First strobist automotive attempt

[98kellrs]

Hey all,

So being inspired by the likes of Easton Chang and GFWilliams among others I attempted my first "dramatic" automotive strobist shoot over the weekend. I've taken two days to process and used 9 frames to compite it all together however I feel like something is missing. I'm aware of the obvious dark patch on the front corner of the car, but what else needs work?


Riceman's MY00 WRX by Ryan S Kelly, on Flickr

 

[gqtuazon]

Hey all,

So being inspired by the likes of Easton Chang and GFWilliams among others I attempted my first "dramatic" automotive strobist shoot over the weekend. I've taken two days to process and used 9 frames to compite it all together however I feel like something is missing. I'm aware of the obvious dark patch on the front corner of the car, but what else needs work?


Riceman's MY00 WRX by Ryan S Kelly, on Flickr

I think it is already a great shot by itself but if you want to add more "bling" to it, I would have placed some speed lights under the car with blue or red gel, and one inside the car to illuminate the inside. That's just my thought but again, it is a nice shot already.

 

[98kellrs]

Thanks Glenn, I actually did do some speedlights under the car but they didn't come out great (bad angle) so didn't use them in the end. Speedlight inside the car sounds like a good idea, would go well with the car's boy-racer image!

 

[Hminx]

The buildings behind seem almost too well lit, the end building on the street vies for your attention with the car I feel. Perhaps a transition to dark as you go down the street. As said its a damn fine shot.