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!

[@robertripley1966]

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

[@paulmitchell1099]

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

[@WLANDFILMS]

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

[@by.jayanta]

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

[@tayobeats6873]

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

[@roodick85]

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

[@keith2599]

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

[@cruzer2123]

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

[@mankind5709]

Thank you for all the tips.

[@stephenhenion8304]

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

[@richardsears6005]

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

[@anthonymalagutti3517]

Fantastic share of knowledge thank you

[@alexandrustoicescu9039]

Thank you! Very professional!

[@TaborPrzemyslaw]

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

[@NitrousDiecast]

Great tips, i will use these on instagram!

[@Duececoupe]

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

[@arbondjames1971]

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

[@crearte1]

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

[@stevoxyzstevoxyz5961]

Thank you for sharing the skills, great teaching.

[@michaelyoung24]

Simply, amazing! Thank you.

[@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!

[@2kidsnosleep]

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

[@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

[@artyfarty87]

Thank you so much Uncle, this is really helpful.

[@federicogonzalez1869]

DUDE, you are awesome!.

[@xrsuperduper7660]

This is real art 👍

[@prasannapawar]

Thank you for this tutorial sir!

[@ScaleDreamsStudio]

Very good car modeling photography tutorial.

[@S30Uploads]

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

[@burcigdin]

Thank you for the video 🙏🏻👏🏻

[@BrydensModelWorks]

Thank you for sharing this. Helped me a lot.

[@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!

[@maviolaproductions]

Very much appreciated!

[@yemarican]

Very nice and neat work. Thank you.

[@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812]

Great Video!!! Thanks for sharing

[@ProgdudeXXX]

That was awesome. 👍

[@290DIRT]

Thank you! This is just what I need 😀.

[@LEADCITYCUSTOMS]

Thank you very much for sharing.

[@ericverpeten8503]

Thank you so much for sharing., Awesome !

[@mikeylunacollection]

Thanks Ill be using your teachings. 🌜👍

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Thanks for the great ideas!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great vid Doug, thanks for sharing. 🙂👍

[@gustavocavalari]

Awesome!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@AlexAguirreC]

Great video!

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

Awesome tutorial brother!

[@Theo_best]

This is an amazing video

[@johnphillips4788]

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

[@sierrahobbys1883]

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

[@duanewhite3275]

Thank you for sharing your photography knowledge.

[@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

[@byronjohnson8346]

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

[@mikelheureux2114]

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

[@ioannisbatas1614]

Superb !!!

[@MODELMIND72]

" Let there be light ".

[@TheKookyman]

waw so much details ! +1sub from Algeria

[@Theking-bq1yx]

Good video... Really I appreciate your efforts

[@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!

[@GeorgesMiniatureCars]

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

[@kalisoncook50]

love this!

[@dutchcculture]

really nice video! great job

[@johnbisci3125]

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

[@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!

[@raymondblasee1048]

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

[@dannysunay4386]

Very nice!!

[@deenjoan9938]

Thank you learned so much

[@NicnacSaurus]

Thank you!

[@LEP006]

love this

[@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!

[@ACCollection]

Cool video!

[@JohnMPapp]

Another “Homerun” Doug! Great How To! JP

[@satcopm315]

Thankyou so much !!!

[@BrickPolice]

love it!

[@fireballfireball7573]

This is really Good

[@wisner6]

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

[@vodevick]

Really helpful. Thanks a lot!

[@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!

[@roysorenson4378]

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

[@ModelCarMuse]

Great to hear!

[@FadelGalal]

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

[@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!!

[@bkmodelcars]

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

[@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!

[@montydavis6046]

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

[@berbarmoumen1847]

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

[@ModelCarMuse]

Merci! Heureux c'était utile.

[@leroylong78]

This video was so incredibly informative and helpful. Thank 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!

[@blue98jettavr6t]

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.

[@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!

[@frenchmodelkit]

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

[@ModelCarMuse]

Merci, et bienvenue!

[@shanew.williams]

I learned some things. Particularly about background or "the set". I'm a raw amateur. Builder of oval track model cars only. Thinking how to translate this teaching into use with a regular android phone camera. That's all i've ever had to photo my builds with.

[@birdie399]

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

[@rickzinck9326]

Thanks Doug for sharing these great photo tips.

[@timrhine2910]

Thank you Excellent lighting tips Very much appreciated

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@jeffyoung8726]

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

[@hhattingh]

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