Free car photography, anyone?
Free car photography, anyone?
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DanPhoto

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159 posts

146 months

Monday 10th February 2014
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Hi all,

I'm new to the forums so apologies if I'm contravening any etiquette I'm unfamiliar with!

I'm an amateur photographer who has recently dabbled in car photography - and would like to do more. Last year I rented an R8 for a couple of days (awesome, by the way!) and took some shots of that. What I'm keen to do is shoot more cars and build up a portfolio of images.

So, would any of you be interested in having photos taken of your car? In exchange, I can give you high resolution, retouched copies of the final images.

As a guide, these are some of the shots I took of the R8 last year. I want to concentrate on eye-catching styles, similar to these, but I also want to improve upon these, which were essentially my first efforts.


This is a genuine offer. Obviously it would best suit someone who was in the Essex / South East, as thats where I live. And its not an unlimited offer! I only want to do one or two of these for now, so the more exotic cars are obviously going to get preference! I imagine the 'shoot' would be done in one day, ideally with both day and night time set ups, but I'm flexible and will work with you to decide the best MO.

Let me know if you're interested.

Thanks
Dan

Mark.

11,104 posts

300 months

Monday 10th February 2014
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Dan,
I have a TVR Cerbera and a Chimaera, it's be great to get some proper shots done rather than my ham fisted efforts if they are exotic enough.

Down in Portsmouth if that South East enough, nice areas for pics around the Downs with Goodwood near by too.

Simpo Two

91,533 posts

289 months

Monday 10th February 2014
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Well that makes a change - it's usually someone with a car offering someone the 'opportunity' to photograph it for nothing smile

Pioneer

1,350 posts

155 months

Monday 10th February 2014
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My 2008 Gallardo Spyder would be happy to pose for some photo's if you're passing Nth Cambs ever.

kman

1,108 posts

235 months

Monday 10th February 2014
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Bit of an aside, I know that car shot it just last week

turbobungle

576 posts

248 months

Tuesday 11th February 2014
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If I ever manage to actually finalise my deal and collect my 997 turbo, I'd be well up for it. Hopefully I could pick up some tips, too!

Flagpole

196 posts

239 months

Tuesday 11th February 2014
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Hi, I would be very keen on you taking some pics of my car. Something I have been meaning to do but never find the time! I am based in Weybridge, Surrey but could possibly travel somewhere? I have a Maserati Granturismo S MC Shift. I look forward to hearing back from you. Very kind offer by the way!

Chris99

354 posts

184 months

Tuesday 11th February 2014
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I'd be happy to help with my Morgan 3 Wheeler.

Based in Horsham, Sussex

Downton Mini

1,026 posts

188 months

Tuesday 11th February 2014
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I would have loved to take you up on this but I'm in the Midlands and my cars on a Mini. Very good of you to offer your serices though.

br d

9,046 posts

250 months

Tuesday 11th February 2014
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Have a 62 plate LP560 and am in Essex, would be up for this but it couldn't be a week day.

sc0tt

18,247 posts

225 months

Tuesday 11th February 2014
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Want to do a bike?

Yamaha r1?

i'm in orpington but can move around.

_rubinho_

1,237 posts

207 months

Tuesday 11th February 2014
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Will you be bringing the model? wink

WIJ933

759 posts

231 months

Tuesday 11th February 2014
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Love the moody shot of the back of the R8. Got a Murci LP640 roadster and I'm in Norfolk but can travel anytime. PM me if your interested.

DanPhoto

Original Poster:

159 posts

146 months

Tuesday 11th February 2014
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Thanks to all those who've replied or contacted me directly - been overwhelmed by the response!

Mark, Pioneer and Flagpole, interested, but you're a bit of a stretch away, so I'll let come back to you if I'm traveling your way any time in the near future, thanks.

Turbobungle, give me a shout if you collect it!

Kman - its just the basic V8, but compared to what I'm used to driving it was a hell of a car. I put 400 miles on it before it had to go back at the end of the weekend. Very photogenic too!

Mike82

89 posts

205 months

Wednesday 12th February 2014
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Flagpole said:
Hi, I would be very keen on you taking some pics of my car. Something I have been meaning to do but never find the time! I am based in Weybridge, Surrey but could possibly travel somewhere? I have a Maserati Granturismo S MC Shift. I look forward to hearing back from you. Very kind offer by the way!
If flagpole doesnt mind my QP GTS crashing the party I could offer double trouble with the maser's. Based in Greenwich so can also travel either way.

Zippee

13,948 posts

258 months

Wednesday 12th February 2014
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If you're happy to wait till mid April you can use my T350t - not a mark on her and one of the best examples on the road, also very rare as only 68 targas still going smile
Happy to travel....

Flagpole

196 posts

239 months

Thursday 13th February 2014
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Mike82 said:
If flagpole doesnt mind my QP GTS crashing the party I could offer double trouble with the maser's. Based in Greenwich so can also travel either way.
Mike - more than happy to double up. Maybe we could meet up and hoon over to Dan's?? Either of you up for this?

Mike82

89 posts

205 months

Friday 14th February 2014
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Flagpole said:
Mike - more than happy to double up. Maybe we could meet up and hoon over to Dan's?? Either of you up for this?
That sounds good to me!

DanPhoto

Original Poster:

159 posts

146 months

Saturday 15th February 2014
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Mike82 said:
Flagpole said:
Mike - more than happy to double up. Maybe we could meet up and hoon over to Dan's?? Either of you up for this?
That sounds good to me!
Haha, if you chaps are happy to drive over to Chelmsford then lets go for it! Good call!

Flagpole

196 posts

239 months

Sunday 16th February 2014
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Mike? I am happy to if you fancy it? Would it be best to wait for these floods to stop first? Not sure Italian cars are good in knee deep water...