Model Car Photography: Lighting

A simple set up and lighting tips from professional photographer, Doug Whyte. Doug shares some concepts of classic car photography and shows ways to light your model car to best reveal the curves and celebrate its details, with a homemade rig and some special ingredients.
Music: Royal by Slenderbeats, KZbin Audio Library, Standard
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[@ModelCarMuse]

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[@Blestyr]

A masterclass of model car photography lightning. I have 10 years in photography and have watched so many videos and tutorials on different topics regarding lightning. This is hands down one of the best I've watched, not only because the step-by-step explanation but also these techniques can be used in other types of photography as well. Hats off to you Doug.

[@hoppy5631]

Thank you for your effort in putting this tutorial together. It demystifies the lighting techniques by showing it stage by stage. Very much appreciated!

[@ModelCarMuse]

You're very welcome!

[@roodick85]

Its like unlocking another part of your brain here that you didnt know existed 👍🏾 amazing work!

[@by.jayanta]

The trick to correctly set up the tripod is underrated .. thank you

[@joefriday4171]

Wow! I have learned so much more in the 20 minutes or so from watching your video than in the last 6 months looking for just this kind of tutorial. Thank you for uploading this. I have only just found you today and I have liked and subscribed. Looking forward to your next one.

[@ModelCarMuse]

Great to hear!

[@NitrousDiecast]

Great tips, i will use these on instagram!

[@TheLukaCeeChannel]

Doug. Thank you so much for this video. I knew it was just after of time before you did this video.

[@ModelCarMuse]

Glad to have the opportunity to do it!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great vid Doug, thanks for sharing. 🙂👍

[@bkmodelcars]

Thank you sir some things I never considered thought light was light

[@polarcatweo]

I love it so much, it looks gorgeous and realistic.

[@2kidsnosleep]

The sriracha sauce bottle really brings the spice to your photos😊 Super video, I will try some of those tricks

[@johnbisci3125]

Always admired your photography, going back to the SAE days. Learning a lot from your videos.

[@byronjohnson8346]

I'M IMPRESSED SIR. THANK YOU FOR THE DETAILED EXPLANATIONS OF THIS CREATIVE CRAFT.

[@arbondjames1971]

Thanks a lot, Wonderful details explaining, you are very good teacher indeed 👍🍺

[@S30Uploads]

thanks enjoyed this, im about to embark after 20 years of collecting

[@robertripley1966]

That´s cool. So less light sources used but still looked so cool with the cardboards. Great Optioin, great result!

[@Volsheb_Nik_Studio]

Thank you for sharing your experience and tips and tricks on this subject. I am happy to learn your approach and will give it a try on net photo-session :D

[@JohnMPapp]

Another “Homerun” Doug! Great How To! JP

[@ScaleDreamsStudio]

Very good car modeling photography tutorial.

[@johnnemeth9266]

Really enjoyed this video! Very informative. Nice job! I'm motivated to get a model on my bench so I can take some images! Again, nice work and thank you for sharing!

[@mikelheureux2114]

This is an absolutely fantastic tutorial! Thank you so much Doug for sharing.

[@TaborPrzemyslaw]

This is so insightful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience!

[@sierrahobbys1883]

Thanks so much for your tips and advice .I can never seem to get the lighting right.

[@scaleartsg]

the best tutorial ever and that car is beautiful

[@jack002tuber]

This is great stuff. I shoot pics of diecast cars and do many of the same things. The big one for me was adding the reflector cards on the sides, makes a big difference. You can control the light and with just a few moments turn a blah pic into a great pic

[@crearte1]

Loved watching this tutorial, thanks so much for doing it.

[@cruzer2123]

Your ideas are always inspiring my friend......😉😉😉😉

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

Awesome tutorial brother!

[@photogr4u]

Great tips Doug! One thing you should have mentioned but not needed in your shots is to be sure to dust off or blow off the car to get rid of dust. Many people take pics of their models and are covered with dust.

[@ModelCarMuse]

More photography videos to come!

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thanks for the great ideas!

[@michaelyoung24]

Simply, amazing! Thank you.

[@GeorgesMiniatureCars]

Excellent video! I appreciate you sharing and love your channel!!

[@FlavorMind]

Easy tips , BIG change~THANKS

[@modelrestorations]

I know this is an older video but, Wow! What a great explanation and step by step process. Thank you for putting this together!

[@stevoxyzstevoxyz5961]

Thank you for sharing the skills, great teaching.

[@raymondblasee1048]

Thank you Doug!! This tutorial will really help me take better pictures of my models!

[@WLANDFILMS]

Insane!!! I like a lot the tutorial, thaaanks!!! 🙏🤖👏🏻

[@duanewhite3275]

Thank you for sharing your photography knowledge.

[@roysorenson4378]

Excellent Doug, taught this old dog some new tricks! Thank you!

[@ModelCarMuse]

Great to hear!

[@tayobeats6873]

Wow this is so helpful, thank you so much for explaining all of this in a simple matter. You’re the best !

[@paulmitchell1099]

Wow finally a video I can really get something from. Fantastic job.

[@artyfarty87]

Thank you so much Uncle, this is really helpful.

[@mikeylunacollection]

Thanks Ill be using your teachings. 🌜👍

[@xrsuperduper7660]

This is real art 👍

[@stephenhenion8304]

Well this has opened my eyes !!!! Such great technique. Can't wait to try this out. Thnx ..Happy Modeling..

[@shamanbeartwo3819]

Thank you for giving me a photography idea for the start of the Seattle rainy season and yet another use for Sriracha.

[@ModelCarMuse]

Have fun!

[@LEADCITYCUSTOMS]

Thank you very much for sharing.

[@gordon7566]

Thanks for sharing!

[@lo.leathercrafts]

Extremely well made and explained, thank you so much for taking your time to make this so detailed and clear! Whenever I thought you were done you showed us that there is always room for improvement. Cheers!

[@alvintube2009]

loved this tutorial... im also into photography besides model building, but never used my dslr for my model kits. im gonna try this!!! a million thanks!

[@wisner6]

Very interesting video. I never gave photo lighting much thought but I’m sure I will going forward.

[@federicogonzalez1869]

DUDE, you are awesome!.

[@keith2599]

Excellent work and fantastic result, LOOKS AMAZING....WOW....

[@BrydensModelWorks]

Thank you for sharing this. Helped me a lot.

[@290DIRT]

Thank you! This is just what I need 😀.

[@Duececoupe]

Outstanding....just watched and saved this video! 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻

[@burcigdin]

Thank you for the video 🙏🏻👏🏻

[@FadelGalal]

Brilliant presentation with plenty to learn. Thanks much for the effort & sharing. Take care.

[@ericverpeten8503]

Thank you so much for sharing., Awesome !

[@berbarmoumen1847]

Mille mercis pour votre aide, tutoriel vidéo vraiment magnifique... excellente journée...!

[@ModelCarMuse]

Merci! Heureux c'était utile.

[@richardsears6005]

loved it especially since i just got a reflector on the cheap thanks im glad i found your channel

[@hkl6798]

I have to say this is amazing content❤

[@yemarican]

Very nice and neat work. Thank you.

[@alensley1368]

Awesome video. I've been planning on doing some photography of my builds but didn't know where to start. Now I do. Thank you!!

[@prasannapawar]

Thank you for this tutorial sir!

[@vodevick]

Really helpful. Thanks a lot!

[@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812]

Great Video!!! Thanks for sharing

[@montydavis6046]

Wow, thank you so much!! Never knew how much lighting effects the photo.

[@johnphillips4788]

This is very nice, I love your channel. Thank you very much, for all your input intoAnd your videos

[@dutchcculture]

really nice video! great job

[@timrhine2910]

Thank you Excellent lighting tips Very much appreciated

[@leroylong78]

This video was so incredibly informative and helpful. Thank you!

[@Jimiscale]

Super useful. Thanks a lot👍

[@gustavomelominis]

Awesome!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jeffyoung8726]

Man thanks Doug! This video was amazing!!!!

[@birdie399]

Excellent advice. I must admit it would be interesting to see the photos. Thanks for the video.

[@maviolaproductions]

Very much appreciated!

[@francov9015]

Hey Doug great to see you. Franco Vogt here.

[@ModelCarMuse]

Hey Franco, good to hear from you!

[@ramonluquin2612]

What a phenomenal video. Thank you so much. If I could only subscribe more than once

[@ModelCarMuse]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for your support!

[@alexandrustoicescu9039]

Thank you! Very professional!

[@frenchmodelkit]

Thank you a lot.for sharing, amazing advices ! You havé a new follower from france !

[@ModelCarMuse]

Merci, et bienvenue!

[@mankind5709]

Thank you for all the tips.

[@MODELMIND72]

" Let there be light ".

[@rickzinck9326]

Thanks Doug for sharing these great photo tips.

[@anthonymalagutti3517]

Fantastic share of knowledge thank you

[@petermerz2704]

Very cool tutorial! Hadn’t thought of some of your ideas. I do outdoor photography mostly, but getting back into modeling, it’s good to know lighting techniques for getting the best picture of your model! Thanks for sharing!

[@FrankF-vp4pt]

I just came across your channel. I am always intrigued by people that work well with their hands. I was building model cars as a kid but have nowhere the skills I've seen here on youtube with professionals like you. Amazing work!

[@ACCollection]

Cool video!

[@hydorah]

I've got no interest in doing any of this. just watched the vid out of curiosity, but every observation you made about the light and what was happening with the subject was 100% spot on and all the changes you made, dramatically enhanced the appearance of that form. The final result looked incredible

[@douggottlieb]

Wow. So good. Thank you for sharing these techniques!

[@StraightFocusedPhotography]

Wow, I just watched this during my lunch break. When I was a kid I had maybe 50 1:64 scale cars. Lost them all on a trip. Started collect and may have gotten up to 50 again. Don’t ask where they are. Im already kicking myself. At 47 I just purchased about 7 1:64 scale but after seeing your video I may have to go up in scale where the detail models are.

[@AlexAguirreC]

Great video!

[@webvideofan]

Great video. I enjoy your expert advice and humble approach. Your soft spoken, relaxed style is also refreshing. These are reasons I subscribed. 👍🏻

[@ModelCarMuse]

Wow, thank you!

[@chrisfloyd4210]

What a masterpiece you have created. Thanks for this video. I have learned a lot in this short video. Again thank you so much.

[@angelsegura4185]

wooow thanks for sharing what you know, I have learned a lot with this little video. Now I will put it into practice, I will owe my learning to your experience. Hi from Dom. Rep.

[@ModelCarMuse]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hhattingh]

Amazing, just incredible to watch an artist work. Thank you

[@Theking-bq1yx]

Good video... Really I appreciate your efforts

[@davevan8864]

Fantastic info yet obtainable for almost all. Thanks

[@PlasticImaginationWorkshop]

Amazing video, thank you so much for sharing. I struggle with photographing my finished kits but, I really enjoy it. You have given me some much needed information that I'm going to try out on my next shoot. Thanks again for sharing the knowledge. Have a great day. -David