FT86 meet photography

[TripleThreat]

We have alot of meets in SoCal I take pictures at all the meets I go to from import nights to local toyota and subaru meets but I will post them here instead of trying to find all the meet threads I have been using my Sony camera for photos and video camera for shots but I will be using my nice camera once I get it back from sony for better quality so heres what I got from this month!

[TripleThreat]

Saved for future posts

[TripleThreat]

saved for future meets and when I get my camera back im not posting or taking pictures until then.

[TripleThreat]

saved for future posts

[guslucatero]

Originally Posted by TripleThreat

We have alot of meets in SoCal I take pictures at all the meets I go to from import nights to local toyota and subaru meets but I will post them here instead of trying to find all the meet threads I have been using my Sony camera for photos and video camera for shots but I will be using my nice camera once I get it back from sony for better quality so heres what I got from this month!

This sounds amazing, I can tag along with photography, I am an upcoming photographer and I would like to be part of this event!!
I can assist you in finding a great location nearby

[HachiRo]

Big tip, use a tripod, don't use fisheyes in low light, and don't take tilted angled pictures and you'll be set

[TripleThreat]

Originally Posted by HachiRo

Big tip, use a tripod, don't use fisheyes in low light, and don't take tilted angled pictures and you'll be set

I have a tripod, I don't have fish eyes inless I use a go pro, and Tilted pictures are awesome =(

[HachiRo]

Originally Posted by TripleThreat

I have a tripod, I don't have fish eyes inless I use a go pro, and Tilted pictures are awesome =(

Trust me on avoiding tilted pictures. It gives that "look at me in NOT a photographer" look. What camera are you using? The wide angle has quite some lens distortion.

[swarb]

I don't mean to be a jerk. But those pics are horrible. Most are out of focus. What camera are you using? Don't use it anymore lol What is your nice camera? what lenses do you have for it?
Tripod would fix most focusing issues. Or better/bigger lens.
You can use a tripod and auto timer to get rid of most of the shake.
You need to practice framing, don't cut off parts of the car if you don't need to.
Sideways pics are ok, just don't do too many. But the level shots should be level, pretty much none of your shots are level.
The weird fish eye is probably from automode or just the point and shoot camera lens.

[brianhj]

These are terrible lol

[8R6]

just to add some more constructive criticism, but in addition to everything above said, it really helps to have the ENTIRE subject INSIDE the frame of the shot. cutting off 1/4 of a car in a picture just makes it look like an accidental push of the camera button.

practice makes perfect though...it just looks like you'll need A LOT of practice. even iphone shots come out better than this. im curious as to what this "nice" camera is even? maybe it is a legit camera and you just have totally messed up settings. check your ISO setting (if you have one on that nice camera) to see if it's too high. all the images above are way too grainy.

[zlegend]

if your serious about photography check out your local community college for photography classes. also there are many online guides to teach you, a simple google search goes a long way.

[HachiRo]

I'd highly recommend YouTube tutorials + getting a DSLR. An actual DSLR with interchangable lens. You can find good prices on ons like D3200 or T3i and such.

Some of my old pics taken on a low-end DSLR.

[continuecrushing]

or, try using a model.

I used my sexy gf? in this photo to distract you from the below average photo quality.






but seriously, just don't be worried and keep taking photos-making sure you learn as you go. Like others said, check out youtube for tutorials!