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no need to write down your settings, check the exif data. also check out this link for the best iso/aperture/shutter metaphore

TIP: Having a consistent thing to shoot will allow you to see the differences or similarities everytime you learn something new or experiment with a setting. For instance, if you get a 50mm 1.8, you can take the same picture with the new lens and compare the pictures you already took with the other lenses. since we're all car guys, try taking some pics of a part of your car?

no worries, you'll def hear from me when i get a solid turnout

so anymore takers? any blue or red GTRs?

yeah yer right, i do feel kinda bad about that

Went on a scavenger hunt for lighting equipment, took all day and some of the next day but we finally got the lighting kit together for the shoot! First couple shots are just from scouting locations but we couldnt shoot there because of issues with the equipment. R34 Skyline by eeed, on Flickr R34 Skyline by eeed, on Flickr So we went with Plan-B: R34 Skyline by eeed, on Flickr R34 Skyline by eeed, on Flickr R34 by eeed, on Flickr R34 by eeed, on Flickr R34 by eeed, on Flickr If you like what you just saw AND live in the Sydney area DON'T click on this link

ok ok i get the hint, let's do this!

BTW Dee, here's that alternative photo u wanted: photo

that's a for-sale ad! and it ends in 'sold'

i been meaning to visit...and I'm open to sponsors! haha j/k, no really!

right? yeah what he said!

Thanks Dee, I was just about to post those! Great shoot, even tho plan-A fell thru, now we got everything sorted, it's time to take this circus on the road!

Thanks! just scrolled thru some of your flickr as well, looks like you're a proper strobist! good stuff!

Nice car dude! when are you free?

yes and no, I didnt specify just exterior mods because things like exhaust, intercooler, racing seats, roll cage and suspension also add to how the car looks.

few weeks? uhhh, do you live in a nice area? maybe we can push it to a nearby location?

Is that your white R34 in your avatar?

I had trouble lighting black cars until i picked one up myself (#2) and I just kept practicing different techniques till I got something to work. Takes way more time and effort but it's just worth it!

to hell with it, i can post my number since i wont be using it after a couple weeks anywase: 0406163957 txt me your availability and email me some photos of the cars pls! mod list would be appreciated too =)

thanks for you help!

shweet! can i get your email? let's set something up!

haha, apparently i gotta double my post count before i can send a PM...i dont really wanna troll or spam tho...do you mind passing my offer to him?

Here's some shots from previous sessions! BTW if you're in Sydney and are available for a photo shoot check this out or give me a shout!

Background Story (optional reading) I am an LA based photographer living in Sydney for the past few months. My original plan was to make a life for myself here in Sydney and eventually pick up an R34 but that didnt work out. Long story short, it's been four months without a job and Sydney is expensive! I've run out of money so I've got to go home soon but since there are no R34's in LA I thought I'd at least take some nice shots while I'm still here. So here I am... The Characters I'm looking for one or two modified R34 turbo coupés of different colors. It's important that the cars are modified because that's the theme I'm going for in my portfolio. I can shoot more than two but on separate days. I'm not looking to have models in front of the car BUT I can work that in after wards once the car shots have been done. The Gig The plan is to take a juxtaposed shot of the two cars together and some solos for the owners. The session should last from sunset till night. I was thinking of two possible locations, one with the city/urban background and one with an operahouse/harbor bridge backdrop. The more cars I get to shoot the more I can get creative with backgrounds. It will take a 2-3 hours for a decent set of photos. I'm leaving on Sept 19th so the shoot will have to be before that date. Since I'm the newbie to this forum and you have been going to meets for years it should be easy for you to find another R34 before then! The Take You get hi-resolution (printable) professional photos to show everyone. Your car will be in my portfolio. The photos you get will be retouched and pretty much look like this... Details I live in Potts Point and have no car so we'll have to keep the photoshoot local to central Sydney or near a train station. E-mail the following to [email protected]: • when you're available for the shoot • some sort of contact info • year/color • photo of your car • list of mods (leave out stuff i cant photograph like differentials etc) BTW: for those nay sayers—just to prove I'm actually who I say I am, here's my flickr photo blog documenting my travels and also where you'll find the photos I've linked above.

Thanks for the replies and specifying the model. I wasnt sure if such specs were even available. well I just got into town a week ago so I dont have a car yet, so far i've got a bicycle to get around on I'm doing my research now so when time comes to pick up an R34 GT-t I'll know exactly what I want. I'd love to make it out to the meetup this weekend but i would be bumming a ride if that's ok with any of you guys. I'm staying in the pott's point/kings cross suburbs at the moment though hopefully not for much longer.