Archive for the ‘Cars’ Category

Rig Shots: Hosking Industries Can Do Them!


23 May

Hosking Industries recently acquired one of Rig Pro‘s excellent automotive camera rigs, expanding the range of work the company can do. These are our first results from using the new rig, with the generous assistance of Michael Atkin who donated his time and vehicle for the shoot.

The Rig Pro system proved to be very user-friendly and we’re looking forward to using the rig in various commercial shoots from now on. If you or your business needs automotive photography, contact Hosking Industries today to obtain an obligation-free quote!

If you like the images, CLICK HERE or on the thumbnails to download a FREE desktop wallpaper version. Enjoy!

CV6 Monaro Rig Shot

CV6 Monaro Rig Shot     CV6 Monaro Rig Shot

Feature Cars: Fat Cat Classics’ Jaguar Wedding Cars


22 Mar

It’s not uncommon to see a group of similar cars being used in a wedding procession. Here in Australia, it’s normal to see a line of Holden Toranas or Walkinshaws carrying bride and groom to the church. Perhaps you’ve noticed the occasional convoy of Harley Davidsons performing similar duties. But have you ever seen a line of matching supercharged Jaguars wearing the same paintwork, wheel choice and boasting roots blowers protruding through the bonnets? Didn’t think so.

That’s exactly why Extreme Action magazine commissioned us to photograph Fat Cat Classics’ trio of fine ladies for issue 99 of the magazine and write up the story on how they came to be. Shot within the confines of Forza Performance’s Sydney workshop, the trio includes the 1971 XJ12 known as Marilyn with its 400ci Chevrolet V8 and 4/71 supercharger; as well as the even more bruising 1963 MK10 known as Elizabeth, running a stout 383ci stroker topped with an 8/71 blower. Talk about getting to your wedding fast!

As always, we’ve got a series of FREE desktop wallpaper images for you to enjoy and strobist fans will find our lighting information and EXIF data on each image’s caption, too. Simply CLICK HERE or on the thumbnails below to visit our Flickr page where all the goodies lay in wait for your visit.

Fat Cat Classics' Jaguar Wedding Cars

Fat Cat Classics' Jaguar Wedding Cars     Fat Cat Classics' Jaguar Wedding Cars

Feature Car: Matthew Sharp’s 1930 Model-A Ford


12 Feb

Gracing the cover of issue 20 of Heavy Duty Hot Rods magazine (aka Genuine Hot Rods) is Matt Sharp’s awesome chopped and channeled 1930 Model-A Ford. Built by Matt and Tony Webster from Webby’s Speed Shop in Carrington, NSW Australia, the chunky metalflake orange tudor runs a mild Holden V8 for reliability and cruising grunt.

As you can see, this beast is an homage to the heyday of hot rodding, including tall bias ply white walls, Moon tanks and good old rodder’s ingenuity in making seemingly incompatible parts fit together to make a glorious whole. Be sure to see much more of the car in issue 20, on-sale now!

As always, we’ve got a series of FREE desktop wallpaper images for you to enjoy and strobist fans will find our lighting information and EXIF data on each image’s caption, too. Simply CLICK HERE or on the thumbnails below to visit our Flickr page where all the goodies lay in wait for your visit.

Matthew Sharp's 1930 Model-A Ford

Matthew Sharp's 1930 Model-A Ford     Matthew Sharp's 1930 Model-A Ford

Feature Car: Davin Cochrane’s LS1-Powered LH Holden Torana


06 Feb

Two red Toranas in one issue? Yep, Xtreme Holdens issue 51 contains two red LH/LX Toranas, but they are different animals. Les Chadwick’s 355ci-powered hatch is a total classic Australian street machine, whereas Davin Cochrane’s four-door, pictured here, has gone an altogether different route.

Powered by an LS1 alloy V8 and T56 and wearing a set of Simmons FR rims, Davin’s LH is the epitome of retrotech flavour. You can read all about the radical modern transformation that took place in issue 51, over a generous nine page feature.

As always, we’ve got a series of FREE desktop wallpaper images for you to enjoy and strobist fans will find our lighting information and EXIF data on each image’s caption, too. Simply CLICK HERE or on the thumbnails below to visit our Flickr page where all the goodies lay in wait for your visit.

Davin Cochrane's LS1-Powered LH Holden Torana

Davin Cochrane's LS1-Powered LH Holden Torana     Davin Cochrane's LS1-Powered LH Holden Torana

Feature Car: Paul Lonergran’s Insane 1928 Dodge Rat Rod


04 Feb

Issue 20 of Heavy Duty Hot Rods (aka Genuine Hot Rods) is on sale now and boasts four photo shoots and feature stories by Hosking Industries, including one on Paul Lonergran’s insane 1928 Dodge Rat Rod, pictured here. Paul’s beastie has been built on the cheap, using parts from around his shop and home collection and Paul claims he did it all for a measly $42!

The phantom ’28 Dodge is powered by a high-revving 327ci small-block Chevrolet V8 and the car features more patina than a rusty boat anchor with corrosion and rust at every turn. Rat rods don’t come much more genuinely ratty than Paul’s. Who’d have it any other way?!

As always, we’ve got a series of FREE desktop wallpaper images for you to enjoy and strobist fans will find our lighting information and EXIF data on each image’s caption, too. Simply CLICK HERE or on the thumbnails below to visit our Flickr page where all the goodies lay in wait for your visit.

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Paul Lonergran's Insane 1928 Dodge Rat Rod

Paul Lonergran's Insane 1928 Dodge Rat Rod     Paul Lonergran's Insane 1928 Dodge Rat Rod

Feature Cars: Ferrari FF and Maserati GranCabrio Sport


31 Jan

We had the unexpected and rare pleasure of shooting a pair of Italian exotics before Xmas 2012 for a new magazine, published by Citrus Media. PGA Australia (yes, the golf mob) have a new title out called ‘Escapes’ that concentrates on nice things for well-to-do golf fans to do while they’re not working; like visiting other fancy golf courses or taking exotic holidays.

Being this close and intimate with a pair of luscious ladies like these was an exceptional experience – the Maserati’s V8 high-revving sounds insane. Being a golf magazine, we decided to shoot the pair at Sydney’s Coast Golf Club. Shooting on grass is not something we’d ever done before and felt a little uncomfortable about it as a result, but the theme perfectly suited the magazine.

Thanks to the Coast Golf Club and Ateco Automotive for their assistance making this shoot happen. Be sure to pick up a copy of PGA Australia Escapes!

As always, we’ve got a series of FREE desktop wallpaper images for you to enjoy and strobist fans will find our lighting information and EXIF data on each image’s caption, too. Simply CLICK HERE or on the thumbnails below to visit our Flickr page where all the goodies lay in wait for your visit.

Ferrari FF and Maserati GranCabrio Sport

Ferrari FF and Maserati GranCabrio Sport     Ferrari FF and Maserati GranCabrio Sport

Feature Car: Leon Julien’s 1959 FC Holden Wagon


24 Jan

Issue 20 of Heavy Duty Hot Rods (aka Genuine Hot Rods) is due to hit the stands real soon and contains four Hosking Industries photo shoots and feature stories. One of those was Scott Briggs‘ immaculate 1932 Ford coupe we brought you last week and another is Leon Julien’s awesome retro FC Holden wagon pictured here.

This mild kustom 1959 wagon was built at home under a 6x3m marquee in the front yard and is powered by a supercharged 208ci Holden six-cylinder stroker motor. Leon is responsible for just about everything and he and his family drive the car to shows up and down the East Coast of NSW, Australia. Be sure to read all about the car and how it came together in issue 20 of the magazine.

As always, we’ve got a series of FREE desktop wallpaper images for you to enjoy and strobist fans will find our lighting information and EXIF data on each image’s caption, too. Simply CLICK HERE or on the thumbnails below to visit our Flickr page where all the goodies lay in wait for your visit.

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Leon Julien's 1959 FC Holden Wagon

Leon Julien's 1959 FC Holden Wagon     Leon Julien's 1959 FC Holden Wagon

Feature Car: Les Chadwick’s 1976 LX Holden Torana


14 Jan

We’ve got two gorgeous red Torana’s in issue 51 of Xtreme Holdens magazine and this 1976 LX hatch belongs to Les Chadwick. Powered by a 355ci stroker Holden V8 or VT Commodore vintage, the car is flawless and screams ‘classic Torana’. We shot it early one morning in western Sydney.

As always, we’ve got a series of FREE desktop wallpaper images for you to enjoy and strobist fans will find our lighting information on each image’s caption, too. However the main exterior shots are, for the most part, shot purely with natural available light – the details and portrait are strobist, though. Simply CLICK HERE to visit our Flickr page where all the goodies lay in wait for your visit.

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Les Chadwick's 1976 LX Holden Torana

Les Chadwick's 1976 LX Holden Torana     Les Chadwick's 1976 LX Holden Torana

Feature Car: Scott Briggs’ 1932 Ford Coupe


10 Jan

Here is a selection of images of Scott Brigg’s immaculate 1932 Ford 3-window coupe, as featured in issue 20 of Heavy Duty Hot Rods (aka Genuine Hot Rods). Scott owns Trik Trim in Forster on NSW’s mid-north coast, known for performing some incredible work on numerous show cars in his time.

Scott’s latest personal creation is this sweet, classically-styled ’32 coupe in Honda silver with a rather traditional, yet expertly finished FPV red leather trim filling the cabin. Powered by a 350ci SBC crate engine that’s dressed to impress, this is the epitome of the classic deuce style and you can read all about its journey from bare chassis to finished car in issue 20 of Heavy Duty Hot Rods.

As always, we’ve got a series of FREE desktop wallpaper images for you to enjoy and strobist fans will find our lighting information on each image’s caption, too. Simply CLICK HERE to visit our Flickr page where all the goodies lay in wait for your visit.

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Scott Briggs' 1932 Ford Coupe

Scott Briggs' 1932 Ford Coupe     Scott Briggs' 1932 Ford Coupe

Feature Car: Stuart Dunbar’s 1929 Model-A Ford


13 Dec

Issue 19 of Heavy Duty Hot Rods (aka Rat Rods & Hot Rods) features our photo shoot and feature story on Stuart Dunbar’s incredible and unique 1929 Model-A Ford Tourer. Powered by a 1949 250ci Buick straight-8 engine, it’s not your usual Model-A and the deeper you dig, the more bespoke it becomes. The best bit is that Stuart, with the help of great car guys like Dave Hart, built it almost entirely at home.

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As always, we’ve got six FREE desktop wallpaper images for you to download and as usual, you’ll find our photos on Flickr complete with EXIF data and lighting information for the strobist fans. CLICK HERE to view the entire gallery or on the thumbnails below:

Stuart Dunbar's 1929 Model-A Ford

Stuart Dunbar's 1929 Model-A Ford     Stuart Dunbar's 1929 Model-A Ford