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Location. Find a location that appeals to you, whether it be   Ideal Images. To capture your vehicle’s best “stance,” hold
        the beach, the woods, a park or the countryside. You will   your phone/camera at a lower angle, 2 to 3 feet off the
        want to be aware of anything that could become distracting   ground. A front 3/4 image is always flattering and refers
        in the photo. Remember, as beautiful as the background may   to the angle showing the front and side of the vehicle
        be, the focus still needs to be your collector car.   simultaneously, not just three-quarters of the car.
        Reflections. Keep an eye out for reflections of yourself,   Taking The Photos. Start by making sure your phone’s
        parking lines and other cars. Finding a minimal or zero-  camera lens is clean. Then hold your phone in landscape
        reflection scenario might be difficult, depending on your   (horizontal) mode. If you want to capture an image you can
        vehicle’s body lines.                                use for your phone background, take a vertical shot. Test out
                                                             multiple photos at different angles – sometimes a step or two
        Light. For a truly spectacular photo, wait for the “magic
        hour” just before sunset or get up early to catch the sunrise.   over can make or break your shot.
        Position yourself and your vehicle so that the sun works   Once you have captured your images, share your favorites
        to light up the vehicle. If you are unable to take the photo   with Barrett-Jackson by tagging us on social media using the
        during that magic hour, shade is best for even lighting and   hashtags #BarrettJackson and #BJAC.
        reflection reduction.




















        CROSSING THE AUCTION BLOCK IN LAS VEGAS WITH NO RESERVE:
        1953 BUICK SKYLARK CONVERTIBLE
        One of 1,690 ever built. Powered by a 322ci V8 Fireball   CROSSING THE AUCTION BLOCK IN LAS VEGAS WITH NO RESERVE:
        engine mated to an automatic transmission. Finished   1977 FORD BRONCO CUSTOM SUV
        in Cream with a black convertible top over a red and   Recipient of a comprehensive restoration. Powered by a
        white interior.                                      302ci V8 engine with a recently rebuilt carburetor backed
                                                             by a 3-speed automatic transmission.


















        CROSSING THE AUCTION BLOCK IN LAS VEGAS WITH NO RESERVE:
        1986 GMC JIMMY CUSTOM SUV                            CROSSING THE AUCTION BLOCK IN LAS VEGAS WITH NO RESERVE:
        Powered by a 6.2-liter LS3 engine producing 525hp    1940 PACKARD 110 CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE
        mated to a 6L80E automatic transmission. Features    One fantastic option to preserve the pristine condition of
        modern GM chassis, a GM factory independent front and   your beautiful collector car is to have professional photos
        4-link rear on a BDS-Fox 4-inch coilover suspension lift.  taken. This Packard is the recipient of a body-off restoration
                                                             and powered by a 350ci crate engine.
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