Car Studio Budget, take selling pictures of cars. Creating a car studio for photography is an exciting project that requires careful planning. This studio variant is suitable for those with a limited budget and a need to photograph approximately 1000 used car images per year. In our car studio packages, we choose to use Elinchrom studio flashes as light sources. The studio flash has a high light intensity, which means that surrounding light does not affect the photography and provides true-to-life colors, which is very important when photographing cars. Here we present some steps that are important when you want to create a photography space suitable for car photography.
- Car Studio Budget - Cost about 28000 SEK excl. VAT
- Professional images in a small space
- Even image quality, true-to-life colors
- Compatible with most SLR cameras
Find a location with plenty of space
To photograph cars about 5 meters in length, a shooting distance of 7-8 meters, preferably more, is recommended. The camera lens should ideally correspond to a standard lens, which means an angle of view of about 45 degrees. Using wide-angle lenses can reduce the shooting distance, but this type of lens causes a perspective change of the subject, which can make the images look strange.
The ceiling height should be at least 4 meters so that the lighting is well distributed and the light hitting the subject is even.
Preferably use a corner with white walls
To make the background calm and not disturbing in the image, it is advantageous to be able to place the car in a corner so that you can photograph from several angles without having to move the car. An extra plus if the walls are neutrally white, which means they will reflect the studio flash's light onto the car.
If possible, avoid direct sunlight on the car through a window.
The floor should be monochrome, preferably medium gray, and easy to clean.
Camera and computer
Choose an SLR camera with standard zoom and a flash shoe that can be connected to a flash transmitter. The camera should have a USB port so that it can be directly connected to a computer during photography, which provides a simpler and better workflow.
Items included in the "Car Studio Budget"
This package includes four light sources, the Elinchrom D-Lite RX 4 studio flash, with transparent umbrellas that provide wide light distribution. The studio flashes are triggered by the camera via a wireless transmitter. The flashes are mounted on the wall or ceiling with wall brackets.
What does the "Car Studio Budget" cost?
The cost for the Car Studio Budget is about 28000 SEK excl. VAT. Additional costs include craftsman costs for mounting flashes and possible electrical installation.
Depending on the appearance of the premises, another stand model that holds the flash with umbrella may be required.
Photography studio for car images. Aifo AB has extensive experience in planning and building car studios for car dealers who photograph cars in-house. We help you choose and plan a suitable photography area and, in consultation with you, adapt lighting to the set budget and desired image result. We offer training for staff who will photograph and we provide knowledgeable support both before and after purchase.