Vehicle Photography

Question 1

What are the 4 base photos needed for vehicle photography?

Answer 1

1) Overview
2) Medium-range
3) Close-up
4) Close-up with scale

Question 2

What does it mean to “choose a direction of travel” for vehicle overviews?

Answer 2

Choose a starting point of your choice (e.g. front passenger door) and photograph from there

Question 3

What is the difference in procedure for taking general close-ups versus vehicle close-ups?

Answer 3

For general close-ups, evidence should be photographed in situ but can be moved for scales

Question 4

What 4 identifiers should you note for vehicle photography?

Answer 4

1) License plate
2) VIN
3) Information sticker
4) Other identifiers (parking passes, bumper stickers, etc.)

Question 5

How should you take engine photos?

Answer 5

From the front and each side

Question 6

What tool should you use to take tire photos?

Answer 6

Scale

Question 7

How should you take undercarriage photos (HINT: LS)?

Answer 7

Logical succession

Question 8

How should you take odometer photos?

Answer 8

Just get a clear picture

Question 9

How should you photograph items under/in a difficult area?

Answer 9

Flash with off-camera shoot cord

Question 10

What are the 2 stipulations for photographing a VIN?

Answer 10

1) No direct flash
2) Standard close-up protocols (90 degrees, close-up)