Mafia Meet Car Photos

[danewilson77]

And just so no one takes my comment the wrong way, I do agree, that photography is a hell of a lot of work, and the photo's you took at the meet are greatly appreciated.

[UdubBadger]

Agree to a point.

I think Mark is very good at getting the shot he wants.

It wouldn't surprise me at all, if he went to the Grand Canyon, 1000 miles away, to take 2 clicks. One sunset, one sunrise.....and have both be winners.

You find a "process" that you can rely on 99% of the time for the most part. When it's your job or serious hobby, it's like being comfortable working with any kind of tool: a, wrench a computer program, a chef's knife, a rifle... I'm sure you all get what I mean.

The issue I see far too often is that the DSLR has become so easily available to all consumers that they most of the time believe they can pick one up and not learn how to properly use it and be Ansel Adams.

[Ryans323i]

Kyle's pretty good at getting the shot he wants too. It just takes more than one stutter opening.

[jayjay_dee]

Great shots Kyle... I think you have an advantage as you have Ryan and her sweet car to use as a subject to practice your skillz.... keep it up buddy!!!

Mark showed me some pics on his iPad and believe me, they are freaking gorgeous... im not into photography, but the Boss Emeritus and I agreed that its not just the camera that makes a good pic, the photographer also needs to have the 'eye' to see things differently and capture it... and obviously, he has both...

[Whitexi]

Those shots look good, great work Kyle.

[johnrando]

You find a "process" that you can rely on 99% of the time for the most part. When it's your job or serious hobby, it's like being comfortable working with any kind of tool: a, wrench a computer program, a chef's knife, a rifle... I'm sure you all get what I mean.

The issue I see far too often is that the DSLR has become so easily available to all consumers that they most of the time believe they can pick one up and not learn how to properly use it and be Ansel Adams.

I'm pretty certain all you need is a good camera to get great shots. As Mark said, just because you have a good oven doesn't mean you're a good chef.

[JupiterBMW]

I agree with all... Having a good camera doesn't even come close to doing the trick. You need a lot of practice and skill for sure. I have neither. In addition, you need to have the right editing software and again, tons more practice and skill...

Photography is NOT easy, that's for sure...

Props and thanks to all of you that do it so well.

[DasMechaniKer]

I'm pretty certain all you need is a good camera to get great shots. As Mark said, just because you have a good oven doesn't mean you're a good chef.

For me it's more of what I'm used to honestly. I don't shoot cars that often, it's not what I'm into. I think that including this meet I've shot cars a total of 7 days. I will admit that I had a good time shooting cars at the meet but it's not something I'd wake up for in the morning and do on my own. I enjoy shooting cars for the people that are in them I guess. That's what I've found to be the case thus far at least.

Ryan will attest that I will however wake up before dawn and hit the woods for the photography that I love to do. That mostly consists of wildflowers, birds, waterfalls, etc. I'm just getting into landscape photography a little more but it doesn't really do it for me either, not yet.

I'm trying to branch out on what I photograph...get out of my comfort zone....and I'm really glad that you guys like the photos. I appreciate it a bunch.

[Johnmadd]

Here is the best I got with my d5100 and phone editing app

[danewilson77]

Here is the best I got with my d5100 and phone editing app

So you shot with a D5100 then edited with your phone?