Photo Shoot for the Hearse

[59 hearse]

I have been approached by a National Car Magazine to have my 1959 Cadillac Superior hearse featured in an upcoming feature article in an Australian national car magazine.
Its a first for me. Interview tomorrow and photoshoot a few days away on Tuesday.
MORGANA s ready for it but not sure I am.
Photoshoot to be set in a cemetary at dusk....props we have ...coffin, fake spook that can drape the full length of the back. Photographer will bring flowers, lighting etc. etc.
I was hoping to be able to step aside and let him take all the piks he wants, but apparently I am to be in them.
The CRACK you just heard was the camera lens breaking as it takes my picture !
Cant avoid it.....damn ! My protests about a distance shot with me only in the drivers seat and him using the soft focus lens...preferably out of focus fell on deaf ears.
I have been told to wear something appropriate to a hearse. Does that mean funeral type attire or does that mean Elvira type costume ? God knows ? Anyone got any ideas ??
I am not sure it would do MORGANA full justice to have it all ghosts n ghouls theme, however I am happy to run with the fun of it.
Would appreciate some input ...any suggestions welcome.

[Kaos Photo]

Speaking as a photographer, you should wear what you are most comfortable with. And if you don't want the spooks and ghouls, tell them that. If they are a good photographer, they will understand! Congrats on the recognition for your beautiful coach, and relax! Photo shoots are usually a lot of fun! We are hoping to do some with Judas and anyone else's coach who would like to be involved very soon!

[Zachary]

If you don't want to do the ghouls and ghosts then explain that to them ONCE THEY ARE THERE. I have found that it is far easier to bargain on this when they are so far along they can't back out. Not saying not to give them a choice, I am just saying I have dealt with a lot of these style things and I know that when the person has actually arrived it makes it a LOT easier for you to state what you want and they are more willing to acommodate it.

If it were me, I would explain that there are literally MILLIONS of photos out there of hearses in cemeteries with the standard fare of Halloween stuff. If 7-11 were to make a photo of a hearse it would include all those themes. If I were you I'd start thinking about alternate locations, spooky old buildings, abandoned schools, places with tall creepy trees, anywhere that the sunlight would look great coming through. Have a couple of suggestions ready for alternatives so when it does come up you aren't just complaining, you're offering a suggestion of equal or greater value.

I'd also say to expect it to take a while. A while back Maxim sent out a photographer for Alexi and I and no shit, it took 6 hours and over 8 rolls of film for ONE picture. Now it was one HELL of a good picture, but it illustrates how much time they are willing to throw at it to get a good shot.

As for the clothing, I'd honestly say classy is better than ghoulish or silly.

[Guest]

As for the clothing, I'd honestly say classy is better than ghoulish or silly.

i agree. bring forth the formal wear!

[59 hearse]

I really appreciate the answers and feedback ...........I will put all that into practice on the day. Rather that than see an article at the end I am unhappy about or have no control over. Many thanks....you guys are tops.

[mdeanr]

good luck

[STODD]

Your first shoot will be fun. Enjoy it.

Every other shoot you ever do will be a pain in the ass and boring. You'll find yourself wishing you were out driving.

[59 hearse]

The photo shoot has been deferred a couple of days, which is great cos we have to re-VAMP the coffin and we were running outa time

[59 hearse]

Photoshoot over and done with...four hours of which 2 hours were dark at night shots with lighting for the gravestones etc. At least 500 shots taken. Now we wait for the magazine article to come out.

[mdeanr]

cool

[EvilManor]

Has the article come out?

[59 hearse]

Yes. The article was in last months UNIQUE CARS Magazine in Australia. If anyone wants a copy send me your email address and I will send onto you. It turned out to be a six page feature article.