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Behind the scene “White Flame” MWDesign shoot

rikaro — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 05:24:48 +0000

I don’t usually post behind the scene shots, mainly because I don’t find them interesting enough to show. However, this is one of my first time shooting cars in an indoor studio. Thanks again Whitebox Studios.

A lot of people asked me how I got the car so shinny, and believe it or not, a white car in a white studio is usually the easiest to shoot, but for me it was a challenge. I didn’t want to do the typical photoshoot. If I light the car pointing the light straight at it, it would look bland and flat. Instead, I made use of the white walls around the studio, and pointing the lights at them so it reflects off a bigger surface area. By doing that, it creates a big soft box effect that allows the car to look more reflective and appealing.

image courtesy of Whitebox Studios

Another E89 Z4 project from MWDesign

rikaro — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:49:40 +0000

This is my third time shooting for MWDesign. This time they are going for a white on white theme. In contrast of the first z4, this z4 is the direct opposite in colors. My goal of shooting this car was to bring out contrast and reflections, and the results are exactly what I was aiming for. I didn’t want to be too conservative so I light the car like how I light black cars.

Thanks again for Mike and Lewis at MWDesign, and whitebox studio for renting the place to us.

My first magazine feature

rikaro — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 06:55:08 +0000

Earlier this summer, I had the privilege to shoot MWdesign’s BMW Z4 once again. This time however, is featured on Performance BMW magazine in europe. I was quite excited for the shoot since this would be my first ever feature on a magazine. 3 and a half full pages and I felt pretty lucky to be shooting for them. Pick up your copy today at your local magazine stand! Ipod/Ipad version here.Performance BMW magazine, December 2010.

Special thanks for Lewis and Mike again from MWdesign, and Performance BMW Magazine editors and staff!

Jeff Ho’s E36 M3 (again)

rikaro — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 00:08:36 +0000

So I have the opportunity to shoot Jeff’s car again. Since last year, the car has undergone some intense track duty, and yet maintains a clean and flush daily driver. With no doubt it’s all go and all show.

EDIT: here’s some info of the owner and the car on canibeat.com

MWdesign BMW E89 Z4

rikaro — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:59:16 +0000

Had the opportunity shooting the MWdesign BMW Z4. Shooting a black car in a not so well lit place was never an easy task, especially when you’re limited in gear. It’s a challenge in the beginning, but it wasn’t that bad after all. In fact it was my best shoot so far. Enjoy! Special thanks to Lewis and Mike!

Photoshoot of Jeff Ho’s BMW E36 M3 Part II

rikaro — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:43:37 +0000

I haven’t been shooting much because Vancouver’s weather is dipping below the freezing point

However I did get to finish off Jeff’s M3 with a few rig shots before he stores it for the winter.

Photoshoot of Jeff Ho’s BMW E36 M3

rikaro — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:08 +0000

Shot this M3 the same day. One JDMed M3 with Bride seats. Owner had a set of Advan RS as well but he’s being slightly washed by the euro hype lately and hence the BBS instead.