Custom bike - the "Pendejo"

[cosworth]

My friend Frank recently built his custom "Pendejo" chopper and is looking to get some shots. So I had to volunteer. I want to get into this kind of product delivery with a friend of mine who builds very expensive custom bikes such as this one. What's another $500 for a full on photoshoot with a model on your bike and a couple poster prints for the garage? ;)

One of my first dry runs. Not the best place to shoot but it was quick and easy since it was a block from the owners house. He only wants electronic images for now.

http://www.jasonhollister.com/images/Pendejo14.jpg
http://www.jasonhollister.com/images/Pendejo22.jpg
http://www.jasonhollister.com/images/Pendejo31.jpg


This is the dvd cover art shot:
http://www.jasonhollister.com/images/Pendejo19.jpg

..and the dvd of images in presentation form:
http://www.jasonhollister.com/images/dvd2.jpg
http://www.jasonhollister.com/images/dvd1.jpg

[bcdoug]

kick ass!

it's about time frank showed that beast off.

[C3L1CA]

Wow those look amazing! I really like the dvd cover too

[h4rri]

Nice machine, the lettering on the tank looks like it's 3d but I'm assuming it's paint.

Fantastic idea on the DVD and really shows some class :)

[PhotosGuy]

One of my first dry runs. I'm looking forward for the "wet run" with the model? :D
Seems as if there's an opportunity there for a book of his bikes? I think that Blurb ships to the UK, too.
Cover shot of the '69 Plymouth Road Runner 440 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=324620)

[cosworth]

I might have to pitch that to him as well. I have no shortage of models wanting to do bike shots. The trick is finding the right one, right look. If I could hook up with a temp tattoo artist and maybe get some make up done it could take off with other owners as well.

[saturnin]

that looks badass

[cosworth]

Thanks Sat. I see your borders and was trying to live off your coolnees. I looked for some kinda eraser or tool that looks like the shtuff you do, ended up with evel kneivel stars for cryin' out loud. Thanks for the erasers.

[saturnin]

haha u gayed it up big time wif the stars..lol.... gottal love your american pride!!!

[cosworth]

I'll make your sensor extra dirty on Saturday. :cool:

[atrapasueños]

I like pic #1 it awesome! Hahaha but why they called the bike "Pendejo" hahaha

Regards!

[barP]

I like pic #1 it awesome! Hahaha but why they called the bike "Pendejo" hahaha

Regards!

:lol:

that's what i was wondering. the bike looks fantastic, and that second shot rocks, but does the owner understand he's riding around on something that says "STUPID" on the gas tank??

wp.

[cosworth]

The word was chosen as a slang derivative:

pendejo

Spanish slang for "a$$hole"

Tu eres un pendejo Pedro! - You are an a$$hole Pedro!

[liza]

I just learned something. All these years I thought "pendejo" meant "p_$$y."

And those are some great shots of that bike! :)

[cosworth]

In Cuba it means pubic hair. Tex-mex slang differs from region to region as well.

[atrapasueños]

The word was chosen as a slang derivative:

pendejo

Spanish slang for "a$$hole"

Tu eres un pendejo Pedro! - You are an a$$hole Pedro!

Hahaha that's why I was asking... "Why the choose Pendejo?" but it's cool :lol:

Cheers from Mexico!

[Gujustud]

Shamone. Hot stuff mang!

[austincabot]

Love that 3rd one.

[Mike Reynolds]

I like #3 for the artsy fish eye look. I like also the cd cover. Try softer light like sunset or sunrise just before the sun creates those nasty shaddows. That works great especially for long exposures on a tripod. But when you shoot a model you will need the harsh light to freeze your model. So for that, try using some reflectors. Just my 2 cents.

[cosworth]

There was generous fill flash during this shoot as well. And it was at 5:30 pm. Any later and there would be no direct sun. It went behind the trees as we were wrapping up. Think really tall Douglas Fir trees.

I will pick a far better location next time with a better light source.

[PhotosGuy]

Any later and there would be no direct sun. That's not a bad thing?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/PhotosGuy/Samples%20-%20Rides/Mike-Yeysch_blue_34.jpg?t=1183725902

[austincabot]

That's not a bad thing?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/PhotosGuy/Samples%20-%20Rides/Mike-Yeysch_blue_34.jpg?t=1183725902

Never been a fan of these shots to be honest. I like them better when they have a backdrop.

[PhotosGuy]

Never been a fan of these shots to be honest. I like them better when they have a backdrop. OK, here ya go! Much better, right?
Try selling that piece of crap sometime!
http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/smilies/rotfl2.gif

[Mike Reynolds]

OK, here ya go! Much better, right?
Try selling that piece of crap sometime!
http://photo.klein-jensen.dk/smilies/rotfl2.gif
"Now that's funny right there I don't care who you are"