Thanks to some owners.

[megy]

On Saturday just gone(2nd sept) I had a studio booked for the day, arranged for some people to bring some cars along, and generally had a good/fun shoot. Had a couple of nightmares in the lead up to the shoot, and thought i might have bitten off more than i can chew in arranging 8 cars(expecting 1 possibly 2 last minute cancellations(none cancelled)), but the day passed and now comes the long task of choosing and editing some to show and use on my website.

Here is an initial single pic of each car, hope you agree that they have come out well.

James (non PH)


Pete (phoenix-pete)


Paul (custardkid)


Alex (alex s)


Richard (rviant)


Phil (pvj)


Greg (gbbird)


Graham (viper_larry)


A very big thank you to eachof the owners for helping me in this shoot, I had another 3 photographers for the day too, and each also pass on their thanks.

[sstein]

Very nice

Those look fantastic, well done. The porsche is my favourite from the selection!

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Stuart

[te51cle]

Hope Graham didn't have to explain his special use for rolled up socks !

[crmcatee]

Nice...

Any plans to do some more shoots ? I'ld be up for bringing a car and also being one of the photographers.


Oh you'll have to get rid of the small marks on the floor under the fronts of the cars...

[slinky]

megy said:

Pete (phoenix-pete)

Awesome

slinky

[megy]

crmcatee said:

Nice...

Any plans to do some more shoots ? I'ld be up for bringing a car and also being one of the photographers.


Oh you'll have to get rid of the small marks on the floor under the fronts of the cars...

Loads of plans, ideas and things i want to do, can certainly give you a shout next time, and yeah, i agree about the water marks/puddles, shame i didnt notice at the time and get a towel to get rid.

[graham@reading]

I'd love the opportunity to use a studio as well if anyone wants to go "halves" or however many people are interested.

The photos look excellent

Edited by graham@reading on Monday 4th September 23:01

[megy]

Am probably leaving myself open to the usual 'whats that infront of the car' comments, but had some models in the studio too, personally i like them, he he, see what youlot think.

[graham@reading]

Some good photography but, in my honest opinion, some of those cars don't "suit" half naked chicks. An attractive woman in a short black cocktail dress would look much better with the Aston, for example.

(Oh and the last bird looks a bit crackwhore )

Edited by graham@reading on Monday 4th September 23:32

[megy]

graham@reading said:

Some good photography but, in my honest opinion, some of those cars don't "suit" half naked chicks. An attractive woman in a short black cocktail dress would look much better with the Aston, for example.

I definately agree there, see below. I still like them though.

[graham@reading]

Yeah they're good from a photography angle, definitely Like the choice of blonde for the yellow Tiv, works well.

Just I'm not one for "Chicks n Motors", if you follow me As in picture content, not real life desires. Ahem

[Mr Sheen]

Nice photos, don't forget if you want a Countach next time give me a shout.

[megy]

Mr Sheen said:

Nice photos, don't forget if you want a Countach next time give me a shout.

I wanted your Countach for this shoot, I will definately give you a shout for the next one, you dont happen to know people with newer lambos too do you?

[megy]

graham@reading said:

Yeah they're good from a photography angle, definitely Like the choice of blonde for the yellow Tiv, works well.

Just I'm not one for "Chicks n Motors", if you follow me As in picture content, not real life desires. Ahem

I know what you mean about girls and cars, sometimes it is a bit naff, girls and bikes seem to work a lot better.

[Dangerous_Bryan]

Likewise, Bikes and Birds tend to be better than Chicks and cars...

Great pictures though. If you want a Caterham or few for the next shout let me know...would be keen to see if you can get a good shot of one/them.

[megy]

Dangerous_Bryan said:

If you want a Caterham ...would be keen to see if you can get a good shot of one.

I think to do a shot of a Caterham I would want to wait till i get a new wider angle lens, to really push the perspective distortion due to the longer front of the car.

I would however be more than interested in using one.

[Mrs Trackside]

megy said:

graham@reading said:

Yeah they're good from a photography angle, definitely Like the choice of blonde for the yellow Tiv, works well.

Just I'm not one for "Chicks n Motors", if you follow me As in picture content, not real life desires. Ahem

I know what you mean about girls and cars, sometimes it is a bit naff, girls and bikes seem to work a lot better.

I don't think it's so much the "Chicks 'n' Cars" thing as the fact that those models are a bunch of fugly munters. Where on earth did you find them, hanging around the bins at the local council estate? If you were using a Barry'd up Fiesta they'd fit in great, but those cars with those women, they just don't go. You need some women that look a bit more "Footballers Wife" with those type of cars. (Sorry to sound like a complete bitch)

The pics of the cars are fantastic though

[Andy M]

It appears every woman - no matter their beauty - thinks they can be a model so long as they're half dressed and infront of a car.

Scrap the 'models' (most of whom look like dog's dinners IMO) and stay with the cars, which you've shot brilliantly

[Andy M]

Mrs Trackside said:

You need some women that look a bit more "Footballers Wife" with those type of cars. (Sorry to sound like a complete bitch)

Was looking for WAG's, but got SLAG's?

[deano400]

I would not say the women are very attractive. The cars just look great on there own.