| We've been wanting to do this for a while- get some behind the scene shots of one of our shoots to really give viewers an idea of the process.
First, our subjects for the evening-
1974 Datsun 260z equipped with an SR20DET powerplant and a 1988 Shiro Special 300zx Turbo. 
We had to assemble a crew for this. So my friend and photo partner Jeremy Cliff came out to assist/shoot with Matt Magnino from ClutchKick Photography. We shoot on location, and don't typically have permission, nor is there an easy way to obtain said permission. As a result, we get harassed by security frequently. So we have our own security. Meet our friend Adrian, he's our "Big Black" (see Rob & Big) - He answers the Who's the What's and the Why's that we encounter when the mini-fuzz comes callin, and also sends sketchy characters that tend to migrate to us like moths to a light on their way. Let's be honest, we shoot in some populated and somewhat shady area's of the city sometimes, so it's nice to have an enforcer of sorts when you're traveling with a few grand worth of equipment. He's a good friend of ours and a fellow car enthusiast, so it's an added bonus that he offered to assume this role lol. 
The S chassis is my favorite Z chassis, tied with the Z32 of course. These photos are strobed composites. 2 Vivitar 285's triggered wirelessly (sp?) camera left and right.
The pearl paint on the Shiro is gorgeous in person, and unfortunately not picked up well on camera. Stance was on point and the Gram Lights set the car off perfectly. This is all original aero and stock paint. 
On to the fun stuff. Jeremy attaches the rig and lays out the specifics of the motion for the first shot series with Adrian and the car's owner (who will be steering/braking). Running your expensive camera and lens into a wall or a support beam while in motion is not an option, so we have to make sure we have the proper space and everyone knows how the car will be moving. Side note: mmmmm Malnati's Pizza. Best smelling alley, ever.
Again, the stance...loving it. 
Putting the car in motion under 2 manpower. 
My end result from the same angle, just a different take.
Time for the 260, this time from the front. Jeremy frames up the shot. Live View for the win.
1 second self timer or remote is a must for this. The rig flexes enough as it is and doesn't need the addition of a button press to shake it more. 
My End result from the opposite side.
For more photos and future updates check out:
[ http://www.thephotomotive.com ]
and my Flickr:
[ http://www.flickr.com/photos/bradsillars/ ]
Thanks for looking
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Behind the Shoot: SR 260Z and Shiro 300zx - 
