Alicyn Drew Photography taking appointments

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  1. Tigger

    Tigger New Member

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    Most of you know me from past years doing the Glamour shots. After 3 years of hanging out in parking lots I decided that this year I'm stepping it up. I have reserved a 20 x 20 tent on vendor row and will be turning it into a photography studio.
    But wait! pics of a MINI in a tent are boring. What if I want my MINI on top of the dam, or at a scenic rest area, or what if I want my MINI in an urban warehouse from MTTS???

    Never fear because I have options. I have been killing myself over the last year to learn compositing. NOT Composting, compositing. What this means is I shoot your MINI in the tent, cut it out in Photoshop and place it into a background of your choosing. I have a lot of backgrounds and will keep creating more. I also get to the Dragon early so will be shooting background images earlier in the week. I will take requests if someone is looking for something that I can reasonably get to. Here are some sample backgrounds
    Alicyn Drew Photography | CarBackgrounds

    Composites are $45 for one final image but I include a $20 print credit, meaning you can use that as a coupon towards buying a print. You'll also get a digital image with full online use. The $45 price is for combining two images your MINI and a background. There are examples of finished composites here
    Alicyn Drew Photography | composites

    For $30 I'll take the one image and Photoshop it into some art for you. No compositing just a cool effect. I use professional plugins but I also customize them and don't just "apply a filter" I have examples of that here
    Alicyn Drew Photography | Conversions

    I will be available for a few night shots with the fog machine and colored lights. Those slots are limited and I won't be available during BINGO but I have donated a prize of a free shoot.

    I'm really excited about this venture and want to have fun with your MINI. The appointment slots will be about a half an hour. You're car will be shot from one angle so it's best to think about which angle you want, maybe peruse the backgrounds if you want a composite. Contact me for ideas as I can work with you. I want to hear your ideas!!!
    You can be in the shot if you like or it can just be your MINI.

    I can do multiple MINIs but I need to shoot each one separately and then will put them together. I won't charge double for two MINIs but it will be an extra $30 for each additional MINI that I need to shoot and cut out.

    Alicyn Drew Photography | MINIs on the Dragon Photography

    You can contact me for an appointment at [email protected]

    Looking forward to working with you guys, I know we can create some awesome art!
     
  2. JenLane

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    Do this! Alicyn's pics are fantastic, it doesn't take hours off your Dragon time, and it's really cool to have something better than what you shot with your phone as a memory. You'll be glad you did. :)
     
  3. Crashton

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    The photos I've seen from Alicyn's camera are great. You folks should partake of this.
     
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    Ali is really fun to work with total pro at photoshopping out your bad parts :wink: and the new composite thing she does is really cool, she can make it look like your anywhere :idea:

    This was my drive by glamour shot from last years MOTD, it's pretty swanky
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  5. Tigger

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    Here's an example of something I can do this year
     

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  6. DneprDave

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    Could you composit a MINi onto some compost?:D
     
  7. Tigger

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    Funny guy :)

    I suppose I could, but I'm not gonna go shoot that background
     
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    Just screw on your manure filter & shoot those stinky backgrounds. :wink:
     
  9. Tigger

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    I'll save that background for cars I don't like
     
  10. TheModFather

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    Say I have minor rust issues... Could you take care of that? ;)

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  11. Tigger

    Tigger New Member

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    Now why would I want to hide that lovely patina?
     
  12. TheModFather

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    I would like to take it out down there for some good live pictures... No hiding of all that paintwork though. ;)
     
  13. Tigger

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    I can do some shots that are on site instead of in the tent, is that what you mean by live? I would just need to do them early morning or late afternoon when the light is nice.

    Just let me know what you're thinking
     
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    We will talk when we are there. Last year I found some great spots around the lakes that would be better if I where lucky enough for a morning fog.

    Of course if you where traveling to shoot on site, I would pay extra! :)
     
  15. Tigger

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    Yeah I would have to charge a bit more for the traveling. I'm really trying to keep my prices reasonable

    Morning fog tends to clear by 8:00, some mornings it lingers a bit longer. It's always best if it rained the night before, and at about 7:00 it's usually perfect. We arrive on Sunday so if you're there early I could arrange to shoot earlier in the week. The key to the fog shots is that I need to bring along some subtle lighting which helps bring the car out from the fog.
     
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    Fog machines aren't that expensive. :cool:
     
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    I bring a fog machine but it needs electricity so I can only use it in the tent. The fog machine is really fun to use when it's a little darker with colored lights
     
  18. agranger

    agranger MINI of the Month June 2009
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    Not only are the photos fantastic, Alicyn simply ROCKS! If I weren't on the wrong coast, I'd be there in a flash!
     
  19. Nathan

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    Figures, this was going to be the year I was gonna opt for one of those out and about portraits of the MINI and me...
     
  20. Tigger

    Tigger New Member

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    I can do out and about but have to plan it during early morning or late day when the lighting is good. Feel free to email me with your ideas
     

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