Vintage Nature Photography

Vintage picture taking gives us a glimpse into previous times, and helps to allow people to gain some understanding of the world before us. Unlike nearly all of the collections that are believed the staples of art collection, vintage photographs are truly a unique exploration of the recent past, and many eras of the current civilization have come to contribute their share of what makes up vintage photography. Though not the largest grouping of auctioned materials of artistic value, they are still valued for their recollections of past events, and even items regarding vintage modes of taking pictures are not left out of the auctioning of these things. Cameras and equipment, photographic books and photo postcards before 1940, and even Viewmaster reels are acceptable pieces of auctioning material. All these things have contributed to the overall history on film, and as the motion picture took on a predominant role in culture, the picture has still been a staple of this system building the basis for it all. Much of what seems to have the most value are those photos that originate from eras predating this revolution in film, and even further back to those images captured years just following on from the invention of the camera. Some are standards to which we have become conversant in thinking about is barely step in our past, and we have to know that these things also have worth. It is when considering this that one can better grasp the innate worth of the photos that may have caught their eye, and to be most planned an art auction with vintage pictures as the focus a little studies is appropriate, particularly when you want to get the most out of your finances for a proposed purchase. Much as any other auction, the buying and selling of vintage photographs can done in a mixture of places, and that even includes through the internet. These days, the markets are open wide with many different examples from previous eras, and finding that picture that can actually capture your attention can be a challenging process well worth the effort. There are many prepared auction houses that conduct business every day, which could perhaps be of service for you and your needs for the art you prefer to become more mindful of, and you can study much by consulting experts on such matters. For the most part, buying and selling art through auctions can be a painless process with the correct period of time and money spent in the proper places, and you can invariably can return to your research when you happen to feel overwhelmed by how complex the bidding can get with these types of seasoned in life. It is when you are considering the value of an article that you already own, that consultation with an appraiser can be of much help, and the more professional ones will withdraw of their technique to get you the best whole for your items. When focusing on what it is you want, you be better adapted to finding those needs met more adequately, and you will don't have need for fearing the system of rules when it comes to the art auction. The more investigation that you commit yourself to, the more worth your time it becomes, and the more you may have your income be employed by you.

Vintage Cars Photography

Cars that were manufactured before the end of World War II (1945) are classified as vintage cars while those manufactured between 1945 and 1975 are categorized as classic cars. Before you venture to photograph the cars, either vintage or classic it will be a good idea to know the basics of car body structure. From the exteriors, a typical car can be identified by its unique features like body contours, bonnet / hood, bumper, grill, boot / trunk, unique logo or insignia etc. All modern cars are categorized by its basic type like sedan, hatchback, coupes, station wagon, convertible, luxury and sports cars. For the vintage and classic cars, these may not be the case! You will be surprised to know that there are many vintage cars that have engines in their back (boot) and trunk in the front (bonnet). Let us now, get to the actual art of photographing these beauties. One of the challenges in photographing the vintage and classic cars is to locate them! The best opportunity arises when there is a rally or exhibition organized in your locality or city. Remember always, that there will other photographers to photograph the beauties. Always, be courteous to the other photographers, who have as much right to click as you do. Although, any digital camera will suffice, for best results take your Digital SLR camera. The selection of lens depends on various factors like location, lighting etc. The best would be get the opportunity to shoot in golden hours, ie. couple of hours after sunrise and couple of hours before sunset in outdoor location. On some occasions, when there is a rally being organized of the vintage and classic cars, the cars assemble at the start point in an open space where they are parked prior to the flag off. Generally, there is no race but only a rally from a location to another. It is indeed a feat to get these ancient cars up and running with mounting costs to maintain them on regular basis. Select a car of your choice and then position yourself at a vantage angle so that you are able to capture the entire length of the car. Next shift your position so that the car is facing diagonal and then take couple of photographs. There are two angles from which the car can be photographed, first the classic standing position and the second is it to align yourself to the height of the bonnet, which in most of the situations will be about your waist height. A Digital SLR camera with tilting LCD will be an advantage. Feel free to explore other angles like low angle and may be a higher vantage point, if you get such an opportunity. At all times, keep safety in mind. There may be other cars which are being driven around the rally place and other people moving about. Pay special attention to the detailed artwork of the logo / insignia and other metallic carvings on body of the vintage cars. These can be best photographed with a prime lens or even better with a macro lens, depending on the light and time available to shoot. Once, you have covered the exteriors; focus on the interiors like the dashboard, steering wheel and back seats. In most of the vintage cars, the interior upholstery is made up of genuine leather and very finely articulated dashboard of teak wood or redwood with lacquer finishing. Always take permission, before taking photographs of the inside as you may require opening the car doors and seating yourself inside. Avoid using the in-built flash or dedicated flash, as some of the interiors components will be shinning stainless steel or even gold-plated art work.

Vintage Wedding Photography

Retro is in. Just browse the pages of fashion magazines or look at the high street chains to see how much vintage 70s fashion is back in. Bands like Florence and the Machine and Mumford and Sons have also had a big influence on vintage mix and match fashion so it's now cool to wear a 70s patterned dress again or your grandad's flat cap. And although it not might be an obvious connection, this has also made it's way into the way people are planning their weddings. Some couples are now opting to dress in a vintage style with a DIY feel which is a far cry from the traditional meringue wedding dress and top and tails! Anything goes, from brides in vintage lace wedding dresses and flower head garlands to grooms in tweed and bow ties. The retro theme doesn't stop at fashion either. Couples spend time meticulously planning the details of their wedding and will often choose an unconventional location and decorate it in funky home made details and favours. The quirkier the better! I've seen outdoor shoots which have used props like Victorian bird cages, retro cameras, sheets strung between trees and balloons in pastel shades to complement the vintage feel. Using props in photography is nothing new and is actually a great tip if you want to make your couple feel at ease in front of the camera as it gives them something to focus on and worry less about the photographer in front of them! From a photographic point of view, a wedding with carefully thought out details and outfits is gift from above! Not only does it mean that the couple and their chosen location look great, it also provides the photographer with great creative freedom when processing the pictures. Vintage processing is very popular at the moment, where the photographer emulates the look of print films and techniques from the 70s. One of the best known is cross processing, which although discovered by mistake, has been used to great effect for decades. Its style is easily recognised as there is a colour shift in the shadows and highlights which gives the photo its trade mark retro look. Other popular techniques at the moment include giving the pictures a polaroid look which is typified by creamy tones in the highlights and blues in the shadows. Who would have thought cheap 70s technology would now be emulated by photographers with expensive modern DSLRs? There are many photographers out there who think modern digital images are too clean and lack the character of old film. It's an exciting time to be a wedding photographer as current trends and the demands of modern couples is making it more of an artform than it's ever been. The days of uncreative, staid wedding photography are numbered.