If the public’s push to help Nissan do a better job of promoting the Leaf is any indicator, crowd sourcing might be trying to nudge its way into automotive marketing. What that might mean for car photography, or stock photography in general, is open for speculation, but it’s certainly a thought-provoking development. In Nissan’s case, …
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Chrysler Redefines USA Car Stock Photos 0
Sleek photography sold the American automotive industry to the public for generations; black & white, sizzling colors or captivating sex appeal images with a clear theme. Much of it honestly didn’t matter because the vehicle was pristine and the automotive industry was strong. Everything superficially seemed as it had for generations, so no one’s eyes …
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Background work is important in car photography 0
When car photography’s working right, your eye is immediately drawn to the subject, right? The car. Sure, but sophisticated photography also considers the background. The setting. Maybe even the driver or passengers. It’s what sets the tone for what promoters want you to understand about the car. Have a look at some photo galleries (try …
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Car photo library for people who love cars, and good photos 0
It’s summertime, so there are car shows all over the place, and it’s possible to see some really sweet old cars, typically maintained by really sweet older guys. The photos, even in the press, aren’t usually all that sweet, they are just cars sitting on asphalt or grass, typically with high contrast light coming through …
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