Taking car pics

[mcdavies]

Now that I have my new C8, I've been looking into how to get some good pics of her. I started looking for photographers but had limited success. So...a few evenings ago I was out for a drive and found a nice location at sunset and snapped a couple pics with my phone. I don't, however, have any skills at editing so off to the web I went. I then stumbled into a service called Fiverr that lists people around the world with various skills, including photo manipulation, Photoshop, etc.

Long story short, I found a fellow in Pakistan who turned around my pic in 24 hours for $25 and the results were fantastic! I've included the original and the edited versions...amazing that you don't really need much more than a pic of your car to get incredible results!

 

[carbuff]

Link To your “guy”?

 

[Murray20c8]

Background looks nice. Your car colour looks photochopped.
Just wait for a nice sunny day and take some pics. Just about any background will do as it's your car that should be the focal point

 

[Black 03 Z06]

If you are going to share the link please use PM function of your account. Appreciate it if you did not post it on the general forum. We have no control over what someone may or may not find with the site.

 

[mcdavies]

Link To your “guy”?

Please see post above use your PM message to send link.

 

[Murray20c8]

Come to the Car-B-Q and take some pics here.

 

[Dave91TM]

I got mine published in the C4 Registry Calendar, took with my DSLR. Pic cost nothing, copy of calendar $35.

 

[MKinOntario]

Come to the Car-B-Q and take some pics here.

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[DenisC8]

Now that I have my new C8, I've been looking into how to get some good pics of her. I started looking for photographers but had limited success. So...a few evenings ago I was out for a drive and found a nice location at sunset and snapped a couple pics with my phone. I don't, however, have any skills at editing so off to the web I went. I then stumbled into a service called Fiverr that lists people around the world with various skills, including photo manipulation, Photoshop, etc.

Long story short, I found a fellow in Pakistan who turned around my pic in 24 hours for $25 and the results were fantastic! I've included the original and the edited versions...amazing that you don't really need much more than a pic of your car to get incredible results!

photo looks good, but you do know you can do all the editing right on your iPhone photos app for free

 

[mcdavies]

photo looks good, but you do know you can do all the editing right on your iPhone photos app for free

Oh, I'm sure. And Dave and Murray...I'm not saying that there aren't opportunities to just put your car in an attractive setting and get a great picture straight out of the box. My point is that for a few bucks you can get a photo editing professional to help you out...and as someone without a lot of knowledge about photo manipulation, it's a really appealing option.

 

[Murray20c8]

and as someone without a lot of knowledge about photo manipulation, it's a really appealing option.

Not for me. I see nothing appealing about that photo that can't be done with the right light. You don't need to be a photographer to take a good picture.

 

[gone]

Oh, I'm sure. And Dave and Murray...I'm not saying that there aren't opportunities to just put your car in an attractive setting and get a great picture straight out of the box. My point is that for a few bucks you can get a photo editing professional to help you out...and as someone without a lot of knowledge about photo manipulation, it's a really appealing option.

Thanks for your post, pictures (I like your car's orange colour showing up in the sky) and suggestions on how people who aren't "photograph-savvy" can reach out to someone for help, as you mention above. Some might find it helpful.

 

[Jack Raccoon!]

Long story short, I found a fellow in Pakistan who turned around my pic in 24 hours for $25 and the results were fantastic!

I would pay $25 to block Murray's negative comments so that I could continue to feel good about myself...

 

[Noreplacement]

To add to Murray's note, come to the Stratford Kinsmen Car Show this Sunday June 18. See details in the event section.

 

[Murray20c8]

I would pay $25 to block Murray's negative comments so that I could continue to feel good about myself...

I accept email transfers! LOL

 

[Dave91TM]

I accept email transfers! LOL

Murray...if you get paid for posting on the internet does that mean you are an "influencer"?

 

[MKinOntario]

Murray...if you get paid for posting on the internet does that mean you are an "influencer"?

Please, tell me he's not on that C8 fans only site?

 

[yyuksel]

If you are planning on just looking at it on a phone or computer, phone pictures are ok. But shooting with a professional grade SLR, lighting and composure techniques go a long way with photography. Especially if you ever wish to print a large format canvas or metal print.

I run a photography business and have done many rig roller shots, light painting, etc.

 

[Daemar]

Taken on an early morning at a local park here in BC with my Nikon D850

 

[Jack Raccoon!]

If you are planning on just looking at it on a phone or computer, phone pictures are ok. But shooting with a professional grade SLR, lighting and composure techniques go a long way with photography. Especially if you ever wish to print a large format canvas or metal print.

I run a photography business and have done many rig roller shots, light painting, etc.

Maybe there is an opportunity there for a Member's Glamour Day Event...