Posts Tagged ‘car’

Model Shoot: Jessica Pridham for The Chop Shop


21 May

The guys at The Chop Shop in Gosford on NSW’s Central Coast called on us to shoot some promotional images for their 2013 MotorEx campaign. You may recall we photographed their promo stuff for the 2012 event (SEE IT HERE). Naturally, we jumped at the chance to work with the Chop Shop guys again, if for no other reason than to see all their awesome automotive projects up close.

Melbourne’s Jessica Pridham flew up for the shoot this time around. It was also great to try some different lighting options and setups using the same location. Interested photographers can read about our lighting setups and EXIF data on the images at our Flickr page. Everyone can enjoy wallpaper-sized versions there, too. Just CLICK HERE or on the thumbnails below to download ‘em.

Jessica Pridham for The Chop Shop

Jessica Pridham for The Chop Shop           Jessica Pridham for The Chop Shop

Behind the Scenes: Inside Australia’s Coolest Garages


01 May

Performance Garage Photo Shoots

Performance Garage Photo Shoots     Performance Garage Photo Shoots

Performance Garage magazine launched in early 2012 through Express Publications and Hosking Industries was there. In the ensuing 18 months or so we’ve shot a number of incredible sheds, garages and workshops for the magazine, capturing the places and the people who use them. We thought it was high time we uploaded some select samples for all of you playing at home.

All the images are of cars and places within NSW Australia, primarily Newcastle and Sydney. Workshops like Ziggy’s Hot Rods and Lowe Fabrications are joined by private man caves and garages owned by guys including the talented Dave Hart, John Stevens, Murray Forman and Brian Apap. Be sure to check this image set again in the future when we add more samples from published shoots.

CLICK HERE or on the thumbnails to head to our Flickr page to check them all out! DID WE MENTION THEY’RE ALL AVAILABLE AS WALLPAPERS!?

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 Bike: Nathan Moses’ 1950 Harley Davidson


27 Feb

Our photo shoot and feature story on Nathan Moses’ cool retro 1950 Harley Davidson appeared in issue 20 of Wild Aussie Choppers (aka Ultimate Choppers). Nathan bought the bike from the USA and shipped it over for less than he could have built it for here. He tells us that, luckily, the bike came as good as, or better than advertised. Nice one!

Boasting a ’49 Springer front end, 84ci stroker twin and enough retro style to win anyone over, the bike enjoys an eight-page spread in the magazine. Be sure to check it out, 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.

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Nathan Moses' 1950 Harley Davidson

Nathan Moses' 1950 Harley Davidson     Nathan Moses' 1950 Harley Davidson

 

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 Bike: Evolution’s Custom 1973 Iron Head Sportster


07 Jan

We shot this gorgeous custom 1973 Harley Davidson Iron Head Sportster for a new client, Heavy Duty magazine. You can see the entire feature and accompanying story in issue 126, on-sale now.

Built by Evolution Custom Industries – check out their supercharged WL that we shot in 2012 HERE – the bike features a custom rigid rear end and that striking none-blacker appearance that’s highlighted by all the brass fittings and discoloured stainless exhaust (done that way on purpose, naturally).

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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Evolution's Custom 1973 Iron Head Sportster

Evolution's Custom 1973 Iron Head Sportster     Evolution's Custom 1973 Iron Head Sportster