Photo etiquette at car events/shows
It's no surprise that pinups love cars, to be honest who doesn't! Pinup goes hand-in-hand with car culture and you'll find most car shows and events support pinups by hosting pageants.
Not every pinup has access to cars for photo shoots and not every photographer has contacts in the car culture. It's a great chance to get some photos with cars and pinups in the same place, and you'll be spoilt for choice! But, there's an unsaid etiquette that everyone (not just pinups) should follow when at events.
Remember your dealing with someones pride and joy, a car they may have restored themselves over years, maybe passed on from their parents, a car they have saved for years to purchase, that costs tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of dollars. Always treat cars with courtesy and respect.
The best approach is to have a plan, even a rough one, talk with a photographer/pinup you know and arrange a time to meet up and scout a car to shoot with. If you get there early you can chat with a few owners to arrange a time to shoot with particular cars. This planning makes all the difference especially if you have permission, offering different posing opportunities to work with.
Permission - doing photos with cars is great, but if you want to touch/lean/sit on a car, you'll need to get the consent of the owner. Seek out the owner (usually they aren't far away) and ask if they mind you doing a shoot with their car, if they oblige always ask the rules - can i lean on the car, touch the car, open the door and sit inside. Don't be offended if they say no to touching their car, you can always lay or stand in front or of the car for a photo.
Sunscreen - as you'll be wearing sunscreen, please don't let any part of your body with sunscreen touch the car (including your hands) - sunscreen will destroy paint and in some cases can't be removed without a complete respray. Best practice is to wash your hands thoroughly after applying sunscreen or use a spray sunscreen.
Be aware of accessories - with permission to touch/lean on the car, ensure that any accessories (such as handbags, buttons, rings or bracelets) are removed as they can scratch the paint. When walking around at any car show don't let your bag or anything other than your eyes drag along cars.
Respect - keep children and pets a safe distance from cars, by all means they are welcome at car shows, but sticky fingers and jumping onto cars isn't.
Be patient - if another shoot is in progress, be respectful and let them finish, it's great to sit back and watch to get ideas for poses or how other creatives work.
Network - don't be shy to say hello to new photographers/pinups at events, the larger ones will have lots to pick from and it never hurts to ask if they would like a photo. Take business cards with you to give to any photographers and car owners so you can share the photos you have taken.
Remember to have fun, but always be respectful.
Share your photos with us and we'll repost them on Pinups of Australia.
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| Photo DTrain Photography |
Not every pinup has access to cars for photo shoots and not every photographer has contacts in the car culture. It's a great chance to get some photos with cars and pinups in the same place, and you'll be spoilt for choice! But, there's an unsaid etiquette that everyone (not just pinups) should follow when at events.
Remember your dealing with someones pride and joy, a car they may have restored themselves over years, maybe passed on from their parents, a car they have saved for years to purchase, that costs tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of dollars. Always treat cars with courtesy and respect.
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| Photo Rod Moore shooting Parnell Photography |
The best approach is to have a plan, even a rough one, talk with a photographer/pinup you know and arrange a time to meet up and scout a car to shoot with. If you get there early you can chat with a few owners to arrange a time to shoot with particular cars. This planning makes all the difference especially if you have permission, offering different posing opportunities to work with.
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| Photo Parnell Photography |
Permission - doing photos with cars is great, but if you want to touch/lean/sit on a car, you'll need to get the consent of the owner. Seek out the owner (usually they aren't far away) and ask if they mind you doing a shoot with their car, if they oblige always ask the rules - can i lean on the car, touch the car, open the door and sit inside. Don't be offended if they say no to touching their car, you can always lay or stand in front or of the car for a photo.
Sunscreen - as you'll be wearing sunscreen, please don't let any part of your body with sunscreen touch the car (including your hands) - sunscreen will destroy paint and in some cases can't be removed without a complete respray. Best practice is to wash your hands thoroughly after applying sunscreen or use a spray sunscreen.
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| Photo Pix by Pete |
Be aware of accessories - with permission to touch/lean on the car, ensure that any accessories (such as handbags, buttons, rings or bracelets) are removed as they can scratch the paint. When walking around at any car show don't let your bag or anything other than your eyes drag along cars.
Respect - keep children and pets a safe distance from cars, by all means they are welcome at car shows, but sticky fingers and jumping onto cars isn't.
Be patient - if another shoot is in progress, be respectful and let them finish, it's great to sit back and watch to get ideas for poses or how other creatives work.
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| Photo Pandom images |
Remember to have fun, but always be respectful.
Share your photos with us and we'll repost them on Pinups of Australia.
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