-G-rim and Jdot Photography

[4-G-rim]

Well I decided to get a professional photographer to take some snaps of good ol' -G-rim. I was referred by a friend of mine that owns the "Procco" Evo (1 of the top 5 fastest street Evos) to get in contact with this local photographer that took shots of his Evo. He has a photography thread in a local message board and a website and checked out his work and I was impressed. I got in contact with him and show him pics of my Galants and he was on board to take some shots of my Galants. Well -G-rim is the only one running right now...so we scheduled a shoot on a perfect Florida winter day in a pretty high class area.

Now you will all hate me as I am posting a teaser shots because the photographer is editing several shots and a couple HDR shots to his standards.

Here are a couple pics of what I took on my inferior digital camera when he was taking a couple shots.:rolleyes:

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn133/Galantkid25/PB190810.jpg
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn133/Galantkid25/PB190811.jpg

Here is his website: Jdot Photography http://www.jdotphotography.com/

[RAZ_76]

He's ok but I've seen a lot better.

[unlimited6986]

Looks good never knew why ppl bust out the tripod when the sun is out. Thos must be the hdr shots. Also if you dont mind me asking how much is he charging. You can pm me if you like, im trying to see what ppl charge so i can get a base for my prices.

[SleekGTZ]

Nice. I can't wait to see the final product!

[4-G-rim]

He's ok but I've seen a lot better.

Yeah true..but considering for the very short time he has being doing photography, his work is really good. I contacted a couple other local photographers and they wanted to charge alot more and seemed to be a bit like asses while talking details on a photoshoot especially when I mentioned the pics were of a Galant.:smt013 It was a PLUS that he was a laid back and asked for my input and still managed to carry entertaining conversation during the shoot.

[Reelax]

Looks good never knew why ppl bust out the tripod when the sun is out....

reasons to use tripod for well lit photography:

tripod for repeatable composition. also, it allows you to lower the ISO; a lower ISO allows greater color saturation and detail while minimizing image noise... but it requires slower shutter speeds, hence the tripod is needed to eliminate shake. also depth of field (aperture priorty) can be compensated for the correct exposure via slow shutter speed. basically slow shutter speed = tripod. another reason to use a tripod (or monopod) is longer focal length since large tele's do not like being hand held at low to mid ISO. lastly, the tripod can be used for strobe shots with fill or second curtain sync where the camera needs to be steady for the first part of the exposure until the strobe fires just before the shutter closes.

[unlimited6986]

O i know all about that, what im saying is why use a tripod when he was shooting at prob 1/500-1/1000. You dont need a tripod at shutter speeds like that. I can understand if those were the shots hes using for a hdr shots so they blend perfect. But to bust out the tripod on normal shooting in daylight is not needed.

[Reelax]

O i know all about that, what im saying is why use a tripod when he was shooting at prob 1/500-1/1000. You dont need a tripod at shutter speeds like that. I can understand if those were the shots hes using for a hdr shots so they blend perfect. But to bust out the tripod on normal shooting in daylight is not needed.

maybe you didn't understand what i was talking about. drop the ISO lower than 100 (professional chromes are typically shot at 64 or even 25) and now you're not shooting at anywhere near 1/500. add a polarizer filter etc, close the aperture (depth of field) and now your shooting at less than 1/60... try that w/ a fast tele over 210mm and you've got to have super steady hands (and be able to stop breathing or stop your heart from beating)... or a tripod.

[seth98esT]

Closer depth of field would allow more light in effectively raising the Shutter to keep from overexposing :P

On a seemingly clear cloudless sky as seen in the two pictures posted, theres really no "need" for a tripod unless he is using a 6-stop ND filter or something which if he wanted to keep a lower ISO 100-200, then the shutter might warrant a tripod.

Anywho, doesnt really matter, most of the time its preference, and he was more then likely shooting some HDR shots as Kevin said, so tripod it is!

And hurry up and post those pics!

[unlimited6986]

Only thing he would need a tripod in daylight is having the iso at 1-200 and a fstop at like f8-10 and a cpl or nd filter. Still wouldnt put it down to 1/50 1/60. Usually on a bright day you SS would be set at 1/1000 give or take a few, throw a cpl on that and your at like 1/500. I am a semi-pro photographer and only time i bust out my tripod is when the sun is setting or night photo's. I dont even use a tripod when i use my strobes because my SS is usually set at 1/160. I understand if it was a lil darker and hes using a 70-200 lens which it looks like he is judging his distance from the car.

[4-G-rim]

He took several shots for HDR purposes because that was something i wanted out of this photoshoot. Some of the other shots he just shot it by hand and he did use the remote flash for a couple of the pics. He also used the tripod for some fish lens pics :cool:

I know some of you are anxious as I am ...but he is editiing a few photos for about a dozen finished shots which include some HDR. He is also toggling between some wedding photos he is editing too and going to work and taking care of his 6 month old baby girl. :smile:

He sent me a zip file of the proof shots he took and he took some sweet shots...I especially love the fish eye lens shots he took! :cool:

Sorry I posted this "teaser" thread...but got too excited and posted it. Its ok though...all you bitches that posted "teaser" threads put me and others through the suspense get your own dose! :wink:

I got another mini shoot with him soon...he wants to take some rolling shots of the car and hopefully i will have something new installed on the car. :evil:

[9G]

either way, its nice to have a blur free image rather than tell your client oops, one pic didnt come as clear as it should be. they may not notice but you sure will.

[boostzealot]

He's ok but I've seen a lot better.

is there anything positive that comes out of your mouth besides the number of dicks a week? damn man

Kev, nice as always bro, keep it up. at least someone wants to take pics of your car.

[unlimited6986]

I hear ya 9g i would to if i had a ballin ass tripod like that.

[Hodgson316]

Were those pics takin in that new shopping plaza in O-town? My friend lives around there

[4-G-rim]

Were those pics takin in that new shopping plaza in O-town? My friend lives around there


The pics were taken in Baldwin Park. Used the be the old Naval training base...my dad actually was last stationed there and retired from the Navy there. Its a very nice place....like a little down with some high class cars.

Very similar to Celebration City near Disney if you are familar with that place.

[Blue Ice]

And hurry up and post those pics!

I just wanted to reiterate this statement. It's been a couple of days and i just saw this thread. But i do know it takes a while for a photographer to release his work. they can get over picky and over critical of their own work.

[9G]

open photoshop. auto levels. done. lol.

[4-G-rim]

I just wanted to reiterate this statement. It's been a couple of days and i just saw this thread. But i do know it takes a while for a photographer to release his work. they can get over picky and over critical of their own work.

In this case yes:p He does good work and I told him not to rush and he prides his work...so I trust him. He has shown me a couple pics he is about 80% editing and they real good...can't wait for the finished product:smt047

Here is some of his recent work for those that are curious:
http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/994/25103041el8.jpg
http://ericlorette.com/uploader//files/16/motoQ_2%20%28Medium%29.jpg
http://ericlorette.com/uploader//files/16/John_break1.jpg
http://ericlorette.com/uploader//files/16/John_break2.jpg

[Ivory8g]

picture of the flare is pretty dope!

[4-G-rim]

All right boys and girls...the photographer is almost done editing some of the shots he took of my car. Here are a couple he has finished editing and as the next few days go by, I will be posting the rest of the shots. The HDR shots will be in a week or so :smile:

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn133/Galantkid25/Jdot%20Photography/IMG_4615.jpg

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn133/Galantkid25/Jdot%20Photography/IMG_4646.jpg

[greddy]

sexy lady in black.

[DOHCstunr]

Looking damn good Kevin.
Damn good.
I always wondered what my old ride would look like w/ lack wheels.

Your ride is hot!!

[Blue Ice]

man that's really looking great! Japanese Knight Rider if you will.... or if you won't.

[greddy]

Are you still running drums in the rear?

[Ivory8g]

oh shit......my heart just sped up! lool! looks really good!

[seth98esT]

Nice. Black cars are hard to shoot during the day. Could have used a few external flashes + softboxes to get rid of the reflections.

The HDRs should help out a lot though, too bad they are taking another week :(

[4-G-rim]

Are you still running drums in the rear?

Yes...I am waiting till I get all my parts I need for my next setup. I don't want to put money towards something temporary..but though it is tempting.

Sorry its going to bit longer for the HDR shots...he is actually new on HDR recently. He said he did a couple of HDR edits..and doesn't meet his "standard" so he is continuing to work on the HDR shots and getting help from his buddy that has alot more experience with HDR photos.

I will be getting a couple of edited shots tomorrow...fish eyes lens:cool:

[4-G-rim]

Ok...a couple more finished edited shots.

More coming soon! :cool:

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn133/Galantkid25/Jdot%20Photography/IMG_4613.jpg
(You'll notice that you don't see my passengers side headrest..its because my fiance was sleeping inside the car during the 1st portion of the photoshoot :smile:)

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn133/Galantkid25/Jdot%20Photography/IMG_4670.jpg
Fish eye lens motor bay shot.

[Blue Ice]

wow, those are cool shots. you can tell it must have been early in the day.

[9G]

hmm.

[4-G-rim]

Here are more finished shots :cool:

Some motor bay shots
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn133/Galantkid25/Jdot%20Photography/IMG_4665.jpg
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn133/Galantkid25/Jdot%20Photography/IMG_4673.jpg
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn133/Galantkid25/Jdot%20Photography/IMG_4674.jpg

Rear shots
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn133/Galantkid25/Jdot%20Photography/IMG_4627.jpg
This photo is shot to put more "focus" on the wheels while the surrounding areas have a slight "blur"

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn133/Galantkid25/Jdot%20Photography/IMG_4660.jpg
He is going to re edit this shot to remove the sunspot on the rear quarter panel reflection

[Jeffylou87]

Thats an awesome pic!

[CHICAGO_ONE]

that car is sex.

[Ivory8g]

fap fap fap!

[4g63lover]

tits and ^^ x1000000

[4-G-rim]

All right boys and girls...some more edited shots

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn133/Galantkid25/Jdot%20Photography/IMG_4634.jpg
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn133/Galantkid25/Jdot%20Photography/IMG_4642.jpg
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn133/Galantkid25/Jdot%20Photography/IMG_4658.jpg

[kolio]

that last one is pure sex!

[bmaddock]

That last shot is pure sex. AMAZING. No other words to describe it.

EDIT: haha kolio, we posted the same thing

[EATsleepJDM]

very nice pics. i wish my car can be like that.

[Ivory8g]

word! I love that last shot!

[JDM4G64T]

word! I love that last shot!

MMC ftw!!

[4-G-rim]

1 more for the road:cool:

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn133/Galantkid25/Jdot%20Photography/fronthdr.jpg

[Blue Ice]

looking good bro, looks like you're back on the 7g kick again

[4-G-rim]

Yeah..I have big plans for the car and I really want to do them soon. I got a new job and I truly have the opportunity to do what I want with the cars.

I am itching to get my new setup on the car now.