📸 How to Take Stunning Photos of Your Model Cars
So you’ve got your diecast collection flex-ready — but when you take photos, it ends up looking like a crime scene shot with a 2005 Nokia. Don’t worry, bro — this guide is your passport to making your scale models look like real beasts on camera. Yes, even with your phone.
First up — lighting is your best friend. Natural light wins. Keep your model near a window during daytime and let that soft sunshine do its thing. Harsh tube lights or yellow bulbs? Not your vibe. Shadows are good, but use them wisely — not like you’re shooting a horror movie.
Next, clean your model before the shoot. Like, properly. No dust, no fingerprints, no mysterious chutney stains from your last snack session. Use a microfiber cloth or a soft brush. A clean model is a sexy model.
Angle game matters. Don’t just click from above like you're doing CCTV surveillance. Go low, go close. Pretend you’re shooting the real car for Autocar India. Try front three-quarter shots, side profiles, or headlight close-ups. Get creative. Pro tip: use portrait mode on your phone — your model will pop, and the background will blur like butter.
Speaking of background — ditch your messy table or random bedsheet. Use black chart paper, a wooden floor, or even a printed garage backdrop if you’re feeling filmy. Keep it simple and clean. Let your model shine, not your socks lying around.
Don’t forget the details. Open the doors, pop the hood, show off that detailed engine or stitched seats. Macro mode is your best buddy. Get those headlight reflections and brake calipers in the frame like you’re a car journalist.
And bro, editing is not a crime. Use free apps like Snapseed or Lightroom Mobile. Just bump the contrast, sharpen it a little, and maybe add some shadow drama. But don’t overdo it — you want it to look real, not like it came out of a Marvel multiverse.
Lastly, share it with pride. Post on Instagram, tag your dealer (hint: @modelcarseller.in 😏), use hashtags like #ScaleModelIndia or #1_18Life and watch fellow collectors slide into your DMs saying “Bro, which model is this?”
So go on, dust off your models, find a window, grab your phone, and start clicking like a pro. And if your shelf is still missing that one showstopper — you already know where to look. Yup, right here at modelcarseller.in.
Author: Shanaya C
Editor, ModelCarSeller.in
Known for turning a ₹5 chart paper and a 1:18 scale car into an Instagram banger.