1965 Mustang Convertible

Im rather new to automobile photography so any help is appreciated.

Here are 3 pictures of my 1965 Mustang Convertible. Recently bought from my Grandmother it has been in the family since 1972, no rust, 90% original, with only 29k miles on it.

Pictures are straight from camera, no adjustments other then resizing for the forum

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Last one is best IMO.

Some general "rules" for traditional documentary shots of vintage cars:

1. Get far away from the car and shoot with a long lens to minimize perspective distortion
2. Shoot low up at the car. Best to get the car up on a slight rise in the road so you can shoot eye level with the center of the wheels (don't get so low that you see the undercarriage though)
3. Mornings and evenings and days w/ slight overcast skies are best. Can make some nice colors in the paint reflections and helps avoid harsh highlight/shadow contrasts. (although it looks like you shot in full sun and the images came out well in this regard.)
4. Pay careful attention to the reflections in the paint. Glossy cars are like mirrors. Also, don't overdo tire dressing. You want the tires dark and even, not wet and glossy looking.
5. 3/4 views (front or back) with the front wheels turned to see more of the wheel look nice and add a little ooomph to your shots.

I hope this helps - looks like you have a great start already!

Thanks, the middle shot (interior) was shot on an overcast/cloudy day but the other 2 were probably mid day & sunny.

I had just gotten done working on it so i wanted to drive it haha.

I will try sticking to the 70-200 2.8 IS lens when shooting the car as well as keep in mind some of your other tips.

I am kind of thinking about picking in a 10-22mm to play with but just cant justify the price right now since theres other things i want to pick up too

first -great car, and i love seeing cars staying in families like that

good shots, the last is very good

the only thing i dont like about the first is that statue on the right

Sweeeeet!

What a great car - with a great family history to boot! I don't have a lot of experience shooting cars so I can't help you much with the critique process. But I do really like the last one for sure.

Does the factory AC still work? I had a 66 when I was in college, still miss it.

yes, the factory AC still works ... well sorta haha. The fans and everything work but i havent ever really turned it on for more then a minute just to feel that it is somewhat cool. Not sure how cold it would really get if i left it on for a few minutes.

The car sits between my parents garage & my grandmas garage back in iowa becuase i dont really want to bring it up here until i have a place of my own and not renting a condo.


I have some others of the car with just the bridge in the back ground but i didnt like the way they turned out. to plain looking to me. Next time im back home ill try to get a few more and try to workwith some of the tips

wow... very nice!

Nice ride. Think how nice it would look in this light:
Some shots of Jim's '68 AMX
Or this:
MOVE YOUR FEET! A <rant> of sorts.

A few Car Lighting Tips - Updated

I used the Kit lens ($60 used) for this shot:
Blown '37 Willys - A Beauty with a Beast!

You will have to wait for the right evening, but the results are worth it.