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• Prepping Your Car for Picture Day

  01.31.08 | No Comments

  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

  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

  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.
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