Best angle for photos

JHZR2 · 07-14-2010, 11:30 PM

Since Ill be getting mine soon, I have to ask - what is the best angle to take pictures of a 1 from. Mine is a vert if it makes any difference...

Looking for ideas. What is your favorite angle to photograph the car from?

Thanks!

1013mm · 07-14-2010, 11:43 PM

there is no best angle for the 1 or any car for that matter, its all relative to the viewer....

Raine · 07-14-2010, 11:50 PM

I prefer sides.

madostrich · 07-14-2010, 11:54 PM

I provide inventory photography services for dealerships..... been doing it for about 5 years.

If you're buying a car, the best way to showcase it a 3/4 shot featuring the driver's side. The best way to show the car is a profile, or side shot. To rouse up the enthusiast, it's all about detail shots, or better yet, exterior shots from unique angles that higlight the contours of the car.

More than you asked for, but hey, I talk (type) a lot.

Pol · 07-15-2010, 12:55 AM

Best pics with low point of view.

Castr_85M · 07-15-2010, 08:02 AM

Regardless of the angle the pictures do not do the 1 justice imho...

AchtungF80 · 07-15-2010, 09:22 AM

i love low rear shots...great angle of the rear of the car with the factory wide wheel stance esp with the LED strips lit up.

I've also played with high shots on the front 1/4..

jc_lbc · 07-15-2010, 09:30 AM

Honestly, for a good photo the background is probably more important but I do prefer low to the ground and from the side at a small to moderate angle. I don't like crazy wide angles for the 1 either as it starts to look really awkward with the resulting perspective distortion.

JHZR2 · 07-15-2010, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madostrich

I provide inventory photography services for dealerships..... been doing it for about 5 years.

If you're buying a car, the best way to showcase it a 3/4 shot featuring the driver's side. The best way to show the car is a profile, or side shot. To rouse up the enthusiast, it's all about detail shots, or better yet, exterior shots from unique angles that higlight the contours of the car.

More than you asked for, but hey, I talk (type) a lot.

I agree with that and it is a great point. My intent was a combination of opinion and experience of which DO highlight this vehicle's unique angles, etc.

BForbes · 07-15-2010, 01:42 PM

The 3/4 side showing the drivers side happens to be my fav too.

madostrich · 07-16-2010, 05:34 AM

IMO to take a very cool shot that highlights your convertible...... put the top down, get a ladder, and once you're as high as you can safely be, take a shot looking straight down at the car....

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Raine Captain 42 Rep 841 Posts Drives: '11 E82, '04 E60 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	I prefer sides.
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madostrich Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 218 Posts Drives: '10 135i Black/Red M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: SoCA iTrader: (0)	I provide inventory photography services for dealerships..... been doing it for about 5 years. If you're buying a car, the best way to showcase it a 3/4 shot featuring the driver's side. The best way to show the car is a profile, or side shot. To rouse up the enthusiast, it's all about detail shots, or better yet, exterior shots from unique angles that higlight the contours of the car. More than you asked for, but hey, I talk (type) a lot.
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Pol Major 1119 Rep 1,407 Posts Drives: M2 CS BMS DCT August 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Best pics with low point of view.
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Castr_85M Captain 55 Rep 944 Posts Drives: AW/Fox 6MT E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (7)	Regardless of the angle the pictures do not do the 1 justice imho...
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jc_lbc Private First Class 5 Rep 189 Posts Drives: 318ti Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Long Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	Honestly, for a good photo the background is probably more important but I do prefer low to the ground and from the side at a small to moderate angle. I don't like crazy wide angles for the 1 either as it starts to look really awkward with the resulting perspective distortion. __________________ 2011 135i Alpine White \| Black Leather \| M-Sport \| DCT \| iPod \| Bluetooth \| Comfort Access \| HK Sound
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BForbes Moderator 557 Rep 4,240 Posts Drives: BSM 135i/AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	The 3/4 side showing the drivers side happens to be my fav too. __________________ - 04 Honda S2000(gone)
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madostrich Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 218 Posts Drives: '10 135i Black/Red M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: SoCA iTrader: (0)	IMO to take a very cool shot that highlights your convertible...... put the top down, get a ladder, and once you're as high as you can safely be, take a shot looking straight down at the car....
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