A quick-guide to getting ready for your BaT photoshoot
• Vehicles should be cleaned as close to the shoot as possible. Please remove any obvious personal items you do not want in the photos; clothing, hats, umbrellas, bags, glovebox items. I will remove simple things like leaves, and small areas of dirt from the trip to the location, but the majority should be done beforehand; anything else requested will be billed at the photography hourly rate.
• It is not necessary to have a $1k detail job the day before, but have it as clean as you would want it to be if you were looking at the photos to purchase for yourself. I can suggest several local detail shops if you would like assistance with this step.
• Have the owners manuals, any applicable paperwork, all keys/fobs and anything you are including in your listing with you.
• In general, a basic BaT style shoot takes about 90 minutes on-site, and a fully-documented shoot can take 2-4+ hours, depending on the vehicle, and what needs to be documented. So please allow appropriate time.
• Vehicles should be cleaned as close to the shoot as possible. Please remove any obvious personal items you do not want in the photos; clothing, hats, umbrellas, bags, glovebox items. I will remove simple things like leaves, and small areas of dirt from the trip to the location, but the majority should be done beforehand; anything else requested will be billed at the photography hourly rate.
• It is not necessary to have a $1k detail job the day before, but have it as clean as you would want it to be if you were looking at the photos to purchase for yourself. I can suggest several local detail shops if you would like assistance with this step.
• Have the owners manuals, any applicable paperwork, all keys/fobs and anything you are including in your listing with you.
• In general, a basic BaT style shoot takes about 90 minutes on-site, and a fully-documented shoot can take 2-4+ hours, depending on the vehicle, and what needs to be documented. So please allow appropriate time.
• Vehicles are best shot early morning or evenings when the sun is lower in the sky. Mid-day shoots are possible, though the locations are limited and the final product may not be as appealing.
• Locations need not be fantastic scenery; empty parking lots and most home driveways actually work very well, provided they have enough space. If you have a place in mind, I am open for suggestions, but I can also suggest suitable spots.
That's pretty much it. A clean car, good weather and a decent backdrop will make your vehicle stand out in its online listings!
• Locations need not be fantastic scenery; empty parking lots and most home driveways actually work very well, provided they have enough space. If you have a place in mind, I am open for suggestions, but I can also suggest suitable spots.
That's pretty much it. A clean car, good weather and a decent backdrop will make your vehicle stand out in its online listings!
