Remember that time-traveling car Christopher Lloyd and Michael J. Fox had in those old “Back to the Future” movies? As revolutionary as the fictional ride was, you’d look like you just drove in from the 1980s if you parked it at any of this season’s auto shows. The smart technology showing up on the 2013 …
Read MoreCar photography takes note of a milestone 0
People in the car photography industry weren’t the only ones who took notice of a recent milestone: Eastman Kodak Co. filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Ironically, the Rochester, New York based company that was the early adopter of digital cameras from the 1970’s to 1990’s, according to the Los Angeles Times, Kodak has been …
Read More
European car stock photos appeal to Chinese bureaucrats 0
China is stepping up as a wide new market for European car stock photos -in large measure because government bureaucrats there have a taste for foreign luxury vehicles. Unofficial estimates say the Chinese government spent $15 billion last year on high-end automobiles, motorward.com reports. In recent years, luxury car manufacturers have increased their showroom presence and …
Read More
Auto shows add excitement to car photography 0
Auto show season means busy days for the car photography world. And at Detroit’s 2012 North American International Show, the rest of the automotive industry, the media and the public has been getting some of their first live looks at this year’s new models. Now everyone has been getting to see if the cars are as …
Read More
Car photography steps out in style 0
Thanks to an idea from Ford Motor Co., car photography has outdone itself. Looking for a way to celebrate its 100 years in Britain, Ford commissioned a pair of European fashion designers to incorporate a Ford Focus — or at least parts of one — into a photo shoot, MLive.com reports in a new post. The result? …
Read MoreCar photography sets off industry buzz 0
The 2013 Dodge Dart is generating a lot of buzz in automotive circles — and some of that might have started with successful car photography. The new Dart comes with a six-speed dual clutch transmission or a nine-speed automatic that could push fuel economy to 40 miles per gallon, Motor Trend reports. But the pictures …
Read MoreThe cloak-and-dagger side of car photography 0
When marketing-minded automotive companies roll out new models, they generally do it with some flair and fanfare. And if they can, they do it on their own terms. That’s why they turn to car photography providers who can show they have high-quality skills — and can show some discretion. As competitive and image-conscious as the worldwide …
Read More
A concept car that calls for professional car photography 0
Toyota’s new Fun VII Concept Car could make adjusting the color a challenge for car photography. The star of this year’s Tokyo Motor Show can change its paint scheme in the blink of an eye. And with a simple upload from a smart phone or computer, the exterior can light up with a photo, a …
Read More
Stock Photography: Cheaper Is Not Better 0
We’ve all heard the phrase a picture is worth a thousand words. It’s cliche, it’s a bit over used. The same is true for stock photography that is seen over and over. In the medical device industry, for example, the same photograph of physicians in an operating room is on numerous websites and brochures. In …
Read More
Car Photography or Sleek Psychology? 0
You don’t need anyone to tell you what you like. Sleek lines on a fancy late-model European sports car, backlit by an incredible sunset. Or maybe it’s a classic muscle car that pumps you up; lit up with bright summer sunshine and parked at the beach. But did you know there’s psychology at work in …
Read More