Automotive Photography?

GrantH · Nov 29, 2011

I appreciate the tips. As show season comes around again I will pick up a TTL flash, though I will not spend 400 on a 580EX Canon. Yikes! The YN-565ttl I believe works, and works well. Reviews will reveal my choice as I read deeper. With winter (and less traffic downtown) I think I will pick up at least one flash and the Cactus trigger system after Christmas passes. There are quite a few cool alley ways and buildings that would offer dramatic/cool backgrounds.

12sndsgood · Nov 30, 2011

try to swing an extra cheaper off camera flash to go with it if u can. 1 flash just isnt enough to light up a whole car. or at least i feel its not.

Lunchbox · Nov 30, 2011

I love rolling shots. There easy and quick

GrantH · Nov 30, 2011

Yes, rolling shots are fun. Finding the cool cars like you pictured is the hardest part! haha

I think I figured out my budget (VERY budget) setup to get started and learn the basics.

I am going to go with:

YN-460 for strictly off camera flash
YN-465ttl for the ttl ability, though it will be for on and off camera flash
RF-602 trigger system, and an extra RX

This should get me started and learning. I'll upgrade as I see it's needed.

Lunchbox · Nov 30, 2011

GrantH said:
Yes, rolling shots are fun. Finding the cool cars like you pictured is the hardest part! haha

well if your interested in car photography i assumed you were into cars and hang out with car guys. Should be easy to find some cool cars.

GrantH · Nov 30, 2011

Lunchbox said:
GrantH said:

Yes, rolling shots are fun. Finding the cool cars like you pictured is the hardest part! haha

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well if your interested in car photography i assumed you were into cars and hang out with car guys. Should be easy to find some cool cars.

I've got a good bit of friends with show worthy cars, just not 100,000 dollar show worthy cars, haha. Awesome pics, btw. Love the vette and viper photos particularly.