Automotive Photography Tutorials

Learn how to shoot cars with step-by-step photography tutorials, including scouting, camera settings, and lighting from automotive photographer Mike D’Ambrosio.

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Instructors, speed, and Gs at the BMW Performance Center West

Shooting at the BMW Performance Center in California is just like shooting at Top Gun – I have instructors, speed, and Gs. Actually, who am I kidding...

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How to shoot rollers the right way
Lambo Countach

How to light paint a car with gels
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AMMO NYC Details: AMG GT Black Series Coupe

Automotive Photography Tutorials

Glickenhaus SCG 003S

AMMO NYC details: Glickenhaus SCG 003S
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Shooting the Jaguar XJR-15
Ferrari P 4/5

AMMO NYC Ferrari P4/5 Detail
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The BMW Performance Center shoot
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Top 5 tips for shooting a classic car

Learn my top 5 tips for shooting a classic car, from the locations chosen to photograph, to working with chrome.

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What lenses should I use to shoot a car?
BMW M8

My top 5 car shots of all-time
BMW F82 M4

10 tips on how to shoot a car
BMW G80 M3

Behind the scenes on the G80 M3 shoot
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How to light paint a black BMW M850i

See how I shot the BMW M850i for Circle BMW in Eatontown, NJ. Learn how to light paint a car with dark paint.