Books about automotive photography

[JoeLopez]

I am looking for a new book on automotive photography.

I see these two on Amazon currently, any recommendations for either one or something else?

Thanks :D

Amazon Links:

How to digitally photograph cars (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1932494995?ie=UTF8&tag=michiclass-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1932494995)

How to photograph cars (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0760312435?ie=UTF8&tag=michiclass-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0760312435)

[PhotosGuy]

I assume that you've read all the posts in the links in my Sig already? "We don't need no stinkin' books!" :D

Seriously, find the light, use your eyes, move your feet...

[JoeLopez]

Hi Frank - thanks for the links in your sig, some good reading I'll check out for sure.

I do have a good feel for composition, but never tire of reading what others do.

I replied to your book thread, I saw this book in March, I know the owner of the cover car. Nice work :D

Let me know if you would like to meet up at a local car show sometime to shoot. Will you be at the Concours D'Elegance in August? I'll be there.

[PhotosGuy]

Let me know if you would like to meet up at a local car show sometime to shoot. Friday at Continental Lanes? Will you be at the Concours D'Elegance in August? Meadowbrook? Too far ahead to plan on it, but I usually skip that. Too many trees.

[Concretin Nik]

I assume that you've read all the posts in the links in my Sig already? "We don't need no stinkin' books!" :D

Seriously, find the light, use your eyes, move your feet...
Indeed a great read! I'm shooting pretty much exclusively with a mast rig, but good tips and additional resources linked for sure.

Thank you!! :cool:

[dawiyo]

I assume that you've read all the posts in the links in my Sig already? "We don't need no stinkin' books!" :D

Seriously, find the light, use your eyes, move your feet...

Holy crap Frank, it's getting really old seeing you telling everyone to read your articles. You've got 40,xxx posts on this site and every one of them has your signature with the links in them. If people want to read them, they will.


How to digitally photograph cars (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1932494995?ie=UTF8&tag=michiclass-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1932494995)


Josh Mackey and Jason Siu both put a lot of time in this book and it definitely shows. I bought a copy off Amazon a couple weeks ago however I still haven't had the time to fully read through it yet. It's written for a range of absolute newbie to advanced amateur and from what I've read, it's been a great resource for anybody. The EXIF data next to every picture (including the camera and lens used) is a nice touch. It's talks about everything you would want to ask; location selection, choosing the right gear, post-processing, etc. They also talk a lot about the whole aspect of rig shooting.

I would definitely recommend it to any automotive shooter. Even if your the most experienced pro and would benefit nothing from it, buy it for the supporting Josh and Jason factor.

[PhotosGuy]

Holy crap Frank, it's getting really old seeing you telling everyone to read your articles. You've got 40,xxx posts on this site and every one of them has your signature with the links in them. If people want to read them, they will. Maybe if I could see the results of their reading in their images, I wouldn't feel the need to point out the links?
You certainly have my permission to ignore any & all my suggestions, though. ;)

[fanorama]

How to photograph car seems nice to read http://www.cookiewriter.com/trafficreport/img/3721/j09s0423emrh/a.gif

[northpointphoto]

A lot more goes into automotive photography than "find the light, use your eyes and move your feet." There is location scouting, lighting, processing, etc. I have spent hours before on shoots looking for the perfect location, setting up lighting/ scrims/ reflectors, and waiting for the lighting to be perfect just to take one shot.

This shot took about 3 hours to set up and shoot and about another 4 hours or so to process.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3096/2819544783_7d7e7dd07a.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3139/2870157075_58069d6f67.jpg
(That shot is also going to be in Import Tuner in September)


As far as books go I picked up a copy of the Josh Mackey and Jason Siu's book (How to Digitally Photograph Cars) and its by far one of the best photography books I own.

It is incredably well written, extremely detailed, and a definite asset to everyone that photographs cars. They into great detail about choosing your equipment, static photography,action photography, tips & tricks, post processing and a whole lot more. They were even detailed enough to put exif information for practically every photo in the book. Including the camera, lens, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, lighting used, etc.

This book is a 10/10 and I would recommend this book to anyone that is interested in automotive photography.

Here are the links to Jason and Josh's websites so you can check out some of the work they do
http://www.mackeydesigns.com/
http://www.jasonsiu.net/blog/

[PhotosGuy]

A lot more goes into automotive photography than "find the light, use your eyes and move your feet." There is location scouting, lighting, processing, etc. I have spent hours before on shoots looking for the perfect location, setting up lighting/ scrims/ reflectors, and waiting for the lighting to be perfect just to take one shot. That's SO true, but as you can see from post #6, I can't get some of these guys to even stop complaining when I point to that minimal starting info. ;)

And there's plenty of other good info in this forum that they can't be bothered to read, either, like panning, rigs, exposure, PP,...
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[JoeLopez]

Thank you for the feedback - I'll order How to digitally photograph cars this weekend :D

Frank, can't usually make it up to Continental on Fridays since I moved further west. I'll let you know the next show I can swing by.

Regarding Meadowbrook, this will be the first year I finally make it up there. A good friend was invited back in his restored 1963 Impala Z11 vintage racer. They plan to have quite a few famous race cars from the 60s on hand this August!

Link to info: http://forums.michiganclassics.com/showthread.php?t=4755

[saturnin]

good thread subscribed

[dawiyo]

That's SO true, but as you can see from post #6, I can't get some of these guys to even stop complaining when I point to that minimal starting info.


Complaining? You make absolutely no sense with that statement and obviously totally missed the point of my post. :rolleyes:

[Gun-It]

A lot more goes into automotive photography than "find the light, use your eyes and move your feet." There is location scouting, lighting, processing, etc. I have spent hours before on shoots looking for the perfect location, setting up lighting/ scrims/ reflectors, and waiting for the lighting to be perfect just to take one shot.

This shot took about 3 hours to set up and shoot and about another 4 hours or so to process.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3096/2819544783_7d7e7dd07a.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3139/2870157075_58069d6f67.jpg
(That shot is also going to be in Import Tuner in September)


As far as books go I picked up a copy of the Josh Mackey and Jason Siu's book (How to Digitally Photograph Cars) and its by far one of the best photography books I own.

It is incredably well written, extremely detailed, and a definite asset to everyone that photographs cars. They into great detail about choosing your equipment, static photography,action photography, tips & tricks, post processing and a whole lot more. They were even detailed enough to put exif information for practically every photo in the book. Including the camera, lens, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, lighting used, etc.

This book is a 10/10 and I would recommend this book to anyone that is interested in automotive photography.

Here are the links to Jason and Josh's websites so you can check out some of the work they do
http://www.mackeydesigns.com/
http://www.jasonsiu.net/blog/

Hi slightly off topic but have you heard of Tim Wallace by any chance? http://www.ambientlife.co.uk/

Thanks

[northpointphoto]

Hi slightly off topic but have you heard of Tim Wallace by any chance? http://www.ambientlife.co.uk/

Thanks

No, haven't heard of him. Ill check out the link.

[Mike Bowen]

I will vouch for Josh & Jason's book. I have gone on several shoots with Mackey and he has taught me a lot. I recommend his book to everyone!