06 Aspen White STi & 06 Graphite Gray Evo IX SE Photoshoot

Marcus · 08-06-2007, 04:24 PM

Posted this in my journal as well, but I want to put it here also for some photography feedback. I'm trying to get a little better at photography with my little point and shoot, and I haven't done a shoot with my best friend's new Evo yet, so we took a drive out to Red Rock Canyon here in Las Vegas. We went out a little early, I think the pictures would be much better if the sun was down a bit more, but I think they came out ok for what I had to work with. Enjoy

Never attempted rolling shots before. Also did not mess with any camera settings (left on auto), and just touched up color and contrast in photoshop.

All comments welcome.

Thanks,

-Marcus

**Parker** · 08-06-2007, 05:08 PM

--all of your shots are horribly soft as if they are all out of focus
--your composition makes the shots less desirable
--you have too many distractions in your shots (truck, tree that covers EVO, etc)
--besides these two, I wasn't very impressed with the skill aspect:

Im not sure if the softness is due to shake or if it is your camera but the best advice I can give you is to work on your composition. that is the hardest part of photography behind exposure.

Marcus · 08-07-2007, 06:46 AM

Yeah I'm no expert by any means! I don't even have a tripod yet, do you think that might help them get in better focus? I think the camera is somewhat at fault but I know much better work can be done with the equipment I have. By composition do you mean placing the cars in the right spot against the background, or placing them in a better spot of the photo?

Thanks!

Dalton · 08-07-2007, 08:28 AM

I thought I recognized that canyon. It's beautiful there.

Nice cars and pictures. I'm going back to Vegas this Friday actually.

Ikon · 08-07-2007, 09:44 AM

looks good nice pictures

06naSTI · 08-07-2007, 09:52 AM

Nice pictures man. Both cars look very nice to look at.

**Parker** · 08-07-2007, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus

Yeah I'm no expert by any means! I don't even have a tripod yet, do you think that might help them get in better focus? I think the camera is somewhat at fault but I know much better work can be done with the equipment I have. By composition do you mean placing the cars in the right spot against the background, or placing them in a better spot of the photo?

Thanks!

a tripod can help but during the brightest part of the day, it shouldn't be necessary. im thinking it is your camera.

composition is how you frame your shot. your location, the amount of space and location of items in your shot, zoomed in/out, etc., all encompasses composition. when you have two items you can move, like those cars, that also plays a part in composition but it mainly involves the above mentioned. you should also note the items around your subject when you are shooting in order to make the subject(s) stand out (i.e. the truck, the tree covering the EVO and certain signs). some of these can assist with your shot (like out of focus grass/stalks) but done wrong they take away from your shot.

Marcus · 08-08-2007, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parker

a tripod can help but during the brightest part of the day, it shouldn't be necessary. im thinking it is your camera.

composition is how you frame your shot. your location, the amount of space and location of items in your shot, zoomed in/out, etc., all encompasses composition. when you have two items you can move, like those cars, that also plays a part in composition but it mainly involves the above mentioned. you should also note the items around your subject when you are shooting in order to make the subject(s) stand out (i.e. the truck, the tree covering the EVO and certain signs). some of these can assist with your shot (like out of focus grass/stalks) but done wrong they take away from your shot.

Yeah that makes sense. I never use my zoom because on my camera it decreases photo quality. My goal is not to be anywhere near a pro but I would like to make some decent photos, I'll probably invest in a nice camera in the next year or so, hopefully that helps with the focus aspect. The sites were uncommonly crowded, hence the truck and people in the background...definitely does take away from the focus of the cars.

Thanks for the tips!

RFFG · 08-08-2007, 09:23 AM

Nice shots

damonator · 08-08-2007, 09:37 AM

Is that gap in the EVO bumper supposed to be that large?

teamjordan23 · 08-08-2007, 09:52 AM

Like I said in your journal nice pics, love the scenery and cars.

Also if you feel your pics need some editing, use photoshop. I was bored so I just did a quick photoshop on one of your pics.

Original:

Photoshopped (Not the Greatest But Gives You an Idea):

**Parker** · 08-08-2007, 10:42 AM

don't worry, im no pro either but I have made a few bucks here and there for my shots. the thing you have to remember is that you want to tell a story with your shots unless all you're trying to do is just capture the moment. the difference between snapshots and photographs is whether or not there is a story to be told. this goes for almost 99% of photography.

work on your composition first before you go into post processing. then check your surroundings to make sure you don't have distractions. after that, you can fine tune your shooting. good luck.

Marcus · 08-08-2007, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by damonator

Is that gap in the EVO bumper supposed to be that large?

No the driver side is not attached properly. He bought it used and modded and we just haven't gotten around to pulling the bumper and fixing it. Not sure if it's missing clips or hardware yet...good catch

Marcus · 08-08-2007, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teamjordan23

Like I said in your journal nice pics, love the scenery and cars.

Also if you feel your pics need some editing, use photoshop. I was bored so I just did a quick photoshop on one of your pics.

Original:

Photoshopped (Not the Greatest But Gives You an Idea):

That's pretty good for a quick chop. I usually only use PS for a quick contrast sharpening...how long and what kind of steps did you use for this? Sharpening? Saturation? Thanks

Marcus · 08-08-2007, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parker

don't worry, im no pro either but I have made a few bucks here and there for my shots. the thing you have to remember is that you want to tell a story with your shots unless all you're trying to do is just capture the moment. the difference between snapshots and photographs is whether or not there is a story to be told. this goes for almost 99% of photography.

work on your composition first before you go into post processing. then check your surroundings to make sure you don't have distractions. after that, you can fine tune your shooting. good luck.

Thanks again man. For the most part these were just pictures, didn't look at it as trying to tell a story. Maybe next time instead of 80 random shots I'll do 40 and make them count with composition and storytelling

08-06-2007, 04:24 PM	#1
Marcus Senior STI Driver Car: 2008 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: Bride Brix II Location: Las Vegas Posts: 315 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	06 Aspen White STi & 06 Graphite Gray Evo IX SE Photoshoot Posted this in my journal as well, but I want to put it here also for some photography feedback. I'm trying to get a little better at photography with my little point and shoot, and I haven't done a shoot with my best friend's new Evo yet, so we took a drive out to Red Rock Canyon here in Las Vegas. We went out a little early, I think the pictures would be much better if the sun was down a bit more, but I think they came out ok for what I had to work with. Enjoy Never attempted rolling shots before. Also did not mess with any camera settings (left on auto), and just touched up color and contrast in photoshop. All comments welcome. Thanks, -Marcus This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

08-06-2007, 05:08 PM	#2
Parker Photography Mod Car: 06 SGM STI Location: San Diego Posts: 3,227 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: 06 Aspen White STi & 06 Graphite Gray Evo IX SE Photoshoot --all of your shots are horribly soft as if they are all out of focus --your composition makes the shots less desirable --you have too many distractions in your shots (truck, tree that covers EVO, etc) --besides these two, I wasn't very impressed with the skill aspect: Im not sure if the softness is due to shake or if it is your camera but the best advice I can give you is to work on your composition. that is the hardest part of photography behind exposure.

08-07-2007, 06:46 AM	#3
Marcus Senior STI Driver Car: 2008 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: Bride Brix II Location: Las Vegas Posts: 315 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: 06 Aspen White STi & 06 Graphite Gray Evo IX SE Photoshoot Yeah I'm no expert by any means! I don't even have a tripod yet, do you think that might help them get in better focus? I think the camera is somewhat at fault but I know much better work can be done with the equipment I have. By composition do you mean placing the cars in the right spot against the background, or placing them in a better spot of the photo? Thanks!

08-07-2007, 08:28 AM	#4
Dalton Professional STI Racer Fav Mod: Rod, Todd and Ned Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 662 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 06 Aspen White STi & 06 Graphite Gray Evo IX SE Photoshoot I thought I recognized that canyon. It's beautiful there. Nice cars and pictures. I'm going back to Vegas this Friday actually.

08-07-2007, 09:44 AM	#5
Ikon Welcome to The Board Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Advan RS Location: Starbucks, WA Posts: 6,309 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: 06 Aspen White STi & 06 Graphite Gray Evo IX SE Photoshoot looks good nice pictures

08-07-2007, 09:52 AM	#6
06naSTI Grassroots STI Racer Car: 06 STI Location: FL Posts: 557 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 06 Aspen White STi & 06 Graphite Gray Evo IX SE Photoshoot Nice pictures man. Both cars look very nice to look at.

08-08-2007, 09:23 AM	#9
RFFG Spec C Club Car: 1998 Impreza GF8 Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 2,457 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: 06 Aspen White STi & 06 Graphite Gray Evo IX SE Photoshoot Nice shots

08-08-2007, 09:37 AM	#10
damonator Junior STI Driver Car: 07 SWP STI Fav Mod: ME Location: OGDEN, UT Posts: 94 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 06 Aspen White STi & 06 Graphite Gray Evo IX SE Photoshoot Is that gap in the EVO bumper supposed to be that large?

08-08-2007, 09:52 AM	#11
teamjordan23 Banned Location: NJ Posts: 760 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 06 Aspen White STi & 06 Graphite Gray Evo IX SE Photoshoot Like I said in your journal nice pics, love the scenery and cars. Also if you feel your pics need some editing, use photoshop. I was bored so I just did a quick photoshop on one of your pics. Original: Photoshopped (Not the Greatest But Gives You an Idea):

08-08-2007, 10:42 AM	#12
Parker Photography Mod Car: 06 SGM STI Location: San Diego Posts: 3,227 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: 06 Aspen White STi & 06 Graphite Gray Evo IX SE Photoshoot don't worry, im no pro either but I have made a few bucks here and there for my shots. the thing you have to remember is that you want to tell a story with your shots unless all you're trying to do is just capture the moment. the difference between snapshots and photographs is whether or not there is a story to be told. this goes for almost 99% of photography. work on your composition first before you go into post processing. then check your surroundings to make sure you don't have distractions. after that, you can fine tune your shooting. good luck.