That moment when...

"Flavien Vidal" (flyingfrenchy)
11/17/2016 at 08:25 • Filed to: None

... your own articles get on average more popular “bumps” than Clarkson’s and May’s, but Hammond still beats you :)

I didn’t even post a lot of stuff there... Yeah me? I guess? Quite happy with the whole thing to be honest lol...

Never had a Facebook account (created one just to register on drivetribe) and I’m just discovering social medias. Sorry.

DISCUSSION (22)

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Flavien Vidal
11/17/2016 at 08:26

Do you have any invites to give or is it restricted?

Flavien Vidal > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
11/17/2016 at 08:31

Still restricted for now... It’s supposed to be made available to everyone before the end of the month. Then again, lots of stuff to change, bugs, annoying stuff...etc, so I don’t know when it will really go open.

Their feedback and assistance team is extremely reactive though. Never seen a company listen this much to its users’ suggestions. Props to them for that.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Flavien Vidal
11/17/2016 at 08:33

Should be great. If I had more time/an idea I would definitely start a Tribe but I would assume that most idea she have been taken. Are there any car photography Tribes?

Wheelerguy > Flavien Vidal
11/17/2016 at 08:37

Did someone say “Blackbird”?

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > Wheelerguy
11/17/2016 at 08:40

It’s everywhere...

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Flavien Vidal
11/17/2016 at 08:50

Something something top speed check?

deprecated account > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
11/17/2016 at 09:13

A good many yeah. It’s like super pro shit though. Like people who do press shots and magazine shoots.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > deprecated account
11/17/2016 at 09:22

My buddy and I are going to try to get into car photography together with dreams but not expectations of making money. I’m still trying to figure out exactly how the money side works for photographers

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Flavien Vidal
11/17/2016 at 09:54

Ugh, I want in now!

Goodbye FB, hello DT!

Flavien Vidal > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow
11/17/2016 at 10:08

It’s pretty good, but I’m also a bit disappointed at the same time. I was hoping for more drastic selection in term of who gets to create a tribe... Not the case, and instead of promoting hard working writers, photographers or videographers, it turns a little bit into some kind of an Instagram for cars... It has potential, but it’s just too early to tell whether or not it can be some sort of a stepping stone into automotive whatever (journalism, blogging, film making, photography...etc ) for people.

But as I said, they seem very attentive as to what users are complaining about, so it might become something great...

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > Flavien Vidal
11/17/2016 at 10:13

Fingers crossed.

deprecated account > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
11/17/2016 at 11:28

I love taking picture of stuff, especially cars, but I’ve never really done it more than casually. The money part is just putting yourself out there and hoping someone wants some nice pictures of their car. Some of them actually make pretty good money, too. If you’re doing it to make money, though, I’d recommend not limiting yourself to cars though. If you want, make a post with some questions and I’ll share it over on Photography . The gear will be a big investment, but generally speaking and within reason, you get what you pay for.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > deprecated account
11/17/2016 at 12:03

My sister has a Rebel she doesn’t use but I have no clue on lens but I have some gear to start with at least

deprecated account > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
11/17/2016 at 13:49

That’s good. For sure don’t skimp on mounts/tripods, but try it out and see how you like it. I’d go to C&C next Supercar day and see if you can find someone like itscarbonfiber or racesector (or just dm them on Instagram) and talk to them about how the money works. I know they’ve both shot some pretty insane stuff.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > deprecated account
11/17/2016 at 13:55

Ive heard TMASH in Nashville is a pretty good guy too.

deprecated account > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
11/17/2016 at 14:05

Oh yeah I forgot about him. He’s aweomse! I think he might actually work at Velocity Motorcars or Music City full time because he drove a Bentayga to C&C not to long ago, and there’s not that much money in photography.

ETA: yep, he’s Digital Media Manager at Music City. That’s a hell of a gig. Also just for some awesome pictures check out Camden Thrasher. He’s freaking amazing.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > deprecated account
11/17/2016 at 14:12

The best picture Ive ever taken was of a Volvo with a Samsung phone but Ive felt the bug ever since

Kinja'd!!!

deprecated account > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
11/17/2016 at 14:14

FWIW I really like that picture. Also just an FYI, prepare to pay for Lightroom or full-on Photoshop.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > deprecated account
11/17/2016 at 14:17

I got up early on my fiancée grandparents 1500 acre ranch in Colorado and went to town. Got a few other good ones. The last one has Pikes Peak in the back

Kinja'd!!!

deprecated account > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars
11/17/2016 at 15:21

I love it! car and the shots, that is.

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > deprecated account
11/17/2016 at 15:39

These were all taken with an old Samsung. I bet with a real camera I could get some pretty good shots in.

Tim > Flavien Vidal
11/21/2016 at 12:54

I have a feeling it will change once opened to the public. If your page can’t garner over a certain # of people maybe it will be shut down or something?