157dB

A big tree and a come-along.
Or Photoshop.

ftl900

Watch how much sky is behind the car... it will throw the exposure off and cause the camera to darken the car.

theACE

turn the headlights/parking lights on for pictures, it adds alot to photos.

Art161

05xrunner, nice photos! You've got me stumped. How did you take the head-on photo so that the outside mirrors don't extend beyond the fenders like big ears?

05xrunner

never paid attention to the mirrors like that..I just a normal head on low shot for that

Art161

Thanks!

theACE

Forgot to say, 05X runner...AMAZING PICTURES! Your car looks very sinister in that setting with that lighting.

digitalcos

Just based on the questions you're asking, it sounds like you're already off to a good start.

I know this may sound all artsy fartsy, but the most common problem I notice is an inability to see what's being photographed. They know they've got a great looking car, but just because something looks good in front of you, when you can walk around it, and really take it in, doesn't mean you can just snap a picture and that will make for a good photograph.

Really look at the whole image you're capturing. What's being reflected in the cars paint or the window glass? Is that red Toyota that's parked three spots over being reflected in the fender distracting? How 'bout that blue dumpster in the background? Is that improving the image? Learn to really see what you're looking at.

kevinmalec

I have several pictures in my garage. Feel free to take a look for background theme ideas. Be sure to post your pics!