I’ve always lived by the theory that winning isn’t everything.
To me, going to a car show isn’t about getting a trophy or a plaque. It’s about the good times to be had with friends.
That being said, I had the opportunity to meet up with Nico as he got his frame notched the night before VAG-Fair. As his frame was getting notched, I went through his engine bay and did a simple wire tuck and clean up for the time being. After everything was done, we headed to the car wash to finish up some last minute details.
Last night I met up with Austin to shoot his 1980 Caddy on 15×8 BBS RM’s. It almost seems as if when ever I shoot lately a security guard is always watching me. The past few times I have found a location to shoot as soon as I finish setting all my gear up some mall cop who takes his job way too serious rolls out and tells me to pack it up. After driving around for a little while we settled on this spot.
Jonathan… Well if you know him. It’s Dehate, one of the more popular guys around the VW scene that everyone seems to know or know of. I guess you could consider him an og to the game he’s seen a lot of “trends” come and go. But what I notice with the OG’s to the game is there style choice is timeless in a weather of awkward colored wheels and replica parts. His photography would have to be one of the reasons I’ve even considered picking up a DSLR.
The strongest trait to his photography is the angles. I’ve always wondered how someone can take a car in the middle of an empty setting and take the right angles to create one of the simplistic pictures that’s also amazing to the eye. While still providing us with astonishing photos, his attitude is low key and always willing to help. Someone who loves what he does, an the community itself. One of the people within this community I’m glad I know and can hold a conversation with to draw advice from. Keep a look out for Dehate some of the shots he has taken will be sold as posters soon. Keep a eye out for that at his home page here.
Name: Jonathan DeHate
Age: 19
Location: Ocala, FL
Hometown: Orlando, FL
What’s in your bag? (Picture of all the equipment is optional.)
-Canon 5D Mk2 and an 85mm f/1.8, thats it. Along with some Alien Bees.
If you could describe your style to anyone else what would you describe it as?
-I’m not really sure, to be honest. I think my range is broad, because I love shooting low DOF, but I also love shooting high aprerture, high speed sync stuff as well. A lot of people tell me they like my “colors” and “tones” so I guess I’m good with that? Haha.
What are key things about a location that you look for?
-When looking for a location, I think it all depends on the subject, but if I had to name a key thing it’d probably be the lighting of the location. Is there shade? Is it open sun? Which direction is the sun facing? How can I light this? Etc.
What’s your favorite subject to photograph?
-I love shooting cars and I love shooting people. I really love shooting lowered, modified cars, and beautiful, awesome people.
Most awkward moment during a shoot?
-That’s tough. Maybe when I was shooting this girl and 6 cops rolled up on us for “trespassing.”
The most exciting time?
-I’d have to say SOWO and H2O every year are the most exciting things I get to photograph. There is so many people and so many nice cars.
One of the best captures YOU think you’ve taken? And why? (You can give a direct link url here)
-Well, I don’t know if I have a favorite, because I honestly feel like I always hate everything I produce, because I compare it to others and want to shoot myself in the foot, but I guess I was really happy with these two shoots…
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What keeps you motivated to shoot? And who got you into the hobby or made you more motivated?
-I had always wanted to shoot, and always messed around with my moms old camera. So when I was 15, I worked 40 hrs a week, for 3 months, at a surverying company. I took the money and bought a Canon Rebel XTi and a 1989 VW Jetta. I started shooting more and eventually got more serious and it’s all been downhill from there, haha. As far as motivation, there is a ton of fellow car and portratiure photographers that keep me shooting. Not only do I look at their work and just want to go out and shoot, but most of them, I have become rather good friends with. I’ve met a lot of awesome people through purchasing that Canon Rebel XTi and that ‘89 Jetta.
If I ever get real down about my work and need motivation, I make myself watch this video…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZYlQ4Wv8lE
Other Favorite Photographers? (Links to their work if possible)
-There’s really too many to list.
Where can you be reached? And your work be seen?
-www.jonathandehatephotography.com
What Software and computer setup are you running?
-I’m using an HP desktop along with Lightroom 3.4 and Photoshop CS5.
Any post processing routines you do such as listen to music or habits you usually do? If music what artists do you listen too?
-I honestly hate editing, so usually, I’m just sitting here editing, with no distractions.
Any tips for post processing or Good Habits for photography?
-As far as post processing, try not to do too much of it. I hate when things look fake. Good habits for photography? I would simply say to just try your hardest you can to get the best picture you can on the camera, as far as composition, exposure, etc.
Shoutouts:
-Anyone and everyone I’ve ever taken pictures of. Anyone and everyone I’ve met through photography. All the friends I’ve made through simply taking pictures.
Today I got the chance to go out to Summit point located in WV, to see a small scale pro am drift event. This was my first time ever seeing drifting in person and I was pretty impressed with some of the drivers that competed in today’s event. Although I left before the end of the competition I was able to get these shots.
Check out the rest of my coverage here…..http://www.flickr.com/photos/guilford32_chrismanje/sets/72157627203842135/with/5996262551/
Yes, you read that right. I first came across Kevin’s insane S-10 a couple years back through mutual friends. At the time it was the frankentruck’s first summer out, and back then it was sporting a Chevy Trailblazer front end. Up until a couple weeks ago, when I took these pics, 2 years has passed since the last seeing the truck. While, I heard of the updates and changes that the truck has gone through since I had last seen it, I couldn’t wait to check it out again. When a last minute cruise night came up and I heard Kevin was going to have his truck out, I was glad I had my camera with me!
After we cruised around for a bit, we all parked at the local Tim Horton’s to hang out. I took the opportunity to snap a few shots of Kevin’s S-10. While the thought of a new Camaro front end on an S-10 might sound odd to most, me included, gotta admit it looks pretty mean. The truck has been slammed, chopped and sectioned, allowing Camaro front end to look right at home on the truck.
Powering this beast, as you may have noticed already isn’t anything offered by the Domestic company that produced this truck originally. Kevin swapped a Skyline RB25DET engine and trans into the truck, wiring it up to run on Megasquirt standalone. Oh, and put a slightly bigger turbo on it ha! The giant holeset turbo sitting high on the side of the motor sounds like a jet engine upon spooling.
While the truck is far from completion, and it is a long term project, that doesn’t mean he doesn’t like to take it out and show it off. Driving past the local car meet you can just see the necks breaking and heads being scratched trying to figure out if that was the Batmobile that just drove by. I certainly appreciate the work and creativity into this project and hopefully I’ll be able to document the future updates to it.
I can’t wait to see what the next phase of this truck looks like.
I dont really know what to say about this car other than its clean and its on coils. Also this is Matt’s daily driver which everyone can respect.
Mr. Walsh, One of my Favorite photographers just due to the fact that his shots are just clean, as is. Minimal editing is needed from this guys shot’s, making his art easy to enjoy. Not to say that an edited shot versus a non-edited shot is any better, it’s just looking at two different realms. The cleanness of Shawn’s shots and composure are something that you can truly appreciate. Fundamentals are an overlooked aspect of photography in some cases, but Shawn shows his skills effortlessly there. Simplicity and complexity at it’s best blend. Kudos to you my big homie Mr. Walsh.
Name: Shawn W.
Age: +30
Location: Portland Oregon
Hometown: Warren Oregon
What’s in your bag? (Picture of all the equipment is optional.)
Canon 7D , Sigma 17-70 2.8, Canon 70-200 2.8L, Canon 50mm 2.5 Macro, and A canon 550ex flash
Some gradient filter in a magnitude of colors. Memory cards and sometimes clothes depending on if I am traveling.
If you could describe your style to anyone else what would you describe it as?
Loose and stupid.
