What I Learned From Shooting 7,500 Bring-A-Trailer Photos

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It's been 18 months since my previous guide to shooting Bring-A-Trailer photo sets.
Since then, I have shot something like 25 listings, and I've adjusted and fine tuned my process a little bit. So I thought I would do an update on what I think are good techniques for shooting car listings in 2022.
Camera gear and lenses shown (#commissionsearned):
Peak Design Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod: amzn.to/3w8ROkR
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Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED amzn.to/3EC9UPF
Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G Lens amzn.to/3FAAzxA
Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC G2 for Nikon amzn.to/2QldFCy
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14 окт 2024

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Комментарии : 31

@lincolngriffith2805 2 месяца назад

I have been shooting for BAT now for about a 11/2 years. I enjoy it immensely because the cars are so awesome and, in so many cases, a true piece of art in themselves. The line, the shapes, the colors, the details! A photographer's dream. These vehicles demand great photography! Thank you for providing so much helpful information in such a pleasant and skillful manner. I will be adding your channel to my short list of inspiring photographer/teachers.

@capturingthemachine 2 месяца назад

wow, thank you, I appreciate that! I couldn't have put it better, it can be such a treat just to be around these cars and absorb all the details and things you might not ever otherwise see. I can tell you love doing this, so it's fantastic that you get to do something you love 👍

@DavidPankarican 24 дня назад

How does one get involved in shooting for BaT?

@capturingthemachine 24 дня назад

@@DavidPankarican they have an application form on the site halfway down this page: bringatrailer.com/photography/

@hami0811 2 года назад

I really like that your videos are as compact as possible and stuffed with information. I’m currently watching all videos in your playlist and appreciate RU-vid for presenting me your channel in my feed. Keep up the great work. 🙌🏿

@capturingthemachine 2 года назад

Thanks SO much, this made my day 😄

@nestofrmnics 9 месяцев назад

Yes!

@nicolelongneckergallery 2 года назад

"soapbox' commentary was spot on. Another great teaching video.

@capturingthemachine 2 года назад

thanks so much Brad!

@RowdyGT 9 месяцев назад

I’ve been a dealership photographer since 2018 and starting to look into shooting higher end stuff, hopefully by this year. These tips are very helpful

@capturingthemachine 9 месяцев назад

Thanks! That's very cool, I'm sure you have tons of tips and techniques of your own from all that experience

@charliejg 2 года назад

Like Hami below, I'm watching your videos. Many for the second time or more. There is a lot to digest for someone starting out. I watched your channel intro again. In it you say that you want to help others avoid some mistakes you made getting to where you were at the beginning of this channel. But, it might be a fun yet informative video to take a journey down that road you took long before all the things you mention in that first video. Either way, thanks for all of the information you have shared. BTW, that last thing you said is something I need to work on...making the technical skills second nature. Knowing my camera. Have a great weekend....

@capturingthemachine 2 года назад

Wow, first of all thanks so much, for watching... and watching some of them twice! This is a great idea, I'll have to revisit that video and take this into consideration 😄

@efeyne 2 года назад

Another great video, love your work.

@capturingthemachine 2 года назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@GABRIEL_CRAFT 2 года назад

I really enjoyed this. Thank you for all of your hard work and for sharing your experience. 🙏🙏🙏

@capturingthemachine 2 года назад

You are so welcome, thanks for watching! 😄

@timwiggins4668 8 месяцев назад

One note to consider: BaT will not accept photos over 10MB, so if you shoot medium JPEG instead of large, you won't need to re-size the photos before submitting. Nice video!

@capturingthemachine 7 месяцев назад

thanks!

@bernardpaulsen825 2 года назад

I don’t know what you are charging for pro photos, but I do not even start under $1,500 for a BaT set, and the end result will be less than 100 photos total. What takes the longest is making each and every one of them perfect. Removing dirt, oil stains on the driveway or parking lot, escaped leaves, etc. I need about a week to finish one car, working 3 or so hours a day on those photos.

@capturingthemachine 2 года назад

Wow, thanks for your comment Bernard, my approach is a little different from yours, but it sounds like you're very good at what you do, and I appreciate you taking the time to watch my video! 👍

@tommytenzo 2 года назад

What about wearing sunglasses while shooting?

@capturingthemachine 2 года назад

yeah I think that's okay 😎

@MichaelCTruth 2 года назад

What do you charge to capture one car, how many images do you deliver and how long does it take you?

@capturingthemachine 2 года назад

1) Over $500 2) 175-250 images depending on number of seats/doors/trunks/features 3) 1.5 to 2 hours to shoot and 2 hours to organize/edit

@MichaelCTruth 2 года назад

@@capturingthemachine This is super helpful. Do you have any tips for photographing the car when it's super hot outside? It's been 98 degrees here.. Thanks.

@capturingthemachine 2 года назад

@@MichaelCTruth If you can choose the time/setting, try to plan so you can be shooting at the very end of the day, in the shade. Your photos will be better and even if the air temp is high, it will make a difference to not be in the direct sun. And as always, dress for the temperature and bring lots of water.

@MichaelCTruth 2 года назад

@@capturingthemachine Thanks you have been extremely helpful.

@capturingthemachine 2 года назад

@@MichaelCTruth no prob!