Photoshoot: Jake's Modified WRX - LotusTalk

SuspenCe · 07-10-2008, 01:58 AM

Hey everyone, figured this is a good way to introduce my lurker ass to lotustalk. I've been a big fan of lotus's for a long time, and ive seen some amazing cars on this forum.

My name is Spencer and I'm from San Diego, CA. I love cars and photography, it's my passion.

Hope you guys enjoy these pics!
p.s. Sorry about the front plate.

The rest are here!

Jakes' WRX Photoshoot - a set on Flickr

BTW, Spencerberke.net will be up at the end of the month

It's going under some construction with a new design.

choi0706 · 07-10-2008, 02:07 AM

need more STI..

JWA · 07-10-2008, 06:52 AM

Pics look great, but your banner is a tad overwhelming. Does it have to be that large?

SIIK2NR · 07-10-2008, 07:01 AM

Need to work on your "rolling" shots. Reduce your tag and the rest look good.

AnsisK · 07-10-2008, 07:38 AM

Yeah, less invasive watermark would do a lot in favor of the car. I'd also look for some more interesting locations. The park is a park, and parking garages are cliche unless you're playing with some really out-of-the-ordinary lighting.

Murix · 07-10-2008, 07:59 AM

If you are doing this professionally, 'suspence' as a name is a bit juvenile as well. Nice car.

JWA · 07-10-2008, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Murix

If you are doing this professionally, 'suspence' as a name is a bit juvenile as well. Nice car.

I disagree. It's clever and (somewhat) edgy, so probably perfect for his target market.

These guys would like it too: Igor | Creating Company Names Product Names Company Naming Guide

Phantom · 07-10-2008, 08:30 AM

Nice car!

Murix · 07-10-2008, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JWA

I disagree. It's clever and (somewhat) edgy, so probably perfect for his target market.

These guys would like it too: Igor | Creating Company Names Product Names Company Naming Guide

Fair enough. For a person like me, I have a disdain for intentional misspellings. They all sound juvenile. I guess if juvenile is the audience, then great. To me, it is the kind of name I would see in SuperStreet, which I also think is juvenile.

JWA · 07-10-2008, 09:34 AM

^ Did you notice that his name is "Spencer"? That made the misspelling work for me, and was the clever part. But yeah, generally it's not a good idea.

Murix · 07-10-2008, 10:48 AM

I got it. That is too much information if you did not already know that. Why not just Spencer Berke Photography? I think people remember the pictures, not the name. In fact, I think having a comprehensible name is more important when taking pictures. Trying to explain witty marketing loses. It's like trying to explain a joke. It is just not funny anymore if you have to.

Disclaimer: I am not a photographer nor am I looking to hire one.

glueShoe · 07-10-2008, 11:24 AM

It will be a shame to see that nice dark tint job go away after you try to get it inspected in NC.

KingOfJericho · 07-10-2008, 11:38 AM

Officer glueShoe reporting for duty...

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Originally Posted by glueShoe

It will be a shame to see that nice dark tint job go away after you try to get it inspected in NC.

mopho · 07-10-2008, 11:44 AM

I have to agree with Murix. I think it is rather corny when photographers try and come up with some "catchy" name for their business, I usually don't take them seriously and quite often their work reflects it.

IMO It is much classier to brand yourself under your given name as it is your reputation and your vision that you are selling

mopho · 07-10-2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by glueShoe

It will be a shame to see that nice dark tint job go away after you try to get it inspected in NC.

Why would he get it inspected in NC?

sponge · 07-10-2008, 01:23 PM

Nice STi, love the rims...hoping to get similar style and color for my Legacy soon

SuspenCe · 07-10-2008, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JWA

^ Did you notice that his name is "Spencer"? That made the misspelling work for me, and was the clever part. But yeah, generally it's not a good idea.

Yep, it's exactly why I spell Suspence with a C. People always ask me and they appreciate I take that risk for my business. It makes me different in the industry and that's what I want.

I'm only 16 and I still have a lot to learn but I try my best when I do photoshoots. I've been running my business for about 3 years now and I'm finally getting around to getting my good gear that I need to succeed and be a automotive photographer. This is one of the lowest class cars I've ever shot.

I usually only shoot Lamborghini's and Porsches... heres a few I shot in the past.

smashfactory · 07-10-2008, 03:41 PM

Your photos suck. Car photography is very competitive. You need a lot more practice and/or instruction.

Good photographers shoot cheap and expensive cars.

What kind of camera are you using?

def · 07-10-2008, 05:50 PM

geesh, rough crowd

AnsisK · 07-10-2008, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mopho

I have to agree with Murix. I think it is rather corny when photographers try and come up with some "catchy" name for their business, I usually don't take them seriously and quite often their work reflects it.

I don't really have a preference regarding a company's name, I would base my opinion solely on the work, although you have to agree autofocus is a pretty clever name for a car photography set. I saw it a while back and wondered why I didn't think of it...

smash - I know everyone's a critic, but your commentary is downright disrespectful.

07-10-2008, 01:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
SuspenCe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 10	Photoshoot: Jake's Modified WRX Hey everyone, figured this is a good way to introduce my lurker ass to lotustalk. I've been a big fan of lotus's for a long time, and ive seen some amazing cars on this forum. My name is Spencer and I'm from San Diego, CA. I love cars and photography, it's my passion. Hope you guys enjoy these pics! p.s. Sorry about the front plate. The rest are here! Jakes' WRX Photoshoot - a set on Flickr BTW, Spencerberke.net will be up at the end of the month It's going under some construction with a new design.

07-10-2008, 02:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
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AnsisK Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,457	Yeah, less invasive watermark would do a lot in favor of the car. I'd also look for some more interesting locations. The park is a park, and parking garages are cliche unless you're playing with some really out-of-the-ordinary lighting. __________________ Cut me I'd bleed Lotus. -Gordon Murray Quiet Noises

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mopho goofn' with the bees Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: out of a suitcase- my stuff lives in LA Posts: 5,304	I have to agree with Murix. I think it is rather corny when photographers try and come up with some "catchy" name for their business, I usually don't take them seriously and quite often their work reflects it. IMO It is much classier to brand yourself under your given name as it is your reputation and your vision that you are selling __________________ ________________ 2004 Caterham 7 Superlight R - 67 Lotus Elan www.morgansegal.com www.socalsportscar.com

07-10-2008, 06:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
JWA #33 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 3,737	Pics look great, but your banner is a tad overwhelming. Does it have to be that large?

07-10-2008, 07:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
SIIK2NR Exige 260 Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 369	Need to work on your "rolling" shots. Reduce your tag and the rest look good.

07-10-2008, 07:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
Murix Rotary Refugee Join Date: May 2007 Location: Santa Monica Posts: 995 Images: 3	If you are doing this professionally, 'suspence' as a name is a bit juvenile as well. Nice car.

07-10-2008, 09:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
JWA #33 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 3,737	^ Did you notice that his name is "Spencer"? That made the misspelling work for me, and was the clever part. But yeah, generally it's not a good idea.

07-10-2008, 10:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
Murix Rotary Refugee Join Date: May 2007 Location: Santa Monica Posts: 995 Images: 3	I got it. That is too much information if you did not already know that. Why not just Spencer Berke Photography? I think people remember the pictures, not the name. In fact, I think having a comprehensible name is more important when taking pictures. Trying to explain witty marketing loses. It's like trying to explain a joke. It is just not funny anymore if you have to. Disclaimer: I am not a photographer nor am I looking to hire one.

07-10-2008, 11:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
glueShoe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 38	It will be a shame to see that nice dark tint job go away after you try to get it inspected in NC.

07-10-2008, 01:23 PM	#16 (permalink)
sponge Thinking about Lotus Join Date: May 2008 Location: Western Burbs of Chicago Posts: 141	Nice STi, love the rims...hoping to get similar style and color for my Legacy soon

07-10-2008, 03:41 PM	#18 (permalink)
smashfactory Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 827	Your photos suck. Car photography is very competitive. You need a lot more practice and/or instruction. Good photographers shoot cheap and expensive cars. What kind of camera are you using?

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def ...ault Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 2,600	geesh, rough crowd __________________ //kevin - 05 Graphite Gray - Red Touring / LSS / Starshield / Stage 2 + more

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