Diorama photography

[Ken H]

I'm not much of a model builder but I do like to collect and photograph them. I'm definitely inspired by the awesome work of Michael Paul Smith. I have huge respect for those of you who can build these things and make them look real. I like to photograph them and make them look real. Please check out my work. Comments, criticism and just plain heckling are most welcome: Studebaker Dictator 4 by Kenneth Hendricks, on Flickr
 

[Modelbuilder Mark]

Excellent photograph. 

[crazyrichard]

yes awsome !

[Foxer]

I think you have succeeded in the Realism department with this one!

[landman]

I think you have succeeded in the Realism department with this one!

I second this. It has that "mood" that real photos have.

[JerseyRed]

This looks just like early morning in the shop I used to work in. The angle of the light and the shadows. You're hitting th mark. Nice job.

[cobraman]

Very, very nice.

[Perspect Scale Modelworks]

Fantastic !  The only thing that made me realize this was not a 1:1 picture is the jack. Awesome photo ! 

[Curt]

Beautiful work, Ken.  It brings Michael Paul Smith to mind so I'd say you succeeded!

[landman]

I second this. It has that "mood" that real photos have.

To illustrate this, this is the scene that came to my mind immediately when I saw your photo. It is a Willys I saw on display in a recreation of an old time village garage. Probably the only Willys coupe still intact.

 

 

[Ken H]

That's a great photo, Landman! If I had a Willys like that I'd keep it a little cleaner!

Thanks to everyone for the kind words. There are a few more photos on my Flickr page if anyone is interested: LINK

Cord and Ford by Kenneth Hendricks, on Flickr

Edited November 19, 2016 by Ken H

[gasser59]

That's a great photo Ken. Its almost surreal.

[Deuce Coupe]

I'm definitely inspired by the awesome work of Michael Paul Smith. I have huge respect for those of you who can build these things and make them look real.

I'll second this!  I love to build dioramas too, but mine are definitely on a very amateur level to be sure.  You'll never mistake mine for a real life scene.   None the less they still serve to inspire the imagination. 

Great photography Ken, and an awesome web page! Those models look like photos of actual cars and garages.  Thanks for sharing your work.

[Ken H]

Thank you so much for the kind words James and Brad! 

Edited December 11, 2016 by Ken H

[peekay]

Exceptional dio and photo! The lighting is so realistic you almost feel the warmth of the sun.

[Ken H]

Thank you Peter! I really enjoy taking photos of these beautiful cars. Although it's a little rough around the edges, I did actually scratch build the billboard in this photo: 

Duke and Min's by Kenneth Hendricks, on Flickr

 

Edited December 11, 2016 by Ken H

[tiking]

Ourstanding photography.

[Ken H]

Thank you Charles!

[Ace-Garageguy]

Outstanding work, very evocative.

[Ken H]

Thank you Bill. Here's another alternate take of the garage diorama scene: 

Chrysler Town and Country 3 by Kenneth Hendricks, on Flickr

Edited December 21, 2016 by Ken H

[vaughn]

Outstanding photos Ken !!

[Ken H]

Thank you so much Terry!

[darthsideous]

Darn I was hoping to heckle, but your work is so well executed. I can only say good things. You are very talented.

very realistic, great composition.

Edited April 15, 2017 by darthsideous

[Ken H]

Thank you, Al! The Flickr page has gotten well over 400,000 views. I am so happy that people seem to like what they see. 

Clunker or Classic? by Kenneth Hendricks, on Flickr

Edited April 14, 2017 by Ken H

[Spex84]

Incredibly cool!
That woodie wagon is stunning. That photo is almost surgically sharp, and the garage dio has fantastic detailing and lighting. I wish my photos were a tenth as good as these!
If I could recommend anything, it would be to knock the shine off those tires in the foreground; they kind of give the secret away!