I'm getting paid to shoot cars again...

AquaDome · 06-30-2016, 08:02 PM - **1 Like**

I'm back to shooting for the auction again, but instead of being a freelancer shooting cows and tractors, I'm on the payroll shooting cars. It isn't quite what I would call "professional photography", but I'm photographing and getting paid for it. My very first photography gig was shooting for the St. Louis Auto Trader in the late 1980's with my K1000. They would give me a roll of film and then call me a few times a week to send me out to shoot a vehicle when someone wanted to place an ad. When I dropped off the roll, I would get $25 and another roll of film. Now I'm a full-time car shooter. If you have to do something, it might as well be something you love.
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pattymeboy · 06-30-2016, 08:21 PM

Really, Congratulation!

ldj4549 · 06-30-2016, 08:51 PM

Ummm, I like my camera, I like making photos, and I like cars....HELLO DREAM JOB!!!!

**BigMackCam** · 06-30-2016, 10:43 PM

Originally posted by AquaDome

It isn't quite what I would call "professional photography", but I'm photographing and getting paid for it

Professional photography covers many types of subject and for many purposes, and in my view, what you're doing is very definitely professional photography. Congratulations!!

**BigMackCam** · 06-30-2016, 10:43 PM

Originally posted by AquaDome

It isn't quite what I would call "professional photography", but I'm photographing and getting paid for it

Professional photography covers many types of subject and for many purposes, and in my view, what you're doing is very definitely professional photography. Congratulations!!

Oh, and nice company car!

**Bruce Clark** · 07-01-2016, 12:59 AM

Go for it, as others have already written, a dream job. Beyond the corporate requirements there is great scope for developing your skills and a personal style. Today, used cars in the back lots, tomorrow ???

smf · 07-01-2016, 06:25 AM

Add me to the list offering congrtulations and best wishes!
Stu
A car guy in Michigan

06-30-2016, 08:02 PM - 1 Like	#1
AquaDome Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New Carlisle, IN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,475	I'm getting paid to shoot cars again... I'm back to shooting for the auction again, but instead of being a freelancer shooting cows and tractors, I'm on the payroll shooting cars. It isn't quite what I would call "professional photography", but I'm photographing and getting paid for it. My very first photography gig was shooting for the St. Louis Auto Trader in the late 1980's with my K1000. They would give me a roll of film and then call me a few times a week to send me out to shoot a vehicle when someone wanted to place an ad. When I dropped off the roll, I would get $25 and another roll of film. Now I'm a full-time car shooter. If you have to do something, it might as well be something you love. .

06-30-2016, 08:51 PM	#3
ldj4549 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 58	Yes please Ummm, I like my camera, I like making photos, and I like cars....HELLO DREAM JOB!!!!

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BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,676	Originally posted by AquaDome It isn't quite what I would call "professional photography", but I'm photographing and getting paid for it Professional photography covers many types of subject and for many purposes, and in my view, what you're doing is very definitely professional photography. Congratulations!!

07-01-2016, 12:59 AM	#6
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	Go for it, as others have already written, a dream job. Beyond the corporate requirements there is great scope for developing your skills and a personal style. Today, used cars in the back lots, tomorrow ???

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smf Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midland, MI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,083	Add me to the list offering congrtulations and best wishes! Stu A car guy in Michigan