How To Photograph Your Car Like The Pros
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Another common problem is shooting the "wrong" side of the car. Notice this car's shadow in the shot. Always position the car so the shadow is on the other side of it, in relationship to where you are standing--you don't want to be able to see its shadow. Set the car so the sun is behind you (you're between the car and the sun) while you're taking the picture. This way, the side of the car you want to photograph is well lit. It's also best to shoot when the sun is low in the sky--before 10 a.m. and after 2 p.m. The low sunlight will light up the side of the car, while the sun high in the sky (late morning and early afternoon) will only light the roof and hood, leaving the sides of the car shaded. Always try to take pictures of your car on clear days with lots of sunlight, avoiding cloudy or overcast days. Your car's paint looks great with the sun dancing off of it, and that shows on the film. Cars shot on overcast days look flat and just don't "pop" out of the picture. View Related Article
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