Click Here to Hide Car Categories ↓

Car Photos blog RSS feed

January 2008

The Archives

Prepping Your Car for Picture Day

01.31.08 | No Comments | General

Just as we had to go through the tedious process of combing and primping for school pictures, you’ll want to spend some extra time getting your car ready for its pictures. A muddy car never photographs well and you’ll want to highlight it to the best of your ability. Here are some tips to get your car camera ready in no time at all. 1. Wash and wax it. Take your car to a professional car wash for a complete wash and wax. Try to minimize your driving time after this to ensure that your car doesn’t pick up any extra dirt. Once you get home, you may need to buff it with a soft cloth to remove any dust that you may have attracted on the way home. Continue Reading...
Photographing Your Car

01.27.08 | No Comments | General

Before you take pictures of your beloved auto to share with the world, there are some tips that you should be aware of to ensure that you get the best photo possible. If you are not familiar with basic photography techniques, it is a good idea to keep these tips in mind so that your pictures showcase your car to its best advantage. 1. Pick the right time of day. Lighting is your enemy when it comes to photographing your car. Shadows can distort your image and sun flares make it hard to get a good picture. To minimize these effects, the best time of day to take photographs is either early in the morning or at dusk. This removes direct sunlight, allowing your car to shine on its own merits. Continue Reading...
How To: Prepare Your Car for Photos

01.24.08 | No Comments | General

To prepare your vehicle for photographs, you must not only clean the exterior, but also the interior. Since you will take pictures of your entire vehicle, you must ensure that it has been detailed. There are vehicle detailing services available but you can easily do it yourself. To successfully detail your vehicle, you will need to have several items. These include a toothbrush, Q-tips, fabric cleaner, car window cleaner, polish, wax, soft/white rag and UV protector. Continue Reading...
Important Rules for Posting Car Pictures Online

01.15.08 | No Comments | General

Millions of car lovers enjoy using the internet to share their love for cars with one another. One great way to do this is by trading pictures. But there are some important rules that should be considered before posting car pictures on the internet. 1. Users should only post pictures they take themselves. Car enthusiasts can sometimes find themselves in trouble when they take a picture from a car manufacturer or parts company's official website and use it on their MySpace profile or blog. Unless somebody has taken a picture of a car themselves, they should not make copies of it or post it on their own websites. Most pictures on the internet are copyrighted, and it is possible for people to get into legal trouble even for using pictures in a harmless way, such as on MySpace or personal blogs. Even many pictures on free sites like PhotoBucket are actually the copyrighted work of photographers or corporations. Continue Reading...
Tips for Photographing Your Car

01.04.08 | No Comments | General

When taking pictures of your vehicle, you will need to ensure you choose the proper photo angle. Angle your vehicle to where the front right headlight is directly facing the camera. This will provide viewers a focal-point and it will show off your vehicle in perfect fashion. Avoid an excessive amount of shadows (preferably none) and also stay away from capturing the sun or tress in the picture. Do not take photographs of your vehicle at night. This may give you a unique look, the buyers will not have an accurate depiction of what your vehicle actually looks like. Realism is very important when selling your vehicle through photographs. Always clean your vehicle before taking pictures of it. The slightest amount of dirt can make the car’s paint look dull. Freshly cleaned and waxed vehicles photograph the best. Continue Reading...

Copyright © 2008 Car Photos. All rights reserved. - All Auto Enthusiasts