One thing that will ruin your pictures, no matter how amazing they are otherwise, is an out of place item. A forgotten child\u2019s toy on the driveway, the trashcan next to your house, a porta-potty in the background at the car show\u2026 these things draw your attention away from the car because they don\u2019t fit with the picture. Try to cleanup your car\u2019s surroundings before you take pictures, or find an open location without any visual distractions. Always look at every aspect of the photo\u2019s composition, not just your subject car. And if there\u2019s something that can\u2019t be removed, like a telephone pole, think of different angles that might hide or minimize the unwanted object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We couldn\u2019t move the trees or the power lines, but we could have been more careful with our reflection in the bumper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Up High!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of angles, shooting pics from above your car can result in some really eye catching pictures, particularly if you have a street rod or lead sled with roof, trunk, or hood art, or even if your classic car just has beautiful lines. Climb a ladder, get on the roof, find a balcony that someone will let you use\u2026 whatever it takes get up high enough to see the whole car in your viewfinder. Shooting from an elevated position will give you a unique and different look for your pics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Down Low!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For a truly dramatic photo, get down low. Lean over, crouch down, even lay on the ground. Don\u2019t be afraid to get dirty to get a good picture. Trust me. It’ll be worth it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Study the Light<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Photographers will often talk about the \u201cmagic hour\u201d (or \u201cgolden hour\u201d) as the absolute best time to capture a picture. But, we can\u2019t always take pictures at sunrise or sunset. That doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t get great shots, though. Just keep your light sources in mind, and use them to your advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When shooting in direct sunlight, try different angles (like getting up high or down low) to change how the sun hits the car and your camera. It\u2019s generally best to shoot with the sun behind you, which will really let you capture a beautiful blue sky behind your car. Of course, sometimes you have to work with what you\u2019re given. If you have to shoot into the sun, try capturing a cool silhouette of your car. If you can\u2019t beat \u2019em, join \u2019em, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Classic cars entering a recent Pomona Swap Meet\u2026 and there\u2019s that sun again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zoom, Zoom, Zoom!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Every photo does not need to have every detail and every inch of your lowrider. Zoom in on just the front end, just the right front quarter, or even just the right taillight with just a sliver of the quarter panel visible. Tease your audience and leave the rest of the car open to the imagination. Focus on a really unique feature of your car and showcase its beauty!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re shooting with a digital camera, go nuts! Shoot from different positions and camera angles, zoom in and out, play with your filters and shutter speed settings. Your only limitation is the size of your memory card\u2026 fill that bad boy up and delete what you don\u2019t like later!<\/p>\n\n\n\n And of course, Instagram<\/a><\/strong> and other phone apps can help you make almost any photo look better. Personally, we like to use an old school laptop with Pixlr\u2019s free online editing tools<\/a><\/strong> to really make our pictures pop! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Need a great place to practice your skills or to get a great shot of your car? There\u2019s no better atmosphere to photograph classic cars than at the Pomona Swap Meet<\/a><\/strong>. 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