| No longer do car fans have to wait for a national | | | | Also take into consideration the backdrop to the |
| or local car show to check out the latest hot | | | | picture, there is no point trying to capture a black |
| metal on the car scene. As the Internet becomes | | | | car on a dark coloured background – and its |
| ever more important, websites provide a | | | | amazing how many people do! Keep it simple for |
| platform for car fans to attend a 24-hour seven | | | | better results. |
| day-a-week car show from the comfort of their | | | | You can make your car photo look a lot more |
| own homes. | | | | professional by deciding on a good location for |
| There are many social network sites dedicated to | | | | your shoot. A graffiti covered wall or plain |
| people who love cars, which offer registered | | | | brickwork can achieve a desired effect without |
| users the ability to place pictures of their cars on | | | | the use of lighting and high tech camera |
| the web. The most popular sites, like Flickr, | | | | equipment. Making sure the car is looking its best |
| Facebook and Motoraddicts all have photo | | | | goes without saying, so always snap your shot |
| uploading options and doing so couldn’t be | | | | after your car has been treated to a wash and |
| simpler. And, you needn’t worry about having | | | | buffed up using your favourite brand of wax. |
| too many pictures on your profile page, as web | | | | Once you have the snap you want, you just |
| users are hungry for images and videos - | | | | need to upload the image to your preferred |
| especially when they see something they like! | | | | website. Some websites need images to be a |
| Entering your pride and joy into the realm of | | | | certain size to be uploaded – this helps with |
| online car shows requires a great shot. This can | | | | the speed and you should always double-check |
| be easily obtained with some simple preparation | | | | the requirements before attempting to upload |
| and a decent digital camera. Unlike a real car | | | | your car’s photo. |
| show, in the online world the pictures are | | | | Once the pictures have been uploaded make sure |
| everything. People viewing your car cannot simply | | | | you take the time to include the spec and details |
| walk around it – they are relying on you to | | | | of the car. It is a nice touch to try to include |
| provide the best views, so get the pictures right. | | | | some background information: viewers are |
| People produce some great photos because they | | | | interested in learning where the car came from, |
| know their cars better than anyone else and | | | | or which part caused you the most trouble to fit. |
| know what is going to look best and which areas | | | | This gives the person viewing your car a little |
| of the car should be highlighted. | | | | more insight into the work and effort which has |
| When taking your photographs, the best shot to | | | | gone into your car, rather than just a bare image. |
| try to achieve is a low front angle, rather than a | | | | Plus, it could be the difference in getting extra |
| flat front or side picture. The three quarter angle | | | | votes and making your ride stand out from the |
| allows a look at the front and side profile of the | | | | crowd. |
| car, allowing the viewer to see more in one shot. | | | | |