My Automotive Photoshoots

[Luuk]

Mini Cooper S (added today)

http://luukvankaathoven.nl/coopers.php

 

Audi RS4 Sedan

http://luukvankaathoven.nl/rs4.php

 

Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

http://luukvankaathoven.nl/8ccompetizione.php

 

Ford Focus ST

http://www.luukvankaathoven.nl/focusst.php

 

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

http://www.luukvankaathoven.nl/cherokeesrt8.php

 

Volvo XC60

http://www.luukvankaathoven.nl/xc60.php

 

Opel Astra OPC Nürburgring Edition

http://www.luukvankaathoven.nl/astraopcnb.php

 

Comments on the pics would be great! ;)

[DriftNismo]

:o They all look like the sexness! Would love a sig with the RS4 pic, nice work!

[Luuk]

:o They all look like the sexness! Would love a sig with the RS4 pic, nice work!

Just tell me which one you need, i'll pm the pic @ 800x538 pix. ;)

[DriftNismo]

Ok, if you don't mind mate, the RS4 one. I'll put your name in the credits obviously. Cheers :).

[Mb]

*Psssssssssst* There is a link with more pics! *Pssssssssst*

 

@ Luuk: You know what i think about them, amazing! *Jealous mode on*

[Luuk]

Thanks Martijn!

[SLRRR]

Nice... love the Mini :thumbsup: its the "old" one, but the new one looks awefull that new dashboard is crap

[Luuk]

Thanks!

 

And this monday i'll have the new Mini John Cooper S Clubman Works in front of my lens, so i'm curious for the differences! ;)

[eleKtro]

These photos are beyond sexy. I just saved them all to my High Definition Wallpapers folder :)

[SLRRR]

Thanks!

 

And this monday i'll have the new Mini John Cooper S Clubman Works in front of my lens, so i'm curious for the differences! ;)

 

 

the clubman is nice, with 1 suicide door :p

[Pherelas]

Stunning, very nice.

[Luuk]

Thanks :)

[KoenigseggBG]

Awesome pics, dude. Can I have the Alfa ones in high res? :)

[Luuk]

Awesome pics, dude. Can I have the Alfa ones in high res? :)

I can give you this one in Hires: http://luukvankaathoven.nl/8ccompetizione_hires.jpg ;)

[KoenigseggBG]

Ok, thx. :)

[Luuk]

New photoshoot online :)

 

http://luukvankaathoven.nl/focusst.php

 

[Speedtouch]

You seem to have done well for yourself at just 17! Seriously though - how do you get such good cars to photograph? And do you have any tips or tricks for someone like me...who is just sort of starting off...

 

Thanks and amazing work!

[Luuk]

Thanks, mate!

 

I started automotive photography about two years ago. I had the luck that i knew someone with an Opel Speedster Turbo. So that one went first, and i actually liked it. The combination of photography, and my passion cars seemed to match perfectly.

 

Nowadays i'm photographer for a Dutch car testing website called: AutoGetest.nl. The cars i have to photograph for them go from a Toyota Aygo, to the Alfa 8C Competizione. I think i can say that i'm rather lucky with that unpayed 'job'.

 

But i'd suggest you to first try to photograph your own/dad's car, on a location of wich you think matches the car. Then you can try to make contact with owners of exotic cars. As example: You have person in your neighbourhood who has a Lamborghini.

1. Ding dong :p

2. Explain what you've been doing with automotive photography

3. Explain that you'd like to do a photoshoot with the Lambo, if possible.

4. If the owner agrees, cool. If not, no problem. It isn't the own Lamborghini in this world :).

 

I hope i've helped you a bit, good luck :cool:

[E30 FTW!!!]

Where is the link from the ST??I love ST's

[Luuk]

It's three posts above you :D

 

http://luukvankaathoven.nl/focusst.php

[-Lr-SpeedraceR]

Really beautiful pictures !

 

I love the 9th RS4 pic, do you have it in high res?

And the 2nd of the ST ? ^^

[KoenigseggBG]

Awesome pics as always. +rep :D

[Speedtouch]

I hope i've helped you a bit, good luck :cool:

 

Thanks! I think maybe photographing my parent's car wouldn't work too well. Its not very photogenic. Its a '99 Renault Kangoo...

 

I'll go and talk to a mate of mine (I was round his house on Saturday) who (at the age of 17 - sat was his birthday) has 3 cars of his own:

He was first given a Mini Cooper for his 13th which he refurbed and made ready for racing, he also has a mint MG Midget 1500 and has just started a project on a 1939 Ford 10 with a '60s custom body on it - of which there are only 4 in the world. He is lucky, but he does not act spoiled at all. He is actually very similar to James May :p

 

But yeah, I should be able to get photoshoots of all of them, then maybe I could ask another friend who's dad has a DB9...

 

I live in a fairly rich area, but I am just thinking that it is maybe too rich - it is a VERY conservative popular area too. That they won't want to let a 17 year old anywhere near their cars. I also think the opinion in Europe (especially the Netherlands) is much more relaxed, so you will get more chances than in the very lacking of community Britain.

 

But thanks for the advice!

[Luuk]

Hey guys! I wanted to show you my last two automotive photoshoots.

 

At first, the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 for the dutch car-test website www.autogetest.nl :

 

http://luukvankaathoven.nl/cherokeesrt8.php

 

And the Volvo XC60, I also did for that same website:

 

http://luukvankaathoven.nl/xc60.php

 

Comments are more than welcome! :)

[TDU 505]

Yay!! Luuk is baaack!!

Great Cherokee pictures Luuk!