Cars wanted to shoot

[MikeyD]

As a newbie here I would firstly like to say hi. I've looked at this site a lots in the past and have finally joined up! Now I find out there is bikers on here too, I thought it was cars only. I should have joined up ages ago!

I'm moving into the world of full time photography. Up to now I've been shooting motor and action sports but this year myself and another photographer are looking to build a car portraiture portfolio. This means we're on the hunt for some good looking cars. We're currently looking along the lines of the modern luxury/sports car like Porsche, Mercedes etc due to the location ideas but really any highly polished luxury could be useful. Particularly looking for a convertible too.

I'm afraid there's no budget for this but in exchange for shooting your car you get some sweet images. These shoots may either be on location or in a studio.

So if think you might be up for this drop me a line or give me a call.

Mike Dodd
[e-mail]
07958 603989

[LaSarthe+Back]

Welcome to PH! Enjoy your stay!

I'm afriad you won't want to photograph my motor, it's too old, too common and too damaged! Careless twunts who don't know the length of their own car! Grrrr

Anyway, do you have any samples of your work? Other than the Focus WRC car on the site?

Cheers,
Andy

P.S. If anybody would like to drop their car off to me for a day's photography, please feel free! Preferably weekends though, will call you when it's done!

Edited by LaSarthe+Back on Tuesday 8th January 23:23

[Tuna]

Well I have an old Excel and a properly knackered Toyota pickup, so no help here I'm afraid :-) You're in the right place to see some very interesting cars though, so do post the results for us to see!

[Scotty328i]

Old but still looks good

not exactly exotica but you said highly polished!!!

[Byker28i]

You can still practice with normal cars

[trackdemon]

Byker28i said:

You can still practice with normal cars

In many ways its better to shoot 'normal' cars for portfolio work, as it allows the photographers vision to come to the fore. Exotic/luxury cars can dominate the photo and you could end up niching yourself too much.

[MikeyD]

trackdemon said:

Byker28i said:

You can still practice with normal cars

In many ways its better to shoot 'normal' cars for portfolio work, as it allows the photographers vision to come to the fore. Exotic/luxury cars can dominate the photo and you could end up niching yourself too much.

Yep normal cars too, we wouldn't rule them out. Interesting note about niching yourself. We need to bare that in mind.

Thanks for your replies guys.

[MikeyD]

Scotty328i said:

Old but still looks good

not exactly exotica but you said highly polished!!!

Cheers Scotty. Where are you based?

[Scotty328i]

Essex

What about you?

More shiny ...

Edited by Scotty328i on Wednesday 9th January 15:00

[MikeyD]

Scotty328i said:

Essex

What about you?

Edited by Scotty328i on Wednesday 9th January 15:00

Central London. We're building up a list of what cars can be available and will set them into locations. We'll give you a shout in the next few weeks if thats cool?

[Scotty328i]

Yes thats fine

Its a bit more modified now than current photos suggest (No wide body kits etc.)

Drop me a mail on - [e-mail]

[MikeyD]

LaSarthe+Back said:

Welcome to PH! Enjoy your stay!

I'm afriad you won't want to photograph my motor, it's too old, too common and too damaged! Careless twunts who don't know the length of their own car! Grrrr

Anyway, do you have any samples of your work? Other than the Focus WRC car on the site?

Cheers,
Andy

P.S. If anybody would like to drop their car off to me for a day's photography, please feel free! Preferably weekends though, will call you when it's done!

Edited by LaSarthe+Back on Tuesday 8th January 23:23

Hi Andy, Up to know all my car photography has been in motorsport hence the reason for building a new portfolio. I've quickly pulled together some random images I've shot over the last few months. It's mostly motorsport but it'll give you an idea of what I've been up to: http://www.mikedodd.co.uk/photos/Albums/temp_portf...

[touching cloth]

Not exactly top drawer but you can shoot my Cerbera if you like.

[MikeyD]

touching cloth said:

Not exactly top drawer but you can shoot my Cerbera if you like.

Cool thanks! Where are you roughly and what colour is it?

[pbsaxman]

I'd volunteer my Noble M400 but I suspect East Yorks is a bit far away!!!

Peter

[Dogsey]

touching cloth said:

Not exactly top drawer but you can shoot my Cerbera if you like.

I#d rather drive the Cerbera and shoot the owner.

[MikeyD]

pbsaxman said:

I'd volunteer my Noble M400 but I suspect East Yorks is a bit far away!!!

Peter

Yes it is a bit. Thanks though....

[touching cloth]

MikeyD said:

touching cloth said:

Not exactly top drawer but you can shoot my Cerbera if you like.

Cool thanks! Where are you roughly and what colour is it?

Maidenhead in Berkshire and its green - usually dirty but will give it a wash as a special occasion

Dogsey said:

touching cloth said:

Not exactly top drawer but you can shoot my Cerbera if you like.

I#d rather drive the Cerbera and shoot the owner.

Me ol mucker we sing from a similar hymn sheet, cos I'd rather shoot myself than drive your Skoda

[Planet Claire]

I'd offer my blue MX5 (picture in profile). Generally looks filthy so prior warning is required to get the shine back

Live in Berkshire but work in Kingston Upon Thames/Surbiton.

[crmcatee]

Mine could be done with a clean (and the exhaust bracket fixed) but apart from that if it's of any interest to you.

My two are in the profile.