How do the car photography pros work?
A new video from Nissan that pulls together some car photography basics is another reminder of why it’s important to hire professionals. The video, shot in Borrego Springs, Calif., zooms in on the set of a photo shoot for the 2013 Nissan Sentra. Nissan’s Tim Gallagher is overseeing the production and veteran photographer Bruce Benedict is explaining how he approaches automotive photography: You start …
Background work is important in car photography
When car photography’s working right, your eye is immediately drawn to the subject, right? The car. Sure, but sophisticated photography also considers the background. The setting. Maybe even the driver or passengers. It’s what sets the tone for what promoters want you to understand about the car. Have a look at some photo galleries (try Motor Trend Magazine, for starters), and you’ll see a range …


