For many of you, your ride is a member of the family. I am talking to you- car, truck and bike people. The type of person who would park their ride in their living room just to ensure its safety.
I have spoken to so many people lately that have been separated from their ride who don't have quality images of their ride. This is like not having quality images of your kids. I would like to share a few things that will help ensure that you have a quality image that you will be able to pass down to your grand kids.
1. Clean Your Ride- You would be surprised at how many dirty cars I have seen at car shows. I mean, you take your pride and joy to an event to show it off and its dirty? Its like walking your daughter down the aisle in the same clothes you were digging a ditch in. Its tacky. The only time I would show up with my ride covered in dirt is when you take your truck out mud digging and you show up with it completely covered.
2. Get Low- Find a unique angle to take the picture from. Either get low or get high. When you just stand there and take the picture as you see it then it is kind of boring. You will be surprised when you take the same picture with just a different angle how much it changes the image.
3. Fill the Screen- Try to have the entire screen filled with your car. This will limit any possible distractions in the background. It also helps to highlight some of the most amazing parts of your ride. (Do watch out for reflections. They can make or break your image.)
4. Even Light- When possible, have your entire ride in shade or direct sunlight. It makes a much more pleasing image when there is not spots of harsh light
5. Look at what's behind- What is going to be behind your car in the picture? You want it to accent it not take away from it. People should be amazed by your ride not all the weird crazy stuff going on around it.
6. Have fun- Use this time to explore and have fun with your ride and friends. Visit new places and share it with everyone. Let us see all the amazing places you and your ride have been. #MyCar #OutOfTheTrailer
7. PRINT THE PICTURES Get it printed and get it printed big! Trust me you will never regret a large quality print of your ride. I would even suggest getting it printed on metal. On metal your ride will really POP. (Also, a metal print holds up perfectly against garage dirt and grime. It can be washed with Windex and paper towels.) Might I suggest 20x30? I know it sounds large but truth be told, it will be about the right size for any house that is at least 1500 square feet.
8. Hire a Pro- Find someone that does amazing work and have them get you an heirloom quality print that your great great grandchildren will be fighting over. A professional will have the ability to capture your ride in all of its glory so that you can show it off on the street or in the home for generations to come.
Sincerely,
YourAutomotivePhotographer.com
