The photography thread

[Caution]

$150 posted. US frequency tho.

[AB501UT!0N]

Some poke from my new wheels

[Jack_Keaka]

Thanks for the quick responses, I'm thinking an overcast day would be good and I'm trying to think of a good location without to much distracting surroundings. I want to show off the 'shiny' without detracting from the picture...

Also thinking I want the whole car in good focus - especially for the 'selling' shots - what kind of aperture would you suggest (I can shot on a tripod so it can be low speed for low light)

I feel your over thinking it. No reflection is really ever going detract enough.
Also if it's going on carsales or whatever, just stick it on auto mode and take normal pictures.

[tangcla]

$150 posted. US frequency tho.

No good for me - I have CE frequency TT5!

[Adrian2627]

Something a bit different from me.

So where was Silent Bob?

Do you skate Clarence? That's not bad if you don't. Action sports are difficult to shoot if you don't actually do that sport. They are as much about the "moment" as they are about correct and creative photographic technique.

[tangcla]

No Adrian, I don't skate, thanks! I spent the day taking photos of this guy skating (to promote the clothing brand).
Here's another one.

[Adrian2627]

You've got to be very careful with skate shots. Work with the skaters rather than getting them to do what you think would be good. The skate crowd is the most fickle crowd out there and a touch conceited when it comes to their scene. They'll spot set up shots and write them off very quickly. The second shot you posted, while technically correct, lacks the reality of the move. How he got there is needed to keep the shot real. Skate mags are full of "commercial" shots and they often don't ever get a second look. Skaters look for the art of their sport and how the urban environment has been utilised. Unfortunately I don't have any skate shots on hand to show you but this MTB shot might give you the idea.

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[Caution]

i can back everything you've said^^^ as someone who got into photography through skateboarding with friends.
composition is key... showing obstacles etc but you did a good job Clarence.

few of my flicks.

[tangcla]

You've got to be very careful with skate shots. Work with the skaters rather than getting them to do what you think would be good. The skate crowd is the most fickle crowd out there and a touch conceited when it comes to their scene. They'll spot set up shots and write them off very quickly. The second shot you posted, while technically correct, lacks the reality of the move. How he got there is needed to keep the shot real. Skate mags are full of "commercial" shots and they often don't ever get a second look. Skaters look for the art of their sport and how the urban environment has been utilised. Unfortunately I don't have any skate shots on hand to show you but this MTB shot might give you the idea.

greg-titty-hip.jpg

Please critique the full gallery if you could... the photos were actually all actual and not staged (i.e. proper launch and landing):
http://www.tangcla.com/gallery_157-1006 ... g-Wear.htm

[tangcla]

i can back everything you've said^^^ as someone who got into photography through skateboarding with friends.
composition is key... showing obstacles etc but you did a good job Clarence.

few of my flicks.

LOVE this one.

[Adrian2627]

Sick shots there Scott. As Clarence said that first one rocks, perfect combo of art and tech.

Clarence, by staged I didn't mean faked. I mean't shop for the purpose of advertising as opposed for the skating. I'll have a look at the rest of the album as I'd love to see the results of your eye, good skaters, and some of your great Melbourne locations.

[Jack_Keaka]

its always been my dream to shoot skaters! i have a trip planned to the US and have a few skate parks in the plan just to fulfil that dream. grew up watching skate vids and playing THPS, owned a skateboard but for some strange resin never got into actually being a skater. i suppose i liked the thought of capturing skateboarding through photos/videos attracted me more.

[Adrian2627]

The stair gap shots are more of what skaters want to see...but bigger. Try to get more of the surroundings in. About 10 years ago everything was shot tight and everyone got over it. Videos suffered the same thing as every kid with a VX1000 DVCAM and a death lens was putting out skate vids. The best crews were looking for locations much like what you use for your cars but with cool features to skate. Skating is about imposing your style on the canvas of the urban landscape, to quote the popular cliche, and the photographer is a huge part of that. Check out some of Glen E Friedmans stuff for where it all began.

Hope this helps

[tangcla]

My experience in skating involves wearing skate shoes, because they're fat and comfy and lazy... and skateboards are like cars, they have four wheels?!

[beachcruiser]

I feel your over thinking it. No reflection is really ever going detract enough.
Also if it's going on carsales or whatever, just stick it on auto mode and take normal pictures.

Thanks, too much time thinking about it while detailing the car yesterday, just headed out and found some locations that worked - they certainly aren't 'art' shots but will do for carsales... Hopefully I'll get a chance to take some more arty shots at some stage to keep as a memory of my awesome car!