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Title: Professional photo spread
Post by: PopTop on February 14, 2013, 07:08:18 PM

 :hlp
What would it cost and how could I go about having a professional portfolio done of my jeep? I see tons of great pictures and very professional photo shoots of all types of automobiles and it got me thinking. I'd love to have a high quality, professional, automotive magazine type spread of my jeep for posterity's sake.
Title: Re: Professional photo spread
Post by: cru9 on February 14, 2013, 07:17:44 PM
I know a great Photo person. I will send you her link
Title: Re: Professional photo spread
Post by: Oscar_Mike 2013 on February 14, 2013, 07:28:48 PM
I have a friend if mine who does car spreads. He's in Roswell. Let me know if you want his info.
Title: Re: Professional photo spread
Post by: xjcrawler on February 14, 2013, 08:13:22 PM
Look up Ricky B (log in name Speeding) on http://www.hardlinecrawlers.com/forums/index.php  or go here  http://www.rickybphotography.com/
Title: Re: Professional photo spread
Post by: Oscar_Mike 2013 on February 14, 2013, 08:41:45 PM
I talked to my buddy and he's been wanting to do a photoshops with a jeep crawling.
Title: Re: Professional photo spread
Post by: BigJerm on February 14, 2013, 08:53:56 PM
lol I need someone to photoshop my jeep on a trail... It's been so long


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Title: Re: Professional photo spread
Post by: tcdawg on February 15, 2013, 12:32:06 AM
lol I need someone to photoshop my jeep on a trail... It's been so long


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Title: Re: Professional photo spread
Post by: BigJerm on February 15, 2013, 06:18:25 AM
Naw I wasn't that desperate to wheel. A lot of cost for a only a few hours wasn't worth it


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Title: Re: Professional photo spread
Post by: unwantedstray on February 15, 2013, 07:17:09 AM
A buddy of mine does automotive photography. He did a lot of photos for the club at Harlan. His name is Drake Simmons. He is in Lawrenceville.

 http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/DrakeSimonsPhoto?fref=ts (http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/DrakeSimonsPhoto?fref=ts)
Title: Re: Professional photo spread
Post by: ACGiddens on February 15, 2013, 08:10:59 AM
http://www.guyhaynie.com/ (http://www.guyhaynie.com/)

(http://behance.vo.llnwd.net/profiles23/577861/projects/1918081/hd_d3df13493bc0d08bacd11565fce49e57.jpg)
(http://behance.vo.llnwd.net/profiles23/577861/projects/1918019/hd_c0156ea5d10e7a13be075b63dd26fceb.jpg)
(http://behance.vo.llnwd.net/profiles23/577861/projects/1918019/hd_37f168573f956e8fc0eab1cb15343bd3.jpg)
(http://behance.vo.llnwd.net/profiles23/577861/projects/2421946/hd_1498a1009a0618522634efbd2c567841.jpg)
(http://behance.vo.llnwd.net/profiles23/577861/projects/2450691/hd_50cdcf0dd861784fdeceee417f9a118a.jpg)
Title: Re: Professional photo spread
Post by: ATLSRT8 on February 15, 2013, 08:39:24 AM
Yup Guy has some great photog skills. I have a few other buddies that do auto photography that I have met through the muscle car scene. I will see if any of them want to hangout for a weekend of wheeling
Title: Re: Professional photo spread
Post by: BigJerm on February 15, 2013, 08:46:51 AM
A buddy of mine does automotive photography. He did a lot of photos for the club at Harlan. His name is Drake Simmons. He is in Lawrenceville.

 http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/DrakeSimonsPhoto?fref=ts (http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/DrakeSimonsPhoto?fref=ts)

This guy did some good work at Harlan
Title: Re: Professional photo spread
Post by: Krawler00 on February 15, 2013, 09:43:42 AM
A buddy of mine does automotive photography. He did a lot of photos for the club at Harlan. His name is Drake Simmons. He is in Lawrenceville.

 http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/DrakeSimonsPhoto?fref=ts (http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/DrakeSimonsPhoto?fref=ts)

This guy did some good work at Harlan

 </ROCKIN/>
Title: Re: Professional photo spread
Post by: unwantedstray on February 15, 2013, 09:48:09 AM
Yeah, he did. I have some of the photos up on my facebook and on my photobucket.

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151137452409846.462712.505619845&type=3 (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151137452409846.462712.505619845&type=3)

http://m1189.photobucket.com/albums/unwantedstray/Harlan%20Ky/?o=0&pbauth=1_uLEBonVPfaLdh1h3YMYz2YiKVSuuWSDFXsHMLrMrdxiGAQ7CVdL7fkNfElaccYDPrNFwi4I6zdWlddU%2BM7VRWVA%2Fe1xcCLCxliYNAmVPyxsrqD%2B6Pqudp%2Fg1JZTL9Y0MmykOsuQxBDw2CQWFteX6l%2BGWVfxGmkyCwcSCuBAVitc%3D (http://m1189.photobucket.com/albums/unwantedstray/Harlan%20Ky/?o=0&pbauth=1_uLEBonVPfaLdh1h3YMYz2YiKVSuuWSDFXsHMLrMrdxiGAQ7CVdL7fkNfElaccYDPrNFwi4I6zdWlddU%2BM7VRWVA%2Fe1xcCLCxliYNAmVPyxsrqD%2B6Pqudp%2Fg1JZTL9Y0MmykOsuQxBDw2CQWFteX6l%2BGWVfxGmkyCwcSCuBAVitc%3D)
Title: Re: Professional photo spread
Post by: Allsouth Autosports on February 18, 2013, 05:58:15 PM
We hired a great photographer for our 2010 show, if we host the car show this year you can join the shoot. It isn't on the trails or anything, but it's a cool thing to do. {cheers2}

Scroll down to the shoot:
http://www.allsouthautosports.com/allsouth_auto_show_2010.html (http://www.allsouthautosports.com/allsouth_auto_show_2010.html)
Title: Re: Professional photo spread
Post by: LR Max on February 25, 2013, 01:36:04 PM
Send me a PM. I've done many articles in CRAWL and just submitted one to off road adventures. I'm based in ATL and have had numerous articles and spreads over the years. Typical shoot would take ~4 hours assuming we are in one spot and good weather. Vehicle prepared by customer.

We can discuss what you want, how you want it, when, etc.

Examples of photos below. I can dig up some PDFs once emails are exchanged.

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2087/1625052559_7edd6eb63e.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/max_thomason/1625052559/)
Damn Toyotas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/max_thomason/1625052559/) by expeditionmax (http://www.flickr.com/people/max_thomason/), on Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8198/8260115214_7ca8725580.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/max_thomason/8260115214/)
CJ-1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/max_thomason/8260115214/) by expeditionmax (http://www.flickr.com/people/max_thomason/), on Flickr

(http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4037/4525041470_146deae520.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/max_thomason/4525041470/)
BFG Man (http://www.flickr.com/photos/max_thomason/4525041470/) by expeditionmax (http://www.flickr.com/people/max_thomason/), on Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8477/8260296384_8a474934fb.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/max_thomason/8260296384/)
FB-2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/max_thomason/8260296384/) by expeditionmax (http://www.flickr.com/people/max_thomason/), on Flickr

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5003/5283787105_a214b9d01d.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/max_thomason/5283787105/)
Money Shot (http://www.flickr.com/photos/max_thomason/5283787105/) by expeditionmax (http://www.flickr.com/people/max_thomason/), on Flickr

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8218/8259000475_b11c870d7f.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/max_thomason/8259000475/)
FJ45-2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/max_thomason/8259000475/) by expeditionmax (http://www.flickr.com/people/max_thomason/), on Flickr

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2339/1796077946_8d47a909d2.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/max_thomason/1796077946/)
Kirby 1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/max_thomason/1796077946/) by expeditionmax (http://www.flickr.com/people/max_thomason/), on Flickr

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2108/2073373592_49ea8ea289.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/max_thomason/2073373592/)
portfolio12 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/max_thomason/2073373592/) by expeditionmax (http://www.flickr.com/people/max_thomason/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Professional photo spread
Post by: Danny Kinder on February 25, 2013, 01:41:01 PM
Get our April ride in some Mags </ROCKIN/>
Title: Re: Professional photo spread
Post by: tcdawg on February 25, 2013, 01:53:36 PM
Hey LR, those are some very nice shots! 
Title: Re: Professional photo spread
Post by: LR Max on February 26, 2013, 09:31:02 AM
Also I HIGHLY recommend that you interview your photographers beforehand. Face to face, preferred. You get a feel for their style, what they can offer, and other factors that are best "felt out" beforehand. Professionalism is key as you want someone who is working this, not out there to have fun (it kinda sucks but this is the truth, it is work).

The photographer that shows up with their relevant-topic portfolio on their tablet for you to view, as well as a pricing schedule, and locations already scouted/known can make a customer feel a lot better than the guy who shows up in his PJs and says, "I've never done it but I'm sure I can do it!"

Kinda like interviewing realtors or wedding photographers. Need to talk to about 10 before you find a decent one. I would be more than happy to setup a time for a coffee or brew to come discuss what you are looking for. Make sure it is doable (most likely is) and that the end product will be what you want it to be. I can provide examples of entire shoots (already printed) to find out what suits you the best as I have many styles of shoots to choose from. On the flipside if you would like something different, this can be discussed. Long story short, having a plan BEFORE shoot day is preferred as "winging it" has a huge impact on the quality of photos produced.
Title: Re: Professional photo spread
Post by: tcdawg on February 26, 2013, 11:10:42 AM
Also I HIGHLY recommend that you interview your photographers beforehand. Face to face, preferred. You get a feel for their style, what they can offer, and other factors that are best "felt out" beforehand. Professionalism is key as you want someone who is working this, not out there to have fun (it kinda sucks but this is the truth, it is work).

The photographer that shows up with their relevant-topic portfolio on their tablet for you to view, as well as a pricing schedule, and locations already scouted/known can make a customer feel a lot better than the guy who shows up in his PJs and says, "I've never done it but I'm sure I can do it!"

Kinda like interviewing realtors or wedding photographers. Need to talk to about 10 before you find a decent one. I would be more than happy to setup a time for a coffee or brew to come discuss what you are looking for. Make sure it is doable (most likely is) and that the end product will be what you want it to be. I can provide examples of entire shoots (already printed) to find out what suits you the best as I have many styles of shoots to choose from. On the flipside if you would like something different, this can be discussed. Long story short, having a plan BEFORE shoot day is preferred as "winging it" has a huge impact on the quality of photos produced.

^^^
Good stuff right there.  Thanks LR
Title: Re: Professional photo spread
Post by: Krawler00 on February 27, 2013, 09:37:44 AM
I am going to try and get my photographer to come out for Gulches. He has expressed interest in doing a shoot for us.