Abstract Automotive Photography?

12 years 1 month ago #196596 by Summertime
I was asked if I would be interested in doing some photos for a local highline car dealership in town. In their showroom they have two large and very blank walls that they want to decorate in a classy, yet stylish manner. They want to put a collage of sorts up on the wall in poster sized abstract automotive photos. I am here to ask everyone for a few tips or suggestions if I decide to take this job. I have looked around on stock photo sites and I think I have an idea of what they want, just not sure i have the "eye" to capture it. Any tips or ideas are very much appreciated. Thanks


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12 years 1 month ago #196598 by Brookie
Just takes pictures at angles at which you wouldn't normally approach a car. Try to capture the details that are usually lost in a "full-body" shot of the cars (e.g., any elegant curves in the body panels or interior, minute headlight details, taillight details, any flowing lines of the interior, and so on.)


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12 years 1 month ago #196599 by Wood
Sounds like a great gig. Get the cars in some nice light and have at it. These shots will take a lot longer then you think, so just shoot, shoot and shoot. Focus on curves and shapes. Try and work in 2 or 3 colors for maximum impact. You will need an assistant and lots of foamcore for bouncing of the light.


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12 years 1 month ago #196601 by Summertime
Thanks for the ideas. I love them! :thumbsup: Keep it coming guys. With the already mention ideas, my mind is rolling of how I can shoot the vehicles.


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12 years 1 month ago #196603 by Darrell
All good suggestions, sometimes a shot of the dash makes a good pic to..... Have fun...

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