Impromptu Girl+Cars shoot

Dominantly · May 8, 2012

I like #1 and #6 for the composition, although she could have posed better in #1.

For the rest I just think there is some room for improvement with composition and lighting. If it was more of a serious shoot I'd expect to see some added lighting, meaning taking the background exposure down a bit, and adding some fill light on your model.

FattyMcJ · May 8, 2012

jowensphoto said:
NOOOOO! I wasn't being an ass, I do apologize if it came off that way. I thought the girl was covertly giving the "shocker" in the photo. I love little "easter eggs" like that.

The photos aren't bad. I do like number five the best out of the entire set. The model, while a very pretty girl, doesn't seem to have a lot of experience (I understand we all have to start somewhere). As a photographer, sometimes you have to direct new models during shoots.

Example: her outfit works really well for the truck shot. It's all "country" and is cohesive. When I think trucks, I think country. Pimped out Hondas and Subarus? Not so much. A bikini or something a little sexier would have worked much better for those shots.

It's also good to know how to pose models. Her most dynamic pose is in 10, but it's still lacking; her right side looks awkward.

Along with what the others have said, don't be afraid to take control of your shoot.

ETA: I zoomed on the wrong photo anyway. LOL

No worries, I didn't take offense either way. I can't please everyone, and I have a thick skin lol

As to her outfit. I did ask that she wear shorts and a white T-shirt that she could tie up under her bust line to show some belly, or a bikini...but she chose to show up in this. It was an unpaid, 1 day advanced notice, shoot...so I can't complain. The main purpose was the BBQ we were having, the pics were just for fun for the guys.

Dominantly said:
I like #1 and #6 for the composition, although she could have posed better in #1.

For the rest I just think there is some room for improvement with composition and lighting. If it was more of a serious shoot I'd expect to see some added lighting, meaning taking the background exposure down a bit, and adding some fill light on your model.

Indeed, lighting was not a top priority. All in all, I had 5 different cars to shoot in about an hour time frame before she had to leave. I made do as best I could with out reflectors or lights.

She was happy with the shots given the time invested and the minimal prep time, and I'm happy with the couple shots I got that I can use for portrait examples. The rest were for my friends, a cute girl posing with their cars...they were happy.

But thanks to all that took the time to look & comment, good or bad. I do appreciate it! :mrgreen:

Robin Usagani · May 8, 2012

Not enough skin for a car+chick photo

FattyMcJ · May 8, 2012

Schwettylens said:
Not enough skin for a car+chick photo

lol Agreed

jowensphoto · May 9, 2012

Jaemie said:
jowensphoto said:

FattyMcJ said:

Example: her outfit works really well for the truck shot. It's all "country" and is cohesive. When I think trucks, I think country. Pimped out Hondas and Subarus? Not so much. A bikini or something a little sexier would have worked much better for those shots.

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I agree with the truck/country-look comment. But, I think bikini-clad models posed with tuned cars are a little too cliche. Oh, I love girls in bikinis(!) - just kinda tired of seeing them posing with cars, I guess. That's my opinion.

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I get the cliche point, I really do. Was just an example of more appropriate attire. I do think OPs suggestion of shorts and white tshirt would have been great.

Glad you guys had fun shooting

Jaemie · May 9, 2012

jowensphoto said:
I get the cliche point, I really do. Was just an example of more appropriate attire. I do think OPs suggestion of shorts and white tshirt would have been great.

Yes - shorts and white tee is a great idea.

BTW - I think you mis-coded/quoted in that post. But no big deal.

Rgollar · May 9, 2012

cnutco wrote

... has anyone else seen the "shocker" in pic 4?

Not until you pointed it out. Now I do that is too funny :lmao:

Guinness Man · May 9, 2012

The close up ones are nicely done

Good DoF. The full pics are missing something lighting wise. Strobes/reflectors would go a long way

Alan_Chapman · May 9, 2012

Love #6 #4 looks a little uncomfortable but great set

xKncptRagex · May 12, 2012

Those Si's..... :drool:

and the STi too!

I agree with most of what has been said here so I won't repeat. Would the owners of those Si's happen to be a part of 8thcivic? I have a TW FA5 too.

FattyMcJ · May 12, 2012

xKncptRagex said:
Those Si's..... and the STi too!

I agree with most of what has been said here so I won't repeat. Would the owners of those Si's happen to be a part of 8thcivic? I have a TW FA5 too.

Thanks, and yes, we're all a part of 8thCivic.com Even the STi owner, he used to own a supercharged FG2. We're a bunch of local friends that met on the site and get together often.

My screen name on 8th is the same as here.