SL55 AMG

Talked to the owner of this beautiful SL55 at a car show and ended up doing a small shoot for him. This was my first time doing a shoot for anyone and I think I still have a lot to learn in this area. Criticism welcome to get my creative juices flowing.

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im digging the last 3 the most. maybe the very last image should have the "kompressor" more in focus? good choice on the b&w!

I'd like to see the wheel turned a little bit in them. See the links in my Sig and...

I would have used a higher F/stop, but other than that, they look great. It is my opinion that there is too much turned wheel in EVERY shot of a car.

I'd rather look at wheels than rubber.

Nice pictures, nicer car!!

PhotosGuy wrote in post #9983924
I'd rather look at wheels than rubber.

i second this

Agree with the wheel comment. Rubber doesn't really do it justice. Rims are just as good to look at as the car.

What I would recommend is try getting a sligtly lower stance and moving out a bit more for a more pleasing 3/4's shot.

Thanks for all the comments! I'll keep the wheel idea in mind for next time.

elysium wrote in post #9985268
Agree with the wheel comment. Rubber doesn't really do it justice. Rims are just as good to look at as the car.

What I would recommend is try getting a sligtly lower stance and moving out a bit more for a more pleasing 3/4's shot.

When you say move out do you mean move towards the side of the car a little more for the 3/4? So for example towards the left in the first photo?

Very nice. He should be happy.

#1 is a little out of focus towards the back. Not sure if that was what you were going for, but maybe use a different aperature.

#3 I would crop out the top portion so you have a solid white background.

As a consumer, I be recommending you. Great location and great layouts.

richardwu wrote in post #9987043
Thanks for all the comments! I'll keep the wheel idea in mind for next time.

When you say move out do you mean move towards the side of the car a little more for the 3/4? So for example towards the left in the first photo?

Here is an example of one shot I took a while back. Needed a bit more depth but just a quick shot for a friend.

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PhotosGuy wrote in post #9983924
I'd rather look at wheels than rubber.

Here is my stand point on that:

A turned wheel, to me, pulls attention away from the car itself. I am not saying that turned wheel shots are bad, as I have taken hundreds of them. I am just saying that it is in no way a rule and should never be taken as such.

Nice use of DOF

nice shots! All done with your 24-105L?

aurora85 wrote in post #9997061
nice shots! All done with your 24-105L?

Thanks! All done with my 50 1.4 actually.