my issue is sold my nikon maybe just pay to have it done

Zymurgy

Well, if you don't have your Nikon, do you have another DLSR? If you don't have a good camera, there's really not much you can do with settings and attempting do so something like HDR is probably out of the question. However, with even a simple point and shoot, good Photoshop skills can do wonders.

CP

PM Utah997. He'll get you going.

Eff A Ford

I paid a guy last weekend. It takes a skill I don't think I have.

Zymurgy

I certainly hope he provided better shots than that. The street lamp pole, "telephone" pole and the background in general really detract from the photo. Sorry, just my $0.02 worth.

rsvette12

Great stuff guys this is what I am trying to reproduce - anyone in Mass area willing to pay for your skills - photoshop is my expertise - just need initial shots - these shots are my absolute favorite and poster will not tell me the process used lol - thank you all and to original poster of these pics

Pretty sure hes parked under a light and a car shining its lights on subject

bbrown450

Not sure if you have a drone, or know anyone who does. Assuming it is a nice one that does 4k, this is what you can expect. You can get angles that you cannot get with a DSLR

rsvette12

Nope no drone here - saw you YT video thumbs up on it - well done

Z06NJ

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...to-design.html

eboggs_jkvl

Background, background background!


Elmer

Nexxussian

The ability to run real fast like without shaking the camera?

Nice enough "action" shot, but it needs a train or something in the background.

GoldRose85

If you can use Photo shop, check out Light Painting
Plenty on Youtube

Fcal

Like others have said. It's all in the background you pick.
You need a background that makes the color of your car pop.

Nexxussian

Looks like a slow exposure with "light painting" as a fill light.

Basically you would use a light to highlight the car, and nothing else, possibly playing it over the car.

I believe Hot Rod or one of the car mags did an article on it a few years back.

Roadkill used that for the cover with all the previous Roadkill project vehicles, then they shopped it together.

I'm no expert, but that's what it looks like to me.

Edit: well cr@p, I see GoldRose85 beat me to it.

Me and my slow thumbs.

LT4CMG

Heck, no worries OP. Locating a Glamour Shots near you is as easy as locating a brick and mortar shopping mall that’s still standing. Go inside, you’ll find one guaranteed.


Seriously though, bridges in the background work well, depending on angles and time of day, and empty parking structures on weekends seem to provide a great combination of light, both natural and bright fixtures inside. I have a friend with a great eye for it, and my wife is also pretty good at picking backgrounds. I leave my photography needs to them. Personally, I wouldn’t know a good location if it kicked me in the head.

rsvette12

Wow ton of awesome info thanks guys super

Not So Fast

Best shots from what I've found, are getting down low with the camera, sit on your butt or kneel down. Makes all the difference in the world
As said best light is early morn or evening time, cloudy days, pay attention to background
NSF

Avanti

Best advice for non-pro is to move in close and take full advantage of various lighting options! All the best.