Anyone want some free photos of their cars?

Anyone want some free photos of their cars?

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jayemm89

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Wednesday 19th March 2014
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Hi all,

I am a professional cinematographer by trade, but have recently got back into taking still photos - re-discovering the joy of medium format.

I might like to put together a little book or similar with some nice pics of cars and I wondered if anyone in the area (pref Suffolk/Essex but anywhere in East Anglia) would be willing to donate themselves, their car and a couple of hours in exchange for some great pics of their cars?

I don't intend to make any money out of this, I make movies for money, this is more of a passion thing.

Anything interesting or PH-worthy would be of interest, I am particularly keen on import, American, Lotus Esprit, Ferraris, Porsches, oh sod it - nice cars!

Thanks all
James

jayemm89

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Wednesday 19th March 2014
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Steve,

Would be more than happy to as I have you to thank for helping me enjoy car cleaning again!

Give me a PM and I'll get in touch when my camera has cleared customs, expecting it in the next week direct from Japan.

Going to have to order some more film in I think!

James

jayemm89

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Wednesday 19th March 2014
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Lads I'm interested in all the cars posted here. As for photo venues, I was hoping people would know places roughly nearby to them which make good photo ops.

I tend to find slightly unusual venues work really well - there are a lot of delapidated old barns around mine which make a nice contrast to a lot of cars.

Loving the 'stang there, pretty fine background on that one!

jayemm89

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Wednesday 19th March 2014
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Gaz - all are welcome.

I won't be doing one massive photoshoot on one day, I will be doing this as an ongoing thing - to suit weather, time and people.

No point trying to organise one massive event, it'd be silly.

At the very most I'd only do one or two cars on any given day, if nothing else I would like to at least pick the owner's brains for a little bit about their purchases smile

jayemm89

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Thursday 20th March 2014
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As for cars going down country lanes, that sounds more like a movie thing to me... which I can arrange.

The camera I have on order is sadly not particularly suited to moving shots, but we will see what happens.

I like the sound of the Skyline trio.

Previous pictures I have done to follow.

jayemm89

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Thursday 20th March 2014
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Hopefully this gives an idea of the breadth of topic.

Some of these pics are quite old, and some quite different to what I'm looking to do presently, but hopefully proof I'm not a numpty with a camera smile







Anybody curious about my professional (cinema) work should go to www.jamesmartindop.com

jayemm89

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Thursday 20th March 2014
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My own beautiful car, about to be gone in half an hour!


jayemm89

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Thursday 20th March 2014
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I was hoping you'd volunteer smile Great car that, and I happen to know a few venues around woolpit that might suit. The Cayman pictures above were taken at woolpit business park, I reckon a fading light shot might suit the 'sprit well.

jayemm89

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Friday 21st March 2014
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What have you got Richard?

Just to be clear this will be more of an ongoing project throughout the summer, it won't just be one day of production-line photography. I want to take the time to get to know the cars and their owners. When the camera appears I'm going to do one test shoot to make sure everything's OK and then I'll get cracking.

It won't be quick as I'll be shooting on film but hopefully the results will be worth it.

jayemm89

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Friday 21st March 2014
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I feel your pain, a badger encounter means I only look at rhe offside of my 6 right now.

Gonna put my thinking cap on, white cars are a devil to shoot!

jayemm89

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Saturday 22nd March 2014
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Scooby sounds good to me, they don't come in any other colour do they?

PM me I'm taking names and numbers and will have my work cut out when my new toy arrives!

jayemm89

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Saturday 22nd March 2014
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I'd be pretty proud of those pics Crafty, very nice indeed.

Gixeh I'm sure I can accommodate two wheels - I am a biker myself

jayemm89

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Saturday 22nd March 2014
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So who on here has which Skyline - which are we missing?

JM

jayemm89

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Sunday 23rd March 2014
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The stranger or more iconic the better - as long as it suits you!

Vrod we have met before - little havens petrol fest I had the yellow 996! The prowler is super cool

jayemm89

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Sunday 23rd March 2014
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Sadly the 996 is gone and i am back to ordinary wheels.

Although, 17 year old me would be very surprised to consider a 4.4l v8 Bavarian barge ordinary!

I will definitely come on the chip run if work permits and I'm quite excited about this, should be enough material for a nice little photobook here. Will make a really nice project to occupy me over summer.

jayemm89

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Monday 24th March 2014
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No limit to numbers, the more the merrier!

But I think I'm going to have to invest in some bulk buy boxes of film lol

I'm going to get a spreadsheet going soon with contact details, all those who have got in touch expect a PM from me soon

James

jayemm89

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Wednesday 26th March 2014
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ehehehe, maybe we can recreate TVR's infamous NEC stand inside Eddy's garage?

Eddy, I'll PM you smile

jayemm89

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Thursday 27th March 2014
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My camera's appearing tomorrow, going to get a test roll done soon and then I'll get cracking.

I just wish this weather would make its mind up!!

jayemm89

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Thursday 27th March 2014
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vrod said:
So how about one that has the cars included.... I'll start...

Nope, can't see a car anywhere in that pic.

jayemm89

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Thursday 27th March 2014
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And in just three short pages, we've become adolescent boys again biggrin