Advice on shooting a Semi

[ewitt]

Hey all...
So I get to shoot the current semi that we are using for work. I havent shot automobiles before, and certainly not semi's. I'm just looking for a bit of advice i guess... I did do a search already, but didnt really come up with much of anything...
I have read a few of the topics already but the perspective is so much different for a semi... also lighting and shadows is well... bigger...

Thanks...
Eric

[DC Fan]

One solution: from a distance, to best show dimensions and shape.

http://www.kevinlillard.com/racing/20090819a0181.jpg


Also, not a semi, but roughly the same size and scope.

http://www.kevinlillard.com/racing/09202008a0221.jpg

Get close and low and use perspective to make it look huge.

[PhotosGuy]

I did do a search already, but didnt really come up with much of anything... So you missed the links in my Sig? Bigger... smaller... it's still about the light & moving your feet.

[cdifoto]

Since they're rather large, and you presumably do not have a Leibovitz budget, have them detail both it and their newest, least beat up trailer (air ride if you have those because some customers like to know their cargo isn't getting knocked around on springs), then find a nice distractionless location and shoot it at magic hour.

[turboale]

Depends on the look your going for, shoot it low if you want to empower it, and shoot it from above if you want to make it look more inviting/less intimidating. I'd take a ladder with me as well...

[zelseman]

... a Leibovitz budget...
That is kinda an outdated saying. Leibovitz is broke.

I'd take a ladder with me as well...
Good tip! I was about to say the same thing.

[cdifoto]

That is kinda an outdated saying. Leibovitz is broke.
She's in huge debt personally but I assure you she's still working and the clients are paying huge money for elaborate setups.