Many people are fans of automotive photography. Professional and amateur photographers both enjoy taking pictures of cars. After all, if your car is something you are proud of, you will eventually take some memorable photos of it. If you’re looking for more than just a few snapshots of your car, then follow these five tips to get some great shots!
You can create automotive images that are similar to those seen in car advertisements by putting a little more effort into your photography. For more inspiration, you can also look at this cool profile dedicated exclusively to car photography.
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Lighting for automotive photography is dependent on the equipment you have. You don’t have to use studio lights for memorable photos – you just need to choose the right time.
The rule golden hours is very important. It is best to take photos at the hour before or after sunrise (including for car photography). Low-angle light adds warmth and texture to your images – it will give you those cinematic feelings! After the sun has set, you can also get some stunning images. Just pay attention to the colors and the sky. You may need to use reflectors in this situation as the light will be too low.
If you enjoy challenges, try backlit auto photography. Shooting a photo with the sun as a background can be difficult and requires more post processing than normal shots. You’ll need to brighten the foreground up by raising the shadows while lowering the highlights.
It’s also fun to shoot your car in the dark. All it takes are a few side-facing flashes that highlight specific features of a vehicle. Remember that cars are reflective, so a diffuser will be needed.
