Car Auction Photography Shot List

If you're looking to sell your car online, here's the necessary photos and videos to present your car in the best possible light.

Auction Shot List

Below, you'll find a comprehensive list of all the shots required for a complete online car auction photoshoot.

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Walk Around
  • Stay around waist level and shoot the front, rear, sides and four corners of the car.
    See Example

    8-point walk around

    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • Same as the 8-point walk around as above, but with the car's convertible roof or targa top down.
Exterior
  • Close up shots of the fenders (front and rear), doors, hood, roof and trunk.
    See Example

    Each fender & body panel

    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • This shot should be used to show off perfect panel gaps. If there are panel issues with the car, save those for the "Exterior problem areas" shot.
    See Example

    Seams and gaps

    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • Front and rear emblems. Some vehicles will have extra badging on the fenders to look for.
    See Example

    Emblems

    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Badging on a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Badging on a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • This is a catch all for any trim on the car, it could include door handles, gas cap, air inlets rearview mirrors, etc.
    See Example

    Trim pieces

    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • If the car is outfitted with chrome, use these photos to highlight the condition of the chrome.
  • I'll usually shoot a lot of detail with the lights off. Then I'll turn the lights on and shoot them again. Don't forget to have someone apply the brakes to get the brake lights.
    See Example

    Lights on & off

    Lighting on a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Lighting on a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Lighting on a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Lighting on a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Lighting on a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Lighting on a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Lighting on a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Lighting on a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • Get an overview shot of each window pane on the car. If originality is important, take detailed shots of the glass etchings as well.
    See Example

    Windows

    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • I'd recommend two shots, one of the tips from above, and one of the tips from below that could include the muffler as well.
    See Example

    Exhaust tips

    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • It's sadly time to highlight any imperfections in the paint, body panels, plastic, etc.
    See Example

    Exterior problem areas

    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • Wheel wells can be difficult if the car is low. If the wells are in excellent condition, consider removing the wheels to get a perfect shot.
  • We want to try and get each wheel and tire shot at exactly the same distance. Count how many steps back from the tire you are and do that for each one.
    See Example

    Wheels & tires

    Wheels on a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Wheels on a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Wheels on a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Wheels on a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
Interior
  • Shoot two different photos for each door. Under the door and from the side showing the lock receiver.
    See Example

    Underside of doors

    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • Pop open each door and shoot an overview of the panel. Don't forget to capture any controls or details on the panel.
    See Example

    Door panels

    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • Grab three different shots, one of the front jamb, rear jamb and the bottom sill plate.
    See Example

    Door jambs

    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • Shoot a series of photos from the driver and passenger side of the interior. Open the door and shoot from the same level as the steering wheel.
    See Example

    Wide shot of interior

    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • Grab a set of photos of the front seats and don't forget the seat backs.
    See Example

    Front seats

    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • Capture any interesting details of the seat: stitching, patterns and embossed or stitched logos.
  • Shoot the seat belts and the seat belt receivers.
    See Example

    Seat belts

    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • Grab overall and detail shots of the rear seat. If there is an armrest, don't forget to pull it down.
    See Example

    Rear seats

    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • A single shot of the steering wheel from the front seat. Push the seat back as far as possible. If there are controls on the steering wheel, get shots of those as well.
    See Example

    Steering wheel

    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • Depending on the cluster three shots should do it: vehicle off, key on and vehicle on.
    See Example

    Gauge cluster

    Gauge cluster on a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • The center console between the seats. Capture the shifter, any controls and storage box if equipped.
    See Example

    Center console

    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • An overall view of the dashboard to highlight the condition. It's best to try and shoot down from the top of the headliner.
    See Example

    Dash

    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • Two shots, one of the exterior of the glove box and one of the interior.
    See Example

    Glove box

    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • Capture the radio area. If the radio is in good working condition, capture it on as well.
    See Example

    Radio

    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • Any switch or control from the steering wheel stalks to hazard buttons.
    See Example

    Switches and controls

    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • If the car comes equipped with map or dome lights, capture them on and off.
    See Example

    Interior lights

    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • Highlighting the headliner is an often missed shot. Get a wide overview of the headliner, then capture the details like sun visors, sunroof and any controls.
    See Example

    Headliner

    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • Get down low and get a good shot of the pedal box area.
    See Example

    Pedals

    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • This is a set of photos. First shoot the floor mats (in car or out of car), then shoot the carpet underneath.
    See Example

    Carpets

    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • Seat wear and tear, carpet issues, dash cracks, etc.
    See Example

    Interior problem areas

    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
Engine Bay & Mechanical
  • A wide overview of the entire engine bay. This shot can be taken from the front of the car, or hold the camera above the engine, shooting downward. Get a shot from the left and right side as well.
    See Example

    Engine bay

    Engine bay of a 4.6 swapped 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Engine bay of a 4.6 swapped 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • Pick out some detailed areas of the engine bay for closeups: belts, valve covers, intake, etc.
    See Example

    Engine bay details

    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • Open the hood, crouch down at the front of the car and shoot upwards towards the bottom of the hood.
    See Example

    Engine lid underside

    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • If you've got any accessories or modifications to the engine, highlight them here.
  • Any stickers or markings in the engine bay should be highlighted here. There's a separate section for VIN and engine stampings that will come later.
    See Example

    Stickers and markings

    Engine bay stickers on a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Engine bay stickers on a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Engine bay stickers on a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Engine bay stickers on a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • Ideally you'd get at least 6-8 shots of the underbody of the car. Similar to the 8-point walkaround, take shots from the sides, front, rear and each quarter. If the car is unusually clean, or covered in rust, these shots are important.
    See Example

    Underbody

    Undercarriage of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Undercarriage of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Undercarriage of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Undercarriage of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Undercarriage of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Undercarriage of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
Trunk
  • Make sure to clear out the trunk from any accessories. Shoot straight on and from the sides.
    See Example

    Trunk

    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • If the spare is located in the trunk, pull the floor panel and shoot it top down.
  • If possible, remove the spare tire to show the condition of the trunk floor.
  • Open the trunk lid and get a shot of the inside.
    See Example

    Trunk lid underside

    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    Interior of a 1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
Markings
  • The location of the stamping is different for each car. Search online to see if your car has an engine stamping. If the engine is original to the car, this shot is important.
    See Example

    Engine stampings

    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • Some cars will have VIN stamping or stickers on the body panels. If available, these are worthwhile shots to verify the originality of the car.
  • If your car has a VIN stamping on the door or engine bay, shoot these up-close. Ensure the photo is readable so buyers can verify the VIN.
Included Items
  • Includes everything that comes with car: books, keys, covers, spare parts, etc.
    See Example

    Accessories

    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
    1995 White Land Rover Range Rover County Long Wheel Base in Austin, TX.
  • Pictures of all documents that come with the car (original sales, services completed). If there are numerous documents, scanning with a cell phone may be easier.
  • If the car comes with a certificate of authenticity include it.

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