Photograph Car Interiors Like a Pro

[@byronjohnson8346]

I'M LEARNING ALOT FROM THIS ANALYTICAL APPROACH TO THE WORK. I'M HIGHLY IMPRESSED. I WILL DEFINITELY IMPLEMENT THESE POWERFUL TACTICS.

[@capturingthemachine]

Excellent to hear it!

[@tingeltangel5375]

One of the best car interior photography videos on youtube!

[@capturingthemachine]

Wow, thanks!

[@carclubmk]

Excellent advice! Thanks! I'd just add another simple thing - make sure the steering wheel is straight, but also make sure all the AC vents are straight as well.

[@capturingthemachine]

100%, great tip!

[@AnotherMotorist]

People take pictures with the steering wheel turned? That's like taking pictures of a front quarter with tire tread facing you. It's evokes a feeling of a dirty booty

[@capturingthemachine]

@@AnotherMotorist hahahah I agree. In a different video I think I said shooting the front quarter with the tread facing you "angers our ancestors" or something. People do shoot the interior with the wheel turned - pros know to avoid this, but more causal people, writers, or people selling their car make this mistake more than you would think

[@AnotherMotorist]

@@capturingthemachine lol that sounds about right, some things like that are just a big no and I do not imagine how some people don't see that there is something uncanny about it. You may remember another weird one from the early 2000s or late 90s was the "jdm angle" taking pictures crooked is actually just what it was... I'll check out some of your other videos, this had good pace and info.

[@eoslove2022]

So comprehensive! Thank you for the time and energy to produce this most useful tutorial for a small and unique photo niche community.

[@capturingthemachine]

You're very welcome, thanks so much for watching!

[@themjkelley]

These are great tips! I shoot cars for a living, and really appreciate the permission to increase iso on interiors! Also, I’ve wanted to incorporate flash into more of my shots, but often have to move fast on these shoots so don’t have time to make exterior composites for single shots. So appreciate how you utilize flash for some of the wider interior captures!

[@capturingthemachine]

Thanks! I'm like you, I'm don't regularly use flash for exteriors, but with interiors it's quick to knock it out, and there are usually no surprises. Cheers!

[@jasongastelum1675]

Best explanation on KZbin about how to use a flash!

[@capturingthemachine]

Wow, thanks! I expanded on this and made it a little more clear in this video just about off-camera flash: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIvJamuVdsmDr5I

[@fahrersicht]

A few more tips: 1. Keep it clean: Check for bits and pieces, like coins, pens etc. before shooting. 2. Seats: Check driver and passenger seats are in equal position, especially adjustable headrests. 3. Infotainment/Navigation: In map view try to max zoom out to satellite view of Earth. Or alternative a drive mode settings page. 4. Air con system: Set same temperature for left/right seat.

[@capturingthemachine]

Great suggestions, thank you!

[@RoyleroiNL]

And some more tips: Check for details Are the seatbelts straight? Are the seats in the same position? Are the headrests at the same height? Are the airvents in te same position?

[@capturingthemachine]

@@RoyleroiNL these are great, for sure. Especially old cars with lap belts that don't retract - those always need to be staged and have attention paid to.

[@TimFilmsCars]

I'm trying to level up a few things in my car shoot game, this is very helpful! Thanks. Another tip is to check for phone mounts. Sometimes they're easy to overlook if they're on vents or something.

[@capturingthemachine]

Thank you, I'm glad it was helpful! There is a phone mount in one of the car interiors in this video (the 964 with magenta interior) - I actually reshot the interior without the phone mount, but the location wasn't ideal so I didn't like how it turned out 😆

[@davidkouris2832]

Bravo! I can't wait to practice with the off camera flash while shooting through the opposite window...duh! I never would have thought of that. I love my Godox flashes and accessories! I believe two of your best points are regarding the seats/interior and dashboard! Every picture tells a Story! Thanks for breaking it down for us "Slower Than Normal" Folks!

[@capturingthemachine]

thanks for watching, good luck with your photos!

[@Fantom-101]

Thank you for making these videos, for the explanations, and the bonus tips. They are straightforward, educational, and inspiring. Keep up the good work and the quality! P.S. I had a car shoot a few days ago and definitely would have benefited from watching these beforehand!

[@capturingthemachine]

Fantastic, I'm glad it's helpful!

[@gregkolanowski]

Cars are not something I've shot a lot, or really pursued, but I really enjoyed seeing your process. Your work is great. And I especially love the comment about Terry Richardson! Cheers!

[@capturingthemachine]

thanks so much Greg, I really appreciate this!

[@JuanManuelTastzian]

This was terrific, Kevin. I had the video open for days waiting for the perfect time to sit through it all. I am very excited to put these in practice! Thanks for sharing.

[@capturingthemachine]

thanks so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@BruiserFL]

Thanks!

[@capturingthemachine]

thanks so much!

[@Bruce_Mazi]

Man your videos are definitely really well done and informative with the right amount of balance for beginners and professionals who might be coming in from a different disciple. For me coming from Fashion and portrait photography were off camera flash is king this definitely helped me realise lighting an interior uses the same principles youd use for lighting garments

[@derechte2142]

Really good and professional Video

[@capturingthemachine]

Wow, thank you!

Nice to see you again! Great video as always:)

[@capturingthemachine]

thanks so much, and thank you for your patience 😄

[@smaustin23ify]

Thank you for this video, I'm getting interested in car photography and this video is perfect!

[@capturingthemachine]

Glad it was helpful, and thank you!

[@SniperShot168]

Fantastic video, relearned some thing's i'd forgotten!

[@capturingthemachine]

thanks, haha I know that feeling well unfortunately 😆

[@nestofrmnics]

Couldn't wait for new content, new inspiration. Thanks as always!

[@capturingthemachine]

Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words 😊

[@MrEvoToYou]

This is super helpful! Thanks for the lesson!

[@capturingthemachine]

You're very welcome!

[@hpojnk]

another great video. your content is awesome and really stands out

[@capturingthemachine]

I appreciate that!

[@mikemcnelly2780]

Very well done and extremely useful, thanks for sharing with the community!

[@capturingthemachine]

My pleasure, thanks for the kind words and feedback 👍

[@Apaolino21]

This was so good. Thank you!

[@capturingthemachine]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

[@roninmarketingproductions]

This is helpful. Just frustrated with sun glare through the windows. It's really difficult, even with a filter and parking in the shade for interior shots. This definitely gave me some pointers though.

[@capturingthemachine]

I know what you mean, it can be really hard to fight that glare unless it's really late in the day, when there's less sunlight and everything is less bright. It can help to find a larger area of shade (so that as much of the scene outside of the car is also in shade), and to underexpose a little and hope you can recover in post. Hope this helps!

[@ИгорьСемёнов-ф4п]

Thank you SO MUCH I have a lot of mistakes, but now, I really know what I need to do

[@capturingthemachine]

You got this!

[@e5141981]

please more videos, they are short and straight to the point.

[@capturingthemachine]

Thank you!

[@winterlamaster]

Great tips and addition to the car-tography tool box!

[@capturingthemachine]

Glad you liked it!

[@emilheidtmannkrull3759]

Thanks you so much for creating this video. We need more people like you in the niche of car photography! Could you recommend a 15-35 mm for interiors. I'm looking at the Canon RF 15-35 F2.8? Got the 70-200 as well so i can get the compressed shots, and maybe thought the 15-35 mm was a good for interiors and group shots of multiply cars at a time. 💪

[@capturingthemachine]

Thanks so much for the kind words! I think the 15-35 would be a great lens for interiors and group shots.

[@emilheidtmannkrull3759]

@@capturingthemachine also what i was thinking. But thanks for the comfirmation!

[@svenmagi6237]

Great video and lots of useful tips! I'm shooting on a APS-C and can't figure out which lens to get for interior shots. Would Sigma 18-50mm be wide enough? It would be about 27mm full frame equivalent.

[@capturingthemachine]

thanks! - if it's 27mm equivalent, that's probably wide enough

[@ВладимирГеленов]

Hey Kevin! Thank you so much for your vid, really glad that it came out

[@capturingthemachine]

No problem, thanks for being here!

[@michaelmottlau5941]

A very well done video, thanks.

[@capturingthemachine]

Thank you too!

[@andrejd612]

Thank you for your tips. It will definitely help my work a lot.

[@capturingthemachine]

Glad to hear that, thanks for watching!

[@andersistbesser]

Very helpful video. Thank you🍀💪

[@capturingthemachine]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Twobarpsi]

Very informative video!

[@capturingthemachine]

Really appreciate this!

[@RumblestripDotNet]

14:18 ahhhh Farah's LA Bus Puke fabric.

[@capturingthemachine]

good eye!

[@sportcartv496]

Hi, I am a bit late but I have a question about flash. So wich flash de you recomand wich is more cheaper than your because I am on a quite low budget because I will buy a sigma 70-200 f2.8. Thanks and by the way great video(s) they are so helpfull ! Please keep it up !

[@capturingthemachine]

thanks for the kind words! I don't know much about the other Godox flashes, but do some research and maybe you can get a less powerful flash for less money. This is the Canon version, just as an example: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1341877-REG/godox_tt350c_ttl_mirrorless_camera_flash.html and this trigger: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1369139-REG/godox_xproc_wireless_flash_transmitter_for.html I haven't used this, so just make sure these are compatible and check reviews. I much prefer the Godox wireless radio system over the built-in I-TTL system in the camera.

[@sportcartv496]

@@capturingthemachine thanks a lot !

[@pengdu7751]

this is gold. thanks for the video!

[@capturingthemachine]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JQuattro]

Thank you for reminding me to appreciate seats.

[@capturingthemachine]

it was a revelation when I learned how important they can be 🤯

[@_mannyponce]

Great vid

[@capturingthemachine]

Thank you!

[@campedersen]

Nice tips! Great thumbnail too

[@capturingthemachine]

Thanks so much! Appreciate the thumbnail feedback 👍

[@jerold5654]

Have you experimented with high-speed sync to darken background light, such as sunsets, but light up details? You would probably need to use a softbox so you don't get super hard light.

[@capturingthemachine]

I've tried, but stylistically it doesn't quite work for me, though it might work for someone else. It would be nice to use high speed sync and faster shutter speed when the background outside the car is too bright (for example), but then there's not enough ambient light in the interior, and I don't like the look when the interior is lit *only* by the strobe. Softbox could help here, but as you know, you run into physical limitations with lighting and car interiors - the openings for where the light can enter the car are limited, and its hard for the light to reach everything evenly.

[@cmhwilder]

Most dealerships have white paper floor mats that are your best friend. I use them as Reflectors and shades.

[@capturingthemachine]

Good tip!

[@uratasan]

Great info thank you 🙏

[@capturingthemachine]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cookingwithkaspar7436]

very helpful..

[@capturingthemachine]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Burk]

Extremely informative and very well done. Thank you.

[@capturingthemachine]

Thank you so much, I'm glad it was helpful!

[@apolloblacc8244]

Im in between two lenses for my Sony A7 iv, either the 24-70mm f2.8 or the 16-35mm f2.8. I saw you used 24mm for the interior and I know things will be distorted if you go too ultra wide. If I get the 16-35 I would probably get a 85mm f1.8 but that would be later. If you had to choose one either the 24-70mm f2.8 or the 16-35mm f2.8 which would be best? Thanks!!

[@capturingthemachine]

If you're looking for a lens just for your interior shots, the 16-35 might be better, even though it's less versatile. To get wide interior shots I'm usually at 24mm, and having the option to go just a bit wider would be nice. (in the past I've used a 20mm 1.8 and had no problems). For the 85 1.8... you should rent it first before buying. A classic, great lens for portraits, lifestyle, lots of things, but (for me) ...not cars.

[@ThePistonPit]

What camera do you use for car photography?

[@capturingthemachine]

I use Nikon Z series cameras, specifically a Z7 and Z6 II. I've used Nikon for nearly 20 years so they are the right cameras for me! I have a video talking about them here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJvVh5Wtdq6foZY

[@saltsyn]

cheers man. thank you so much for sharing.

[@capturingthemachine]

My pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@2728muzikmann]

I'm looking at a Nikon Z 24 70 mm lens. Would this lens be a good choice to cover most interior shots?

[@capturingthemachine]

Yes, absolutely!

[@AnneRogersPhoto]

I've got this lens on my Z6II and I use it for 80% of my commercial stuff. It's a great lens and I love it. Quite heavy but worth it. I shoot vans, cars and aviation stuff (obvs the latter is for detailed on the ground stuff with this lens). 🙂

[@capturingthemachine]

​@@AnneRogersPhoto is it the f2.8 or the f4? The 2.8 is superb but I love the size and light weight of the f4!

[@AnneRogersPhoto]

@@capturingthemachine I've got the f2.8. I deliberated for ages because a pro friend has the f4 and let me do some test shots with it. The f4 is a very nice, sharp and light lens. Also much cheaper than the f2.8. But I'm glad I went for the 2.8 in the end. I've used it a lot at f2.8/f3.2 so it has paid off for me.

[@capturingthemachine]

@@AnneRogersPhoto great to hear it!

[@tamasd8]

"buttprints" is my word of the week. Great video, thank you! :D

[@capturingthemachine]

hahahaha, thanks so much 😄

[@kenyettalewis4727]

If you can't block outside images, the sun or any of the other items you mentioned about the contrast THEN HOW CAN YOU fix that. I don't have a camera we use tablets so I'm not sure how to fix contrast issues

[@capturingthemachine]

that's tough, if you're using a tablet and don't have shade and have to shoot during the day, I'm not sure what can be done. Is there a low contrast mode in the camera? Can you construct something to provide shade? 😆

[@kenyettalewis4727]

@capturingthemachine I tried constructing something but that didn't work. I don't see anything on the tablet about contrast

[@danielsloan]

Gotta hydrate bro

[@capturingthemachine]

omg someone watched all the way to the end 😱

[@Eskiodoe]

Good info but mediocre photos at best 🤷‍♂️

[@capturingthemachine]

lol thanks