Photography 201 with Professor Beck

Alex and Beck (not actually a professor, but himself a former AP photojournalist) go deep into the field of photos on BaT, moving beyond the basics to cover the relationship between attention-getting shots and informational shots; videos as proof of life; parental nurse cosplay; the optimum "pull gear" for a driving video; asset versus opportunity; things to look out for when hiring a pro; experiential photos for mid-auction engagement; the most important aspects of shooting a BaT Alumni Gathering; the perils of attempting rolling shots; a digression into the venerable, quickly appreciating W124 Mercedes-Benz; the wisdom of the seller-provided PPI and the omission of sales fluff; BaT firsts, even after all this time; a major deficiency in Beck's automotive upbringing; the '70s European cars ripe for modification; and automotive camera brand equivalents. Links for titles/listings discussed in this episode: 2017 Toyota Corolla iM Formula Drift Car911r user pageTheImageEngine photographer pageProfessional Photos and Video with Bring a Trailer PlusHow to Take Great Photos of Your CarBeck's Cheap 2002tii in 20171960 Porsche 356B Super w/ GT Fuel TankAlfaEvan photographer pageBaT Alumni Gathering Coverage on BaT and on YouTubeThe Local Partners Treatment: Selling Randy’s Lancia Delta Integrale on BaTmojocoggo photographer page2.4L Polo-Powered 1960 Porsche 356B Coupe Emory OutlawSingle-Family-Owned 1984 Audi Sport QuattroABPhoto photographer pageTrust-in-the-Machine photographer pageTed7 photographer pageDSFM2005 user page1600veloce user pageBeck's 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300E 5-Speed8,400-Mile 1995 Mercedes-Benz E300 Diesel and 10k-Mile 1995 Mercedes-Benz E300 DieselKarissalynne photographer pagerosskykerphoto photographer pageFerrari F40 model page10,764-Piece Collection of Porsche Brochures and Literature and Collection of Porsche Dealer Literature, Manuals, and Spare Parts CatalogsRupp model page1965 Rupp Dart KartHonda Z50s on BaT1975 Honda Z50A Mini TrailQuestion of the Week: What Topics or Guests Would You Like to Hear on the BaT Podcast?1968 Porsche 912 Emory Outlaw Race CarBay Area 02 Swap and Show 24BaT Podcast Episode 73: Hannah Elliott of Bloomberg Got questions for the BaT staff or suggestions for our next guest? Don’t hesitate to let us know! Write in to [email protected] and we’ll do our best to address them.