My first photoshoot Options

[Random_Stranger]

Not that anyone really cares but I am posting them anyways. I decided to take photos of my car, yes I know it is not in perfect condition. I just want to learn how to use photoshop. My computer sucks and I can't even install it, so I used Kodak Software for my old ass 2.0 megapixel camera. Wow! I am just ghettofied huh?! A CPU from 2000 Running windows ME (EW) and this stupid old Kodak Camera that you can probably get for $30. LOL Anyways, this is my attempt at something photoshop related and I spent probably less than 5 minutes per pic (so don't be too hard on me, ok?). I don't have any knowledge of photography, but I want to learn. Probably over saturated things and such, but any feedback is helpful regarding improvement. Thanks.





LOL Notice my ghetto seat cover all pulled down in this pic below













Ok, I guess that's enough. Thanks for looking at them though and any feedback, good or bad.

This post has been edited by Random_Stranger: Aug 31, 2008 - 11:35 PM

[xxtaitxx]

I don think you made the pics look any better, but you car looks MEAN (good) lol.

Oh and how much did it cost to get that grill and have it installed?

This post has been edited by xxtaitxx: Aug 31, 2008 - 11:58 PM

[Random_Stranger]

I don think you made the pics look any better, but you car looks MEAN (good) lol.

Oh ok well thank you for that. What could I do to improve then? Did I make them too dark? I know they need to be smoothed out a bit. 2.0 megapixel isn't the best quality. My cellphone takes better pics but the only problem is the resolution is very very small.

[bslik]

i like the red on black look, are those seat covers or the color of the seat?

[Random_Stranger]

i like the red on black look, are those seat covers or the color of the seat?

Those are my crappy seat covers. Still though, for $50 a full set, it isn't bad. But they will wear out regardless of what they say. I bought them to cover the hole on my driver side seat from rubbing against it when I get in and out of the car. Guess what? The seat cover is not only faded to $#!T, but I wore a hole through that too and eating up my seat. I am just going to buy some bucket seats once I get the body together and such. Doing all the cosmetics to see how the cops react to me driving around before I decide to go with heavy modifications yet. Still gotta raise the funds anyways.

[808celica]

hahah you beat me on the projectors so you layed the grille over the little stacks????!!!!!????!!!! niiiiiiiiiiiiice

the only tip i have is to get a camera that suits you well
if i lived in cali i would gladly lend you my camera to take pics

[Random_Stranger]

hahah you beat me on the projectors so you layed the grille over the little stacks????!!!!!????!!!! niiiiiiiiiiiiice

the only tip i have is to get a camera that suits you well
if i lived in cali i would gladly lend you my camera to take pics

Thanks man. Yeah, I went ahead and used my tax rebate getting the projectors back in June. Ordered them from Jeff Lew (LewFX, which you probably already know, but for those who don't). Actually I bought the car like that. I guess they took out the stacks, cuz they are missing. They just threw it on there. From the outside it looks good, but from the other side, you can see the ghetto job. Looks ok though.


I am most certainly going to get a new camera. But the GT4 hood and bumper are going to be bought first. Then again, I am going to need a lip kit after that and finally a paint job (two tone red & blk). Then I can get a computer, my tattoo done over, and the camera. Whew! LOL Maybe when I get my new computer I can use photoshop and have cleaner photos.

[Tigawoods]

that high iso your camera is shooting at killed the pics (graininess) other than that they would be perfect!

love the jdm fronts and rears! and i see you are going wingless!

[Random_Stranger]

that high iso your camera is shooting at killed the pics (graininess) other than that they would be perfect!

love the jdm fronts and rears! and i see you are going wingless!

Yeah, it has that graininess big time! I need a better camera and maybe something where I can switch out lenses. Yeah I took my spoiler off for now. I really really want that GT4 Extremor Varis spoiler. I might end up getting a TRD, but maybe in October. Right now I just plugged up the holes with flat bolts that I painted black.

[GriffGirl]

First off, you totally sold yourself short in your OP and basically bashed on yourself before anyone could get to you first if they were so inclined. F the haters. Be proud of your stuff. I think you have a really good eye and should seriously consider investing in a camera that is a little more sophisticated, and a better computer if you can get your hands on one. It's amazing what you can do with the right tools. You already have an eye; it would help for you to have the right tools to develop it. Sometimes that in itself can inspire you to take some amazing shots.

I think the car looks great, by the way. Love the projectors of course... and the rims really personalize the style of the car. I even like the ghetto-ass seat covers. I have a set of even more ghetto seat covers than that, and I honestly really don't care what other people think of them and neither should you.

[Random_Stranger]

First off, you totally sold yourself short in your OP and basically bashed on yourself before anyone could get to you first if they were so inclined. F the haters. Be proud of your stuff. I think you have a really good eye and should seriously consider investing in a camera that is a little more sophisticated, and a better computer if you can get your hands on one. It's amazing what you can do with the right tools. You already have an eye; it would help for you to have the right tools to develop it. Sometimes that in itself can inspire you to take some amazing shots.

I think the car looks great, by the way. Love the projectors of course... and the rims really personalize the style of the car. I even like the ghetto-ass seat covers. I have a set of even more ghetto seat covers than that, and I honestly really don't care what other people think of them and neither should you.

Awe, Griff. Thanks. That really inspired me and you are right. You just gotta go out there and tackle it all. The only reason why I have kind of bashed on myself was out of guilt. I know since I have joined this site, I haven't exactly came off as the nicest or the smartest person. I guess I am like this now as a means to humble myself and ask everyone to forgive me, as I really look forward to getting closer with everyone and learning from them and seeing their progress as much as possible.

My seat covers are really ghetto though, but those things will change in time. Thanks for taking a look. I am going to invest in such things. My cousin is into photography and put together www.noimagephotography.com for those who are interested.

But now I think I want to help him out and even though I have no intentions on being a photographer, I do find this very interesting and want to learn about it to at least be a semi-decent novice at it. Thanks again though for looking and your inspiring words. You always have the greatest things to come out of your mouth and I can't imagine what those who have come to know you would do or where they would be if you didn't make such a big impact on their lives or even had the pleasure of getting to know you.

I really pray that anything you are going through is resolved with a sweet taste in your mouth and a positive outlook once all is said and done. I can tell you really deserve the greatest things life has to offer.