TaylorGT
What the deuce?
Hey guys - jpl4k3 suggested I post some of my work. So I'm going to post up a little forum portfolio if you will. I'll update it every so often. I've really slowed down doing automotive shoots in the past year though.
Anyways, I've been doing photography for about 4 years now. Picked up a camera only to shoot my car and its kind of blossomed into a weekend hobby/side job. A lot of people ask why I don't invest in strobes/reflectors/rigs etc. I would love too but I personally think those things would be for someone who's looking to make a name for themselves or money. I rather enjoy the challenge of using natural light and have become rather skilled with Photoshop to make up for what my equipment lacks.
I'm no pro, and I learned how to do this from scratch. Everything I think I "know" about photography was learned from other car enthusiasts and on photography forums. Its kind of fun to see how I progressed as a photographer below. If anyone has an questions feel free to ask me. I'm not a snobby photographer who wants to hide my secrets. I think learning to take great photos is fun and everyone could benefit from it.
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Current Gear:
Canon EOS 50D
Canon EF 35mm 1.4L
Canon EF 200mm 2.8L
Sunpro 9000 Tripod
Photoshop CS4
Past Gear:
Canon 350D
Canon XSi
Canon T1i
Canon 40D
Canon 70-200 2.8L
Canon 24-70 2.8L
Sigma 10-20mm
Sigma 30mm 1.4
Canon 50mm 1.4
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Photos [Oldest -> Newest]:
my old GT where it all began
3 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
Finals2 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
Chicago Auto Show
13 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
7 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
brian's 10th ani
Brian2 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
my GT vs. my brothers 4x4 GT
4x4vsLow2 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
tin dusters
TinDusters5 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
TinDusters4 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
TinDusters6 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
trevors GT
TrevorS2 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
TrevorS1 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
TrevorS9 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
justins bike
JustinM3 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
JustinM5 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
bryars GT
BryarsGT02 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
Dark Steed by taylorhockman, on Flickr
fusion
Fusion 2 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
flush xB
12/365 | Street sweeper by taylorhockman, on Flickr
Slammed by taylorhockman, on Flickr
Toaster | 1 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
Call me maybe? by taylorhockman, on Flickr
GT(s) on the River by taylorhockman, on Flickr
TrevorS | Clean by taylorhockman, on Flickr
Teaser by taylorhockman, on Flickr
GSXR | Jim by taylorhockman, on Flickr
Forgestar F14 | Gunmetal 1 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
Forgestar F14 | Gunmetal 4 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
jeep
29/365 | It's a Jeep thing by taylorhockman, on Flickr
randoms
TrevorS's Mustang GT | 1 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
TrevorS's Mustang GT | 3 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
Andrew's Camaro | 1 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
2012 GT | 3 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
2012 GT | 4 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
Anyways, I've been doing photography for about 4 years now. Picked up a camera only to shoot my car and its kind of blossomed into a weekend hobby/side job. A lot of people ask why I don't invest in strobes/reflectors/rigs etc. I would love too but I personally think those things would be for someone who's looking to make a name for themselves or money. I rather enjoy the challenge of using natural light and have become rather skilled with Photoshop to make up for what my equipment lacks.
I'm no pro, and I learned how to do this from scratch. Everything I think I "know" about photography was learned from other car enthusiasts and on photography forums. Its kind of fun to see how I progressed as a photographer below. If anyone has an questions feel free to ask me. I'm not a snobby photographer who wants to hide my secrets. I think learning to take great photos is fun and everyone could benefit from it.
______________________________________________
Current Gear:
Canon EOS 50D
Canon EF 35mm 1.4L
Canon EF 200mm 2.8L
Sunpro 9000 Tripod
Photoshop CS4
Past Gear:
Canon 350D
Canon XSi
Canon T1i
Canon 40D
Canon 70-200 2.8L
Canon 24-70 2.8L
Sigma 10-20mm
Sigma 30mm 1.4
Canon 50mm 1.4
______________________________________________
Photos [Oldest -> Newest]:
my old GT where it all began

3 by taylorhockman, on Flickr

Finals2 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
Chicago Auto Show

13 by taylorhockman, on Flickr

7 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
brian's 10th ani

Brian2 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
my GT vs. my brothers 4x4 GT

4x4vsLow2 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
tin dusters

TinDusters5 by taylorhockman, on Flickr

TinDusters4 by taylorhockman, on Flickr

TinDusters6 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
trevors GT

TrevorS2 by taylorhockman, on Flickr

TrevorS1 by taylorhockman, on Flickr

TrevorS9 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
justins bike

JustinM3 by taylorhockman, on Flickr

JustinM5 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
bryars GT

BryarsGT02 by taylorhockman, on Flickr

Dark Steed by taylorhockman, on Flickr
fusion

Fusion 2 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
flush xB

12/365 | Street sweeper by taylorhockman, on Flickr

Slammed by taylorhockman, on Flickr

Toaster | 1 by taylorhockman, on Flickr

Call me maybe? by taylorhockman, on Flickr

GT(s) on the River by taylorhockman, on Flickr

TrevorS | Clean by taylorhockman, on Flickr

Teaser by taylorhockman, on Flickr

GSXR | Jim by taylorhockman, on Flickr

Forgestar F14 | Gunmetal 1 by taylorhockman, on Flickr

Forgestar F14 | Gunmetal 4 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
jeep

29/365 | It's a Jeep thing by taylorhockman, on Flickr
randoms

TrevorS's Mustang GT | 1 by taylorhockman, on Flickr

TrevorS's Mustang GT | 3 by taylorhockman, on Flickr

Andrew's Camaro | 1 by taylorhockman, on Flickr

2012 GT | 3 by taylorhockman, on Flickr

2012 GT | 4 by taylorhockman, on Flickr
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