Critiquing Your Car Photos: Vol. 1

[@WombatMilk]

What a lovely series this is. You were very fair and kind with the feedback and it helps all of us learn more. Thanks to CTM and the viewers who sent in photos, I was too scared.

[@capturingthemachine]

thanks so much for this comment!

[@SOOSUEDE.V]

It is an honor to be on the video! I really do appreciate you taking out to the time to review my photos. (I was a little late to see this lol.) -Johnavan

[@capturingthemachine]

my pleasure, I'm glad you found it, thank you so much for submitting photos!

[@VIJAYSANKAR]

Thank you for reviewing my photos and giving constructive feedback!

[@capturingthemachine]

thank you for participating, I'm not sure I had much useful stuff to say about your shots, but it was fun to look at them!

[@carlosayusolaslenguas5185]

Hey! Carlos Ayuso here! I can’t believe I didn’t get to see this video until now! Thanks for the feedback mate! Love it! Regarding the tight angles, the first shot with the Land Cruiser it wasn’t any room left! I had cars parked in both sides unfortunately. I do usually crop really tight tbh as my photos end up in really small websites so I have to get as close as possible. But loving the feedback! Thanks!❤

[@capturingthemachine]

hey Carlos, thanks for adding context, I like what you did under the circumstances!

[@Ryantach]

Thanks for including me, after watching this I definitely learned and noticed the importance of the roofline with the surrounding environment- I have never considered that before and I appreciate the lesson learned!!

[@capturingthemachine]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for sending photos!

[@filipemartins7802]

Have been waiting anxiously for this! It seems mine didn't make the cut this time unfortunately, but all good. Will watch and absorb the feedback you give on these ones and wait patiently for the time you make another episode!

[@arianjamali6183]

Mine didn't either :( well said 👌🏻

[@michaelq16000]

same for my photos, I was so excited when he said that those are unfiltered or something like that, but i guess that doesn't mean that everyone got here

[@filipemartins7802]

@@michaelq16000 Hey! I'm sure this video took an insane amount of hours and work, so either way we should be grateful for all the effort he put into it!! Either way, he said he intends to get through them all and not filter anyone out but, as you can certainly imagine, that will take more time, more work and more videos. They will eventually come out. Meanwhile, let's all be supportive so he can know how beneficial these videos are for us, and how eager we are for them to keep coming out!

[@capturingthemachine]

thanks for your patience! I am going to make improvements to the format, and aim to turn around the next video more quickly. I will get to you for sure 👍

[@capturingthemachine]

thanks for your patience - I'm going to make improvements to the format, and aim to turn around the next video more quickly. I will get to you for sure 👍

[@nas7607]

Thank you so much for the critiques and advice! It really helps to get your perspective on photos especially when you mention the details that pop out positively or negatively (like the dumpster lmao).

[@capturingthemachine]

thanks so much for being a good sport about that, thank you for sending shots in!

[@loremtoastum]

I didn't even submit anything but I love seeing both what the community has to offer and ways that certain shots can improve. Its really cool when I notice something and then you call it out but it's even better when you point out something I hadn't even considered. I can't imagine the amount of time it took to do this, thank you so much for your work! Something you're pointing out a lot is called a tangent; ie. when some contour and/or line match up and make a relationship that's unintentional. I know most people are probably not going to need to know the "official" term but it helps if anyone wants to learn more.

[@capturingthemachine]

thanks for the kind words, and for the terminology info!

[@autofigure00]

Love the autumn bike shot

[@capturingthemachine]

me too! The comments have all be really positive, but almost no one has commented on the photos. I like hearing what you all think about the photos being featured

[@e5141981]

thank you so much for the Feed back, its greatly appreciated.

[@capturingthemachine]

I hope some of it helped, thanks again!

[@GeneFever]

Really enjoyed the critiques, definitely learned some tips today. You're not being too harsh at all no need to worry about that, we're here to learn. Carry on.

[@capturingthemachine]

Awesome, thank you!

[@MrEvoToYou]

I'm so happy you're making these feedback videos! Ready for some feedback on the feedback? 😅 A 30 minute video might be easier on you and the viewers, so that the energy is as strong at the end of the video as it is at the start. It is admirable that you aim to give us all feedback, but I would be understanding of you selectively taking certain photos and discarding others, so that you can teach about CPL use or avoiding poles growing from cars 1 or 2x in the video rather than 5x to 10x.

[@capturingthemachine]

Thank you! I really appreciate this, I will take it to heart, I want this to improve. Especially when someone submitted a bunch of images, I plan to just pick 2-3 to talk about ahead of time based on what images will have the most useful/unique criticisms. Thanks again!

[@Food_n_Driver365]

Thanks for featuring me and thank you for the feedback! It’s really helpful. Truth be told, I didn’t edit the photos, but I’ll play around with an editing app to see what I can do. I’ll send them back to you if interested. I’ll let the city know about the plastic on the trees 😂 Looking forward to seeing more of your critiques 💯

[@capturingthemachine]

hahaha, thanks!

[@ZagelMedia]

Composition master class! The past couple weeks I’ve been working on learning how to use my CPL effective, cutting out reflections, and trying to minimize background subjects or distractions. Definitely going to keep horizon lines and background lines on the mind this week!

[@capturingthemachine]

You're too kind, thank you - it sounds like you're on the right track!

[@WayneSin]

Thank you for your feedback on our submissions. I've learnt so much from the others. Can't wait for Vol 2.

[@capturingthemachine]

great to hear it!

[@ToothDecay7758]

This was great, my shots didn't appear but there was still a lot to learn in this video. I'm gonna be more mindful of stuff like roof lines, framing and background distractions and keep in mind the advice you gave

[@capturingthemachine]

Great, I'm glad it was still helpful!

[@tonypearsephotos6751]

Thanks for the feedback! As with others, CPL usage, plus taking my time at events, slowing down and taking multiple photos of the same car is what I'm working on.

[@capturingthemachine]

thank you! If I was able to communicate those points, then I'm really glad, good luck with your photos!

[@heymikeriley]

Stoked to watch this, super handy advice!!

[@capturingthemachine]

thank you!

[@sofa9933]

I finally got my first car! Got the license plate today, can't wait to have my own model to shoot and properly get back into car shooting that isn't meet specific, hoping to be able to send in some stuff along the way as well, these videos are really nice to watch and have on in the background!

[@capturingthemachine]

that's super exciting, congrats and good luck (and be safe!)!

[@bcurrall09]

Great video, some really fantastic submissions and like how you went about critiquing them. Hopefully mine will make the cut for the next video!

[@capturingthemachine]

thanks! 🤞

[@Twobarpsi]

Very interesting to watch. I will have to submit some photos for the next review!

[@capturingthemachine]

thanks for watching!

[@Edabalos]

Thank you for reviewing my single Honda Accord Wagon “Isuzu” photo. I will submit more next time.

[@capturingthemachine]

thanks!

[@keessonnema]

Awesome video, really enjoyed your critiques. I think I'm going to send in some soon!

[@capturingthemachine]

I really appreciate it!

[@tanner.quintero]

Hi! I'm Tanner thanks for the Feed! The photos of the Raptor and others was at one Car meet, there were no way to move them 😬 and the one of the 3 car in front of the city was at a Race they just park for a couple of seconds before entering the Drag Race

[@capturingthemachine]

thank you Tanner, you did a great job with only having a few moments to get the shots, thanks so much for submitting stuff!

[@RichThul]

Nice work, it is very helpful to see others photos and your feedback on the images

[@capturingthemachine]

Glad it was helpful!

[@heinrichgerhardt6119]

Nice feedback! Not too harsh, and didn't sugarcoat either.

[@capturingthemachine]

I appreciate the feedback!

[@IchiiMedia]

Amazing review video. Can’t wait for the next one, definitely will submit then.

[@capturingthemachine]

Awesome, thank you!

[@sesto194]

Damn i was hoping to see my pics this episode! Hope it wont take too long till the next episode

[@capturingthemachine]

🤞 hopefully! I won't go so long before the next one

[@TheCarLovingSwede]

Wow, amazing video. I've been photographing cars for many years and learned a lot/got a lot of ideas 😊

[@capturingthemachine]

thanks so much, it's great to hear this!

[@ryonatkinson6637]

liked this, even if I personally didnt submit any its great to see the thinking processes

[@capturingthemachine]

great to hear it!

[@makalu69]

Thanks for the comments on my single image - will remember to send you more pics next time!

[@capturingthemachine]

thanks so much for participating and watching!

[@thecoreelementsmoto]

I will for sure submit for the next one!

[@capturingthemachine]

Can't wait!

[@arianjamali6183]

We would like to know when the next episode is going to come out

[@capturingthemachine]

hopefully next week - this whole month is crazy for me, but I'm glad that people are looking forward to a new installment!

[@hedrives]

Love this thread. Sharing your comments is super valuable.

[@capturingthemachine]

thanks for your support, Brad!

[@hedrives]

@@capturingthemachine Now I am afraid of what you will say about the reflections in my shots! LOL...

[@capturingthemachine]

@@hedrives 😆

[@adventuresofjandk]

Love these videos

[@capturingthemachine]

thanks!

[@YellowDieselGolf]

Congrats to all those brave enough to submit.

[@roy.mclean]

Hmmmm.....need to watch those vertical lines. Unintentional photo bombs. Hard to shoot on the street without light poles and wires, etc. Use a circular polarizer, too

[@capturingthemachine]

Yes, it can be really tricky. If the verticals are out of focus (through shallow depth of field) or not directly intersecting with the car, it's possible to get away with it. Thanks for watching!

[@Michaelajacksonfilms]

Thank you

[@capturingthemachine]

You're welcome

[@only3pedals]

"RWB-guy" lol

[@capturingthemachine]

it's canon, that's his name now 😆