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FR-S_Tacoma · 10-30-2012, 10:35 AM

So we were primarily shooting in this barn for a local western suppliers store. However I had the FR-S with me and after seeing the new viper shots in the barn:

I thought that might be a cool twist to the regular car shots. Since (nameless model) was there we decided to just combine everything and see what turned out.

Photography side of things: I had 1 construction light to work with and that is it. Being low-light it was hard to expose properly, and having a person involved i couldn't do a long exposure. So conditions wise, it was def a new challenge!

Also, since it was a barn, within 5 minutes the car had a layer of dust on it so... the swirls are from trying to keep it clean-ish with whatever cleaning stuff i had on me

By no means my best work, but I'd love to get some feedback/opinions?

CaptainSlow · 10-30-2012, 10:40 AM

Cool concept, but the lighting is off a bit. Not sure how to fix that, but that's the main issue. Thinking maybe more diffused light might help out a bit to take those harsh glares away

FR-S_Tacoma · 10-30-2012, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainSlow

Cool concept, but the lighting is off a bit. Not sure how to fix that, but that's the main issue. Thinking maybe more diffused light might help out a bit to take those harsh glares away

and/or covering some of the windows so the lighting is more controlled?

CaptainSlow · 10-30-2012, 10:56 AM

For sure...covering the windows/lights will diffuse the lighting anyway...even using a thin sheet will diffuse the light, creating more even lighting. That amber-colored barn light is also throwing off the pic coloring a bit - you might be able to adjust that in post-processing, though.

empower-auto · 10-30-2012, 11:09 AM

lol ... eharmony profile in the making..

FR-S_Tacoma · 10-30-2012, 11:11 AM

^^^ hu?

mechaghost · 10-30-2012, 11:29 AM

I find it strangely attractive seeing a southern looking girl with a FRS in a barn

Frostyman · 10-31-2012, 01:17 PM

Is there a car in these pictures? All I see is a cute blonde.

BioRage · 10-31-2012, 01:31 PM

bikini pls.

M-I-L-F :P

Interesting concept, but you should of removed your girly from the picture for the photos as well!

DIM · 10-31-2012, 07:39 PM

I think it'd help a little if you cleaned the car. I see dusts and smears in some pics.

SubarooMike · 10-31-2012, 07:41 PM

^ +1 The paint looks horrendous! I'm also not fan of girls posing next to cars. Nice idea though:happy0180:

Yruyur · 10-31-2012, 07:43 PM

Background is too much in focus taking away from the car. Decrease the depth of field or move the subjects farther from the wall. I always prefer natural lighting as well. Cool idea.

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hippari · 10-31-2012, 08:33 PM

I do like the pictures overall, and the ladies a real cutie.

But yeah, the swirl marks are very distracting and I think an off camera flash or strobe to fill in the shadows on the girl and car would have helped things some. With just the one work light, I'd have positioned it so that they aren't lit from behind but from the top or closer to the camera.

I still like the pictures though =p

SSchifko · 10-31-2012, 08:37 PM

More rear end shots.

10-30-2012, 10:35 AM	#1
FR-S_Tacoma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Ultramarine FR-S, '02 TRD Tacoma Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 120 Thanks: 21 Thanked 61 Times in 30 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	An Unusual Photoshoot (Need opinion!) So we were primarily shooting in this barn for a local western suppliers store. However I had the FR-S with me and after seeing the new viper shots in the barn: I thought that might be a cool twist to the regular car shots. Since (nameless model) was there we decided to just combine everything and see what turned out. Photography side of things: I had 1 construction light to work with and that is it. Being low-light it was hard to expose properly, and having a person involved i couldn't do a long exposure. So conditions wise, it was def a new challenge! Also, since it was a barn, within 5 minutes the car had a layer of dust on it so... the swirls are from trying to keep it clean-ish with whatever cleaning stuff i had on me By no means my best work, but I'd love to get some feedback/opinions? __________________

10-30-2012, 10:40 AM	#2
CaptainSlow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 799 Thanks: 392 Thanked 388 Times in 180 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Cool concept, but the lighting is off a bit. Not sure how to fix that, but that's the main issue. Thinking maybe more diffused light might help out a bit to take those harsh glares away __________________ Ultramarine 2013 Scion FR-S 6MT

10-30-2012, 10:56 AM	#4
CaptainSlow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 799 Thanks: 392 Thanked 388 Times in 180 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For sure...covering the windows/lights will diffuse the lighting anyway...even using a thin sheet will diffuse the light, creating more even lighting. That amber-colored barn light is also throwing off the pic coloring a bit - you might be able to adjust that in post-processing, though. __________________ Ultramarine 2013 Scion FR-S 6MT

10-30-2012, 11:09 AM	#5
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10-30-2012, 11:11 AM	#6
FR-S_Tacoma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Ultramarine FR-S, '02 TRD Tacoma Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 120 Thanks: 21 Thanked 61 Times in 30 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^^^ hu? __________________

10-30-2012, 11:29 AM	#7
mechaghost Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Silver AT Limited Location: Seattle Posts: 823 Thanks: 145 Thanked 344 Times in 159 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I find it strangely attractive seeing a southern looking girl with a FRS in a barn

10-31-2012, 01:17 PM	#8
Frostyman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Raven FRS Location: Virginia Beach, Va Posts: 496 Thanks: 30 Thanked 143 Times in 93 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Is there a car in these pictures? All I see is a cute blonde.

10-31-2012, 01:31 PM	#9
BioRage Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: ~_~ Location: Toronto Posts: 831 Thanks: 27 Thanked 190 Times in 111 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	bikini pls. M-I-L-F :P Interesting concept, but you should of removed your girly from the picture for the photos as well! __________________ Join us! @ EightSixClub

10-31-2012, 07:39 PM	#10
DIM Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: San Antonio TX / Dyess AFB Posts: 948 Thanks: 26 Thanked 451 Times in 242 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I think it'd help a little if you cleaned the car. I see dusts and smears in some pics. __________________

10-31-2012, 07:41 PM	#11
SubarooMike Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Subaroooo Location: Delaware Posts: 127 Thanks: 85 Thanked 52 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^ +1 The paint looks horrendous! I'm also not fan of girls posing next to cars. Nice idea though:happy0180:

10-31-2012, 07:43 PM	#12
Yruyur Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion fr-s asphalt M/T Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,192 Thanks: 1,416 Thanked 1,631 Times in 941 Posts Mentioned: 96 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Background is too much in focus taking away from the car. Decrease the depth of field or move the subjects farther from the wall. I always prefer natural lighting as well. Cool idea. Sent from my flux capacitor using Taptalk __________________

10-31-2012, 08:33 PM	#13
hippari I Love your GUCCI Wheels! Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: Raven Black FR-S Location: Houston, TX Posts: 169 Thanks: 107 Thanked 63 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I do like the pictures overall, and the ladies a real cutie. But yeah, the swirl marks are very distracting and I think an off camera flash or strobe to fill in the shadows on the girl and car would have helped things some. With just the one work light, I'd have positioned it so that they aren't lit from behind but from the top or closer to the camera. I still like the pictures though =p __________________ @jinxyboi \| @_iLLdynasty Rice for the Rice God

10-31-2012, 08:37 PM	#14
SSchifko Owner and Operator Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: FR-S, Yamaha R6, 1972 Camaro Location: North Chicago Posts: 41 Thanks: 9 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	More rear end shots. __________________ -Schifko

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