Name: Erik S. Olsen Photography
Address: Dripping Springs, TX, 78620, US
Telephone: +15126090471
Price range: $

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Walk around

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8-point walk aroundStay around waist level and shoot the front, rear, sides and four corners of the car.
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Top-down walk aroundSame as the 8-point walk around as above, but with the car's convertible roof or targa top down.

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Exterior

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Chrome piecesIf the car is outfitted with chrome, use these photos to highlight the condition of the chrome.
Each fender & body panelClose up shots of the fenders (front and rear), doors, hood, roof and trunk.
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EmblemsFront and rear emblems. Some vehicles will have extra badging on the fenders to look for.
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Exhaust tipsI'd recommend two shots, one of the tips from above, and one of the tips from below that could include the muffler as well.
Exterior problem areasIt's sadly time to highlight any imperfections in the paint, body panels, plastic, etc.
Lights on & offI'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.
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Seams and gapsThis 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.
Trim piecesThis is a catch all for any trim on the car, it could include door handles, gas cap, air inlets rearview mirrors, etc.
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Wheel wellsWheel 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.
Wheels & tiresWe 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.
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WindowsGet an overview shot of each window pane on the car. If originality is important, take detailed shots of the glass etchings as well.
+7

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Interior

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Trunk

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TrunkMake sure to clear out the trunk from any accessories. Shoot straight on and from the sides.
Trunk lid undersideOpen the trunk lid and get a shot of the inside.
Trunk with spareIf the spare is located in the trunk, pull the floor panel and shoot it top down.
Trunk without spareIf possible, remove the spare tire to show the condition of the trunk floor.

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Engine bay & mechanical

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Accessories & modificationsIf you've got any accessories or modifications to the engine, highlight them here.
Engine bayA 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.
Engine bay detailsPick out some detailed areas of the engine bay for closeups: belts, valve covers, intake, etc.
Engine lid undersideOpen the hood, crouch down at the front of the car and shoot upwards towards the bottom of the hood.
Stickers and markingsAny 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.
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UnderbodyIdeally 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.
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Markings

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Body panel VIN stickersSome cars will have VIN stamping or stickers on the body panels. If available, these are worthwhile shots to verify the originality of the car.
Engine stampingsThe 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.
VIN stamping, plate and stickersIf 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.

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Included items

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AccessoriesIncludes everything that comes with car: books, keys, covers, spare parts, etc.
COAIf the car comes with a certificate of authenticity include it.
DocumentsPictures 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.

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Walk around

Exterior

Interior

Trunk

Engine bay & mechanical

Markings

Included items

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