Classic Car Show: There's a classic car show in my local town tomorrow. I would appreciate any hints and tips. I know about using a CP to remove glare/reflections etc. and trying to...

3Stripes Loc: Rocester, UK

There's a classic car show in my local town tomorrow. I would appreciate any hints and tips. I know about using a CP to remove glare/reflections etc. and trying to get down low to improve the angles but as a novice what else should I keep in mind?

Thanks

Chris

stlbob Loc: St.louis Hills

I am a huge car guy.I like to get close and take a pic of something that people have to look twice to figure out what it is.Grills are my favorite subject.Some of the real old models ( 30's and 40's) have some great grills.

warrior Loc: Paso Robles CA

I hate it when the cars are parked to close to each other!!

donrent Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl

Try and get there early enough before the judges have all the hoods raised... That always gripes the 'ell out of me... Also early enough before the crowds come in and - and they absolutly do it on purpose - walk right in front of you whey you try and take a pic....

stlbob Loc: St.louis Hills

Thats sad but true.When i was younger i always gave anyone taking pics a wide berth.Now a you said people try to get on your nerves.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

3Stripes wrote:

There's a classic car show in my local town tomorrow. I would appreciate any hints and tips. I know about using a CP to remove glare/reflections etc. and trying to get down low to improve the angles but as a novice what else should I keep in mind?

Thanks

Chris

Perfect timing! We've got a Hot Rod Show next Sunday.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

donrent wrote:

Try and get there early enough before the judges have all the hoods raised... That always gripes the 'ell out of me... Also early enough before the crowds come in and - and they absolutly do it on purpose - walk right in front of you whey you try and take a pic....

That's why you have to be fast - Auto everything!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

stlbob wrote:

Thats sad but true.When i was younger i always gave anyone taking pics a wide berth.Now a you said people try to get on your nerves.

How about people leaning all over cars that have those, "Please do not touch" signs?

NiagaraJim Loc: Niagara Falls, ON

No one said reading was req'd Jerry

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

NiagaraJim wrote:

No one said reading was req'd Jerry

Assuming they can read. :D
"Please Do Not Touch Car" can easily become "Place Donut in Car." :D

mullumby Loc: Australia

Bonnet emblems, unusual features, try and include front and side, and include any info available on the car if poss.

GeorgeVee Loc: Staten Island NY

don't forget the interior shots, this is my verthttp://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac300/georgevee/1231528181233_i3.jpg

Jim Peters Loc: Pittsburgh

We Usually Approach The Owners Of The Cars That We Really Like
And Would Have A Good Poster Market.Offer Them A Chance to Have Their Car Shot With One Of Our Models.We Then Have Control Of the Lighting location Etc.Our Studio Was Designed With A Gararge Door So We Can Pull Cars And Motorcycles In To Shoot Regardless Of Weather.
Key Word Here is Control.

Jim Peters Loc: Pittsburgh

Jim Peters wrote:

We Usually Approach The Owners Of The Cars That We Really Like
And Would Have A Good Poster Market.Offer Them A Chance to Have Their Car Shot With One Of Our Models.We Then Have Control Of the Lighting location Etc.Our Studio Was Designed With A Gararge Door So We Can Pull Cars And Motorcycles In To Shoot Regardless Of Weather.
Key Word Here is Control.

We Also Can Add Interesting Plates For the Photography

RonD Loc: Topeka, KS

I would say get there early or late when folks are more willing to talk. I find early is better because they are fresh and ready to tell their story. Glare may be your worst enemy. CP might do the trick. We hosted a unjudged car/tractor show yesterday and my best pics of tractors and cars were in the shade or very late in the day. The posted pics have NO PP, straight from the camera, no filters. But yes the hood was up on the Desoto.

Desoto

IH

Oliver