Slammed BMW + CCW's = A CLEAN RIDE

With the opportunity knocking, I was able to do a photo session with a BMW that is on the "come-up" list in my book. I've seen this car progress over time. When I say progress, I meant, it got lower...and lower...and lower. Then, a new wheelset was thrown on and brought this car into another level. This a one clean ride!

I remember reading somewhere that someone heard that he was going to raise the front end up after a shoot. Well, I think they heard wrong. It stayed as is, from the time I pulled up to the house, to the time we parted ways at the stop light. We drove to-and-from, through railroad tracks and bumpy industrial roads looking for a spot. The best thing about it is that he still drives like a crazy MOFO.

Car Info:

Owner: Pavel K.

Year/Make/Model: 2000 BMW 528i

Custom Suspension: Fronts - FK Struts/Supersport Springs Rears - Bilstein Shocks/Ground Control Springs

Lights: Euro Hella Headlights/Tail Lights

Body: 2001+ Front Bumper

Wheels: CCW LM20 18x10 et -7 (Fronts) 18x11.5 et +16 (Rears)

Rubber: Falken 452 - 225/40 (Fronts) 255/35 (Rears)

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the Marina.

Some friends and family met me at the marina where I was taking pictures during a motorcycle meet. We turned out to have a mini VW meet of our own. Having my camera gear on-hand and with my cousin (Jetta) sporting a fresh drop (just installed hours before), I figured we could do a shoot in an empty parking lot near by.

It was time to put the off-camera flashes to the test again and get more practice in. I'm definitely in the need of some softboxes or maybe some umbrellas. Any suggestions?

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Jaeson


Andrew


Brandon


Sean


Mine + the FAM

One HOT Lexus...

How one random trip can lead to a photo shoot of the HOTTEST Lexus in town. I bumped into Lloyd at the local Jamba Juice and we decided to try for a shoot at Infineon Raceway. After downing some Jamba, I met up with him at the raceway and watched his friend race for a bit. After the race, we headed to an empty parking up the hill.

Big ups to Lloyd for letting me shoot his jaw-dropping ride.

Car Info:
Owner: Lloyd Morales

Year/Make/Model: 2006 Lexus GS430

Suspension: JIC FLT-TAR VIP Coilovers

Wheels: Work Rezax Universals (3D Chrome Finish)
Fronts - 20x9.5 Rears - 20x10.5

Tires: Falken 452
Fronts - 245/30/20 Rears - 275/30/20

Body: WALD executive kit
WALD roof wing

Windows: 35% tint all around

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Mare Island shoot.

Took a second trip out to Mare Island to shoot a couple more pictures with different cars this time. Brandon (Black GTI) and Indy (Silver GTI) came out so I can get some practice in. Oh yeah, any cars that are slammed(especially MK3 VR6's...lol), beware, Indy busted his oil pan on the way in.

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The results of a busted oil pan:

Another day with the MKV

With the weather getting better, it was about that time to bust out the camera gear and put it into use. I bought an off-camera flash set up earlier in 2009, but never got to fully use it, or see how much power it had.

The pictures didn't come out exactly how I wanted them to since the second light source was my ex430 mounted on the camera. It was difficult to get the light where I wanted it. I guess I just made another excuse for me to buy a third Pocket Wizard to get that flash off my camera.

Strobist info:
Nikon SB-28 @ 1/32 power(camera right)
Canon 430EX @ 1/16 power(mounted on camera)

Wek'Fest 2010

Another Wek'Fest in the bag. Tons of cars, tons of people, and a tight squeeze. I was disappointed in myself for not bringing a wide angle lens. Oh well, lesson learned. Never leave anything home, you might need it. Enjoy.

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