Everything I Don't Do When I Shoot Cars — 13 Tips in 6 Minutes

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Over the years I have found that certain techniques or pieces of gear slow me down, or produce uninspiring images. I'm going to share what I know to help you avoid doing bad things. Here are thirteen what-not-to-dos in six minutes.

Obviously, there are some exceptions, but if you're trying to become a better shooter, these are the things you need to know.

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0:00 Start
0:05 Opening
0:55 Don't fill frame edge to edge
1:07 Watch for distractions behind car
1:28 Be deliberate about everything in frame
1:46 Don't shoot from eye level
2:08 Avoid mid-day sun
2:18 Don't have sun directly behind you
2:19 Don't overexpose
2:51 Avoid HDR
3:03 Don't shoot interiors in direct sun
3:14 Don't use wide angle lens on exterior
3:50 Change your angles
4:11 Don't obsess over strobe & lighting
4:38 Don't fixate on gear
5:24 Conclusion
5:53 Outro


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