I currently shoot for Porsche and I was lucky to be given a shot since I worked there already , Its been a good 2 years of trial and error but I guess you can say I got it down and learning more every year. You should do a video on how to edit window glares or When window has bad tint when you shoot with polarizer. I still don't know how to edit that rainbow effect on headlights when using polarizer
Started working at a dealership. After working there 2 years I told my gm one day that I shoot cars. Now I'm boutta go shoot a 2021 nissan 👌 great advice though thank you
I prefer videos that focus on the main content and avoid excessive fluff, as my time is valuable. While extras may aim to engage viewers, I find that videos that quickly get to the point are more effective.
Thanks! It’s the most important thing, helping dealerships place the content well, otherwise it might make you work look “bad” if it falls flat on their social accounts. Thanks so much for watching! Means a lot! 😃
I love your channel man. I did the same thing you did on Ferrari, mine is with Aston Martin and I got the Job! really great work man, keep it up. you deserve a million subs and likes.
I appreciate the story about you walking into that Ferrari dealership really nervous. I definitely can relate to that feeling and that sort of short interaction after a lot of build up in your head. Nice to hear a shared experience!
Amazing video man i did the same steps but at a automotive wrap business and they accepted the request its a big step for me into the carphotography scene lets hope on more future shoots thanks for the great tips 🙌
I work for a Vauxhall dealer over here in the UK, I have to stick to the photo's I'm told too. no artistic shots just shoot the way I'm told to unfortunately, I think photo work in the UK is a lot harder to find than other places, but, I can tell people I'm a professional car photographer :) just need to find my big break with a more prestigious brand. thanks for the video :)
I know how you feel man! I worked for a dealership group for 2.5 years taking the basics. It wasn’t till 6 years after I moved on from that gig that I started shooting great cars. Try and find cool cars in your area through Instagram and offer free shoots? Shoot Porsche until Porsche notices. 🤪 not easy but that’s what I tried 🤷🏻♂️ Much love bro! Keep working towards the things that make you happy. ✌🏼
Amazing video! Thanks for the good advice! I recently did a project on cars for my photography finals for college. And the first dealership I went to was Mclaren and then Ferrari. And they were super nice tbh. I've always loved cars ever since I was young so I would love to become a car photographer someday. But thanks for the advice and keep up the good work! ❤
this is the type of material that i needed currently owning an Spark 2019 not different as the 2020 or 2021 model, but i was so hardheaded looking for dealership to start car dealership auto... like sports or more SUV... ill give a try my car and start mastering before joining big leagues... thanks for the indirect advice as you Civic Example!! Auto Suscribed after looking the result of those Marriott C-HR photos SIICK!
Thanks man! I will definitely consider that! It was a beautiful night, and the light was hitting the building behind me perfectly that night. Cheers man!
I watched 6 video from your channel until now and ı think these videos r perfect bro !! Can u help about earn money with car videography ? For example: why people want videos of their cars ? How can ı sell my work in my country and in my city ?
Hey man! So grateful that you are enjoying my content! I can definitely add this to the list for future videos! Thanks for the idea, and hopefully they will help make you money in the future. How long have you been shooting video?
Great content man, here's a question I'm always unsure about with dealerships or any clients. If they toss you the keys what is the insurance process? Is it just a handshake deal or what? Thanks man keep it up!
Typically, I sign the same “test drive” form that a customer would. Which means (here in Canada) that if I get in an accident I have to pay the deposit for their insurance. What you need to read in the find print though is how much that deposit will be for the “customer” - which is often 5000-10000 so definitely worth figuring out. Other times, once I’ve been shooting for a dealership for a while, it becomes more “handshake” and trust has been developed.
@@TheCarCreative Thanks man I appreciate you! Very inspiring, I've been shooting for a long time but haven't developed the automotive side of my business. Getting into youtube too, lots of work to do. Lol
Preso Petrov thanks so much! Will try and keep doing the bts! The more people that watch and like / comment make it easier for sure! People seem to enjoy the reviews more but I really like this kinda stuff. Glad it was helpful for you bro! 👊🏼
Great piece. Curious to know what kind of $$ dealers are willing to pay for stills, aerials, vids, etc. Find dealers to generally closed to local sourcing as HQ usually provides high quality media content no charge. Lamborghini local pay shit I bet :)
What's a price point for these kind of gigs? I'm a wedding video/photographer but was approached to by this side of the industry and I want to try it out, but it's a world i know nothing about haha
Hey man I have few questions and I will just ask you in here. I just came across your channel yesterday. I was searching for jobs which are for cars enthusiastic and thought automotive photography would suit me cuz I think I have some perspective at taking pics(I mean cars pics) but I don't take photos that much. I can only take pics in racing video games lol! So I wanna know is being a automotive photographer is a good career? Plus I m 17.Currently trying to get my GED diploma. After that, I will need to choose a college but I don't really know what kind of college should I apply to get in automotive photography filed and get a decent job in the US. Hopefully man, you'd recognize my comment and advise me. Sorry if there was any mistakes though!
Hey man! I recently made a video about just this so your timing is good. It’s called “5 mistakes to avoid as a car photographer.” Give it a watch because it pretty much answers all these questions and might help with direction? Car photography is a tough one to make into a career if it doesn’t start from passion. But there is nothing more fun, in my opinion 🤪 clearly.
@@TheCarCreative Alright man I will definitely watch it! And yeah you're right man it's really tough when you don't have passion. But I m different lol cuz I was in love with cars since I was a child 😂 Anyway, thanks for your response man! Appreciate it!
Daniel Jeong hey man! Tbh I think pricing depends on what the dealership is willing to spend and how you value yourself. I don’t think there is a general pricing rate cuz everyone is at a different skill level or values their work differently. Does that make sense?
Daniel Jeong Ah, ok fair question. With these dealerships I work on a monthly contract to provide social media content and marketing ideas. Videos they pay above and beyond that contract, on a per car basis. :)
Hey man, honestly I’m not sure if this wall is a trespassing wall? Anytime I’ve been there though management just come out and say hi or want to see the cars I shoot there. Kindness went a long way in my situation. Sorry to hear it’s not been as easy for you man. 😟
As much as makes you feel like it’s worth your time and energy. =) everyone is different. Typically these are less “creative” and require less editing so I’d go more with an hourly rate or something, or pay per model based on “x” amount of cars you can get done in an hour.
Tough to say. Depends on your skill, ability to sell that skill, what the dealership has for budget, what they think the value of the work is to them, and find the middle ground? Every where is different.
In my opinion there’s always more than enough to go around and at the end of the day people still have to put in the work. Hopefully it’s helpful for ya!
Hey man this is an awesome video!! Going to do some pro-bono work myself at a Toyota dealership in Calgary and im super nervous. Your work is unreal, whats your IG handle?
Have you ever done work with dealerships before? What was your experience? Thanks for watching everyone!
i am very proud of you man .....finally some who is pro on youtube......you might become mkbhd in cars
MASTER FAZE SAITAMA Wow! Such an encouraging comment. Thank you! Wouldn’t that be cool to be the next mkbhd - that guy is the man!
@@TheCarCreative yeah
I currently shoot for Porsche and I was lucky to be given a shot since I worked there already , Its been a good 2 years of trial and error but I guess you can say I got it down and learning more every year. You should do a video on how to edit window glares or When window has bad tint when you shoot with polarizer. I still don't know how to edit that rainbow effect on headlights when using polarizer
@@velozautomotiveconsulting1377 use the adjustment brush on the headlights and reduce saturation .. works for most situations! 😉
"Sometimes they don't know what's going on..."
Truer words have never been spoken about car dealerships.
You deserve way more views and subs man. Your content is amazing, keep it up!
Hey! That’s super encouraging! Thanks so much! I will keep trying to push out quality content for ya! 😃🙏🏼
Started working at a dealership. After working there 2 years I told my gm one day that I shoot cars. Now I'm boutta go shoot a 2021 nissan 👌 great advice though thank you
I prefer videos that focus on the main content and avoid excessive fluff, as my time is valuable. While extras may aim to engage viewers, I find that videos that quickly get to the point are more effective.
Nice work man! Super good advice, especially about how dealerships can get the most out of their content. Great "after-service" benefit.
Thanks! It’s the most important thing, helping dealerships place the content well, otherwise it might make you work look “bad” if it falls flat on their social accounts. Thanks so much for watching! Means a lot! 😃
Dude love the channel! Can’t believe you only have 1k subs. Thanks for all the tips and content. Keep it up 👍🏻
Arnold Chang thanks so much bro! I’m working on getting that number up 😃 but just enjoying the process while I can. Thanks for watching my man!
@@TheCarCreative 4 months later! 🕺
I love your channel man. I did the same thing you did on Ferrari, mine is with Aston Martin and I got the Job! really great work man, keep it up. you deserve a million subs and likes.
Yo dang! Congrats on getting the gig! Well done 👊🏼
Nice pics of this Honda! I love the car and your pics are just amazing!
Thanks so much! I appreciate the kind feedback! This particular car is the Toyota C-HR - I know it looks similar to the Honda though ;)
@@TheCarCreative oh man! you are right! hahaha anyway amazing pics!
@@manelgarciaprats Haha! Thanks heaps! It means a lot!
I appreciate the story about you walking into that Ferrari dealership really nervous. I definitely can relate to that feeling and that sort of short interaction after a lot of build up in your head. Nice to hear a shared experience!
Really needed to see this video. I learned a lot and will subscribe and look forward to more helpful vids. 🤙🏽
Amazing! Thank you so much for watching! 😃
Just found your CZcams channel and I'm impressed! Amazing tips, straight to point and super professional. well done you got a new subscriber 👌🏻
Yes! 🙌🏼 That’s fantastic and thank you for the feedback! 😃 Means a lot!
Amazing video man i did the same steps but at a automotive wrap business and they accepted the request its a big step for me into the carphotography scene lets hope on more future shoots thanks for the great tips 🙌
Very true and very good tips ! thanks (y)
I work for a Vauxhall dealer over here in the UK, I have to stick to the photo's I'm told too. no artistic shots just shoot the way I'm told to unfortunately, I think photo work in the UK is a lot harder to find than other places, but, I can tell people I'm a professional car photographer :) just need to find my big break with a more prestigious brand. thanks for the video :)
I know how you feel man! I worked for a dealership group for 2.5 years taking the basics. It wasn’t till 6 years after I moved on from that gig that I started shooting great cars. Try and find cool cars in your area through Instagram and offer free shoots? Shoot Porsche until Porsche notices. 🤪 not easy but that’s what I tried 🤷🏻♂️
Much love bro! Keep working towards the things that make you happy. ✌🏼
Amazing video! Thanks for the good advice! I recently did a project on cars for my photography finals for college. And the first dealership I went to was Mclaren and then Ferrari. And they were super nice tbh. I've always loved cars ever since I was young so I would love to become a car photographer someday. But thanks for the advice and keep up the good work! ❤
this is the type of material that i needed currently owning an Spark 2019 not different as the 2020 or 2021 model, but i was so hardheaded looking for dealership to start car dealership auto... like sports or more SUV... ill give a try my car and start mastering before joining big leagues... thanks for the indirect advice as you Civic Example!!
Auto Suscribed after looking the result of those Marriott C-HR photos SIICK!
You should do a tutorial on how you edited the blue Toyota at 4:10. Those shots and edit are amazing
Thanks man! I will definitely consider that! It was a beautiful night, and the light was hitting the building behind me perfectly that night. Cheers man!
Some very helpfull tips, thanks man!
My pleasure! So glad it was helpful!
This Deserves endless amount of likes! Thank you !😁
Wow, thanks! I'm glad you liked it!
Great information! Your channel provides very good information. Subscribed.
Thanks so much! Glad you’re enjoying the content!!
great video man! excellent car and spot. i work for toyota too, looking forward to photograph their CH-R too :P
It’s such a photogenic car! You’ll love it.
Thanks for the info, SUBBED!
🤘🏼 My pleasure man! Thanks!
love it keep these coming!
Will keep at it! Thanks for watching 😃🙌🏼
Great Video bro! Super informative about getting started with shooting cars
Thanks bro! Hopefully it will help you a little bit! Thanks so much for watching!
Great advice man!
Thanks a ton Alex!
Dylan Thompson my pleasure bro!! 👊🏼
Thank you sir
Bonus tip was the best tip. 👍🏼
Thanks for watching man!!
Dude you are AMAZING!!!!
Wow, thanks for watching man. Glad you enjoyed it!
I watched 6 video from your channel until now and ı think these videos r perfect bro !! Can u help about earn money with car videography ? For example: why people want videos of their cars ? How can ı sell my work in my country and in my city ?
Hey man! So grateful that you are enjoying my content! I can definitely add this to the list for future videos! Thanks for the idea, and hopefully they will help make you money in the future. How long have you been shooting video?
@@TheCarCreative I'll start shoot videos 3 years ago and I'm waiting your videos impatiently. (sorry my bad English) 😅
Great content man, here's a question I'm always unsure about with dealerships or any clients. If they toss you the keys what is the insurance process? Is it just a handshake deal or what? Thanks man keep it up!
Typically, I sign the same “test drive” form that a customer would. Which means (here in Canada) that if I get in an accident I have to pay the deposit for their insurance. What you need to read in the find print though is how much that deposit will be for the “customer” - which is often 5000-10000 so definitely worth figuring out. Other times, once I’ve been shooting for a dealership for a while, it becomes more “handshake” and trust has been developed.
@@TheCarCreative Thanks man I appreciate you! Very inspiring, I've been shooting for a long time but haven't developed the automotive side of my business. Getting into youtube too, lots of work to do. Lol
♥The Car Creative
Thanks for watching!!
Dope video bru. Mako more of this....📷 Show y work. Share more BTS.
Preso Petrov thanks so much! Will try and keep doing the bts! The more people that watch and like / comment make it easier for sure! People seem to enjoy the reviews more but I really like this kinda stuff. Glad it was helpful for you bro! 👊🏼
What if you don't have a portfolio yet?
you've earned my automatic sub to your channel ...
can't love your sh*ts the more 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌✔
💥 you the man! Thanks so much for subbing! Hopefully you continue to enjoy the content 👊🏼👊🏼
@@TheCarCreative here I am still watching your videos over an hour now...
I'mma hit you up on ya SM DM
currently working for kia and mazda dealerships but only do used vehicles
Amazing video. I will try to get into car photography.
What settings do I have to shoot to achieve photos like at 04:14? This one looks insane 😳
Great piece. Curious to know what kind of $$ dealers are willing to pay for stills, aerials, vids, etc. Find dealers to generally closed to local sourcing as HQ usually provides high quality media content no charge. Lamborghini local pay shit I bet :)
Can anyone help in findings car dealership for automobile image editing working.
What's a price point for these kind of gigs? I'm a wedding video/photographer but was approached to by this side of the industry and I want to try it out, but it's a world i know nothing about haha
what do you think of my photos? (@sz_geri)
Nice
Can you guide me more in it?
Hey man I have few questions and I will just ask you in here.
I just came across your channel yesterday. I was searching for jobs which are for cars enthusiastic and thought automotive photography would suit me cuz I think I have some perspective at taking pics(I mean cars pics) but I don't take photos that much. I can only take pics in racing video games lol! So I wanna know is being a automotive photographer is a good career? Plus I m 17.Currently trying to get my GED diploma. After that, I will need to choose a college but I don't really know what kind of college should I apply to get in automotive photography filed and get a decent job in the US. Hopefully man, you'd recognize my comment and advise me. Sorry if there was any mistakes though!
Hey man! I recently made a video about just this so your timing is good. It’s called “5 mistakes to avoid as a car photographer.” Give it a watch because it pretty much answers all these questions and might help with direction? Car photography is a tough one to make into a career if it doesn’t start from passion. But there is nothing more fun, in my opinion 🤪 clearly.
@@TheCarCreative Alright man I will definitely watch it!
And yeah you're right man it's really tough when you don't have passion. But I m different lol cuz I was in love with cars since I was a child 😂 Anyway, thanks for your response man! Appreciate it!
Did you get the combo pack with the rs2?
What are some ball park figures you might charge a dealership per car?
Can you do a video on pricing and rates for these dealership shoots? Thanks for the info btw
Daniel Jeong hey man! Tbh I think pricing depends on what the dealership is willing to spend and how you value yourself. I don’t think there is a general pricing rate cuz everyone is at a different skill level or values their work differently. Does that make sense?
The Car Creative Makes perfect sense. But do you structure it as an hourly rate or "per car"
Daniel Jeong Ah, ok fair question. With these dealerships I work on a monthly contract to provide social media content and marketing ideas. Videos they pay above and beyond that contract, on a per car basis. :)
The Car Creative awesome. Thanks for the insight, subbed
Is videography important for working with car dealerships?
Cause I'm just into photography.
Yes! Learn everything you can about video! Start now. You won’t regret it.
how did you get to shoot that wall? Isn't this technically trespassing? I have asked a couple businesses for permission and they all said NO.
Hey man, honestly I’m not sure if this wall is a trespassing wall? Anytime I’ve been there though management just come out and say hi or want to see the cars I shoot there. Kindness went a long way in my situation. Sorry to hear it’s not been as easy for you man. 😟
What are your rates for drone?
Hey! Feel free to shoot me an email at alex@thecarcreative.ca ✌🏼
How much should i charge for inventory photos?
As much as makes you feel like it’s worth your time and energy. =) everyone is different. Typically these are less “creative” and require less editing so I’d go more with an hourly rate or something, or pay per model based on “x” amount of cars you can get done in an hour.
@@TheCarCreative Thanks for quick response and advice👍great channel.
How much should they pay you?
Tough to say. Depends on your skill, ability to sell that skill, what the dealership has for budget, what they think the value of the work is to them, and find the middle ground? Every where is different.
CHR is totally not for me..
You and me both.
Is that you?
Wait wait, wasn't that your car?
It was me ya, but no I didn’t and don’t own the car. Was just shooting it for the dealership. 🤙🏼
I get it.
But the way it's getting popular is unthinkable.
I don't get why you guys tell everyone how you do your job> I dont get it.
In my opinion there’s always more than enough to go around and at the end of the day people still have to put in the work. Hopefully it’s helpful for ya!
Hey man this is an awesome video!! Going to do some pro-bono work myself at a Toyota dealership in Calgary and im super nervous. Your work is unreal, whats your IG handle?
Congrats man! 🙌🏼 same handle! @thecarcreative